MMA fighter is found dead in a community in Rio de Janeiro

Last Monday, the 15th, Diego Braga Nunesformer fighter MMA, was found dead in Morro do Banco, a community in the West Zone of Rio de Janeiro. According to close sources, the 44-year-old athlete had gone to the location to recover a motorcycle that had been stolen. His body was found after police operations by the 31st BPM and BOPE.

Diego’s motorcycle was stolen in the early hours of Monday, the 15th, in his own home. The fighter decided to go after the vehicle, after having access to security cameras that captured the moment of the theft. This Tuesday, the 16th, the Military Police arrested a man who confessed to having participated in the crime.

Diego Braga was a Muay Thai and MMA athlete, competing in professional competitions in both categories. The fighter’s career began in 2003, more than 20 years ago. During his career, the carioca had the opportunity to fight against big names in martial arts, such as Charles do Bronx, Miltinho Vieira, Adriano Martins It is Illiarde Santos.

During his career, Diego had the opportunity to train with great professionals to prepare for his fights. Among the most acclaimed names, the former fighter had moments of preparation together with Anderson Silva, Rogério Minotouro It is Rodrigo Minotauro. His last professional fight was in 2019, when he ended his career with a record of 23 wins, eight losses and one draw.

Since retiring, Diego Braga has not let go of his appreciation for fighting. Therefore, the former athlete dedicated the last years of his life as a martial arts teacher and trainer. He owned the ‘Tropa Thai’ gym, which trains professional fighters, as did his son Gabriel Braga.