Daniel Sarafian is the first Brazilian to sign a sponsorship with the UFC

the paulista Daniel sarafian The final of the first edition of TUF Brazil reached the middleweight division, but a biceps injury took the athlete from São Paulo out of contention for a contract with the UFC. But due to his good performance within the reality show, the organization guaranteed Daniel the contract and went further. Sarafian became the first Brazilian to close a sponsorship deal with the UFC for the brand's equipment and clothing.

“Given the current strength of our brand in Brazil, it made perfect sense to align an agreement with one of the great Brazilian fighters. Daniel is not only a talented fighter, but a very dedicated one,” said UFC Director of International Development Marshall Zelaznik.

In turn, Sarafian did not hide his happiness with the agreement and praised Ultimate, which, for him, is more than an event.

“For me, this is the best sponsorship deal I could have. It is a great honor and a great achievement to represent the biggest fight brand in the world. The UFC is more than an event, it is a brand and a culture that represents the meaning of fighting in the best way,” said Sarafian.

With the agreement, Daniel joins Jon Jones e Frank mir, other athletes sponsored by the UFC and who fight for the organization.