When and why did you start training for fighting?A BJJ black belt in Rio de Janeiro once told me that I couldn't beat one of his students in a fight even though I never trained anything before, so with that challenge I started training BJJ to face her and ended up beating her. After five years focusing on BJJ and getting my black belt, I transitioned to MMA because my husband and BJJ trainer was starting as a MMA trainer three years ago and I saw it as an opportunity to help him get his name bigger in the sport.

What ranks and titles have you held? No titles

Do you have any heroes? My mom is the one that inspires me to live my life, and my husband is the one that inspires me in the fighting world.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's incredible, it's something that don't happen every day.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, I have a degree in physical education.

What was your job before you started fighting? Sports teacher in schools

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 1-0 in Amateur MMA

Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ Black Belt, Muay Thai Red Kruang

Favorite grappling technique: Rear Naked Choke

Favorite Striking technique: Jab