who is the ex-UFC fighter Antonio Carlos Cara de Sapato Junior
Antonio Carlos Jr., 32, a fighter often called “Cara de Zapato” in MMA, is considered one of BBB 23 confirmed. The athlete lived outdoors of Brazil and has already publicly criticized the UFC, the principal physique of MMA tournaments.
Who is “Cara de Sapato” confirmed on BBB 23?
Antonio Carlos Jr. started his combating profession in 2005 in El Salvador, he stated in an interview with the web site Lugar in June 2015. After beginning with jiu-jitsu, the athlete got here to MMA in 2012.
He was a part of the UFC, the world’s main combined martial arts group, between 2014 and 2021. He had 7 wins and 5 losses throughout the interval.
The nickname ‘Cara de Sapato’ was created by Antonio’s coach in Rio de Janeiro. “I as soon as referred to as it ‘Pharaoh’s Chin.’ Immediately after that he replied, “And yours, which seems to be like a pointed shoe?”
“I’m hooked on the competitors, to the adrenaline and I noticed that this was the second to enter actuality. I shall be uncovered and fully out of my consolation zone and it’ll develop me as an athlete and as an individual,” he advised BBB 23’s Gshow.
Living in the US in 2015, the fighter stated Brazil was not experiencing a “cool second”. Antonio selected Miami, a spot the place he emphasised that he is all the time involved with the Brazilians.
The athlete stands out in social networks with friendships with well-known individuals. He has already posted content material that includes Neymar, Joao Vicente de Castro, Chai Suede and compatriots Marcos and Beluti.
The fighter earned BRL 5.5 million in 2021 when he was the PFL MMA champion. The reward given by the group was 1 million US {dollars}.
“Cara de Sapato” thought-about quitting MMA after leaving the UFC, however had the help of two associates to alter her thoughts, in accordance with an interview printed by Ag. Battle.
The UFC must deal with athletes in another way. They have modified loads their coverage, their angle in direction of athletes. It impacts everybody’s head. […] I wished to win the UFC title earlier than going to another, however the group did not have an excellent dialogue.
Antonio “Shoe Face”
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34 years. He is a nurse from El Salvador with a bachelor’s diploma and is single. He lives in Brazil.
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Antonio Carlos Junior, higher often called Cara de Zapato, is 32 years previous and was born in Joao Pessoa, in Paraiba. He is a lightweight heavyweight combined martial artist in the PFL (Professional Fighters League).
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