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SEATTLE, WA - JULY 27: (R-L) Jessica Andrade punches Liz Carmouche in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at Key Arena on July 27, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Liz Carmouche; Jessica Andrade

Liz Carmouche

TRAINING: A typical day starts with light cardio in the morning followed by jiu-jitsu technique and an hour of sparring. In the afternoon I do weight training and heavier cardio.

Thoughts on opponent, Miesha Tate? I'm really excited about my fight with Miesha. Our paths have missed each other and we're finally meeting.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I was looking for a physical challenge and an outlet.

What ranks and titles have you held? None

Do you have any heroes? My teammates like Matt Fort, Landon Piercy, Mike DeLaTorre, and Alex Soto.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I am currently going to school for kinesiology.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was an aviation electrician in the Marine Corps.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Yellow belt in kenpo and blue belt in jiu-jitsu.

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar

Favorite striking technique: Left cross