Tag Archives: Brazil
‘Sh*t happens’: How UFC Tampa’s Vitor Petrino dealt with first career loss in Brazil
‘Sh*t happens’: How UFC Tampa’s Vitor Petrino dealt with first career loss in Brazil

Last time out, Brazil’s Vitor Petrino suffered his first career loss on home soil. Entering UFC Tampa, he remains as confident as ever. 

​ Read MoreNews | MMA Junkie

Posted on December 14, 2024, 12:45 am By
Categories: MMA News Tags:
Alex Pereira buys parents a mansion in Brazil
Alex Pereira buys parents a mansion in Brazil

Photo by WWE/Getty Images Alex Pereira travels the world rolling on expensive supercars and celebrating life as UFC champion, but the MMA superstar doesn’t forget… 

​ Read MoreMMA Fighting – All Posts

Posted on December 4, 2024, 12:00 am By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
UFC star Alex Pereira teams up with Glover Teixeira for humanitarian fixing houses in Brazil
UFC star Alex Pereira teams up with Glover Teixeira for humanitarian fixing houses in Brazil

Sao Paulo favorite, Alex Pereira may be drawing links to another short-notice return at UFC 310 in December, however,… 

​ Read MoreLowKickMMA.com

Derek Brunson vs. Rodolfo Vieira to headline ADXC 7 in Brazil
Derek Brunson vs. Rodolfo Vieira to headline ADXC 7 in Brazil

Derek Brunson | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Derek Brunson will return to Brazil for a grappling match with Rodolfo Vieira in the main event… 

​ Read MoreMMA Fighting – All Posts

What Tribe is Alex Pereira From? Brazil’s Pataxó Tribe Explained
What Tribe is Alex Pereira From? Brazil’s Pataxó Tribe Explained

What Tribe is Alex Pereira From? Poatan’ Alex Pereira hails from the indigenous people of the Pataxó Tribe in… 

​ Read MoreLowKickMMA.com

Posted on October 2, 2024, 12:47 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags:
Magomed Ankalaev vows to KO Alex Pereira by year’s end: ‘He’ll be asking, ‘Are we back in Brazil?’
Magomed Ankalaev vows to KO Alex Pereira by year’s end: ‘He’ll be asking, ‘Are we back in Brazil?’

Issuing multiple call outs to incumbent light heavyweight champion, Alex Pereira off the back of the Brazilian’s stunning UFC… 

​ Read MoreLowKickMMA.com

Posted on July 10, 2024, 11:20 am By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
LFA 187: Brazil vs. Latin America Results
LFA 187: Brazil vs. Latin America Results

For those in search of mixed martial arts action in a week without a UFC card, have no fear. Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) returns with… 

​ Read MoreMMA Sucka

Posted on July 6, 2024, 8:34 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
Magomed Ankalaev issues cold warning to Alex Pereira after UFC 303: ‘I’ll send him back to Brazil beltless’
Magomed Ankalaev issues cold warning to Alex Pereira after UFC 303: ‘I’ll send him back to Brazil beltless’

Surging light heavyweight contender, Magomed Ankalaev has once more issued a stark warning to current division champion, Alex Pereira… 

​ Read MoreLowKickMMA.com

Vinicius Oliveira trained for UFC 303 while helping victims of Brazil floods, mother lost home
Vinicius Oliveira trained for UFC 303 while helping victims of Brazil floods, mother lost home

Vinicius Oliveira | Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Over recent months, nearly 400,000 people were affected by the floods in the Brazilian… 

​ Read MoreMMA Fighting – All Posts

Posted on June 29, 2024, 6:00 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , ,
Alex Pereira Still Changes Tires for Fun at Former Workplace in Brazil

Alex Pereira seemingly hasn’t lost his touch when it comes to changing tires. 

​ Read MoreRecent News on Sherdog.com

Posted on June 26, 2024, 6:25 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags:
Anderson Silva clarifies future plans for fighting after boxing Chael Sonnen in Brazil
Anderson Silva clarifies future plans for fighting after boxing Chael Sonnen in Brazil

Anderson Silva is a grandfather who just recently celebrated his 49th birthday, but that doesn’t mean he’s done fighting. As he prepares to face old… 

​ Read MoreMMA Fighting – All Posts

Video: Anderson Silva gives Chael Sonnen a rose in their faceoff ahead of boxing match in Brazil
Video: Anderson Silva gives Chael Sonnen a rose in their faceoff ahead of boxing match in Brazil

Watch Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen face off ahead of their boxing match this Saturday in Brazil. 

​ Read MoreNews | MMA Junkie

Jamahal Hill rips Alex Pereira for UFC 300 celebration months after loss: ‘I went to Brazil and dog walked your guy’
Jamahal Hill rips Alex Pereira for UFC 300 celebration months after loss: ‘I went to Brazil and dog walked your guy’

Former light heavyweight champion, Jamahal Hill has hit out at Alex Pereira two months on from their UFC 300… 

​ Read MoreLowKickMMA.com

Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen boxing match booked for June 15 in Brazil
Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen boxing match booked for June 15 in Brazil

Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen have been booked for a boxing match on June 15 in São Paulo, Brazil. 

​ Read MoreMMAWeekly.com | UFC and MMA News, Results, Rumors, and Videos

Breaking – Anderson Silva set to fight Chael Sonnen in boxing match trilogy in Brazil this July
Breaking – Anderson Silva set to fight Chael Sonnen in boxing match trilogy in Brazil this July

Following their recent induction into the ‘Fight Wing’ of the UFC Hall of Fame, former middleweight stars, Anderson Silva… 

​ Read MoreLowKickMMA.com

UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva books boxing match with Chael Sonnen on June 15 in Brazil
UFC Hall of Famer Anderson Silva books boxing match with Chael Sonnen on June 15 in Brazil

Just two weeks before their first fight will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame, Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen will have a boxing… 

​ Read MoreNews | MMA Junkie

Posted on May 20, 2024, 12:58 am By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
Anderson Silva set to box Chael Sonnen in Brazil
Anderson Silva set to box Chael Sonnen in Brazil

Chael Sonnen and Anderson Silva | Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Anderson Silva will face Chael Sonnen in a boxing match July 15 in Brazil,… 

​ Read MoreMMA Fighting – All Posts

Gabi Garcia’s MMA return off in wake of Brazil floods
Gabi Garcia’s MMA return off in wake of Brazil floods

Gabi Garcia | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting The MMA return of jiu-jitsu legend Gabi Garcia is once again cancelled. News of the cancellation comes in… 

​ Read MoreMMA Fighting – All Posts

Posted on May 17, 2024, 8:00 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , ,
UFC’s Michel Pereira assisting rescue efforts after massive floods in Brazil
UFC’s Michel Pereira assisting rescue efforts after massive floods in Brazil

UFC star Michel Pereira has been navigating deep flood waters in Brazil to assist residents and save animals. 

​ Read MoreNews | MMA Junkie

Posted on May 16, 2024, 12:00 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags:
Michel Pereira Offers Assistance, Rescues Animals During Flooding in Brazil

Michel Pereira is more than just a flashy performer in the cage. He also has a good heart. 

​ Read MoreRecent News on Sherdog.com

Posted on May 16, 2024, 1:22 am By
Categories: MMA News Tags:
VIDEO | Michel Pereira rescues trapped dogs in latest Brazil flood recovery efforts

Hero 

​ Read More| BJPenn.com

Posted on May 15, 2024, 11:31 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags:
Watch UFC fighter Michel Pereira rescuing animals from historic floods in Brazil
Watch UFC fighter Michel Pereira rescuing animals from historic floods in Brazil

Photo via Michel Pereira Michel Pereira flew back to his home state of Pará after scoring a big first-round victory over Ihor Potieria at UFC… 

​ Read MoreMMA Fighting – All Posts

Posted on May 15, 2024, 7:00 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
VIDEO | UFC star Michel Pereira helps rescue efforts after horrific floods in Brazil

Rescue efforts 

​ Read More| BJPenn.com

Posted on May 13, 2024, 10:36 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
UFC champ Alex Pereira donates $100,000 in response to Brazil floods, plans additional $20,000
UFC champ Alex Pereira donates $100,000 in response to Brazil floods, plans additional $20,000

UFC champion Alex Pereira is doing his part after natural disaster hit his home country in Brazil. 

​ Read MoreNews | MMA Junkie

Posted on May 8, 2024, 6:45 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , ,
MMA community rallies after unprecedented floods leave hundreds of cities underwater in Brazil
MMA community rallies after unprecedented floods leave hundreds of cities underwater in Brazil

Hundreds of cities are under water in Rio Grande do Sul | Photo by Ramiro Sanchez/Getty Images The MMA community has come together in support… 

​ Read MoreMMA Fighting – All Posts

Posted on May 8, 2024, 6:00 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
UFC icon Shogun Rua receives Hall of Fame induction in Brazil return: ‘Stomps and soccer kicks for life’
UFC icon Shogun Rua receives Hall of Fame induction in Brazil return: ‘Stomps and soccer kicks for life’

Former undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion has received his second induction into the Hall of Fame of the promotion… 

​ Read MoreLowKickMMA.com

Posted on May 5, 2024, 5:15 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , ,
Alexandre Pantoja retains title in Brazil return, beats Steve Ercog in thin decision win – UFC 301 Highlights
Alexandre Pantoja retains title in Brazil return, beats Steve Ercog in thin decision win – UFC 301 Highlights

Undisputed flyweight champion, Alexandre Pantoja made good on his first outing on home soil since his move to the… 

​ Read MoreLowKickMMA.com

Posted on May 5, 2024, 5:12 am By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , ,
William Gomis vs. Jean Silva scrapped from UFC 301 in Brazil
William Gomis vs. Jean Silva scrapped from UFC 301 in Brazil

In a bizarre circumstance, a fight has been scrapped from UFC 301 – after a fighter successfully made weight. [autotag]William Gomis[/autotag] (13-2 MMA, 3-0 UFC) struggled… 

​ Read MoreNews | MMA Junkie

Posted on May 3, 2024, 4:15 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , , ,
Kevin Borjas: ‘Alessandro Costa is now Mexican … he’ll be fighting as a visitor’ at UFC 301 in Brazil

Why Kevin Borjas thinks the crowd at UFC 301 will favor him and not Brazil’s Alessandro Costa. 

​ Read MoreNews | MMA Junkie

Posted on May 3, 2024, 1:30 am By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
No Bets Barred: Will Jose Aldo and Alexandre Pantoja give Brazil something to cheer about at UFC 301?
No Bets Barred: Will Jose Aldo and Alexandre Pantoja give Brazil something to cheer about at UFC 301?

Jose Aldo in the crowd in Rio de Janeiro | Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images UFC 301 is here and we’re… 

​ Read MoreMMA Fighting – All Posts

Posted on May 2, 2024, 1:00 am By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , ,
Joe Rogan set to miss UFC 301 card in Brazil, Paul Felder drafts in for South America fighting return
Joe Rogan set to miss UFC 301 card in Brazil, Paul Felder drafts in for South America fighting return

Enjoying a rather long-strecth in the commentary booth as of recent times, with the promotion’s venture outside of North… 

​ Read MoreLowKickMMA.com

Posted on April 30, 2024, 7:33 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , , ,
UFC 301 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Paul Felder replaces Joe Rogan to join Daniel Cormier, Jon Anik in Brazil
UFC 301 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Paul Felder replaces Joe Rogan to join Daniel Cormier, Jon Anik in Brazil

With Joe Rogan out for an international show, Paul Felder joins the commentary booth for UFC 301 on Saturday in Rio. 

​ Read MoreNews | MMA Junkie

UFC 301 main card announced: Alexandre Pantoja battles Steve Erceg in Brazil, Jose Aldo returns
UFC 301 main card announced: Alexandre Pantoja battles Steve Erceg in Brazil, Jose Aldo returns

Alexandre Pantoja | Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Alexandre Pantoja is set to headline his first UFC pay-per-view. The main card lineup for UFC… 

​ Read MoreMMA Fighting – All Posts

Posted on April 15, 2024, 12:00 am By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , , ,
Jonathan Martinez vows to spoil Jose Aldo’s Brazil return at UFC 301: “It doesn’t faze me”

Love The Boos 

​ Read More| BJPenn.com

Jaqueline Amorim on the tap that wasn’t called and her hopes for a Brazil appearance

Jaqueline Amorim has all eight of her wins by finish, including six submissions. 

​ Read MoreNews | MMA Junkie

Posted on March 19, 2024, 6:00 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
Report – Alex Pereira plans UFC 301 title fight in Brazil, agrees deal to compete 21 days after return at UFC 300
Report – Alex Pereira plans UFC 301 title fight in Brazil, agrees deal to compete 21 days after return at UFC 300

As part of negotiations to fight atop a monumental UFC 300 card next month in Las Vegas, undisputed light… 

​ Read MoreLowKickMMA.com

Alexandre Pantoja opens as big betting favorite to beat Steve Erceg in UFC 301 title fight in Brazil
Alexandre Pantoja opens as big betting favorite to beat Steve Erceg in UFC 301 title fight in Brazil

Set to make his homecoming in May at UFC 301, undisputed flyweight champion, Alexandre Pantoja has opened as an… 

​ Read MoreLowKickMMA.com

Jose Aldo returns from retirement to face Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301 in Brazil
Jose Aldo returns from retirement to face Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301 in Brazil

Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC Jose Aldo will end his nearly two year long retirement to make his return to action at UFC 301 when… 

​ Read MoreMMA Fighting – All Posts

UFC Hall of Famer Jose Aldo ends retirement, meets Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301 in Brazil

“The King of Rio” Jose Aldo will return from retirement in his home town vs. Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301 in May. 

​ Read MoreNews | MMA Junkie

Posted on March 17, 2024, 2:11 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , ,
Breaking – Jose Aldo snaps retirement, set to fight Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301 in Brazil return
Breaking – Jose Aldo snaps retirement, set to fight Jonathan Martinez at UFC 301 in Brazil return

Former undisputed featherweight champion and Hall of Fame inductee, Jose Aldo is set to snap his almost two year… 

​ Read MoreLowKickMMA.com

Posted on March 16, 2024, 10:55 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , ,
Official – Alexandre Pantoja set to fight Steve Erceg in title clash at UFC 301 in Brazil on May 4
Official – Alexandre Pantoja set to fight Steve Erceg in title clash at UFC 301 in Brazil on May 4

Undisputed flyweight champion, Alexandre Pantoja is set for his return to the Octagon later this summer – on home… 

​ Read MoreLowKickMMA.com

Posted on March 16, 2024, 12:47 am By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , ,
Alexandre Pantoja vs. Steve Erceg official for UFC 301 in Brazil

Announcement 

​ Read More| BJPenn.com

Amanda Ribas predicts third-round KO of Rose Namajunas at UFC on ESPN 53, quick turnaround for Brazil
Amanda Ribas predicts third-round KO of Rose Namajunas at UFC on ESPN 53, quick turnaround for Brazil

Amanda Ribas is looking to finish former champ Rose Namajunas at UFC on ESPN 53 then make a quick return at UFC 301 in Brazil. 

​ Read MoreNews | MMA Junkie

Posted on March 13, 2024, 2:15 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , , ,
Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino set for UFC 301 in Brazil
Anthony Smith vs. Vitor Petrino set for UFC 301 in Brazil

Photo by Suhaimi Abdullah/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Anthony Smith will make his return to action against Vitor Petrino at the upcoming UFC 301 card… 

​ Read MoreMMA Fighting – All Posts

PFL, Globo Announce Multi-Year Media Rights Renewal to Broadcast Events in Brazil

Professional Fighters League and Bellator MMA events will have a broadcast home in Brazil for the foreseeable future. 

​ Read MoreRecent News on Sherdog.com

Posted on March 5, 2024, 9:02 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
Jailton Almeida believes three rounds is better for Curtis Blaydes, eyes an interim title shot against Tom Aspinall in Brazil with a win

‘Maul’ 

​ Read More| BJPenn.com

Elves Brenner vs. Myktybek Orolbai booked for UFC 301 in Brazil
Elves Brenner vs. Myktybek Orolbai booked for UFC 301 in Brazil

Myktybek Orolbai | Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images A lightweight showdown between Elves Brener and Myktybek Orolbai is set for May 4… 

​ Read MoreMMA Fighting – All Posts

5 biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night 238: Is Muhammad Mokaev top candidate for Alexandre Pantoja in Brazil?
5 biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night 238: Is Muhammad Mokaev top candidate for Alexandre Pantoja in Brazil?

Analysis of the biggest storylines coming out of UFC Fight Night 238, which saw Muhammad Mokaev shake up the flyweight title race. 

​ Read MoreNews | MMA Junkie

Posted on March 3, 2024, 11:50 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
Alex Pereira open to headlining UFC 301 in Brazil should he beat Jamahal Hill: “That is a very big possibility”

Quick turnaround 

​ Read More| BJPenn.com

Posted on February 19, 2024, 9:32 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , ,
UFC 298 Embedded, episode 1: ‘Ready to kick some ass’

UFC, YouTube

On the first episode of UFC 298 Embedded, Ian Machado Garry trains alongside Charles Oliveira at Chute Boxe Academy in Brazil, Robert Whittaker …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Renato Moicano wants Beneil Dariush in Brazil if UFC ‘doesn’t have the balls’ to book Paddy Pimblett

Renato Moicano is certainly not one to hold his tongue.
After picking up his first win of 2024, the boisterous UFC lightweight knows what he wants next: a matchup against Paddy …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Alessandro Costa vs. Kevin Borjas Added to UFC 301 in Brazil

A flyweight clash pitting Brazil’s Alessandro Costa against Peru’s Kevin Borjas has been added to the UFC 301 pay-per-view scheduled to take place on May 4 at the Jeunesse Arena …read more

Source:: Sherdog

Video: Jailton Almeida loses to Down syndrome fighter in charity bout – but makes dream come true

Jailton Almeida doesn’t lose often, but he did for a good cause this past weekend in Brazil.
On Saturday at Demo Fight 18 in Salvador, Bahia, Almeida (20-2 MMA, 6-0 UFC) …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Alexandre Pantoja targets next UFC title defense in Brazil, coach envisions fourth Brandon Moreno fight

TORONTO – Alexandre Pantoja is more focused on the location of his next fight than who he will be defending his UFC flyweight title against.
After logging his first defense of the …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

Rafael Cavalcante Details LFA’s Plans for Brazil in 2024

Legacy Fighting Alliance is renowned as a pipeline for talent to the UUFC, making it a prime destination for many burgeoning fighters. …read more

Source:: Sherdog

Posted on January 24, 2024, 4:43 pm By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
Infamous UFC Cheater Absorbs Record-Setting Smackdown

Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images

Priscila Cachoeira did it again!
Brazil’s “Zombie Girl” has a reputation — and despite being one of very few women capable …read more

Source:: MMAMania

Posted on January 21, 2024, 2:44 am By
Categories: MMA News Tags: ,
MMA veteran Diego Braga, father of PFL finalist Gabriel Braga, killed in Brazil

Diego Braga and Gabriel Braga | Pedro Archilha, Future MMA

The Brazilian MMA community mourns the death of Diego Braga. The 44-year-old MMA veteran was …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Posted on January 16, 2024, 1:43 am By
Categories: MMA News Tags: , , ,
Brunno Ferreira Wants ‘Shara Bullet’ in Brazil: ‘He’s Run Away from Me Once’

Brunno Ferreira wants to fight fellow prospect Sharabutdin Magomedov in Brazil. …read more

Source:: Sherdog

Brunno Ferreira calls for ‘Shara Bullet’ in Brazil after UFC Fight Night 234 knockout

LAS VEGAS – Brunno Ferreira began his 2024 competition calendar exactly how he wanted.
Saturday at UFC Fight Night 234, Ferreira (11-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC) bashed Phil Hawes’ face with brutal knockout …read more

Source:: MMAJunkie

UFC’s Allan Nascimento explains how working as cornermen for Chute Boxe teammates helps own fighting career

Allan Nascimento and Charles Oliveira | Photo via Pedro Marques

Back when the UFC was booming in Brazil in the early 2010s, with Anderson Silva …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida books charity MMA fight vs. Down syndrome man in Brazil

Jailton Almeida | MMA Fighting

Rising heavyweight Jailton Almeida has another fight booked ahead of his UFC 299 clash with Curtis Blaydes – and it’s …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

UFC heavyweight Jailton Almeida books charity MMA fight vs. Down syndrome man in Brazil

Jailton Almeida | MMA Fighting

Rising heavyweight Jailton Almeida has another fight booked ahead of his UFC 299 clash with Curtis Blaydes – and it’s …read more

Source:: MMAFighting

Pereira ‘Can Definitely Fight At Heavyweight’ … But Aspinall Not Next

Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images

Alex Pereira has some Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Light Heavyweight title defenses to collect.
Brazil’s “Poatan” wasted no time cementing himself …read more

Source:: MMAMania

Posted on December 29, 2023, 1:46 am By
Categories: MMA News Tags: