Fighting in the PFL as a featherweight competitor is a tough challenge for Gabriel Braga, especially following the loss of his father and coach Diego Braga in January. Braga, who made it to the PFL featherweight finals in 2023, recently competed in his first match without his father by his side and emerged victorious with a knockout win in April. As he gears up to take on Bubba Jenkins at PFL 6 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Braga continues to cope with the absence of his father.
Diego Braga, a renowned trainer who worked with some of Brazil’s top fighters such as UFC legend Anderson Silva, enjoyed a successful MMA career before retiring in 2019. Gabriel Braga emphasizes that every fight he enters is a tribute to his father and appreciates the essential role Diego played in shaping his fighting career. Despite being on the brink of securing a spot in the playoffs, Braga remains focused on his next challenge against Jenkins and is determined to secure another win.
While recognizing Jenkins as a seasoned opponent, Braga feels confident in his readiness to emerge victorious. He highlights his ongoing growth in both mental and physical aspects and is focused on wrapping up the fight swiftly and definitively. Braga’s primary aim is to deliver an impressive performance, claim victory, and uphold his father’s legacy in the world of combat sports.
