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SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19: Jorge Masvidal weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Jorge Masvidal

TRAINING: Just grinding. Working my cardio, wrestling, jiu-jitsu and striking

When and why did you start training for fighting? At age 14, because I liked to fight; it just came naturally for me

What ranks and titles have you held? Undefeated in the streets, AFC Welterweight Champion

Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ

What does it mean for you to fight in STRIKEFORCE? It means I get to fight some of the best fighters in the world and that I am able to feed my family doing something I love.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Fighting was my first job

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Beat a lot of top 10 ranked fighters; Beat the reigning Japanese champion, Satoru Kitaoka, by KO

Favorite grappling technique: Punching into submission

Favorite Striking technique: Jab

What do you consider to be the key fight in your career, and why? Beating Satoru Kitaoka