Presidential debate 2022: Fighters react after last meeting between candidates before the elections

Lula (right) and J. Bolsonaro (left) lead polls of voting intentions for the Presidency. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Last Thursday night (29), the last presidential debate before the elections took place. After around two hours of transmission, via TV Globo, fighters spoke about the meeting between the candidates, which was marked by the exchange of barbs by those eligible. Names like Marlon moraes, Bruno Blindado and Renzo Gracie expressed their opinions.

The debate featured the participation of seven of the 11 candidates for president of Brazil. Ciro Gomes (PDT), Jair Bolsonaro (PL), Lula (PT), Felipe d'Avila (Novo), Simone Tabet (MDB), Soraya Thronicke (União Brasil) and Padre Kelmon (PTB) attended the clash before the elections which take place this Sunday (2).

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During the dispute between those eligible, marked by verbal attacks from some parties involved, fighters expressed their opinions and positions.

New PFL star, Marlon moraes declared his support for the current president, Jair Bolsonaro, candidate for re-election.

M. Moraes in a post on Instagram. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Jiu-jitsu legend, Renzo Gracie also expressed his support for the PL (Liberal Party) representative.

R. Gracie in an Instagram post. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Former UFC representative, Fábio Maldonado left his opinion.

F. Maldonado in an Instagram post. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Promise in the welterweight division (up to 77kg.) of Ultimate, Michael Pereira expressed his support for the current presidency.

M. Pereira in a post on Instagram. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

UFC middleweight (up to 83,9kg), Bruno Blindado chose another way to deal with the situation. The fighter suggested less 'hate' among voters.

B. Blindado in an Instagram post. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

In the form of EVEN, Raulian paiva also had an alternative stance. The bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.) criticized the 'war' between voters for Jair Bolsonaro and Lula, who lead the voting intention polls.

in a post on Instagram. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Elections 2022

The 2022 Elections will be held this Sunday (2) and, if there is a second round, new voting will take place on October 30th. Voting is mandatory for Brazilians between 18 and 69 years old, and optional for those over 70 years old. Young people aged 16 and 17 also have the option – or not – of computing their intentions.

In addition to the dispute for the most important position in the country, there are also elections for the positions of Federal Deputy, State Representative, Senator and Governor.

To fulfill your citizen's right, check your Electoral Zone and go to the indicated location with your Voter ID and an official document with photo.

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