The São Paulo Arnold Sports Festival is a popular venue for Brazilian mixed martial arts and showcases Brazil’s sporting prowess. The three-day event, hosted by CBBMAD and UFC Fight Pass, will feature fights across all age groups, including senior, junior and senior divisions according to IMMAF standards.
Attendees included CBMMAD Leaders such as Amanda Ribas as well as CBMMAD President Carlo Barreto and Vice President Rodrigo Minotauro Nogueira Nogueira) and other dignitaries. The Brazilian team participated in the tournament with the Colombian national team, an event that promoted international friendship and cooperation.
MMA legend Rodrigo Minotauro Nogueira hailed the event as an important event for Brazilian MMA and emphasized the importance of the event in developing talent and growing the sport. The success of the Arnold Sports Festival reflects Brazil’s growing influence and contribution to the international MMA scene.
Popular MMA show
Organized by CBBMAD and UFC Fight Pass, the three-day MMA show welcomes competitors of all levels, including senior and youth divisions, as well as a junior division featuring IMMAF sections A, B and C.
The most exciting was the Brazilian delegation representing IMMAF OCAMM member firms to the Colombian national delegation. The event was attended by MMA fans, including CBMAD Ambassador and UFC competitor Amanda Ribas, and CBMAD President Carlo Barreto and Vice President Rodrigo · Celebrities such as Rodrigo Minotauro Nogueira and Rogerio Minotouro Nogueira.
The vision of Minotaur Nogueira
MMA legend Rodrigo Minotauro Nogueira looked back on the event and expressed his enthusiasm, saying: “This is a great time for Brazilian Amateur MMA!” CBMMAD had a great 3 days at Arnold South America, full of action Fighting and interaction! ”
Pride is Progressing
Nogueira is proud of the growing MMA scene in Brazil, especially with the launch of the youth division and the World MMA Challenge. As the Vice President of CBMMAD, he highlighted the organization’s commitment to take the sport to the top of the world.
Nogueira’s vision reflects the vision of CBMMAD and its stakeholders to develop and advance MMA in Brazil, laying the foundation for future success on the principles of national and international. With each level achieved, including the recent Arnold Sports Festival, Brazil’s position as a powerhouse in the world of MMA is strengthened, fueling the need for continued growth and excellence.
Looking to the future
This event marked an important step in the development of mixed martial arts in Brazil, laying the foundation for a strong national approach. The experience provided by the competitors provides a solid foundation to prepare for future challenges, including the 2024 IMMAF World Championships in Uzbekistan and the World Youth Championships in Abu Dhabi.

Brazil’s success on the world stage
Brazil dominated the 2023 IMMAF world championships with athletes such as Giulliany Perea and Fernanda Guersone bringing home gold medals, cementing its status as a popular MMA powerhouse. With each victory, Brazil’s influence on the international MMA scene continues to grow, cementing its reputation as a breeding ground for top talent.
As Indian athletes continue to make it onto the world stage, their success is an inspiration for aspiring boxers around the world. The strength and skill shown by Brazilian fighters played an important role in the growth and popularity of the sport, which further cemented Brazil’s position as a leader in the MMA world.
