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LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 31: Martin Kampmann makes weight during The Ultimate Fighter Live weigh in at the Palms Casino Resort on May 31, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Martin Kampmann

Martin Kampmann

TRAINING: Mitt work in the morning and sparring at night.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training just for fun, but I wanted to fight. I had my first fight around five years ago. I started doing Thai boxing, then boxing, submission wrestling, amateur MMA, and now it’s pro.

What ranks and titles have you held? Cage Warriors middleweight champion, former Danish Thai boxing champion

Do you have any heroes? None

What is your favorite technique? Whatever knocks the guy out.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a good opportunity for me, and I’m glad I’m getting to fight here.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I was in the middle of studying engineering before moving to Las Vegas.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a student and had various part-time jobs.