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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: Leonardo Mafra makes weight during the UFC 147 weigh in at EstÃ¡dio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 22, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Leonardo Mafra

TRAINING: 6 hours per day of training, seven days a week, including Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, running, fitness and swimming.

When and why did you start training to become a fighter? I started fighting in 2007, at 17, because I always liked to fight. I think fighting gives power to the person, both physically and spiritually. When Chute Boxe opened in Camboriú, I decided to try it

What ranks and titles have you held? Three wins in Muay Thai fights and undefeated in MMA

Do you have any heroes? My family

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? To be the best in the world we need to fight in the world's best event. The UFC is the best event in the world.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a surfer

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black tip level of Muay Thai, purple belt in jiu-jitsu

Favorite striking technique: Muay Thai