Brazilian Kyokushin Karateka with a 7th degree black belt. He's also a Kickboxer and has a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He is one of the few Karateka to have successfully completed the 100 man Kumite more than once. He holds K-1 wins over Sam Greco, Andy Hug, Remy Bonjasky, Ernesto Hoost, Peter Aerts and Stefan Leko.