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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 20: Godofredo Pepey 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)

Godofredo Pepey

When and why did you start training and fighting?
At age 14, led by my brother. Practiced BJJ and then Muay thai

How many bouts do you have? Any titles?
13 fights. Undefeated in Muay Thai. BJJ Pan American champion

What were the best results of your fights? Have you ever fought a famous fighter?
Last win at HSBC Arena. Fought Kel Santos, William Couto, Jesse James (cachorro louco).

How is your diet during training?
I eat a lot of protein and salad

What's your favorite tecnique?
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

What does it mean to you, to fight in the UFC?
A dream come true, that I always had in life. I want to win the belt in my category.

Do you have a heroes?
My brother Godofredo Claudio, BJJ black belt, because he led me to the sport. Rickson Gracie and Vitor Belfort, because both inspired me to fight.

What is your educational background?
Finished 8th Grade

What did you do before you started fighting?
I worked as a safety inspector.