Joao Capoeira MMA Stats, Pictures, News, Videos, Biography

Rinat Fakhretdinov, ‘Capoeira’ Fight to Draw in UFC Sao Paulo Featured Prelim Bout Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos was a follow-up punch or two away from pulling off one of the biggest comebacks of the year.

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J.L. Kirven

Nov 04, 2023

IVC 10 & 11: Wanderlei Silva Bids Farewell to Brazil on the Night of the Bloodiest Tournament in MMA History Marcelo Alonso shares some exclusive photos and backstage tales from a pivotal night in the history of Brazilian vale-tudo and early MMA.

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Marcelo Alonso

Aug 29, 2022

WVC 4: Ruas vs. Smith, 'Pele' vs. 'Macaco' 2 and Johil de Oliveira Marcelo Alonso shares photos and recollections of the landmark WVC 4, featuring a heavyweight superfight and a one-night tournament stacked with...

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Marcelo Alonso

Jul 04, 2021

By the Numbers: Deiveson Figueiredo Brazilian flyweight Deiveson Figueiredo (15-0) proved he belongs among the division’s best with his recent thrashing of former title challenger...

Mark Raymundo

Mar 20, 2019

Vale Tudo Relics: Beginnings from the Amazon Rainforest At Jungle Fight 1 in September 2003, UFC 198 headliner Fabricio Werdum and co-headliner Ronaldo Souza fought on Brazilian soil for the first time.

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Marcelo Alonso

May 13, 2016

Renato ‘Moicano’ Carneiro, Elizeu ‘Capoeira’ Capture Titles at Jungle Fight 71 It may not have been the belt he wanted, but Renato Carneiro nonetheless collected a Jungle Fight title on Saturday night.

Chris Nelson

Jul 19, 2014

Vale Tudo: A Rich, Storied & Complex Past The history of vale tudo can be traced back to 1914, when “Conde Koma” Mitsuyo Maeda landed on the shores of Porto Alegre, Brazil, for a...

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Marcelo Alonso

Nov 20, 2013

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