Mixed martial arts in Brazil

Mixed martial arts is the second most popular sport in Brazil.^[2][3]

Mixed martial arts in Brazil
Governing body	The Comissao Atletica Brasileira de MMA (CABMMA)^[1]

History

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]

Organizations

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]

References

1. "Brazilian MMA Athletic Commission joins IMMAF regulatory group". MMAjunkie.
2. "Brazil a booming market for Mixed Martial Arts". 5 July 2012. Retrieved 16 December 2017 – via Reuters.
3. "MMA is second only to soccer in Brazil, but how popular is Jose Aldo in his home country?". Retrieved 16 December 2017.
4. Sanderson, Chris. "From the Gracies To the Silvas: The Dominance of Brazil in MMA". Bleacher Report.
5. Binner, Andrew. "The rise of Mixed Martial Arts". www.aljazeera.com. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
6. . 30 April 2013. Archived from the original on 30 April 2013. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
7. "Today in MMA History: The UFC cracks open Brazilian market, where it will feast for years to come". August 27, 2018.
8. "Promoters refuse to tap out, but struggle with crisis in Brazilian MMA". www.mmafighting.com.
9. "Feature: 'You're Going to Die' - The history behind Brazil's notorious MMA chant". www.bloodyelbow.com.