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JARAGUA DO SUL, BRAZIL - FEBRUARY 14: Albert Tumenov weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at Arena Jaragua on February 14, 2014 in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Albert Tumenov

TRAINING: MMA Practice two times per day. I also alternate strength and conditioning workouts with 1 on 1 technique sessions.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I have been training for fighting my entire life, first as a way of self defense then 4 years ago as a career path.

What ranks and titles have you held? Fight Nights Welterweight Champion

Do you have any heroes? My father and my family, they are a big part of my life. Fedor Emelianenko

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a dream come true. I want to be UFC Champion; this is the ultimate honor in our sport.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Bachelor Degree KBR, University of Russia, Moscow

What was your job before you started fighting? Student

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Fight Nights Welterweight Champion, Russian Champion Hand to Hand Combat (2009, 2013)

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Master of Sports - Boxing

Favorite grappling technique: I have never won a fight by submission but my ground game is very strong. Armbar would be my favorite technique

Favorite striking technique: Left hook