photo 1 of 76 LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 23: Roy Nelson works out for the media and fans during the UFC 146 Open Workouts at MGM Grand on May 23, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Roy NelsonTRAINING: A typical day of training is simple: have fun doing what I love and that is punching people in the face. And there’s the secret ninja training that I do on Saturdays.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting 2004, because training fighters wasn't paying the bills. What ranks and titles have you held? IFL Grand Prix Champion, IFL HWY Champion, Black Belt in jiu-jitsu Do you have any heroes? The only heroes I have are my friends and family (Wife) that support me and help me become a better person and fighter. What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? To fight in the UFC, is a dream that turned into reality. Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? N/A What was your job before you started fighting? Working with kids in before and after school programs, substitute teacher. If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Roi Kan Do and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Favorite grappling technique: Takedown Favorite Striking technique: Face Punch
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