Sergio Batarelli - Kickboxing Legend & World-Class Coach

Sergio Batarelli (born February 24, 1960, in São Paulo, Brazil) is a legendary full‑contact and kickboxing fighter whose influence reshaped martial arts across South America. He began training in Kung Fu Taisan at age 10, becoming an instructor by 18 and founding both the Brazilian Association of Kung Fu Taisan and the Brazilian Association of Full Contact, later known as Kickboxing. Through his leadership, Full Contact was recognized as an official sport in Brazil, and national broadcasts brought it into the mainstream.

During his competitive years, Batarelli rose swiftly through the ranks:

• In 1987, he claimed the South American Super Heavyweight Kickboxing title by defeating Argentina’s Carlos Ayet in under a minute

• Five years later, he became the 1992 Super Heavyweight Kickboxing World Champion, ultimately defending the title nine times and retiring as undefeated champion

After hanging up his gloves, Batarelli went on to co-found the World Vale Tudo Championship and later founded the legendary International Vale Tudo Championship (IVC) in 1997, an event that helped launch the careers of future MMA icons like Wanderlei Silva, Chuck Liddell, and Pedro Rizzo.

Fighting Achievements

• Brazilian Kung Fu Taisan Champion

• Brazilian Amateur Boxing Champion – Heavyweight

• Brazilian Kickboxing Champion – Super Heavyweight

• 1987 South American Kickboxing Champion – Super Heavyweight

• Intercontinental Kickboxing Champion – Super Heavyweight

• 1992 Kickboxing World Champion – Super Heavyweight

  • Defended the world title 9 times

  • Retired as undefeated world champion

Notable Feats

• World record breaker: smashed 14 ice bars (25 kg each) in a single strike

Fight Record

• 29 victories (25 by knockout)

• 2 defeats

• 1 no contest

Coaching Achievements

• Trained 4 world champions in Kickboxing and Muay Thai

International Roles

• Referee Director and Referee Trainer for MMA and Kickboxing in K-1 Japan

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