Born in the neighborhood of Brotas, in Salvador, the Bahian fighter Malhadinho won the world. With a very rare knockout power, it was not long before he would call the attention of all who watched him fight, and could witness his agility, strength, technique and strategy in the octagon. The Bahian impressed so much that he even stood out even in the eyes of Dana White, president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, the UFC. >
Winned the title of Thunder Fight that Malhadinho received the invitation to the Contending Series 39 in late 2021. Facing Nasrudin Nasrudinov, he was victorious, winning the fight for submission of the second round. At that moment, everything changed, and the big dream began to come true. >
The conquest at Contender Series brought the UFC contract, and with him, a new level for Malkinho’s career: “Passing that moment was a surreal feeling. I always had the dream of fighting at UFC, making a fight at UFC. I always told my wife that one day Bruce Buffer (championship host) would call my name, and I got it. That was the dream. I saw on television, and in the blink of an eye, I saw the guy there in front of me saying my name. ”>
“I managed to realize my dreams. I entered the UFC and enchanted Dana White. Showing a good fight, a nice fight, I heard him speaking my name at the time there, saying that my biotype was very good, calling me to the UFC. This is my best memory with MMA, ”he added.>
The big debut arrived on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 200. Against Danilo Marques, a technical knockout in the first round consecrated Malkinho in the eyes of the world. >
