When and why did you start training for fighting? I started with Jiu-Jitsu in 2005, afterwards I met Dorea, who introduced me to boxing.
What ranks and titles have you held? Former UFC heavyweight champion, Bahia State Jiu-Jitsu Champion; Bahia State Submission Champion
Do you have any heroes? Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's the biggest organization, and it's a dream that quickly became true.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? TKO at MTL
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Jiu-Jitsu
Favorite grappling technique: On my back
Favorite Striking technique: Clean strikes
TRAINING : I stuck to my regular schedule of twice daily training, six days per week, alternating between conditioning, grappling, standup, and sparring.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started with Jiu-Jitsu in 2005, afterwards I met Dorea, who introduced me to boxing
What ranks and titles have you held? Former UFC heavyweight champion, Bahia State Jiu-Jitsu Champion; Bahia State Submission Champion
Do you have any heroes? Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's the biggest organization, and it's a dream that quickly became true.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? TKO at MTL
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Jiu-Jitsu