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TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Simeon Thoresen weighs in during the UFC 152 weigh in at Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens on September 21, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

시메온 토레센

TRAINING: 2 hours of MMA, jogging, weights

When and why did you start training for fighting? 17. I wanted a challenge.

What ranks and titles have you held? Adrenaline Sportfighting Champion, Pain and Glory
Champion and UWC UK Champion

Do you have any heroes? Jon Jones

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's a dream come true

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Private security

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? 3 titles in 3 European events

Favorite grappling technique: Flying armbar

Favorite Striking technique: Left Hook