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Maximo Blanco


•    Pro since 2008

•    Seven wins by KO

•    Lost lone Strikeforce fight to Pat Healy via second round submission in September of 2011
TRAINING: I trained three times a day, and went through a strict diet plan. I am prepared for any type of fight.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I was a national wrestling champion of Venezuela and I was recruited by Sendai Ikuei High School in Japan. Ikuei is known for a wrestling powerhouse in Japan.

What ranks and titles have you held? PRO MMA: King of Pancrase (155 lbs)
Amateur Wrestling: (freestyle)
2005 All Japan University Wrestling Championship Under 74 kg Winner
2005 Prime Minister Cup - National Wrestling Championship Under 74 kg Winner
2005 All Japan University Wresting Championship - Winner / team competition

Do you have any heroes? Diego Sanchez, BJ Penn

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I attended Japan University商学部

What was your job before you started fighting? I never had a job. I always had sponsors that supported my living.

Favorite grappling technique: armlock (kimura)

Favorite Striking technique: Superman punch

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