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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Torres Submits Azeredo at Jungle Fight RIO DE JANEIRO -- Promising Nova União newcomer Roni Torres wasn't fazed by the bevy of celebrities in attendance for Jungle Fight...

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Jul 14, 2008

Draggo in Serious Condition Edson Draggo (Pictures) is in serious, but improving condition following a motorcycle accident on June 25 in Rio de Janeiro

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Jul 07, 2008

Machado Submits Garate in Brazil NITERÓI, Brazil -- Gustavo "Ximu" Machado prevailed Saturday in the main event of MMA show "The Glory"...

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Jul 07, 2008

Santos Snags Lopes at Shooto ‘Brazil 7’ RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil -- Leonardo Santos (Pictures) iced Christian Lopes with an arm-triangle choke in a cool 36 seconds to punctuate a quick...

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Jun 30, 2008

Against Lambert, Cane Will Try to Erase Debut DQ Luis Arthur Cane (Pictures) had a disappointing debut in the UFC last December. The Brazilian light heavyweight suffered his first defeat when he was disqualified for kneeing...

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Jun 06, 2008

Tavares Says His Boxing Has Improved Greatly As his UFC 85 bout against Matt Wiman (Pictures) on Saturday approaches, Thiago Tavares (Pictures) feels more prepared than ever

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Jun 05, 2008

Torres Shines at Jungle Fight ‘Warriors’ RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil -- Jungle Fight returned Saturday with an excellent show titled "Warriors"

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Jun 02, 2008

Silva Revamps Training, Takes Aim at Jardine Wanderlei Silva (Pictures) might be in a must-win situation Saturday when he meets Keith Jardine (Pictures) at UFC 84 in Las Vegas. "The Axe...

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May 23, 2008

Nogueira Maps Out ‘TUF’ Assignment Interim UFC heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (Pictures) says he will look to bring his style of fighting to the small screen when he and fellow heavyweight Frank Mir (...

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May 15, 2008

Rizzo Says Barnett Bout Set for California Pedro Rizzo (Pictures) has confirmed to Sherdog.com that he will fight Josh Barnett (Pictures) in the debut edition of the Affliction promotion July 19...

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May 06, 2008