Africa-Press – Angola. Angolan fighter Demarte Pena, known in the world of Mixed Martial Arts as “The Wolf”, is in the country to present to the Minister of Youth and Sports, Rui Falcão, the gold medal won at the Warriors 53 International Tournament, held in Abu Dhabi, in the United Arab Emirates.In the decisive fight, the fighter defeated Brazilian Marcel Adur and secured access to the UFC, the world’s leading MMA league. Entry into this category opens doors to a new stage in his career, where he will have the opportunity to compete at the highest level.
The Angolan athlete landed at 8:00 pm this Wednesday at 4 de Fevereiro International Airport, where he was met by fans of the sport who welcomed him with great enthusiasm.
Another purpose on Demarte Pena’s agenda for the country is to sign a contract with the Cle Sport agency, which was interested in him due to his remarkable performance in his fights.
It is also known that on the 24th of this month, an event will take place here in Luanda, in homage to the champion Demarte Pena. The activity will be carried out by a private entity at a location yet to be announced.
Winning the gold medal represents an important milestone in the career of Demarte Pena, who continues to raise Angola’s profile on the international MMA scene.
In June 2023, Demarte Pena was received by the then Minister of Youth and Sports, Palmira Barbosa. At the time, he presented the belt won in the 12th edition of the Ares Fighting Champion held in Paris, and also talked about his career and experience as a professional athlete.
Napoleon Rose
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