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OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 14:  (L-R) Featherweight opponents Jonathan Brookins and Vagner Rocha face off after weighing in during the UFC on FUEL TV weigh in event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 14, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Vagner Rocha; Jonathan Brookins; Dana White
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 14:  Vagner Rocha weighs in during the UFC on FUEL TV weigh in event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 14, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Vagner Rocha
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (R-L) Jonathan Brookins knocks out Vagner Rocha with a punch on the ground during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Brookins; Vagner Rocha
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  Jonathan Brookins reacts after knocking out Vagner Rocha during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Brookins
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  Jonathan Brookins reacts after knocking out Vagner Rocha during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Brookins
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  Jonathan Brookins reacts after knocking out Vagner Rocha during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Brookins
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  (R-L) Jonathan Brookins knocks out Vagner Rocha with a punch on the ground during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Brookins; Vagner Rocha
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  Jonathan Brookins reacts after knocking out Vagner Rocha during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jonathan Brookins
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  UFC Octagon Girl Brittney Palmer introduces round one before the Brookins v Rocha bout during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brittney Palmer
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  UFC Octagon Girl Brittney Palmer introduces round one before the Brookins v Rocha bout during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brittney Palmer
OMAHA, NE - FEBRUARY 15:  UFC Octagon Girl Brittney Palmer introduces round one before the Brookins v Rocha bout during the UFC on FUEL TV event at Omaha Civic Auditorium on February 15, 2012 in Omaha, Nebraska.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Brittney Palmer
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 07:  Vagner Rocha of Brazil weighs in during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the Allphones Arena on November 7, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 07:  (L-R) Opponents Jake Matthews of Australia and Vagner Rocha of Brazil face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the Allphones Arena on November 7, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08:  Jake Matthews of Australia enters the arena before his lightweight bout against Vagner Rocha during the UFC Fight Night event inside Allphones Arena on November 8, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08:  (R-L) Vagner Rocha of Brazil punches Jake Matthews of Australia in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Allphones Arena on November 8, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08:  (L-R) Jake Matthews of Australia punches Vagner Rocha of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Allphones Arena on November 8, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08:  (L-R) Jake Matthews of Australia kicks Vagner Rocha of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Allphones Arena on November 8, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08:  (L-R) Jake Matthews of Australia secures a rear choke submission against Vagner Rocha of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Allphones Arena on November 8, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08:  (L-R) Jake Matthews of Australia secures a rear choke submission against Vagner Rocha of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Allphones Arena on November 8, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08:  Jake Matthews of Australia celebrates after his submission victory over Vagner Rocha of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Allphones Arena on November 8, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08:  Jake Matthews of Australia celebrates after his submission victory over Vagner Rocha of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Allphones Arena on November 8, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08:  Jake Matthews of Australia celebrates after his submission victory over Vagner Rocha of Brazil in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Allphones Arena on November 8, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08:  Vagner Rocha of Brazil reacts after his submission loss to Jake Matthews of Australia in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Allphones Arena on November 8, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 08:  Jake Matthews (R) of Australia poses for a photo with his team after his victory over Vagner Rocha in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Allphones Arena on November 8, 2014 in Sydney, Australia.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Donald Cerrone & Vagner Rocha

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TRAINING: Every day it changes, but usually I do sparring in the morning, conditioning in the afternoon and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to finish the day.

 

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training years after the first UFC. I watched the Gracie family showcase their BJJ in the Octagon and I quickly became a fan. Then I realized that I wanted to learn the art of fighting and there was no other way but to learn BJJ with it. Eventually I found a BJJ gym in Florida, Team Popovitch, who helped guide me into my dreams today.

 

What ranks and titles have you held? Fight Time Lightweight Championship and ISKA Lightweight Championship. I also have lots of titles in BJJ such as: North American ADCC Trials Champion, 3rd Abu Dhabi World Pro Weight & Absolute, several times NAGA and Grapplers Quest Champion, Brown Belt Pan American Champion, 3rd Brown Belt Gi Worlds.

 

Do you have any heroes? I'm a really big fan of Renzo Gracie, Wanderlei Silva, Minotauro.

 

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything. It means I will have the chance to show people what I do best and to be recognized for my talent. I want to build a legacy, to be remembered and not quickly forgotten like a lot of other guys. That's why fighting in the UFC is so important to me because once I step into that Octagon, people will never forget me.

 

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Only college I went to was the BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU CENTER, that's where I got my Black Belt degree.

 

What was your job before you started fighting? Back in the days I used to work in construction. Now I teach BJJ.

 

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Victory over Igor Gracie. It had to be a turning point in my MMA career.

 

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Second degree Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt

 

Favorite grappling technique: Full guard

 

Favorite striking technique: Straight right hand

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