Following UFC Rio win, Thiaguinho celebrated with team fans. Photo: publicity.
Anderson Silva waves soccer team Corinthians’s banner; Minotauro represents Internacional; Paulo Thiago, Cruzeiro… Now, another MMA star who signed on with a soccer club will be introduced to the team.
This Sunday at Ressacada stadium in Florianópolis, Brazil, Jiu-Jitsu black belt and UFC fighter Thiago Tavares will be introduced to the fans of Avaí. The party will be held before their game against Atlético Paranaense for the Brazilian league soccer championship. Thiago’s last UFC performance ended with a knockout over Spencer Fisher in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
(With the collaboration of Junior Samurai)
