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This photo is part of a project I worked on called Favela Kombat: Girls Fight Back, and it was truly something special to be part of. I spent time visiting different favelas across Rio de Janeiro, where I met women who had all faced some form of violence, loss, or struggle. What connected them was a powerful choice they made: they decided to fight back through Mixed Martial Arts.

Each of them had a dream. Some hoped to one day step into the UFC ring. Others simply wanted to feel strong again. In a place where opportunities are often scarce, they found strength in the rhythm of training, in the sweat of each round, and in the sisterhood they built along the way.

As a photographer, I was there to document it all. But more than taking photos, I left with stories, lessons, and a deep admiration for their resilience. These women showed me that fighting back isn't just about fists. It's about reclaiming who you are, one punch at a time.

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[–] jeena@piefed.jeena.net 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (3 children)

Wow, I thought it's a still frame from a movie. Excellent work!

Where can we see the other pictures of the series?

[–] FotosPhotos@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)
[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)
[–] jeena@piefed.jeena.net 1 points 1 week ago

Thanks for sharing the links, most of the pictures are outstanding and fit very well in the series, following the same style and telling so many stories.

I see also the pictures are from 2019, have you been involved in similar projects since then?

Btw. the links to your website on the edgeofhumanity website don't work.