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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19: (R-L) Edson Barboza kicks Lucas Martins in their lightweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Lucas Martins

TRAINING: I train three times a day, and take Sunday off. In the morning I train Jiu Jitsu, and then Muay Thai at Chute Boxe. At night I do cardio and strength training.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in Mineiro. A friend took me to a gym, and I liked it.

What ranks and titles have you held? I have two 155-pound titles

Do you have any heroes? None

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream come true

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I go to college now

What was your job before you started fighting? I have always worked in a gym.

Favorite grappling technique: Choke

Favorite Striking technique: jab