In the following, Flavio “Cachorrinho” Almeida, a Gracie Barra Black Belt, shares with us his training history, competition perspective, and future goals.

In this pre IFL interview, Marcio Feitosa discusses his experience at the 2006 Mundials as well as his thoughts and expectations about competing in MMA. Marcio Feitosa is currently the head instructor at the Gracie Barra America school in Lake Forest (www.graciebarraamerica.com).

This interview took place at the Gracie Barra America school in Lake Forest during preparation for Babalu and Pe de Pano’s appearance in the upcoming UFC. Babalu spoke English while Pe de Pano was translated with the help of Marcio Feitosa.

Marcio is a multiple time world, national, Pan-American, and state champion as well as the winner and third place finisher at the prestigious ADCC Submission Wrestling Championships.