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FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 07: Antonio Braga Neto weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at Paulo Sarasate Arena on June 7, 2013 in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Antonio Braga Neto

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training BJJ at four years old and I grew up training every day. I decided to become a fighter because a friend told me that I could make money by fighting. I thought that would be the best thing ever for me.

What ranks and titles have you held? I have 11 gold medals in the world championships from IBJJF.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? That means my dream has come true. I expect go in there and make my best for everyone who supports me in my life.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was always a fighter. Before starting to fight MMA I was a BJJ fighter.