Loio vs Betuzzi Superfight Headlines UFT Challenge Sept.11 in Punta Del Estate, Uruguay.

   Two-time UFT veteran Fernando "The Portugese Pounder" Loio will headline the UFT Challenge on Sept. 11 at the Tropicana Casino Auditorium, Punta Del Este, Uruguay.

   Loio, the ironman of NHB fighting, will compete in a feature bout superfight.  He is working to reduce some weight and gain some speed after more than two years of fighting as a super heavyweight.Loio hopes to be at his prime weight of 220 by the time of the event.  Loio, of Portugal, has a 57-16-4 record in boxing, wrestling and UFT and is the most active fighter on the planet.  Loio will face two times UFT champion Sergio "The Huevos" Bertuzzi of Santa Cruz, Argentina at the Tropicana Casino auditorium. Bertuzzi has an impressive 300-0 record in all forms of combat.Bertuzzi is undefeated in UFT matches.

   The 8 man challenge is the final qualifier for the 2000 MMA National Championships, which are scheduled Febuary 20 at Guido Ferrarini's in Dolavon, Argentina. The top two finishers in each weight division will earn berths to the Nationals.

   Some of the fighters listed for the 8 man absoluto tournament are Gomez Sherkaza of Surinam, Jon Estro of Cuba, Herman Schmitz of French Guyana, Alberto Peron of Argentina, Humos Musada of Bolivia and Randy Mc Queen of USA other spots are still open to fighters. The Middleweight tourney line up has not been finalised at this stage.

   Openings remain for the tournament, email the promoter to sign up.  Entry fee is 25 Argentine Pesos.  The fighter hotel is the Angels Inn and discount rooms are available if you mention you're with the UFT Challenge.

Tickets are available at all Ticketbook locations and the Loyo's Academy in Portugal.
 

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