photo 1 of 135 TORRANCE, CA - FEBRUARY 20: Liz Carmouche conducts an open training session for fans and media at the UFC Gym on February 20, 2013 in Torrance, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Liz CarmoucheTRAINING: Morning run and an evening of boxing, MMA, jiu-jitsu, and Muay Thai training.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I was looking for a physical challenge and an outlet. What ranks and titles have you held? None Do you have any heroes? My teammates like Matt Fort, Landon Piercy, Mike DeLaTorre, and Alex Soto. What does it mean for you to fight in STRIKEFORCE? It's an honor. It means being considered the best in this sport. Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I am currently going to school for kinesiology. What was your job before you started fighting? I was an aviation electrician in the Marine Corps. Ranks in any martial arts styles: Yellow belt in kenpo and blue belt in jiu-jitsu. Favorite grappling technique: Armbar Favorite Striking technique: Left cross What do you consider to be the key fight in your career, and why? Currently, I think the key fight in my career was my fight against Marloes Coenen. For me it was the opportunity of a lifetime.
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