Galpão da Luta makes history and becomes the first team in the Northeast with four athletes in the UFC

Jailton Malhadinho, Eduarda Ronda, Rafael Cerqueira and Samuel Sanches represent Galpão da Luta. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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Galpão da Luta has just reached a historic milestone in Brazilian MMA. The team, founded in 2017, secured its fourth UFC contract, becoming the first gym in the Northeast to have four athletes simultaneously competing in the world's largest mixed martial arts event. The team celebrated the achievement on social media, highlighting its rapid growth and the results achieved in its short period of existence.

Since joining the UFC in 2021, Galpão da Luta has been consolidating its presence on the international scene. Now, with Jailton Malhadinho, Eduarda Ronda, Rafael Cerqueira and Samuel Sanches representing the academy's flag, the northeastern team reinforces its greatness and puts Brazil even more in the spotlight within the organization.

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In a statement, the team thanked the athletes for their trust, highlighting each of their dedication and commitment. Galpão da Luta emphasized that the success is not only the result of individual effort, but also the collective effort of coaches, trainers, and the entire structure that supports the fighters' development. "You deserve it so much, and you can always count on our commitment and dedication," the publication stated.

Galpão da Luta is located in Salvador, Bahia. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

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The future promises even more. The team revealed that new talent is already being groomed to follow in their teammates' footsteps in the UFC. The goal is to prove that achieving dreams and success doesn't require leaving your roots, but rather valuing the work done at home. Galpão da Luta continues to demonstrate that the Brazilian Northeast is a breeding ground for great fighters and that Brazilian MMA is increasingly gaining traction on the global stage.