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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 20: Fabricio Werdum works out for the fans and media during the UFC 147 open workouts at Praca da Estacao on June 20, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Fabricio Werdum

TRAINING: For this fight I've been training at Werdum Combat Team (my gym in Venice) and Kings MMA (Master Rafael Cordeiro's gym). Mon, Wed, Fri: 10am - 11am BJJ with Joao Assis. 11am - 2pm Muay Thai and MMA with Master Rafael Cordeiro. 7pm-8pm strength and conditioning with Jarrod Bunch. Tues, Thurs: 9am -10am shiatsu with Cesar Augusto. 3pm - 4:30pm wrestling with Kenny Johnson. 7pm - 8pm strength and conditioning Jarrod Bunch

When and why did you start training for fighting? When? I started when I was 20. Why? All I can say is it involved a woman.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Jiu Jitsu World Champion (blue belt), Jiu Jitsu European Champion, Jiu Jitsu Pan-American Champion (three times)

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Jiu Jitsu World Champion (black belt, two times), 2007 ADCC World Champion

Ranks in martial arts styles? Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Brown Belt in Judo.

Do you have any heroes? My family

What is your favorite technique? kimura

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I’m excited to fight in the Octagon. I’ll show my best performance and prove that I am also one of the best HW in the world.

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

What was your job before you started fighting? BJJ teacher