With three former TUF Brasil fighters, MMA Rocks mixes fight, humor and music

Gasparzinho (photo) will be in the main fight at MMA Rocks. Photo: Disclosure/UFC

With the presence of three athletes who participated in TUF Brasil, a new MMA event emerges with a different concept. MMA Rocks is an innovative project that will mix three of the main exponents of current entertainment — MMA, music and comedy shows. The first edition of the event, which will take place on December 8th, starting at 22pm, at HSBC Brasil, in São Paulo. Names like Gasparzinho, John Macapá and Wagner Galeto, participants of TUF Brasil, are already confirmed on the card.

Parallel to the competition, a show with the rock band CPM 22 and a challenge called Rinha de Comediantes between comedians Diogo Portugal, Fabio Rabin, Rudy Landucci and Renato Tortorelli will complete the show's attractions. Both will take place during combat breaks.

“Our reading is that there is a gap between the UFC and Brazilian competitive events. MMA Rocks comes to occupy this space with a new and unprecedented concept, mixing martial arts, shows and another national craze, Stand Up Comedy. It will be a night of mixed emotions, from the lightness of laughter in the 'comedian fights', to the tension of the big fights, to the Rock n' Roll vibe”, said Leandro Valentim, event promoter.

The innovative idea, however, comes at a price. Tickets will be sold through the Ingresso Rápido website (www.ingressorapido.com.br) with a minimum price of R$180. The most valuable tickets will cost R$600.

Check out the full MMA Rocks card below

Gasparzinho x Nilson Feijão (Main fight) – up to 66 kg

John Macapá x Francisco Cylderlan – up to 66 kg

Wagner Galeto x Fernando Duarte – up to 61 kg

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