Carlos Felipe

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training as a teenager. I was morbidly obese and I started training to try to lose some weight.
What ranks and titles have you held? Qualify Combat HW champion
Do you have any heroes? I really look up to the Diaz Brothers
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s the realization of my first dream. The second is to be champion.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I didn’t finish college. I was studying Physical Education.
What was your job before you started fighting? I never really had a regular job, I have always been working around fighting, competing or teaching.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Multiple time State jiu-jitsu champion and I have a few amateur boxing wins, too.
Favorite grappling technique: Ground-and-Pound
Favorite Striking technique: Boxing