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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 23: (L-R) Rodrigo Damm secures a rear choke submission to defeat Anistavio "Gasparzinho" Medeiros during their UFC 147 featherweight bout at Estadio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 23, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Rodrigo Damm

TRAINING: I wake up early, do my first training session, usually at 12, work for two hours, go home, rest until 7, and train again, so it’s two two hour sessions daily.

When and why did you start training to become a fighter? At 16. With the encouragement of my sister Carina Damm, I started Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

What ranks and titles have you held? Third degree BJJ black belt, former member of the Brazilian National Wrestling team.

Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is a dream come true to fight in the biggest fighting event on earth.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, Physical Education

What was your job before you started fighting? I have done many things - I was a key maker and construction worker

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Seven-time Brazilian BJJ champ, seven-time Brazilian Wrestling champ, World BJJ champ

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Bodog Fight 155 champ

Favorite grappling technique: Attacks from the back

Favorite Striking technique: Straight punch