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BARUERI, BRAZIL - DECEMBER 19: Renato Moicano of Brazil poses on the scale after weighing in during the UFC weigh-in event inside the Ginasio Jose Correa on December 19, 2014 in Barueri, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Renato Moicano

TRAINING: The training is very good; we studied the opponent very well and hope to do our best on the 14th.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I’ve been practicing martial arts since I was a little kid.

What ranks and titles have you held? I’m the interim champion of Jungle Fight.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It`s a great chance in my professional career.

What was your job before you started fighting? I’ve been fighting all my life, but I also teach MMA and Muay Thai.

Favorite grappling technique: Chokes

Favorite Striking technique: Punches