September 24th :
Capital FM Arena, Nottingham , England :
Originally planned to compete in the + 99KG category to replace Antonio " Bigfoot" Silva (injured in Strikeforce a week before ),Lucio knew quickly that he wouldn't be able to make the weight and switch in the -99Kg division.
After an incredible fight versus Shinsho " Animal" Anzaï (a man who'll stay in memories as 1 of the toughest fighter of the ADCC 2011) in the 1st round, Lucio finally lost in 1/4 finals vs Xande Ribeiro . With his back hurt he wasn't able to do the Absolute Division the next day.
Relive his preparation, his last-minute invitation, his competition and his post ADCC feelings throughout pics, videos and articles below...
August/September 2011:
Articles/Videos review:
- Announcement of Lagarto's last minute invitation:
VonDutchDesign : Lagarto at ADCC 2011
GracieMag International : Lagarto in "big boy" division at ADCC 2011
GracieMag Brasil : Lagarto na " categoria dos gigantes " no ADCC 2011
JiuJitsuStyle : Victor Estima & Lucio Lagarto on ADCC
- Switching on the -99kg division:
GracieMag ADCC: Under 99kg: Intruders in Xande's house !
- Before the invitation, sparring with Braulio:
Lagarto vs Braulio : Sweep me if you can...
- Complete coverage & results of the ADCC 2011:
Budovideos.com: ADCC 2011 Replay
Lucio at ADCC,From London to Nottingham:
London:
Starting the real preparation for the ADCC , with no certainty to be invited
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| Knowledge sharing between Lucio & Braulio ; |
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| Training session during the record of "Braulio Estima :Road to ADCC"; |
Finished his 1st training session, with Pablo & Braulio, as official ADCC competitor !
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| An happy Lagarto waiting to be interviewed by TATAME Magazine; |
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| Nothing better than training with good friends.. |
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| End of 1 more intense day for Braulio,Victor,Lucio & Pablo; |
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| Not really light but totally healthy breakfast for Lagarto! |
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| After a 1st training session with Victor & Pablo , waiting for the rest of the group.. |
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| Everybody's there now: Pablo ,Cyborg ,Stalone, Braulio , Kron, Jean Jacques... |
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| 3 World Champions waiting at the train station, direction: Nottingham! Nottingham: |
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| All the elite of the Grappling on their way to the Capital FM Arena for the weigh-in; |
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| Lucio made weight easily,! Time to study the brackets now... |
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| 1st round : Lagarto vs "Animal" Anzaï & Xande vs Peltola |
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| Nobody knew Anzaï before this fight, soon everybody will remember him & not only for his red singlet.. |
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| Lucio caught him in Rear Naked Choke from the 5th minute of the fight.. |
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| Massive resistance from Anzaï ,who keep rolling trying to escape from Lucio's grip.. |
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| No, the purple isn't the natural color of Anzaï, it's only due to the deprivation of oxygen to the brain.. |
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| It's not enough to make him tap though... |
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| Lucio choke him 1 more time with the forearm 1st... |
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| Then place the full RNC with maximum power... |
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| Finally , Lucio won this fight , advancing in 1/4 finals..Huge Respect to Shinsho Anzaï for his "Samouraï Spirit"(Lucio's quote) |
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| Chit Chat with Renzo waiting for the result of Xande/Peltola fight.. |
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| 2 Warriors on the mat for the 1/4 finals.. |
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| Not easy to make Xande goes where Lucio wants him.. |
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| Still trying to pass Xande's guard.. |
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| Ref warned Lagarto, now he has no other choice that avoid points, all or nothing style.. |
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| Unfortunately , Lucio made 1 small mistake and be caught in a RNC..he resisted until he passed out .. |
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| End of the ADCC for Lagarto, a painful back won't allow him to do the Absolute.. |
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| Xande showing respect & admiration to Lucio.. |
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| Nothing better to finish a tough day than a good talk with The Man, The Legend: Rickson Gracie |
Post ADCC Interview.. 1st feelings after ADCC of the always smiling Lagarto..
Pictures & Videos courtesy of :
GrappleVideos , Stuart Cooper <-Amazed by his always good work make sure to visit his website Grapplevideos.com & suscribe to his YouTube Channel : GrappleVideos
