Anne Viriato
| Anne Viriato | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 April 1997 |
| Division | Strawman |
| Style | Mixed martial arts |
Anne Viriato (born 19 April 1997) is the first trans woman in the Brazilian MMA (Mixed Martial Arts).
Viriato continues to fight male opponents in the strawman class, competing in Mr Cage events. In 2018 she was awarded wins in Pitbull Fight Combat and Mr Cage Championship fights against men.[1]
In June 2019, she was invited to give evidence in the public hearing to the Sports Committee in the Brazil Chamber of Deputies on the issue of transgender athletes.[2]
References[]
- ^ "Mr. Cage 34 | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved 2021-09-19.
- ^ "Comissão do Esporte vai debater situação de atletas transgêneros" [Sports Commission will discuss the situation of transgender athletes]. Chamber of Deputies (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2021-09-18.
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