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The first journalist exclusively dedicated to vale tudo and jiu-jitsu in Brazil, Marcelo Alonso left behind his career as the chief of a microbiology laboratory in 1992 to discover his true vocation. After starting out as a correspondent for Rio de Janeiro's Kiai, Alonso moved on to landmark Brazilian periodical Tatame. In 1994, he become the news magazine's editor, a position he held for the next 15 years. In 2009, Alonso left Tatame to join Sherdog contributor Gleidson Venga at Portal do Vale Tudo, the largest MMA site in Brazil. In addition to his work for Sherdog and PVT, Alonso's words and pictures have appeared in Britain's Fighters Only, Japan's Kakutogi Tsushin, America's Full Contact Fighter and more. Alonso also hosts interview program Cara a Cara on Brazilian sports cable network Combate.

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Pictures: UFC on FX 8 Pre-Fight Press Conference

By: Marcelo Alonso May, 16, 2013
Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold stood face to face Thursday in Brazil ahead of Saturday’s UFC on FX 8 card.
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PVT Mag 42: The Countdown to 'Jacare's' Octagon Debut

By: Marcelo Alonso May, 10, 2013

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Brazilian Athletic Commission Co-Chair Rafael Favetti Outlines Plan for Regulatory Body

By: Marcelo Alonso Apr, 22, 2013
Newly created and based on the Nevada Athletic Commission, the Brazilian Athletic Commission faces challenges that go beyond regulation and the...
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PVT Mag 41: 'Shogun' and 'Minotoro' Renew Their Rivalry

By: Marcelo Alonso Apr, 17, 2013

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Manager Alex Davis Talks UFC Cuts, ‘Bigfoot’ Silva’s Success, Edson Barboza’s Future

By: Marcelo Alonso Mar, 20, 2013
Alex Davis is one of the most respected MMA managers in Brazil, with several athletes in the UFC.
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PVT Mag 40: Wanderlei Silva’s Electrifying Return to Japan

By: Marcelo Alonso Mar, 18, 2013

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Video: Wanderlei Silva’s Son Wins First Grappling Title

By: Marcelo Alonso Mar, 14, 2013

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Thiago Silva Ready for Brawl with ‘Feijao’ at UFC on Fuel TV 10, Not Worried About Job Security

By: Marcelo Alonso Mar, 11, 2013
After five long years without visiting to Brazil, Thiago Silva finally has an appointment to return to his homeland.
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Cured of Hepatitis B, Geronimo dos Santos Eagerly Anticipates UFC Debut

By: Marcelo Alonso Mar, 08, 2013
Geronimo dos Santos was to have made his Octagon debut against Gabriel Gonzaga at UFC 153 but withdrew from the bout when pre-fight examinations...
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Former Chute Boxe Coach Cristiano Marcello Excited to Compete in Japan at UFC on Fuel TV 8

By: Marcelo Alonso Mar, 01, 2013
As jiu-jitsu coach for the vaunted Chute Boxe Academy, Cristiano Marcello experienced the heyday of the Pride Fighting Championships firsthand,...
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