Sergio
Batarelli, the creator of International Vale Tudo (IVC), is
back on the mixed martial arts scene with a new promotion called
MMA Fight Sport.
“It will be a cage-style event, with weekly editions starting from
November 2023 and a pay-per-view event every three months,”
Batarelli said in August.
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Batarelli on Friday announced the first 20 names slated to fight in
MMA Fight Sport’s 32-man, single-elimination tournament. The winner
of the bracket will receive a $1 million prize.
“We already selected 20 names but still have 12 spots, so every
fighter weighing more than (176 pounds) and interested in
participating is welcome to send his (credentials) to my email:
[email protected],” Batarelli said.
According to Batarelli, he first edition will be held at the Katara
Amphitheatre in Doha, Qatar on Nov. 23.
MMA Fight Sport Tournament Participants
Rodrigo Carlos De Lima Santos (Argentina)
Artur Ribas (Brazil)
Carlos Alberto da Silva Souza Carlos Budiao (Brazil)
Prempeh
Frimpong (New Zealand)
Jesse Maio (New Zealand)
Lucas
Alsina (Argentina)
Isidro Ranoni Prieto (Paraguay)
Roberto
Gamarra (Paraguay)
Jordano
Massao (Paraguay)
Samandar Isgandarov (Azerbaijan)
Mammad Amraliyev (Azerbaijan)
Ronald
Odoch (Uganda)
Bala Silenciosa Kabanda (Uganda)
Adnan
Alic (Serbia)
Eli
Taufuiaevalu (New Zealand)
Singh Dua (India)
Michal Turynski (Poland)
Vaihbav Shetty (India)
Adytia Sanil (India)
Antonio Florentino (Spain)