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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05: Besam Yousef weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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TRAINING: Training with the pro team at Gladius MMA in Sweden, with strength and conditioning.
Thoughts on opponent, Simeon Thoresen? He’s a good opponent.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2003 and got inspired by watching the UFC.

What ranks and titles have you held? The Zone welterweight champion

Do you have any heroes? Growing up I liked Vitor Belfort and Wanderlei Silva.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is every MMA fighter’s dream and I am honored to be on the UFC Sweden fight card!

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? None

What was your job before you started fighting? None

Favorite grappling technique: Arm Triangle

Favorite Striking technique: Left Hook