TRAINING:  I train twice a day. Most of the time hard training, really hard. I usually wake up early and go to Brazilian Top Team training center to work out. In the evening, I do physical training or I do boxing or Muay Thai sparring with my teammates.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I began training many years ago because I love the sport.

What ranks and titles have you held? Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt; Won Fury Middleweight Grand Prix in Brazil

Do you have any heroes? God

What is your favorite technique?  All kinds of submissions

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?  It was my dream

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting?  Worked on the farm