NEWS
▼
FEATURES
▼
FIGHT FINDER
▼
PODCASTS
▼
VIDEOS
RANKINGS
▼
FORUM
▼
BOXING
MORE
▼
FIGHT ODDS
UFC NEWS
PFL NEWS
BELLATOR NEWS
WOMEN'S MMA NEWS
PREVIEWS
OPINION
INTERVIEWS
UFC EVENTS
BELLATOR EVENTS
PFL EVENTS
FULL CALENDAR
FIGHT FINDER GUIDE
SHILLAN & DUFFY PODCAST
THE SHEEHAN SHOW
FIGHT BUSINESS PODCAST
AFTER THE BELL
DIVISIONAL RANKINGS
POUND-FOR-POUND RANKINGS
WOMEN'S POUND-FOR-POUND RANKINGS
UFC DISCUSSION
WORLDWIDE MMA DISCUSSION
OFF TOPIC DISCUSSION
PHOTOSHOPS
PICTURES
HOW TO WATCH
CONTACT
+
NEWS
UFC NEWS
PFL NEWS
BELLATOR NEWS
WOMEN'S MMA NEWS
+
FEATURES
PREVIEWS
OPINION
INTERVIEWS
+
FIGHT FINDER
UFC EVENTS
BELLATOR EVENTS
PFL EVENTS
FULL CALENDAR
FIGHT FINDER GUIDE
+
PODCASTS
SHILLAN & DUFFY PODCAST
THE SHEEHAN SHOW
FIGHT BUSINESS PODCAST
AFTER THE BELL
VIDEOS
+
RANKINGS
DIVISIONAL RANKINGS
POUND-FOR-POUND RANKINGS
WOMEN'S POUND-FOR-POUND RANKINGS
+
FORUM
UFC DISCUSSION
WORLDWIDE MMA DISCUSSION
OFF TOPIC DISCUSSION
PHOTOSHOPS
BOXING
+
MORE
PICTURES
HOW TO WATCH
CONTACT
FIGHT ODDS
MORE FROM OUR CHANNELS
JOAO CAPOEIRA RELATED NEWS
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.
UFC
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.
MMA Roots
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...
MMA Roots
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.
MMA Roots
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...
MMA Roots
Marcelo Alonso
Nov 20, 2013
« Back to "Joao Capoeira"
Subscribe to our Newsletter
*
indicates required
Email Address
*
Latest News
ALL
UFC
PFL
BELLATOR
Mackenzie Dern Armbars Amanda Ribas in UFC Vegas 101 Headliner
UFC Vegas 101 ‘Dern vs. Ribas 2’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
UFC Vegas 101 Prelims: Unbeaten Jacobe Smith Zaps Preston Parsons in Octagon Debut
Video: Victoria Dudakova Slaps Coach After Stoppage Loss at UFC Vegas 101
UFC Vegas 101 Bonuses: Cesar Almeida Pockets $50K for Violent Knockout
Steve Erceg vs. Asu Almabaev Official for UFC Vegas 103 on March 1
Johnny Walker Withdraws from UFC 311 Due to 'Bad Injury'
Islam Makhachev More Interested in Second Title Than Potential Ilia Topuria Fight
Mackenzie Dern Armbars Amanda Ribas in UFC Vegas 101 Headliner
UFC Vegas 101 ‘Dern vs. Ribas 2’ Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
UFC Vegas 101 Prelims: Unbeaten Jacobe Smith Zaps Preston Parsons in Octagon Debut
Video: Victoria Dudakova Slaps Coach After Stoppage Loss at UFC Vegas 101
UFC Vegas 101 Bonuses: Cesar Almeida Pockets $50K for Violent Knockout
Steve Erceg vs. Asu Almabaev Official for UFC Vegas 103 on March 1
Johnny Walker Withdraws from UFC 311 Due to 'Bad Injury'
Islam Makhachev More Interested in Second Title Than Potential Ilia Topuria Fight
Vadim Nemkov vs. Tim Johnson Announced for Road to Dubai on Jan. 25
Donn Davis: PFL to Allow Elbows for All Fights in 2025
Sherdog Breakthrough Fighter of the Year Dakota Ditcheva Continues to Stack Awards
Preliminary Card Announced for Road to Dubai Event on Jan. 25
PFL’s Road to Dubai Event Loses Vadim Nemkov-Corey Anderson Co-Headliner
Professional Fighters League Crowns Four Champs at 2024 PFL Europe Finals
PFL Europe 2024 Finals Play-by-Play, Results & Round Scoring
PFL Europe 4 Weigh-in Results: 2024 Finals Set
Vadim Nemkov vs. Tim Johnson Announced for Road to Dubai on Jan. 25
Conor McGregor, Paul Hughes Slam Khabib Nurmagomedov on Dagestan-Ireland Debate
Source: PFL Exceeded ‘Pitbull’ Freire Contractual Obligations
Preliminary Card Announced for Road to Dubai Event on Jan. 25
PFL’s Road to Dubai Event Loses Vadim Nemkov-Corey Anderson Co-Headliner
Corey Anderson Replaces Ante Delija, Meets Vadim Nemkov at Road to Dubai Event
Usman Nurmagomedov-Paul Hughes, Nemkov-Delija Booked for Road to Dubai in Jan.
Bellator’s Daiane Silva No Longer Hospitalized After Weight Cut Scare
EVENTS / FIGHTS
UFC
PFL
BELLATOR
MORE
Jan
11
2025
UFC Fight Night 249
Dern vs. Ribas 2
Jan
18
2025
UFC 311
Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan 2
Feb
01
2025
UFC Fight Night 250
Adesanya vs. Imavov
Feb
08
2025
UFC 312
Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2
Feb
15
2025
UFC Fight Night 251
Cannonier vs. Rodrigues
Jan
25
2025
Bellator Champions Series
Road to Dubai
+
MORE UFC FIGHTS
+
MORE PFL FIGHTS
+
MORE BELLATOR FIGHTS
POLL
Who will leave Los Angeles with the UFC lightweight title?
Islam Makhachev
Arman Tsarukyan
Too close to call
Islam Makhachev
56%
Arman Tsarukyan
30%
Too close to call
14%
TOTAL: 63 VOTES
{firstname} { "nickname" }{lastname}
{firstname} { "nickname" }{lastname}
{name} - {title}
FIGHT FINDER
FIGHTER OF THE WEEK
Vadim Nemkov
TOP TRENDING FIGHTERS
Islam Makhachev
Nathan Kelly
Jiri Prochazka
Usman Nurmagomedov
MORE FIGHTERS...
Jamahal Hill
|
Kenny Mokhonoana
|
Merab Dvalishvili
|
Renat Khavalov
|
Reinier de Ridder
+
FIND MORE
