When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in Martial Arts when I was 4 ½ years old, for discipline, respect and self defense. I started training for MMA in 1997. What ranks and titles have you held? Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, 3x place the International master in Brazil, 2 times state champion in Sao Paulo, State champion in Rio de Janeiro, 2 times U.S Open champion, Pan-American Champion no gi Do you have any heroes? God What is your favorite technique? Jiu-Jitsu. What does it mean for you to fight in the WEC? Is a dream come true, to be the best world that’s a good step. Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No. My degree is in Jiu-Jitsu What was your job before you started fighting? Before I started fighting, I taught Jiu-Jitsu. I’ve been teaching since 1995 and now I have my own school.
