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SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 07: Abel Trujillo weighs in during the official UFC on FOX weigh in on December 7, 2012 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Abel Trujillo

TRAINING: Hard training in the AM, technical training in the PM

Thoughts on opponent, Khabib Nurmagomedov? He is tough. I’m very grateful for the opportunity.

When and why did you start training for fighting? 2006. I’m very competitive

What ranks and titles have you held? Four-time NAIA All-American in collegiate wrestling

Do you have any heroes? None

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s my childhood dream

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? William Penn University. Majors: Strength and Conditioning, Sports Administration. Minors: Business Management, Contemporary Business

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked in a warehouse

Favorite grappling technique: Double leg