Mega Kombat invests in its staff

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:10:53 +0000

Artur Mariano. Photo: publicity.

Preparations for the maiden Mega Kombat event this Saturday in the Brazilian town of Governador Valadares carry on strong. To help guarantee the quality of the event, improve working conditions for the fighters and public satisfaction, the promotion brought in a first-rate team to work on its staff.

Muay thai master, former MMA fighter and color commentator on Brazil’s Combate channel, as well as a seasoned referee, Artur Mariano is the head of the show’s group of referees. Jiu-Jitsu champion Raphael Abi-Rihan will also be one of the central referees, while experienced boxing coach Claudinho Coelho will serve as cut man.

Check out the complete card (subject to change):

MK 1

July 24, 2010

Filadélfia Gymnasium, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais

André Chatuba (Minotauro/Relma) vs Wendel Negão (Gracie Fusion / Evolve)

Francimar Bodão (Nova União) vs Jacko Quintana (Argentina/ Clube Pitbull)

Flavio Polonês (RVT) vs Antídio Neto (Kaveira)

Rafael Miranda (RFT) vs Jamil Silveira (Nocaute/Nova União)

Pedrinho Nobre (BTT) vs Jerry Tolentino (Peru)

Wagner Araújo (Minotauro Team) vs Daniel Azeredo “Gelo” (RFT)

Celso Farpado (BMK) vs Gabriel Monkey (BTT)

Gilvan Jr. (BMK) vs Carlos Peixoto (BTT)

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International matchups at Mega Kombat

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:27:36 +0000

Brazilian promotion Mega Kombat announced a few changes to the card for their July 24 event to be held in Governador Valadares, a town in the state of Minas Gerais. Three athletes are out due to injury, but the organization already had substitutes up their sleeve, which now adds an international flavor to the show.

Nova União’s Francimar Bodão now faces an Argentine fighter, whose name will be released shortly. Pedrinho Nobre, of the BTT, will face off with Peru’s Jerry Tolentino, who, recently starred in the fight of the night, having won his bout at Brazilian event Memorial Fight. Now Junior PQD will face another up-and-comer from Nova União, the hard-nosed Jamil Silveira.

“Unfortunately these things happen. Edgar Casteldi, for instance, would have faced Bodão but was run over while riding his bicycle. He’s fine, but has a twisted ankle. What’s important is that we come up with a quality substitute,” remarks promoter Sérgio Babu.

Tickets are on sale at By Fiapo shops for R$ 40 for bleacher seats and R$ 80 for VIP seating.

Check out the complete card (subject to change).