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Rafaello Oliveira UFC

Rafaello Oliveira


•    Has trained with former UFC lightweight champ BJ Penn

•    Has won five of his last seven, including a decision win over WEC vet Bendy Casimir in 2010

•    Three wins by TKO, four by submission
TRAINING: 4 or 5 hours at the gym - a lot of boxing, jiu jitsu, strength and cardio conditioning.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in 2004 because it was a different challenge

What ranks and titles have you held? None yet

Do you have any heroes? My family

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything; it is a dream come true

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, in Brazil, but didn't finish

What was your job before you started fighting? Jiu-Jitsu instructor

Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ Black Belt

Favorite grappling technique: armbar

Favorite Striking technique: high kick
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