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ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 20:  Featherweight fighters Marcus Brimage and Maximo Blanco square off during the UFC 145 official weigh in at Fox Theatre on April 20, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 20:  Featherweight fighters Marcus Brimage and Maximo Blanco square off during the UFC 145 official weigh in at Fox Theatre on April 20, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Marcus Brimage (L) celebrates after defeating Maximo Blanco (R) in their featherweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Marcus Brimage (R) blocks a kick by Maximo Blanco during their featherweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Marcus Brimage (R) punches Maximo Blanco during their featherweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Marcus Brimage (L) and Maximo Blanco fight during their featherweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Marcus Brimage (L) and Maximo Blanco exchange blows during their featherweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Marcus Brimage (R) and Maximo Blanco exchange blows during their featherweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 21:  Maximo Blanco (R) kicks Marcus Brimage during their featherweight bout for UFC 145 at Philips Arena on April 21, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 12: Maximo Blanco weighs in during the TUF 17 Finale weigh-in at the Hollywood Theatre at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on April 12, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 12: (L-R) Opponents Sam Sicilia and Maximo Blanco face off during the TUF 17 Finale weigh-in at the Hollywood Theatre at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on April 12, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (L-R) Maximo Blanco punches Sam Sicilia in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (L-R) Maximo Blanco punches Sam Sicilia in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (R-L) Maximo Blanco punches Sam Sicilia in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (L-R) Maximo Blanco punches Sam Sicilia in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (R-L) Maximo Blanco punches Sam Sicilia in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (L-R) Sam Sicilia punches Maximo Blanco in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (R-L) Maximo Blanco punches Sam Sicilia in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   Maximo Blanco (top) punches Sam Sicilia in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (L-R) Maximo Blanco punches Sam Sicilia in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   Sam Sicilia (bottom) punches Maximo Blanco in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   Maximo Blanco (top) takes down Sam Sicilia in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (L-R) Sam Sicilia kicks Maximo Blanco in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (L-R) Maximo Blanco punches Sam Sicilia in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (R-L) Maximo Blanco punches Sam Sicilia in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (L-R) Maximo Blanco punches Sam Sicilia in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (R-L) Maximo Blanco kicks Sam Sicilia in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (R-L) Sam Sicilia kicks Maximo Blanco in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (R-L) Sam Sicilia punches Maximo Blanco in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   (L-R) Maximo Blanco punches Sam Sicilia in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   Maximo Blanco reacts after his featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   Maximo Blanco (right) reacts to his victory over Sam Sicilia (left) in their featherweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Maximo Blanco; Sam Sicilia
LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29:  Maximo Blanco weighs in during the weigh-in for The Ultimate Fighter season 18 live finale inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on November 29, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 29:  (L-R) Opponents Akira Corassani and Maximo Blanco face off during the weigh-in for The Ultimate Fighter season 18 live finale inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on November 29, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 30:  Maximo Blanco (L) is talked to by referee Mario Yamasaki (R) after Blanco landed an illegal knee to the head of Akira Corassani in their featherweight fight during The Ultimate Fighter season 18 live finale inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on November 30, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mario Yamasaki; Maximo Blanco
LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 30:  (L-R) Maximo Blanco attacks Akira Corassani in their featherweight fight during The Ultimate Fighter season 18 live finale inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on November 30, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Akira Corassani; Maximo Blanco
LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 30:  (L-R) Akira Corassani is announced the winner over Maximo Blanco by stoppage due to an illegal knee to the face of Corassani by Blanco in their featherweight fight during The Ultimate Fighter season 18 live finale inside the Mandalay Bay Events Center on November 30, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Akira Corassani; Maximo Blanco
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 14:  Maximo Blanco weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at Arena Jaragua on February 14, 2014 in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 14:  (L-R) Opponents Felipe Arantes and Maximo Blanco face off during the UFC weigh-in at Arena Jaragua on February 14, 2014 in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 15:  (L-R) Maximo Blanco punches Felipe Arantes in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Jaragua on February 15, 2014 in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 15:  (R-L) Felipe Arantes punches Maximo Blanco in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Jaragua on February 15, 2014 in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 15:  (R-L) Felipe Arantes attempts a rear choke submission against Maximo Blanco in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Jaragua on February 15, 2014 in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 15:  (R-L) Maximo Blanco slams Felipe Arantes in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Jaragua on February 15, 2014 in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 15:  (R-L) Felipe Arantes punches Maximo Blanco in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Jaragua on February 15, 2014 in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 15:  (R-L) Maximo Blanco kicks Felipe Arantes in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Jaragua on February 15, 2014 in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 15:  Felipe Arantes reacts after defeating Maximo Blanco in their featherweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Arena Jaragua on February 15, 2014 in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 30:  Maximo Blanco poses on the scale during the UFC weigh-in at O2 World on May 30, 2014 in Berlin, Germany.  (Photo by Boris Streubel/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BERLIN, GERMANY - MAY 30:  Opponents Andy Ogle (L) and Maximo Blanco (R) face off during the UFC weigh-in at O2 World on May 30, 2014 in Berlin, Germany.  (Photo by Boris Streubel/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 19:  Maximo Blanco steps on the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in event on September 19, 2014 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 19:  (L and R) Maximo Blanco and Dan Hooker during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in event on September 19, 2014 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 20: Maximo Blanco lands an elbow on Daniel Hooker in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the Saitama Arena on September 20, 2014 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 20: Daniel Hooker lands a kick on Maximo Blanco  in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the Saitama Arena on September 20, 2014 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 20:Maximo Blanco  lands a punch on Daniel Hooker in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the Saitama Arena on September 20, 2014 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAITAMA, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 20: Maximo Blanco's hand is raised after defeating Daniel Hooker in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside the Saitama Arena on September 20, 2014 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 11:   Maximo Blanco steps onto the scale during the TUF 21 Finale Weigh-in at the UFC Fan Expo in the Sands Expo and Convention Center on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 11:   Maximo Blanco and Mike De La Torre face off during the TUF 21 Finale Weigh-in at the UFC Fan Expo in the Sands Expo and Convention Center on July 11, 2015 in Las Vegas Nevada. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12:  (R-L) Maximo Blanco kicks Mike De La Torre in their featherweight bout during the Ultimate Fighter Finale inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12:  (R-L) Maximo Blanco punches Mike De La Torre in their featherweight bout during the Ultimate Fighter Finale inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12:  Maximo Blanco (left) punches Mike De La Torre in their featherweight bout during the Ultimate Fighter Finale inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12:  (L-R) Referee separates Maximo Blanco and Mike De La Torre after calling their featherweight bout during the Ultimate Fighter Finale inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12:  Maximo Blanco reacts to his victory over Mike De La Torre in their featherweight bout during the Ultimate Fighter Finale inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 12:  Maximo Blanco celebrates after his win over Mike De La Torre in their featherweight bout during the Ultimate Fighter Finale inside MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Mitch Viquez/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 16:  Maximo Blanco of Venezuela weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Wang Theatre on January 16, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 16:  (L-R) Opponents Maximo Blanco of Venezuela and Luke Sanders face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Wang Theatre on January 16, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (L-R) Luke Sanders punches Maximo Blanco in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (L-R) Luke Sanders secures a rear choke submission against Maximo Blanco in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  Luke Sanders celebrates after his submission victory over Maximo Blanco in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 16:  Maximo Blanco of Venezuela steps onto the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the State Farm Arena on September 16, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 16:  (L-R) Chas Skelly of the United States and Maximo Blanco of Venezuela during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at the State Farm Arena on September 16, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 17:   (R-L) Chas Skelly kicks Maximo Blanco of Venezuela in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at State Farm Arena on September 17, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 17:   (R-L) Chas Skelly submits Maximo Blanco of Venezuela in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at State Farm Arena on September 17, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
HIDALGO, TX - SEPTEMBER 17:   Chas Skelly celebrates his submission victory over Maximo Blanco of Venezuela in their featherweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at State Farm Arena on September 17, 2016 in Hidalgo, Texas. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 20:  Featherweight fighters Marcus Brimage and Maximo Blanco square off during the UFC 145 official weigh in at Fox Theatre on April 20, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 20: Featherweight fighters Marcus Brimage and Maximo Blanco square off during the UFC 145 official weigh in at Fox Theatre on April 20, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Maximo Blanco

TRAINING: It all depends on which day, but usually running or cardio work in the morning, then sparring in the evening.

When and why did you start training for fighting?
I was a national wrestling champion of Venezuela and I was recruited by Sendai Ikuei High School in Japan. Ikuei is known for a wrestling powerhouse in Japan.

What ranks and titles have you held? PRO MMA: King of Pancrase (155 lbs)
Amateur Wrestling: (freestyle); 2005 All Japan University Wrestling Championship Under 74 kg Winner; 2005 Prime Minister Cup - National Wrestling Championship Under 74 kg Winner; 2005 All Japan University Wresting Championship - Winner / team competition

Do you have any heroes? Diego Sanchez, BJ Penn

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I attended Japan University商学部

What was your job before you started fighting? I never had a job. I always had sponsors that supported my living.

Favorite grappling technique: Armlock (kimura)

Favorite striking technique: Superman punch

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