Vinny Pezão scheduled to fight at M-1 Challenge

Vinny Pezão will be in action at M-1 Challenge 24 - Photo: MMA Mania

The Brazilian Vinny “Bigfoot” was confirmed today (25) on the M-1 Challenge 24 card, an event that takes place on March 25 in the United States. The date will mark the athlete's second fight in the organization, as the tough guy debuted with a victory over the Russian Alihan Magomedov in the 22nd edition of the event.

“Pezão” will have the North American as his next opponent Jake Doerr, an undefeated fighter in his six-fight career. The Rio native has a record with six wins, five defeats and one No Contest, having been a finalist in the eighth edition of the reality show of the UFC, “The Ultimate Fighter”, held in 2008. In his last fight, “Pezão” submitted the North American Robert Scott with an armbar at MMA Xplosion – International Team Challenge, held on January 29th this year. 

The M-1 Challenge 24 card is still being formulated, but it already has two confirmed title fights. Check out the clashes scheduled so far:

Artiom Damkovsky x Jose Figueroa (lightweight title fight)

Tyson Jeffries x Magomed Sultanakhmedov (fight for the vacant middleweight belt)

Vinny “Bigfoot” x Jake Doerr

Alexander Sarnavskiy vs. Josh Bacallao