Shooto Brasil 120: Perpétuo vs. Tamura is a mixed martial arts event to take place on November 23, 2023 at the Upper Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Fight Card
MMA Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Hernani Perpétuo vs. Yukinari Tamura 170 lbs
Antônio Monteiro vs. Lucas Tavares 145 lbs
Renan Oliveira vs. Harlysson Nunes 145 lbs
Caionã Batista vs. Gabriel Oliveira
Andrey Augusto vs. Gilberto Sousa 155 lbs
Rogerio Ferreira vs. Silas Lima 135 lbs
Martin Camilo vs. Yuri Neles 170 lbs
Preliminary Card
Hernani Perpétuo vs. Yukinari Tamura 170 lbs
Antônio Monteiro vs. Lucas Tavares 145 lbs
Renan Oliveira vs. Harlysson Nunes 145 lbs
Caionã Batista vs. Gabriel Oliveira
Andrey Augusto vs. Gilberto Sousa 155 lbs
Rogerio Ferreira vs. Silas Lima 135 lbs
Martin Camilo vs. Yuri Neles 170 lbs
Background
Hernani Perpétuo promises 'compelling victory' at Shooto Brasil 120
Brazilian takes on veterans' duel against Yukinari Tamura in the main fight of the event Hernani Perpétuo promises 'responsive victory' at Shooto Brasil 120!
Brazilian Hernani Perpétuo defends the colors of our flag against Japanese Yukinari Tamura in the main fight of Shooto Brasil 120, scheduled for the 24th, at the Upper Arena, in Rio de Janeiro. At 38 years old, the UFC veteran is excited for this challenge.
"I'm very excited for this next fight. You can expect another electrifying fight. I hope to win this confrontation resoundingly. Shooto was very relevant throughout my career in the sport, projecting me to greater challenges in other international events", highlights Perpétuo.
Hernani Perpétuo debuted at Shooto Brasil in 2007, in the 4th edition of the event. So far, there have been 11 victories, only three setbacks and one draw. Furthermore, the Brazilian won the world welterweight belt and, subsequently, a contract with the biggest MMA event in the world, the UFC.
Hernani Perpétuo's last appearance at Shooto Brasil was in 2018, in the 89th edition of the event. On that occasion, he submitted the experienced Marcão Bad Face with a very rare gogoplata at the beginning of the first round. His last performance was in 2019, at the PFC, held in Canada.
Also a former Shooto world champion, Japanese Yukinari Tamura has even more matches fought than the Brazilian representative. At 42 years old, the veteran won 15 duels, lost 13 and drew nine. In addition to Shooto, he also fought the traditional Heat, Deep, Pancrase and Rizin.
