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NEWARK, NJ - APRIL 26: Jim Miller weighs in during the UFC 159 weigh-in event at the Prudential Center on April 26, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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TRAINING: For this fight, I am focusing a lot of my time on technique and cardio. I want to be better than I have ever been before and in better shape as well.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I got into MMA in May of 2005, because I wanted to compete again and I was bored with going to work and coming home everyday.

Do you have any heroes? My parents and my siblings, they are all amazing people.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? To me, it means I really need to start working even harder. I'm fighting for the organization that I have always wanted to, and I plan on staying for a long while.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Virginia Tech, but never completed my degree.

What was your job before you started fighting? I did construction with my father and brother.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? I have held five different titles in organizations on the East Coast.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in BJJ

Favorite grappling technique: Any choke

Favorite Striking technique: Straight left cross