Boca Raton, Fla – “Today I am proud to announce that I am now a Blackzilian, right along with my good friend Vitor Belfort, who introduced me to Glenn Robinson and this amazing team of fighters,” said Cezar Ferreira, who is the latest athlete to join the Florida-based Blackzilians and their training home JACO Hybrid Training Center. “My next fight on August 3rd, I will be fighting as a Blackzilian. I will have the best coaching team in MMA in my corner and I am going to win this fight for my team, my country and my family. ”

“Cezar came down to JACO Hybrid Training Center with Vitor Belfort a while ago to train, and he really like the vibe here and all the guys, they all really liked him,” said Glenn Robinson, owner and manager of Team Blackzilians. “Cezar decided he wanted to become a Blackzilian and the team had already adopted him, so it is official – Cezar Ferreira is a Blackzilian and he’s training with us now, and getting ready for his August 3 fight. I think Cezar has unlimited potential. He is a great guy. He’s hard working, dedicated and I think he can go as far as he wants; he could be the next Vitor Belfort. Welcome to the team, Cezar, we are excited to have you with us!”

Cezar “Mutante” Ferreira (6-2-0) hails from Sao Paolo, Brazil and was made famous in his country by the Brazilian edition of the hit television reality series, “The Ultimate Fighter.” The 27-year old 6’1” middleweight is a Capoeira Master and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. A protégé of “The Phenom” Vitor Belfort, Ferreira had won three of his last four bouts leading up to his start as a competitor on TUF. He was TUF Brazil Coach Belfort’s first pick for his team, and he Ferreira did not disappoint as he fought his way all the way to the end of the series, taking home honors as the first ever TUF Brazil winner at 185 lbs.

Ferreira is in Boca Raton, Florida with his wife and daughter and will be working with Vitor Belfort and the Blackzilians for his fight at UFC 163: ALDO vs. Pettis which takes place in Rio de Janeiro.

The current coaching staff of the Blackzilians is: Dr. Pedro Diaz (Boxing), Kenny Monday (Wrestling), Jake Bonacci (Strength and Conditioning), Henri Hooft (Striking), Jorge Santiago (BJJ), Kamaru Usman (Wrestling), Roberto Flamingo (Striking) and Marcus Silva (Judo).

Follow Cezar Ferreira at @CezarMutante. For more information about the Blackzilians, please visit Blackzilians.com and Follow @Blackzilians.