When and why did you start training for fighting? I first started martial arts with Kung Fu as a child. I started in BJJ competition in 2005 and that helped me a lot with anxiety issues I had back then.
What ranks and titles have you held? Invicta FC Champion, World BJJ champion, Pan-American BJJ champion, Mercosul BJJ Champion
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a validation of all the work done by me, my coaches and tons of people that have been with me since the beginning.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, I have a degree in physical education.
What was your job before you started fighting? I have worked on a bunch of things. I have been a PE teacher, receptionist, phone operator.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in BJJ, green/white prajied in Muay Thai
Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke
Favorite Striking technique: Overhand
When and why did you start training for fighting? I first started martial arts with Kung Fu as a child. I started in BJJ competition in 2005 and that helped me a lot with anxiety issues I had back then.
What ranks and titles have you held? Invicta FC Champion, World BJJ champion, Pan-American BJJ champion, Mercosul BJJ Champion
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a validation of all the work done by me, my coaches and tons of people that have been with me since the beginning.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, I have a degree in physical education.
What was your job before you started fighting? I have worked on a bunch of things. I have been a PE teacher, receptionist, phone operator.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in BJJ, green/white prajied in Muay Thai
Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke
Favorite Striking technique: Overhand
