Sarah Galvao secures win in historic first fight at Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship

21.10.2023 - 11:37 arabnews.com

ABU DHABI: The inaugural Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship began at the Mubadala Arena on Friday night with Sarah Galvao emerging victorious over Vitoria Gabreilla in the third round in the Gi Super Fight division.

At just 17 years of age, Galvao, the youngest fighter on the ADXC roster, won the first-ever match in the ADXC series and made history.

The contest reached its climax in the third round when Sarah executed the “bow and arrow” move with precision, clinching a commanding victory. “Vitoria is a very strong girl.

I have great confidence in my jiu-jitsu skills, and I set out to showcase them,” Galvao said. “I emerged victorious in the end.” Tonight’s triumph represents a pivotal milestone in Galvao’s career, as she showcased her jiu-jitsu prowess on a grand stage.

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