Luta Livre

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Luta Livre (Portuguese: [ˈlutɐ ˈlivɾi], lit. freestyle wrestling), known in Brazil as Luta Livre Brasileira (lit. Brazilian freestyle wrestling) or Luta Livre Submission, and also Brazilian Submission Wrestling, is a Brazilian martial arts and combat sport created by Euclydes Hatem in Rio de Janeiro. Primarily a mixture of Catch Wrestling, Greco Roman Wrestling, Sambo and Judo, there is also ground striking with the hands, feet, knees and elbows. Notable practitioners include Marco Ruas, Ebenezer Fontes Braga, Johil de Oliveira, Alexandre Franca Nogueira, Renato Sobral, Gesias Cavalcante, Pedro Rizzo, Darren Till and José Aldo. There are two styles: esportiva ("sporting") and combate ("ground strikes"). Both are no-gi. In esportiva competitions, grappling techniques are the only techniques allowed to subdue the opponent. Another style developed later is called "Luta Livre Vale Tudo", which is similar to the modern MMA style, which allows both standing and ground strikes and submissions...

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