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Jon Madsen vs. Karlos Vemola

Jon Madsen

TRAINING: The usual - shadow boxing, mitts, grappling etc.... I will be able to push the pace for 15 minutes

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started February 20th 2007; I wanted to compete

What ranks and titles have you held? D-II National wrestling champion, runner up and three-time All-American for South Dakota State University

Do you have any heroes? N/A

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a great honor to compete in the best organization in the world

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, BS Business Administration / minor health administration

What was your job before you started fighting? Front desk at a hotel

Ranks in any martial arts styles: black belt in wrestling

Favorite grappling technique: triangles

Favorite Striking technique: punching hard

Sat. Oct. 1	BRACE 43	4:00PM	AEDT
Sun. Oct. 2	EFN	3:00AM	AEDT
Sun. Oct. 2	Pancrase	5:00PM	AEDT
Sat. Oct. 8	BRACE	8:00PM	AEDT
Sun. Oct. 9	EFN	2:00AM	AEDT
Sat. Oct. 15	Fight Night Manila	9:45PM	AEDT