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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13: Erick Silva weighs in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Erick Silva

TRAINING: I do two workouts every day. In the morning I do MMA and at night I do my physical preparation.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I turned pro in 2005. I love the competition.

What ranks and titles have you held? Jungle Fight Champion

Do you have any heroes? God.

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

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

If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in judo and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Favorite grappling technique: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Favorite Striking technique: Muay Thai