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cholitzu
20-08-2009, 01:07
19.08.2009

Injured foot unlike to impede participation

Carlos Ozorio / Portal das Lutas

The Bitetti Combat organization contacted Portal das Lutas, GRACIEMAG.com’s partner site, to clear up information regarding Rogerio Minotouro’s inclusion in the event. According to promoter Fernando Miranda, Minotouro wishes to fight in the Maracanazinho gymnasium on September 12. There is nothing going on between the fighter and the UFC that could keep him off the card.
The statement backs up statements made by the fighter himself and published on GRACIEMAG.com (click here to see).
“If Minotouro really does close a deal with the UFC, he wouldn’t have his first fight so soon, so the Bitetti Combat fight is still on. Unlike what has been published, with no official confirmation from either us or the UFC, there are no contractual obligations that would keep him out of the event. In fact, Minotouro personally asked not to be removed from the card. The only thing that worries us is a foot injury, which he feels he will recover from in time,” says the promoter.
“If he isn’t able to fight, it would be due to injury, which happens in all the big organizations around the world, even the UFC. Should that happen, we have another great fighter with international experience to take his place. We won’t do anything that would frustrate the fans and we’re are not unprepared for such a situation. But we will only make an official declaration when it’s official, because, as of now, Minotouro is confirmed,” explains Miranda.