Efrain Escudero

Training: A typical day of training is a morning run, following it with some breakfast, and then depending on the day I have strength and conditioning. After that I have lunch, and then I go back to the gym to do wrestling, BJJ or kickboxing, depending on the day.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Four years ago – I love the competition.

Do you have any heroes? My Dad and Mother

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a great accomplishment.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I recently graduated Grand Canyon University with a degree in criminal justice and sociology.

What was your job before you started fighting? Full-time student

Accomplishments in amateur competition? I was a state champion in wrestling in high school. I took sixth at the Reno world championship tournament in high school. I was an All-American wrestler in college (Pima Community College).

Favorite grappling technique: RNC - the Drew Fickett special