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on Saturday in Las Vegas, Brito might still feel like a bit of a man of mystery to some observers, thanks to having arrived seemingly out of nowhere. Speaking to Sherdog last week even as he waited through multiple changes in opponent, “Tubarao” was happy to clear up some of those mysteries—beginning with his correct name, which North American fight databases couldn’t seem to agree on as recently as a few months ago. “My full name is Joanderson Sa Brito,” he said.
Brito acknowledges that fighting on the Contender Series last August and winning his contract felt like a major accomplishment, but his specific word choices in discussing it reveal the extent of his ambitions. “It was a very emotional moment. It was the beginning of a dream come true,” he said. “I finally got to the UFC, which is the dream of every fighter. I actually think it took longer than expected. I had been on an excellent winning streak for some time.
is very experienced. He’s a good fighter. He did a good job against me. His game is very passive, compared to my aggressive style.”
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