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FAIRFAX, VA - MAY 14: (L-R) Opponents Alex Soto and Francisco Rivera face off after weighing in during the UFC on Fuel TV official weigh in at Patriot Center on May 14, 2012 in Fairfax, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Alex Soto

TRAINING: After working a full day I typically work any combination of striking technique to wrestling or BJJ and strength & conditioning. I train from 4:30pm until about 10pm, 6 days a week.

When and why did you start training for fighting? It’s been a dream to be a professional athlete.

What ranks and titles have you held? Two time UWC Mexico Bantamweight champion.

Do you have any heroes? My wife Joy! Best fighter I have ever met.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's a dream come true.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? University of San Diego, no degree yet. I’m studying business.

What was your job before you started fighting? I currently train dolphins for a living.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Fighting in Japan was a very special accomplishment.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in Mexican Judo

Favorite grappling technique: The dolphin wrangler

Favorite Striking technique: Straight left