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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 02: Jussier Formiga works out for media and fans during an open training session at Cellar Kickboxing and Martial Arts on October 2, 2012 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Jussier Formiga

TRAINING: Normally I train early in the morning after breakfast, then a little rest, lunch and I will train again in the afternoon. I close with another workout at night.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started first in judo at 8 years old because when I was a child I had too much energy.

What ranks and titles have you held? I'm a jiu-jitsu black belt and a judo black belt too. I'm also the South America Shooto champion

Do you have any heroes? No

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a lot; I’ve been waiting for this chance for many years.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Motoboy

Favorite grappling technique: Arm lock

Favorite striking technique: Uppercut

Do. Sep. 29	Alaska FIGHTING Championship	4:00AM	CET
Sa. Okt. 1	BRACE 43	8:00AM	CET
Sa. Okt. 1	EFN	6:00PM	CET
So. Okt. 2	Pancrase	8:00AM	CET
Sa. Okt. 8	BRACE	11:00AM	CET
Sa. Okt. 8	EFN	5:00PM	CET