Vale Tudo
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Vale tudo (Portuguese for anything goes) describes competitions in unarmed combat having minimal rules,[1] especially up until the modern day mixed martial arts competitions. It is also sometimes also considered a combat sport[2] and style of fighting[3] in itself. The term vale tudo comes from the name of a television show that aired in Brazil starting in the 1960's. The show was a telecast of style-versus-style fights hosted by Hélio Gracie, which later changed into a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament followed by the victor fighting an invited opponent of another style in a vale tudo bout.[4]
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References
- ↑ European Vale Tudo. About European Vale Tudo. www.europeanvaletudo.com. URL last accessed on April 28, 2006.
- ↑ Donald F. Walter, Donald. Mixed Martial Arts: Ultimate Sport, or Ultimately Illegal?. grapplearts.com. URL last accessed on April 28, 2006.
- ↑ Wrobel, Pedro. Renato "Babalu" Sobral Interview. www.sherdog.com. URL last accessed on April 28, 2006.
- ↑ Kakuto Striking Spirit. Helio Gracie reveals the true story behind his epic battle with Masahiko Kimura. www.judoinfo.com. URL last accessed on April 28, 2006.
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