Markus Perez

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training thanks to my brother Lucas, who took me to a jiu-jitsu class.

What ranks and titles have you held? Thunder Fight and LFA champion

Do you have any heroes? Christ and my father

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A big step and a chance to fulfill my dream.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Computing Sciences, but did not graduate

What was your job before you started fighting? Programmer, computing teacher 

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Jiu-jitsu brown belt and black prajiad in Muay Thai

Favorite grappling technique: Anaconda choke

Favorite Striking technique: Spinning elbow