TRAINING:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: leave home at 6:30am, get train and bus for 2 hours and start the conditioning training. Rest 30min and start BJJ training. Eat lunch, rest and train boxing in the evening.
Tuesday and Thursday: same time during the morning I but train Muay Thai, rest 30 min and train wrestling. Lunch, treat and BJJ No Gi at evening. 
Saturday: Sparring
Sunday: Jogging and day off

When and why did you start training for fighting? I was already training and competing, but when I was fired from my job I decided that this was what I wanted for my life.

What ranks and titles have you held? None

Do you have any heroes? Jesus, for blessing me with the life I have.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream that I will fulfill.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Finished High School

What was your job before you started fighting? I operated a pressing machine.

Favorite grappling technique: Jiu-Jitsu

Favorite striking technique: Muay Thai

•    Team Vitor member on TUF Brazil, was switched to Team Wanderlei late in the season

•    Pro since 2009

•    Seven wins by KO, one by submission

•    Has fought at light heavyweight and middleweight