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SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Nick Pace weighs in during the UFC 139 Weigh In at the HP Pavilion on November 18, 2011 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Nick Pace

Training: : A typical day of training for me is always fun. I'll go for a run at 8:30, then take Muay Thai and grappling class from 10 -12:30. Intense cardio in the middle of the day then another 2 hours of wrestling, Muay Thai or grappling at night.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training at Tiger Schulmann’s when I was ten and started training for my first fight when I was 14.

What ranks and titles have you held? Amateur – New Breed title; Pro – Ring of Combat title

Do you have any heroes? My parents

What is your favorite technique? Left hook

How long do you see yourself staying in this sport? I’ll always be involved with this sport, whether it’s teaching or fighting. I love it.