Gleidson Venga

Born in Rio de Janeiro, Gleidson Venga got his start in journalism at the age of 17 in 2001. A longtime contributor to Sherdog.com, Venga also runs the Brazilian website Portal do Vale Tudo and has written for magazines in the U.S., Germany and Japan. A Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Venga has followed MMA for over 16 years, and was first motivated to cover the sport by Royce Gracie’s early performances in the UFC.

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The Brazilian Notebook: Ribeiro on “JZ” Mixed martial arts news is emanating from all across Brazil these days.

Athletes are getting ready to fight, new events are popping up all the...

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Aug 17, 2007

WildFire Victorious in MTL Debut SAO PAULO, Brazil, Aug. 11-- The MO Team League's debut had all the ingredients necessary for a good start.

The public appeared in good numbers...

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Aug 12, 2007

WildFire, Hurricanes Make Weight for MTL SAO PAULO, Brazil, Aug. 10 -- Carried through at the Club Athletico Paulistano, the MO Team League's weigh-in concluded with the presence of Murilo Bustamante (Pictures) and Wanderlei Silva (...

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Aug 11, 2007

Fury FC Heats the Brazilian Crowd TERESOPOLIS, Brazil, Aug. 4 -- Beautiful submissions, awesome knockouts and balanced fights punctuated the fourth Fury FC card, which left a...

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Aug 05, 2007

Brazilian Notebook The cold winter currently punishing some states in Brazil hasn't been felt inside gyms during mixed martial arts competitions.

Curitiba, for...

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Aug 03, 2007

Hurricane and WildFire Train for MTL The Hurricane and Wild Fire squads, participants in the inaugural Mo Team League, got down to business, opening their training camps for their...

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Jul 25, 2007

Patient Wanderlei Still Wants Liddell Former PRIDE middleweight ace Wanderlei Silva (Pictures) is coming to America.

"I'm moving to the U.S., but I still don't know where I'll live....

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Jul 24, 2007

The Brazilian Notebook: Stormy Seas Ahead The Brazilian MMA scene is growing and the number of events sprouting up almost daily is tangible proof. Most of these events are well...

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Jul 20, 2007

Wanderlei: “I Did Not Chicken Out” Two days after UFC president Dana White asserted former PRIDE 205-pound champion Wanderlei Silva (Pictures) had refused a fight with Chuck Liddell (...

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Jul 14, 2007