The most popular sport in Brazil, football continues to be a passion for fans.

And, on the eve of the decision of the Copa do Brasil that starts this Wednesday (12), check out MMA athletes who support or have already worn Corinthians and Flamengo shirts.

About to compete for the lightweight belt, Charles do Bronx is one of the main representatives of 'Fiel' in MMA

Former UFC featherweight champion, José Aldo is a fanatical Flamengo fan and has even posed with Zico, the biggest idol in the club's history

Considered one of the greatest fighters of all time, Anderson Silva is also part of the 'crazy bunch' and has already represented the club in the UFC.

Marlon Moraes supports Flamengo and has already revealed that he listens to songs from the red and black fans before their fights.

Another who has already represented Timão in the UFC Octagon was former heavyweight champion Junior Cigano.

Bantamweight Raoni Barcelos is another one who doesn't hide his passion for 'Mais Querido'.

Still in the UFC bantamweight division, Douglas D'Silva from Pará also doesn't hide his love for Corinthians.

Before MMA, Vitor Belfort played in the youth categories and to this day has a love for the Gávea club

Current PFL heavyweight champion, Bruno Cappelozza is another Timão representative in world MMA.

Antônio Pezão is a fanatic and makes a point of saying that he is 'Flamengo until he dies'.

Among women, PFL athlete Vanessa Melo is also a proud representative of the 'bunch of crazy people'

Flamengo also has a representative in the women's wing of MMA. Former UFC strawweight champion, Jéssica Bate-Estaca is red and black at heart.

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