Oleg Taktarov vs. Mark Kerr at Yamma Pit Fighting

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The creator of the first Ultimate Fighting Championships is getting back into mixed martial arts.

In 2001, Bob Meyrowitz sold the UFC for two million dollars to brothers Lorenzo Fertitta and Frank Fertitta, who have since turned it into a multi-million dollar phenomenon with the help of UFC president Dana White.

Friday, April 11 in Atlantic City, N.J., Meyrowitz is hoping to see some of that cash come his way with his new MMA event, Yamma Pit Fighting.

The card features octagon veterans like Oleg Taktarov (15-5-2) and Mark Kerr (15-6) who will fight in one of two superfights. In the other, Pat Smith (14-13) will face Eric "Butterbean" Esch (10-5-1).

The card also features a heavyweight tournament.

Athletes will fight inside a structure called "The Yamma" which features a bowl-shaped concave floor. Promoters hope it will prevent fighters from stalling.

Official Weigh In Results for Yamma Pit Fighting
Friday, April 11, Atlantic City, N.J.

Oleg Taktarov (221 lbs) vs. Mark Kerr (266 lbs)
Patrick Smith (240 lbs) vs. Eric “ Butterbean” Esch (416 lbs)
Ricco Rodriguez (264 lbs) vs. George Bush (231 lbs)
Travis Wiuff (Pictures) (242 lbs) vs. Marcelo Pereira (219 lbs)
Chris Tuscherer (264 lbs) vs. Tony Sylvester (262 lbs)
Sherman Pendergarst (264 lbs) vs. Alexey Oleinik (220 lbs)
Antwain Britt (228 lbs) vs. Bryan Vetell (266 lbs)
Lamont Lister (212 lbs) vs. Oleg Savitsky (199 lbs)

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