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.
[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.