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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13:  Ednaldo Oliveira weighs in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13:  (L-R) Opponents Gabriel Gonzaga and Ednaldo Oliveira face off after weighing in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13:  Ednaldo Oliveira weighs in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Referee Dan Miragliotta (L) looks on as Gabriel Gonzaga (Top) chokes out Ednaldo Oliveira (Bottom) in a heavyweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Gabriel Gonzaga (R) and Ednaldo Oliveira (L) exchange punches in a heavyweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Gabriel Gonzaga celebrates after defeating Ednaldo Oliveira in a heavyweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Gabriel Gonzaga celebrates after defeating Ednaldo Oliveira in a heavyweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Gabriel Gonzaga celebrates after defeating Ednaldo Oliveira in a heavyweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Gabriel Gonzaga celebrates after defeating Ednaldo Oliveira in a heavyweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 02:  Ednaldo Oliveira weighs in during the UFC 163 weigh-in at HSBC Arena on August 2, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 02:  (L-R) Opponents Ednaldo Oliveira and Francimar Barroso face off during the UFC 163 weigh-in at HSBC Arena on August 2, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 03:  Ednaldo Oliveira enters the arena before his light heavyweight bout against Francimar Barroso during UFC 163 at HSBC Arena on August 3, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 03:  (R-L) Francimar Barroso kicks Ednaldo Oliveira in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 163 at HSBC Arena on August 3, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 03:  (R-L) Ednaldo Oliveira punches Francimar Barroso in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 163 at HSBC Arena on August 3, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 03:  (R-L) Francimar Barroso punches Ednaldo Oliveira in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 163 at HSBC Arena on August 3, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 03:  (R-L) Francimar Barroso punches Ednaldo Oliveira in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 163 at HSBC Arena on August 3, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 03:  (R-L) Francimar Barroso punches Ednaldo Oliveira in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 163 at HSBC Arena on August 3, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 03:  (L-R) Francimar Barroso kicks Ednaldo Oliveira in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 163 at HSBC Arena on August 3, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 03:  (R-L) Francimar Barroso and Ednaldo Oliveira trade strikes in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 163 at HSBC Arena on August 3, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 03:  (R-L) Francimar Barroso and Ednaldo Oliveira trade strikes in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 163 at HSBC Arena on August 3, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - AUGUST 03:  Francimar Barroso (R) reacts after his decision victory over Ednaldo Oliveira (L) in their light heavyweight bout during UFC 163 at HSBC Arena on August 3, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13:  Ednaldo Oliveira weighs in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13: Ednaldo Oliveira weighs in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Ednaldo Oliveira

TRAINING: My workout routine starts with boxing: I train a lot of boxing, but I also do my homework on the ground, where I am also a black belt in jiu-jitsu. Boxing workout in the morning and jiu-jitsu in the evening.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training when I was 14 years old. In the beginning, I trained for fun because I enjoy jiu-jitsu, but I only started taking it seriously when I started to serve as a sparring partner for some friends who were already fighting.

What ranks and titles have you held? 2nd place in the Brazilian Boxing Championship in 2010 and 2011, and ranked 1st place among heavyweight MMA fighters fighting in Brazil.

Do you have any heroes? My father

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I’m carrying out a personal dream to make a living off fighting and the prospect of being able to help my parents.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
I’m currently going to college. I’m on my 10th semester of Law School.

What was your job before you started fighting? Security Guard

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