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Brad Blackburn

raining: I have 2 to 3 training sessions a day. Normally strength and conditioning in the morning, and fight training in the evening whether it’s grappling, striking, or both.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started out boxing. Then one day 10 years ago I decided to train with the MMA guys that shared a gym with us (Dennis Hallman, Jeff Monson, and others).

Do you have any heroes? Anyone that gives 100 percent in whatever they do. I love to see that.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? For me, fighting in the UFC is the pinnacle of MMA. Step one is getting here. So now I’m on step two, which is securing my spot here.

What was your job before you started fighting? Loan Officer & Framing

Ranks in any martial arts styles: A master in Badness