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)