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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 22:   John Teixeira weighs in during the UFC 147 weigh in at Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 22, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 22:   John Teixeira weighs in during the UFC 147 weigh in at Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 22, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL - JUNE 22: John Teixeira weighs in during the UFC 147 weigh in at Estádio Jornalista Felipe Drummond on June 22, 2012 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

John Teixeira

TRAINING: MMA training and conditioning every day

When and why did you start training to become a fighter?
I started capoeira and was eager to learn martial arts. I started training in 2006. I had no interest in fighting MMA, bur after an invitation from a teacher, debuted in MMA in 2007.

What ranks and titles have you held? 14 fights, no titles yet. BJJ black belt

Do you have any heroes? Chapolin Colorado, for the fun and easy laughs he provides today.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This is the dream of every fighter. This is where the best are today.

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

What was your job before you started fighting?
Shop assistant and motorcycle courier

Favorite Striking technique: Muay Thai
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