Luiz Firmino: "I've come here to become the best fighter in the world"

After Rob Emerson was forced to withdraw from SCC 3, Luiz "Buscape" Firmino (20-5) has stepped up to take on John Alessio for the evening's main event.

In a previous interview, "Buscape" said he "wants to improve every day" and that "his main goal is to become the best fighter in the world".

(Click here to watch the interview)

The 29-year-old Brazilian, originally from Joao Pessoa, Paraiba (Brazil) has had 25 pro MMA fights since his debut back in 2000.

"Buscape" has fought in M-1, Pride and Dream, and is now ready to make his SCC-debut at SCC 3.

With "Alessio vs. Firmino" as a new main event, SCC 3 now includes:

- John Alessio vs. Luiz Firmino

- Bristol Marunde vs. Elvis Mutapcic

- James McSweeney vs. Emanuel Newton

- Steve Lopez vs. William Sriyapai

- Shane Nelson vs. Lance Wipf

- Dave Terrel vs. Phil Dace

- Cameron Diffley vs. Sidney Silva

- Shawn Fitzsimmons vs. Blas Avena

- Kui Gonsalves vs. Shorty Weikel