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LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 12: Kelvin Gastelum weighs in during the TUF 17 Finale weigh-in at the Hollywood Theatre at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on April 12, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Kelvin Gastelum

TRAINING: Every day I focus on a different martial art and look to exploit weakness in my opponent's game, whether it be stand-up, wrestling, or jiu-jitsu.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting professionally in December of 2010 because I came back from college and had the fire to compete in MMA

What ranks and titles have you held? TUF 17 winner, State champion wrestler

Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means that I never gave up and I made my dream come true. And anybody that puts the work in can achieve anything they want in the world.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to North Idaho College for one year

What was your job before you started fighting? I am Bail Bondsman.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: 10th planet jiu-jitsu purple belt

Favorite grappling technique: RNC

Favorite striking technique: The one that knocks people out