How Brazilian fighters enjoyed Christmas

Athletes took a 'break' from training, enjoyed the holiday with their families and didn't stop sharing the moments

Amanda nunes (left) posed next to his wife, nina nunes (dir.). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Decorations on the tree, gifts and family together. MMA also stopped on Christmas Eve, as did many parts of the world. Brazilian fighters – who represented the country in major events in 2022 – took advantage of the break and celebrated the date with friends, families and animals. Check out now how they enjoyed the holiday.

José Aldo

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In red, José Aldo – who announced his retirement from MMA in 2022 – appeared alongside his wife, Vivianne, and their children, Joanna and their newborn José Aldo Third.

“Happy, joyful and peaceful heart. Merry Christmas!” wrote the UFC featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) legend.

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Rodrigo Minotauro

 

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Former heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg.) of PRIDE and UFC, Rodrigo Minotauro He also appeared alongside his family, but the 'highlight' of the image included a photo of himself next to the Christmas tree. The current commentator, who is confirmed in the 'UFC Fight Pass' in 2023, he also put on a themed hat.

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“Merry Christmas, my friends,” said Minotaur.

Amanda nunes

UFC Legend, Amanda nunes It didn’t break the mold either. The bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg.), who lives in the United States, posed alongside his wife, nina nunes, and his daughter Raegan. She also posted a video of Reagan receiving and opening the gifts received by the 'Christmas Tree'.

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“Merry Christmas from my family to yours,” declared Amanda.

Renato Moicano

Light weight (up to 70,3kg.) Renato Moicano decided to innovate. The fighter, who has been working to publicize his fights via social media, declared that he wants to receive 'UFC money' for Christmas and published a video of a post-fight interview.

“When people ask me what I want for Christmas: 'I like big checks, big money. Come on, Dana White. All from social media. Follow me and release the f***ing money. Moicano wants money, p****,” she said.

Luana Pinheiro and Matheus Nicolau

 

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Christmas for fighters in a double dose in João Pessoa, Paraíba. UFC strawweight (up to 52,1 kg.), Luana pinheiro, spent the holiday with her boyfriend, Matheus Nicolau, who represents the country in the flyweight division (up to 56,7kg.).

"Merry Christmas. May the Christmas spirit invade everyone’s hearts”, said Luana.

Amanda ribas

 

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Amanda ribas She was also another fighter to innovate in her Christmas 'main photo'. The athlete appeared smiling and barefoot next to her dog, in addition to publishing a video 'singing' with singer Beyonce in the background, on TV.

"Merry Christmas! On the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus, I wish that in our hearts the hope, faith and peace that only God can give is reborn. May we live this Christmas day in full joy and in the certainty that God is in control of everything. Thanks. Gratitude”, published Amanda.

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