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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 20: Rony Mariano Bezerra 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)

Rony Mariano Bezerra

When and why did you start training and fighting?
When I was 16, because I was a brat and I liked martial arts.

How many bouts do you have? Any titles?
13fights – 10 wins 3 losses

What were the best results of your fights? Have you ever fought a famous fighter?
Reigning champion of the category in Brasil. Wins over Felipe “Sertanejo” Arantes and Renan Barão.

How is your diet during training?
I don't have a diet.

What's your favorite tecnique?

Triangle.

What does it mean to you, to fight in the UFC?
Consecration of a dream

Do you have a heros?

My mom, because she represents strenght for me.

What is your educational background?
Didn't finish Law School

What did you do before you started fighting?
I teached BJJ