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Middleweight Division

Not Fighting

"Cara de Sapato"

Antonio Carlos Junior

Middleweight Division

11-5-0 (W-L-D)

9

Wins by Submission

2

Wins by Decision

Antonio Carlos Junior

athlete record

Info

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2005 because I was very active. I started MMA three years ago.

What ranks and titles have you held? World Champion / Brazilian Champion / Pan American Champion at Jiu-Jitsu, TUF Brazil 3 heavyweight winner

Do you have any heroes? Ayrton Senna

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes I did. I went to study physical education but I didn’t finish my studies.



Ranks in any martial arts styles: Top five in BJJ super heavyweight



Favorite grappling technique: Take the back and submit

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Joao Pessoa, Brazil
Trains at
American Top Team ATT Coconut Creek, FL
Fighting style
Boxer
Age
33
Height
74.00
Weight
185.00
Octagon Debut
Dec. 20, 2014
Reach
79.00
Leg reach
42.00

Training: Hard work with my friends from American Top Team



When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2005 because I was very active. I started MMA three years ago.



What ranks and titles have you held? World Champion / Brazilian Champion / Pan American Champion at Jiu Jitsu, TUF Brazil 3 heavyweight winner



Do you have any heroes? Ayrton Senna



What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a dream come true.



Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes I did. I went to study physical education but I didn’t finish my studies.



What was your job before you started fighting? I never worked.



Specific accomplishments in pro competition? TUF Brazil 3 participant