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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - MAY 04: (L-R) Opponents Mike Massenzio and Karlos Vemola face off after weighing in during the UFC on FOX official weigh in at Izod Center on May 4, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Mike Massenzio

TRAINING: I do my strength and conditioning in the early morning, then in the afternoon is usually my technique session, with sparring at night

Thoughts on opponent, Karlos Vemola? Karlos Vemola comes from a strong wrestling background, he is a world class fighter, and I look forward to fighting him. I'm going out there to show the world that this is where I belong.

What ranks and titles have you held? Two-time New Jersey State Champion (2000-2001), 2001 high school national champion, Multiple Grapplers Quest and NAGA advanced division champion, 2006 NJ Diamond Gloves champion, Reality Fighting middleweight champion, Ring of Combat middleweight champion, National junior college champion.

Do you have any heroes? Rocky

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This means everything to me; this is what I have worked for my entire life.

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

What was your job before you started fighting? Valet parking

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in BJJ under Paul Carnicella