Abu dhabi: Angola fighter Demarte Pena secured his direct entry into the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on Wednesday after defeating Kazakhstan's Abay Zhalal at the Warriors 61 event in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This significant win on one of the biggest stages in mixed martial arts highlights one of the key moments in Pena's career, who is also known by his moniker, The Wolf, and marks Angola's official debut in the largest international mixed martial arts organization. According to Angola Press News Agency, the Angolan MMA Federation extended their congratulations to Pena, commending his performance and competitive spirit. The federation emphasized that this achievement not only represents a personal milestone for Pena but also projects Angola's name on the global stage of the sport.