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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Thiago Perpetuo makes weight during the UFC 147 weigh in at EstÃ¡dio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 22, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Paulo Thiago

TRAINING: I have three different training sessions in my training day - two of them are only martial arts training and the other one is a strength and conditioning session. All of them are about one hour

When and why did you start training for fighting? Judo at age of 5. I was inspired by my older brother.

What ranks and titles have you held? Storm, 4 Time Jungle Fight Champion, Conquista Fight, Capital Fight And Brasilia Gp. 6 Time Brasilia Jiu-Jitsu Champion; 5 Time Jiu-Jitsu State Champion; jiu-jitsu black belt under Ataide Jr.

Do you have any heroes? No

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? 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`m still a police officer (special operations)

Favorite grappling technique: Leglock

Favorite Striking technique: High kick