"I was influenced by various schoolmates who already practiced a variety of martial arts. It piqued my interest. I started in karate at 11 years old. That didn't last too long. By age 17, I started training for self-defense."
"I started training MMA with him: wrestling, boxing and kickboxing. That's how I came to the MMA world. While learning MMA, I participated in a few kickboxing events in Namibia, and I became a wrestling vice champion."
"I've had a chance to watch some of Sankara's fights. We were able to gather enough information. We studied him to ascertain his fight style. He's a natural striker. Strategically, we are very ready."
Aureo Cruz, a 29-year-old Angolan lightweight, is set to make his Professional Fighters League debut against Abdoul Razac Sankara. Cruz began his martial arts journey at age 11 with karate, later transitioning to self-defense and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, where he became a national vice champion. He trained in MMA under Shido Boris Esperanca and has a perfect 3-0 record. Cruz has studied Sankara's fighting style and is prepared for a strategic match, expecting to emerge victorious.
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