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Rodney Wallace

Training: 11:00-12:30 stand up. 12:30-2:00 grappling. 4:00 6:00 exercise and weight training. A typical day of training for this fight is like any other day. Grapple and box until I can't any more.

When and why did you start training for fighting? About three years ago. Because the guys didn’t look all that tough to me on TV.

Do you have any heroes? My mom, because it takes a lot to raise a beast like me

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s like being on the VIP list of fighters

What was your job before you started fighting: Security in different clubs

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 3x high school state wrestling champion in SC. 2x freestyle wrestling state champion

Favorite grappling technique: key locks

Favorite Striking technique: jab