ANSWER: I started training in 2013 because my friends encouraged me to start.

ANSWER: In the morning, I do a strong workout mixing grappling and striking. Three times a week I do physical preparation, and at night, I do specific technical training for fighting.What ranks, and titles have you held?I have been an 8-time state champion of jiu-jitsu in the state of Pará, Brazil, 7-time state champion of jiu-jitsu in the state of Maranhão, Brazil, 5-time state champion of jiu-jitsu in the state of Tocantins, Brazil, 1-time state champion of jiu-jitsu in the state of  Sao Paulo, Brazil, World champion of jiu-jitsu in 2015, and champion of  Jungle Fight. BJJ brown beltWhat does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?It means the realization of a dream, and now that I am in the UFC, I will go after my next dream, which is winning the belt.Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?I started college but gave it up to pursue a career as a fighter.What was your job before you started fighting?Before I started fighting professionally, I was a gas station attendant.Favorite grappling technique:The triangleFavorite Striking technique:Counter straight