Jungle Fight

In addition to being considered a cradle for many popular MMA fighters, "Jungle Fight" distinguishes itself for inspiring and recruiting young fighters from poor communities, such as Cidade de Deus and Mangueira. Jungle Fight Championship also donates a portion of its proceeds to promote education, protect the endangered Amazon rainforest and support social programs. ESPN Deportes brings Brazil’s Jungle Fight 67 to U.S. viewers Saturday, March 29 at 8 p.m. EST LIVE from the Costa Cavalcanti Gymnasium in Foz de Iguazu. The 67th edition of Jungle Fight will feature nine bouts by MMA’s most promising young talent, highlighted by the flyweight belt dispute between Mario Israel and Jonas Bilharinho.

Brazil’s Jungle Fight returns to ESPN Deportes with live coverage of Jungle Community Sao Paulo. The MMA competition gives local residents the opportunity be part of the sport while also serving as a platform to discover new MMA talent. The event will air live on ESPN Deportes Saturday, August 9 at 8:00 p.m. EST. (Source: ESPN Media Zone)