Problem with visa system could force cancellation of fights at TUF Brasil 4 Final

E. Silva's (photo) participation in the TUF Brasil 4 Final may be under threat. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC

With just over a week to go before the event, TUF Brasil 4 Final could suffer several absences from its card. And the problem has nothing to do with injuries or anything like that, but it is something bureaucratic. The visa issuance system for the United States is currently offline, and, without the provision for regularization in time, some fighters may be forced to leave the card.

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“Our Consular Affairs Office continues to face problems with the visa issuance system. This is a global problem and we are working around the clock to fix it. That said, for all the hard work, don't expect the system to be reestablished before next week,” the US State Department said in a statement sent to the press.

According to the North American website “MMA Junkie”, there are four Brazilian fighters who need to regularize their situation to be able to compete in the United States. One of them would be Erick silva, who is scheduled to face Rick Story on the main card of the attraction.

Originally, the event with the TUF Brasil 4 finals was scheduled to take place in São Paulo (SP). However, as the organization was unable to schedule a more visible fight for Brazil, it was decided to transfer the fights to the city of Miami (USA).