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(L-R) UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar and challenger Cain Velasquez at the UFC 121 pre-fight press conference at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on October, 20 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

Cain Velasquez

TRAINING: A typical day of training consists of three practices: Morning lift, afternoon sparring / jiu-jitsu, evening cardio / mitts

Thoughts on opponent, Antonio Silva? Antonio Silva is a big guy who is really well-rounded. He is going to be a tough opponent.

What ranks and titles have you held? UFC heavyweight champion, Two-time All-American in wrestling for Arizona State, Two-time Pac-10 Champion, junior college national champion for Iowa Central Community College.

What ranks and titles have you held? Two-time All-American in wrestling for Arizona State, Two-time Pac-10 Champion, junior college national champion for Iowa Central Community College.

Do you have any heroes? My parents

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The UFC is the "big show". It has the best fighters in the MMA arena.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated from Arizona State with a bachelor’s degree in Education.

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked security for a nightclub.

Favorite grappling technique: takedown

Favorite Striking technique: knees

Cain Velasquez

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