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FAIRFAX, VA - MAY 14: (L-R) Light Heavyweight opponents Igor Pokrajac and Fabio Maldonado face off after weighing in during the UFC on Fuel TV official weigh in at Patriot Center on May 14, 2012 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Fabio Maldonado

TRAINING: I train in the morning and evening - grappling, striking, mixing it up and physical prep, alternating every day.

Thoughts on opponent, Caio Magalhaes? I respect all fighters. Caio has nothing to lose fighting me, and I will fight him as I fight anyone else, using my boxing to hurt them.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I began fighting in MMA in 2000 and professional boxing in 2002. I enjoy the competition. For this fight, I started the training in my city (Sorocaba), and after signing the contract I began training in Florianopolis.

What ranks and titles have you held? Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Do you have any heroes? My father.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s the beginning of a dream.

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

What was your job before you started fighting? I started work in my father’s company when I was 12 years old.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I had 45 amateur boxing fights.

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar and guillotine.

Favorite Striking technique: Right hand.