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JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - MAY 17: Hacran Dias weighs in during the UFC on FX weigh-in on May 17, 2013 at the Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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TRAINING: Hard training with my teammates every day

Thoughts on opponent, Yuri Alcantara? He is a tough fighter

When and why did you start training to become a fighter? I turned professional in 2005. I love the sport and the competition.

What ranks and titles have you held? Shooto South America Champion

Do you have any heroes? None

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? No

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a lifeguard

Favorite grappling technique: arm lock

Favorite Striking technique: Uppercut