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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 10: Erick Silva greets fans before an open training session ahead of UFC 153 at Arcos da Lapa: Praca Cardeal Camara on October 10, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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TRAINING: I work hard in the morning in MMA, and at night I do cardio and endurance intensely with Rogerio Camões.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I turned pro in 2005. I love the competition.

What ranks and titles have you held? Jungle Fight Champion

Do you have any heroes? God

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s the realization of a dream

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

If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Favorite grappling technique: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Favorite Striking technique: Muay Thai