Born in Brazil, Michael Deiga-Scheck grew up in Germany where he quit his career in football to join another passion: the martial arts. A kickboxer and muay thai fighter, Michael got into the MMA world by the hands of his mentor, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Daniel Zimermman. Combining slick grappling skills with a vast striking background, Deiga-Scheck became a well-rounded fighter and a huge threat to all his opponents.