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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 21: (L-R) Opponents Godofredo Pepey and Rony "Jason" Mariano Bezerra face off during the UFC 147 press conference at Ouro Minas Palace on June 21, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Rony Jason

TRAINING: Jiu-jitsu and wrestling practice in the afternoon and boxing at night.

When and why did you start training to become a fighter? I always liked martial arts, and I started because of a classmate. I started in Jiu Jitsu because I was a fan of the Gracies and I always liked to test myself and think that I could be a big gladiator.

What ranks and titles have you held? TUF Brazil featherweight winner, Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing black belt, orange belt in Judo. I was an eight-time Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil Jiu Jitsu champion, two-time Jiu Jitsu state champion in Rio Grande do Norte and once in Ceará, North-Northeast Jiu Jitsu champion, 3rd place at the Jiu Jitsu Pan American Games.

Do you have any heroes? My hero in cartoons is Naruto and in real life my mother and my brother.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means the transition from a dream to reality. It's believing that no matter what your dream is, if you believe and go after it, it will become reality.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to law school but stopped in the middle to focus on my training and realize my dream to fight in the UFC.

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked as a night guard.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? I'm the current champion of Brazilian organization Max Fight.

Favorite grappling technique: triangle choke

Favorite Striking technique: hook to the body