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Nate Quarry

TUF Bio

Training: Oatmeal and getting punched in the head repeatedly. Read more about Quarry's exercise regimen here

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training when I was 24, after watching my first UFC. Me and my friends would drink and then get all excited and beat the hell out of each other and I wanted to get the upper hand on them.

What ranks and titles have you held? Excalibur Extreme Fighting middleweight belt, WPKO belt.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means that with dedication and perseverance, anything is possible.

What was your job before you started fighting? Shop foreman and head installer of a sign company.