Gilbert Durinho He is a Brazilian standout in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc
The fighters Vitor belfort, Gilbert Burns e Edson Barboza They expressed dissatisfaction with the Acadêmicos de Niterói parade at the 2026 Rio de Janeiro Carnival. The school brought to the Sapucaí a theme honoring President Lula and, in one of the sections, presented participants dressed as cans with the words 'Family in a can', an allegory that part of the conservative public, including UFC idols, interpreted as an attack on family values.
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On your social networks, Vitor belfort He reacted to the controversy surrounding the issue with an image showing a family inside a package labeled 'expiration date indefinite'. In the caption, the former UFC champion stated that, although they had been called a 'canned family', his faith in Christ would guarantee that values preserved by God cannot be corrupted by the world.
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Yes, Gilbert Burns She shared a similar image, labeled 'Traditional family with Christian and biblical principles,' accompanied by a message stating that her family serves the Lord and teaches her children to respect others and love God above all else.
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Edson Barboza He also spoke out about the case by posting a montage of his family inside a can labeled 'Family in a can'. In the description, the lightweight (up to 70,3kg) encouraged followers to fight for their families and preserve what they consider most valuable.
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Acadêmicos de Niterói was relegated in the Carnival.
Despite attracting attention with a parade considered controversial, the samba school that honored President Lula failed to please the judges and finished in last place with only 264,7 points. For comparison, the champion, Unidos do Viradouro, scored 270.
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