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Claudia Gadelha returns from self-imposed layoff in a fight that is five years in the making

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Claudia Gadelha suffered her third MMA loss last September, and decided it was time to take a break.

Close to celebrating the 10-year anniversary of her professional debut, Gadelha, who entered rings and cages 18 times since becoming a professional fighter in 2008, realized that she was demanding a lot from her body.

One of the best strawweights in the world, “Claudinha” also wanted to give back to her parents, Luis Carlos and Ivaneide, with an unforgettable trip. For a two-month vacation, they visited Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, New York, New Jersey, Albuquerque and Las Vegas.