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LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 31: Charles Oliveira makes weight during The Ultimate Fighter Live weigh in at the Palms Casino Resort on May 31, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Charles Oliveira

Charles Oliveira

TRAINING: In the morning I train Jiu-Jitsu in the gi. At night I train striking, wrestling, and spar MMA.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Nine years old

What ranks and titles have you held? Brown belt in BJJ

Do you have any heroes? Macaco

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? I just got out of high school; I want to go to college in the future.

What was your job before you started fighting? I just got out of high school.

Favorite grappling technique: The mount

Favorite Striking technique: left hook