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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 13: (L-R) Featherweight opponents Jason Young and Eric Wisely face off after weighing in during the official UFC on Fuel TV weigh in event at Ericsson Globe on April 13, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Jason Young

TRAINING: A typical day’s training changes from day to day depending where I'm at, either American Top Team, Mike’s gym, or here in London. But I love doing my standup and jiu-jitsu.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started eight years ago for a hobby to keep out of trouble and get off the streets, and training for fights just came from it as I got good at it in the gym and my coach put me forward.

What ranks and titles have you held? Cage Rage Lightweight Champion, UCMMA K1 Champion

Do you have any heroes? No one in particular, just anyone who has the passion to make it at what they do.

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

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No, I left school kind of early

What was your job before you started fighting? Plasterer

Ranks in any martial arts styles: ranked black belt in Prettyboy MMA

Favorite grappling technique: that would be telling :)

Favorite Striking technique: Catching a flush head kick