XFCi: Women’s Flyweight Tournament Takes Place in Brazil
XFC has their eyes set on Latin America with a dynamic set of tournaments in their first international card taking place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday, February 8, 2014
By: Cole Vick and Frank Ramirez
This weekend, Xtreme Fighting Championship (XFC) presents: XFCi. The company’s first venture into International Waters. Spectators who are not Residents of Sao Paulo will be able to see the fights via stream on XFCMMA.com
XFCi will feature 4 female fighters hailing from various countries in Latin America in a flyweight tournament (125lbs)
Last Fight: December 12, 2013
In her second fight, she was in a standup war against Susana Diaz that only lasted 3 minutes and 14 seconds (wmmaworldrankings). It was a very powerful showing for this powerhouse. Juarez implemented a picture perfect spinning back-fist and followed up with some power strikes before the referee stopped the fight
Country Of Origin: Argentina
Fighting Style: Silvana is a very strong striker with brutal knockout power in her hands. she has even fought against a man named Sergio Friaz in an exhibition fight.
What to expect: Silvana Gomez Juarez is a smart fighter, well versed in kickboxing. Footage can be found dating back 4 years on her ascension to the professional level. She will not just rush in and throw too much caution to the wind.
Professional Record: 2-0
(w) Susana Diaz 1st Rd. 3:15
(w) Ana Mancinelli
Gym/ Affiliation: SIAM Team MMA College
Rua Zonardi Ribas, 700 – Boqueirão, Curitiba – PR, 81750-380, Brazil
Country Of Origin: Brazil
Last fight: Diamoni’s last fight was against Gisele Moreira in which she won via 2nd round ko. She displayed good movement in this fight. She is very familiar with head movement and posture. She had very good octagon control as well. Very familiar with the cage, which will prove to her advantage in her upcoming fight.
What to Expect: Both Diamoni and Juarez have power in their hands and neither has seen the Judge’s Decision in their entire fight careers. They are both young, and this is both fighters first time in the XFC cage. Fireworks is the answer. Smart fighting and passion.
Professional Record: 3-0
(w) Gisele Moreira
(w) Morgana Oliveira
(w) Alessandra Silva
Boxing Career: Rivas was a decorated Boxer. She made her Pro debut in 2007, and generated a stellar record of 8 wins and 3 losses With 6 of her wins coming by the way of KO/TKO, before transitioning into MMA.
Country Of Origin: Venezuela
Professional Career: This is going to be Rivas’ First professional fight as a mixed martial artist. This fight will not be too farfetched from her striking style.
Attributes: As a professional boxer, Rivas is familiar with the later rounds and has a natural endurance that is hard to train for. She is familiar with fighting and the bright lights. Rivas has been in several high profile fights, including title fights as a professional bantamweight.
Non Sanctioned fight: On November 30, 2012, Rivas was in a Non Sanctioned Fight against Estephania Velandia in which she suffered a defeat. The fight doesn’t show on her record because it wasn’t sanctioned.
Trains Out Of: Chute Boxe Balneario Camboriu
Balneário Camboriú – Camboriú / SC
Country Of Origin: Brazil
Attributes: Torquato is the only fighter who has a victory by form of submission. She is the only fighter who can be classified as well rounded. Daiana has the most experience in mma of the four. She is the only one to have tasted defeat, and her amateur record is based in mma, and not another form of Martial arts
What to Expect: Torquato offers a lot to her fight. She is the only fighter to have gone the distance. She did not get the win in her fight that went the distance, but just getting to that third round takes a lot.
Fight Record: 1-1 Professional. 2-0 amateur
(l) Ariane Lipski
(w) Chayani Mendes
(w) Thayla Santos
(w) Bruna Dreily
Silvana Gomez Juarez 3-0 (Argentina) vs. Bianca Daimoni 3-0 (Brazil)
@ Women’s Flyweight 125 lbs.
Mayerlin Rivas 4-0 (Venezuela) vs. Daiana Torquato 1-1 (Brazil)
@ Women’s Flyweight 125 lbs.
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