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 MIAMI (August 11, 2020) — Rising from a standing 8-count delivered by COVOD-19, the American debut of the entertaining SFT MMA & Xtreme (Standout Fighting Tournament) this Thursday night (Aug. 13) with “SFT 23 VR: Jeffrey vs. Assis”, in a closed show at Wynwood Studios in Miami, Florida.
“SFT 23 VR: Jeffrey vs. Assis” will be streamed live and exclusively worldwide on pay per view via the FITE app and website (www.FITE.tv), starting at 7 p.m. EDT / 4 p.m. PDT, for $14.95. It’ll also be taped live and air at future dates on regional television throughout the U.S. on United Fight Alliance (UFA), as well as on Brazilian television.
Only fighters and one corner person each, a skeleton staff including television production crew, officials, and commission members will be allowed onsite. No fans, media, or ring-card girls. SFT will provide masks and be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and encouraging everyone to follow all COVID-19 recommendations. Everybody will be tested for COVID-19 today, at the weigh in, and during the day of the event.
Canadian middleweight Aaron Jeffrey takes on Bruno “Brunao” Assis, of Brazil, in the main event. In an intriguing clash of styles, Jeffrey (7-2-0) is going for his fifth knockout, while Assis (9-4-0) will be looking for his seventh submission.
A grappling match will be held in the co-featured event, matching former UFC fighter Marcao “Maluco” Maluko versus fellow Brazilian, Luiz “Buscape” Firmino, a PBL fighter who thrills fans with his amazing ground game.
The main card opener pits a pair of undefeated Florida-based lightweights, Jornel “A1” Lugo (3-0-0) and Cortavious Romious (4-0-0), in a battle that could steal Fight of the Night honors.
MAIN CARD
MAIN EVENT – SFT MMA – MIDDLEWEIGHTS — 3 X 5
Aaron Jeffrey (7-2-0, SFT: 0-0-0), Canada
vs.
Bruno “Brunao” Assis (9-4-0, SFT: 0-0-0), Brazil
CO-FEATURE –GRAPPLING – CATCHWEIGHT (198 lbs.) – 3 X 5
Markus “Maluco” Perez, Brazil
vs.
Luiz “Buscape” Firmino, Brazil
SFT MMA — LIGHTWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Jornel “A1” Lugo (3-0-0, SFT: 0-0-0), USA
vs.
Cortavious Ramons (4-0-0, SFT: 0-0-0), USA
PRELIMINARY CARD
SFT MMA — LIGHTWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Orlando Santana (2-1-0, SFT: 0-0-0), USA by way of Puerto Rico
vs.
James Hay (2-1-0, SFT: 0-0-0), Puerto Rico
SFT MMA – LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Joshua DaSilveira (1-0-0, SFT: 0-0-0), USA
vs.
Cody Rolling (pro debut), USA
SFT MMA – BANTAMWEIGHTS – 3 X 5
Sal Guerriero (1-1-0, SFT: 0-0-0), USA
vs.
John “The Baptist” Birdson (0-1-0, SFT: 0-0-0), USA
(card subject to change)
WHEN: Thursday, August 13, 2020
WHERE: Wynwood Studios in Miami, Florida
PROMOTER: SFT MMA & XTREME (Standout Fighting Tournament)
LIVE STREAM: on pay per view via the FITE app and website (www.FITE.tv), starting at 7 p.m. EDT / 4 p.m. PDT, for $14.95.
ANNOUNCERS: Jay Adams & Charles “Boston Strong” Rosa
RING ANNOUNCER: Jeff Houston
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