Mixed martial arts in Brazil | |
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Country | Brazil |
Governing body | The Comissao Atletica Brasileira de MMA (CABMMA) [1] |
National team(s) | Brazil |
Mixed martial arts in Brazil is the second most popular sport. [2] [3]
One of the early innovation in mixed martial arts was a fight between Masahiko Kimura vs. Hélio Gracie. [4]
The precursor for MMA was Vale Tudo. [5]
The Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission, or Comissao Atletica Brasileira de MMA (CABMMA), represents state federations across Brazil and is spearheaded by lawyers Giovanni Biscardi and Rafael Favettia, a former Executive Secretary of the Minister of Justice and Interim Minister of Justice. [6]
The UFC is the most widely watched MMA organization and is broadcast on Globo. [7] Jungle Fight is a popular domestic Brazilian MMA organization. [8] [9]
Mixed martial arts in Brazil | |
---|---|
Country | Brazil |
Governing body | The Comissao Atletica Brasileira de MMA (CABMMA) [1] |
National team(s) | Brazil |
Mixed martial arts in Brazil is the second most popular sport. [2] [3]
One of the early innovation in mixed martial arts was a fight between Masahiko Kimura vs. Hélio Gracie. [4]
The precursor for MMA was Vale Tudo. [5]
The Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission, or Comissao Atletica Brasileira de MMA (CABMMA), represents state federations across Brazil and is spearheaded by lawyers Giovanni Biscardi and Rafael Favettia, a former Executive Secretary of the Minister of Justice and Interim Minister of Justice. [6]
The UFC is the most widely watched MMA organization and is broadcast on Globo. [7] Jungle Fight is a popular domestic Brazilian MMA organization. [8] [9]