http://www.badlefthook.com/2013/2/18/4003652/sam-mcvea-boxing-legend-and-mixed-martial-arts-pioneer Very cool story about All in fighting, the ancestor of Vale Tudo, in the early 1900
I especially like this part : Scandal. The furious crowd jumped on the stage, invaded the ring, determined to beat up the impertinent and deceitful Tano. He had disappeared, thankfully for him. Or rather no! With dexterity he had gone to change backstage and mingled with the crowd of protesters. If I recall correctly, he was the one clamoring with the most ardor and violence. [EN11]