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“There are many promotions in Russia, and they are taking Brazilians to fight there. We need to do something about the Brazilian market, make it stronger to produce new fighters. We need new talents competing here, not there. They have no other option but fight outside of Brazil because there are…” quote by Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
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“There are many promotions in Russia, and they are taking Brazilians to fight there. We need to do something about the Brazilian market, make it stronger to produce new fighters. We need new talents competing here, not there. They have no other option but fight outside of Brazil because there are few options here.”

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

About This Quote

Source Interview: MMA commentary, 2023

Brazilian fighters lack domestic opportunities, prompting talent drain to foreign promotions.

In simple terms: Brazil needs stronger local fight scene to keep talent home.

Key Takeaway

Invest in local promotion infrastructure.

Themes

sports economics talent retention

Mood

determined urgent

Type

strategic motivational

When to use this quote

  • MMA promotion
  • sports management
  • athlete recruitment

Key Concepts

market development career pathways

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can Brazil attract sponsors for local events?
  • What incentives retain fighters at home?
A Different Perspective

Domestic market growth may be limited by funding and audience size.

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