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CALGARY, CANADA - JULY 20: Mitch Clarke makes weight at the UFC 149 weigh-in at the Scotiabank Saddledome on July 20, 2012 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

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TRAINING: Strength and conditioning in the morning, Muay Thai in the afternoon and then wrestling in the evening. Or BJJ in the morning, boxing in the afternoon, and MMA in the evening.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in MMA in 2006, mostly because I didn't want to wrestle anymore but I still wanted to compete in something.

What ranks and titles have you held? EFC Welterweight Champion, TFC Canadian Lightweight Champion, Best Toga 2004

Do you have any heroes? More than anything I have people who inspire me. Particularly my coaches Adam Zugec, Jeff Montemurro, Roger Alves, Kyle Cardinal and Frank Lee all inspire me to be a better fighter and person.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Environmental Science Degree

What was your job before you started fighting? Environmental Protection Officer

Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ Purple Belt

Favorite grappling technique: Piledriver

Favorite Striking technique: Ax Kick