(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Countdown to the first ever all professional Mixed Martial Arts-on the Mississippi Gulf Coast- fight card has been set Feb. 21 has begun.

Atlas fights, in conjunction with the IP Casino and Spa Resort in Biloxi, enters unchartered waters when USA takes on Brazil in a 10 bout card. “ The IP Casino is the perfect venue for our type of show”, says Glenn Matina President of Atlas Fights, LLC, “ The casino is upscale and has the first class atmosphere perfect for an event like this.”

The Event, set for Mardi Gras weekend, will feature five of the best up and coming fighters from the USA standing toe-to-toe with its counterparts from Brazil and five additional preliminary fights inside Studio B at the IP Casino.

The preliminary bouts feature Atlas Fights first women’s bout as Dora Bastaste and Miesha Tate battle. Undefeated Andy Debnar takes on 2-1 Daniel Lovett. Chris Sheifert and Shaun Fleming (who is making his first U.S appearance) will follow in a great looking Heavyweight Bout.

“I am looking forward to watching Andy fight” says Tyler Sory Promoter for Atlas Fights. LLC, “ This will be his first real test inside the cage.”

The USA vs. Brazil Card is as follows Jonatas Gurgal (American Top Team) vs. Butch McGovern (Victory Athletic) 145ibs, Victor Pimenta (Brazilian Top Team) vs. Len Bentley ( Victory Athletic) 170ilbs., Jason Floyd (Remix MMA) vs. Kevin Abrante 185ibs., Joao Zeferino vs. Colby McMahan (Dixson Dungeon)185ibs.

The Main Event is the Battle of the Undefeated! Fransico Soares(American Top Team) vs. Dustin Winterhalt ( Team Vision) 170ilbs.

“The quality of a fight is not in the talent of a single fighter,” said Atlas Fight matchmaker Paul Domenich of Miami, “ It is in the ability to match fighters with an opponent that allows them to showcase their toughness, skill and heart. Atlas fights intends to have every fighter leave their blood, sweat and tears in the cage from a feeling of pride and accomplishment of fighting on the level of professionalism. This is the real Deal!”

Atlas has set itself as the premier VIP small venue fight companies. Atlas has designed a 1960s style boxing atmosphere that is second to none.

“We want people to come and enjoy what the sport has to offer, says Sory, “ this is an evening out for people and we want them dressed up and able to feel like they are going somewhere special..”

Tickets are $35.00 - $100.00 for 21 and over. Vip Tables for $1000.00 by calling (228) 348-2646. Tickets can be purchased at www.ipbiloxi.com , IP Tour and Travel desk or any ticketmaster location or www.ticketmaster.com . For more information go to www.ipbiloxi.com or www.atlasfight.com .

Doors open at 6pm and fights start at 7pm.