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Alexandre Nogueira

TRAINING: Training MMA, jiu-jitsu, conditioning, and Muay Thai with my new ATT family

Thoughts on opponent, Jose Aldo? He's a good striker.

When and why did you start training for fighting? When I was 13 years old. My friend used to train and I started from there.

What ranks and titles have you held? 7x SHOOTO Champ, and Black belt in luta livre

Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ

What is your favorite technique? Guillotine

What does it mean for you to fight in the WEC? It’s a great opportunity for me to show my techniques here in the United States.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Went to college but did not finish to get my degree

What was your job before you started fighting? Teaching Luta livre

Alexandre Nogueira

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