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GRACIEMAG.com: How did you two make contact with each other, and why did he choose to train at your gym? Is the guy good people?

Comprido: Truth is he didn't train at my gym, I'm the one who went to Greg Nelson's gym in Minnesota. A student from my academy, Bruce, had already trained with him in the past and recommended me. The guys did a search on the internet and called me up. All the negotiations were done through Brian Stegman [Lesnar's agent]. So, we agreed on a date right after the Jiu-Jitsu Worlds, but we had to postpone it a bit because four of my students from Chicago [Flo MMA academy] fought at Adrenaline MMA [all won].

GRACIEMAG.com: A lot of people think he doesn't know any ground fighting. What's your assessment of his Jiu-Jitsu level and how far do you intend to go with him?

Comprido: The guy's a world class wrestler, US champion. It's impossible that he doesn't know anything about fighting on the ground. He has a really good base, and he positions himself well. The guy is always open to learning new things, or in other words, he's the student every teacher wishes they had. Of course there are things to improve and I hope to help him with the Jiu-Jitsu part. Sooner or later he'll have to face Rodrigo Minotauro, who's the best MMA fighter I've ever seen fight. But he's focused on his next fight and is not thinking about that yet. I'm aware of the fact that he's way above average and that I can help him conquer the UFC belt or that of any other event he wishes to compete in.

GRACIEMAG.com: A lot is said, as well, about his absurd strength and optimal physical conditioning. Is he really that strong, well prepared and so good a wrestler?

Comprido: His strength really is extraordinary, he's by far the strongest guy I've ever coached. But he's so aware of

that that during training he uses very little strength (which is more than enough). [laughs] Not just anybody becomes wrestling champion of the United States. I think few in MMA wouldn't get taken down by him in seconds.

GRACIEMAG.com: Being nearby and adding the groundwork you're teaching, what are Lesnar's chances of disputing the belt in the future?

Comprido: Brock has other very capable coaches, but I like to think my touch can help a lot in this endeavour. As I already said, Minotauro is the best fighter I've seen fight, but I think that, with a lot of training and teamwork, Brock can beat anybody.