It was a hot July 6th, 1997, in Brazil when promoter Sergio Baterelli changed the world of fighting. With the ULTIMATE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP being turned into a regulated sport in the U.S., the I.V.C. reigned supreme as the only No Holds Barred and bare-knuckle fighting promotion on the planet. 

IVC Bareknuckle 1 Beginning (1997)

The 'Ultimate Challenge' is what awaits an unknown fighter from the U.S. Chuck Lidell, in his first Bareknuckle fight he takes on Jose 'Pele' Landi Jonsin the first of two 'Special Challenges' of the evening. Wanderlei Silva Returns to the IVC fighting in the main event superfight against Mike Van Arsdale. IVC remains the only 'No Holds Barred' Promotion on the planet.

IVC BAREKNUCKLE 6 Ultimate Challenge (1998)

On August 23, 1998, IVC hosted a legendary no-rules, bareknuckle 8-man tournament. Voted a classic, it featured brutal matches with fighters like Fabio Shon Alves, Jorge Santos, Johnny Eduardo, and Vanderci Garcia, making it a historic event in fight sports.

IVC BAREKNUCKLE 7 New Champions (1998)

The Evolution of The IVC continues into 1999 by adding a traditionalcard format with weight divisions, showcasing talent such as Babalu Sobralwho makes his bareknuckle Debut. When we say no rules, we mean it!

IVC BAREKNUCKLE 8 Road Back To The Top (1999)

An ultra-violent, "Axe Murderer" Wanderlei Silva defends his Light Heavyweight title against the USA's Adrian Serrano with a brutal gang like beating! Unlike the UFC; headbutts, stomps, soccer kicks and forbidden moves are legal ,and there is no stopping the fight for blood! 

South America