Fight Path: Olympic hopeful and UFC newcomer Mario Miranda a natural at MMA

Frustrated following his failed bid to make the Brazilian national wrestling team that would travel to the 2000 Summer Olympics, Mario Miranda decided he needed major change in his life.

So Miranda left Brazil, moved to the U.S., and soon made the transition from wrestling to mixed martial arts.

Given his background in Brazilian jiu jitsu, he quickly took to the new sport, and the undefeated fighter and recent UFC signee has now earned a date with Gerald Harris at next month’s UFC Fight Night 21 event.


Frustrated following his failed bid to make the Brazilian national wrestling team that would travel to the 2000 Summer Olympics, Mario Miranda decided he needed major change in his life.

So Miranda left Brazil, moved to the U.S., and soon made the transition from wrestling to mixed martial arts.

Given his background in Brazilian jiu jitsu, he quickly took to the new sport, and the undefeated fighter and recent UFC signee has now earned a date with Gerald Harris at next month’s UFC Fight Night 21 event.