Junior Cigano Dos Santos

UFC |

TRAINING: In the mornings I train boxing and wrestling; in the afternoons I train Jiu Jitsu and strength and conditioning, all with focus on my fight, and alternating days between disciplines.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started with Jiu-Jitsu in 2005, afterwards I met Dorea, who introduced me to Boxing

What ranks and titles have you held? Bahia State Jiu-Jitsu Champion; Bahia State Submission Champion

Do you have any heroes? Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s the biggest organization, and it’s a dream that quickly became true.

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

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? TKO at MTL

If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu

Favorite grappling technique: On my back

Favorite Striking technique: Clean strikes

• Unbeaten in eight UFC bouts

• Works with former interim UFC heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira

• Coach on season 13 of The Ultimate Fighter

• Nine wins by KO, three by submission

• Nickname means “Gypsy” in Portuguese

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