Paulo Filho dropped out, and dropped back in. Photo: Carlos Ozorio
Bitetti Combat is coming up this Thursday, February 25, at the Nilson Nelson gymnasium in Brasilia. The event’s organizers continue to work hard and came up with a last-minute surprise for the public. Paulo Filho, who had been dropped from the card, is now confirmed to face Japan’s Yuki Sasaki.
Thales Leites, who would have substituted Paulao, remains in the show, in an extra bout, a bonus for MMA lovers.
“Sasaki said he’ll only fight if it’s Paulao. Knowing that, Paulao said he’ll fight no matter what. He’s in!” announces Amaury Bitetti.
Thales Leites, a one-time UFC middleweight title challenger, will not be left out. His adversary has yet to be announced.
“Thales is one of the best in the world in his division. Imagine if we would leave him out after how standup of a guy he was with us, when he accepted to fight at the last minute. In the end, I think it will all work out and Brasilia will have an even better event,” said a vibrant Fernando Miranda.
Tickets can be purchased on the www.ingressorapido.com.br website, FNAC (Park Shopping), and Bad Boy stores around Brasilia (Park Shopping, Conjunto Nacional, Taguatinga Shopping e Alameda Shopping). Há meia entrada para arquibancada com carteira de estudante ou 1kg de alimento.
Confira o card:
Bitetti Combat 6
Nilson Nelson Gymnasium, Brasília, Brazil
February 25, 2010
Paulo Filho vs Yuki Sasaki
Glover Teixeira vs Jeff Monson
Fabio Maldonado vs Guto Inocente
Cristiano Marcello vs Emiliano Cobra Vatt
Ediene “Índia” Gomes vs Amanda Nunes
Luiz Firmino “Buscapé” vs Francisco Drinaldo “Massaranduba”
Danillo “Índio” Villefort vs Cassiano Tytschyo
Yuri Villefort vs Júlio Cesar Merenda
Leandro Batata vs Gustavo “Labareda” Sampaio
Felipe Arinelli “Mongo” vs Luis Cesar “The Lion