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TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Simeon Thoresen weighs in during the UFC 152 weigh in at Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens on September 21, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21: (L-R) Opponents Seth Baczynski and Simeon Thoresen face off during the UFC 152 weigh in at Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens on September 21, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  Simeon Thoresen weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in on January 25, 2013 at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 25:  (L-R) Opponents Simeon Thoresen and David Mitchell face off during the UFC on FOX weigh-in on January 25, 2013 at the Chicago Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  David Mitchell (Top) punches Simeon Thoresen (Bottom) during their Welterweight Bout part of Facebook Prelims at United Center on January 26, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26: Simeon Thoresen looks on during his Welterweight Bout against David Mitchell part of Facebook Prelims at United Center on January 26, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  David Mitchell (L) punches Simeon Thoresen (R) during their Welterweight Bout part of Facebook Prelims at United Center on January 26, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  David Mitchell (L) punches Simeon Thoresen (R) during their Welterweight Bout part of Facebook Prelims at United Center on January 26, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  David Mitchell (L) gets kicked by Simeon Thoresen (R) during their Welterweight Bout part of Facebook Prelims at United Center on January 26, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  David Mitchell (L) punches Simeon Thoresen (R) during their Welterweight Bout part of Facebook Prelims at United Center on January 26, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  David Mitchell (Front) punches Simeon Thoresen (Back) during their Welterweight Bout part of Facebook Prelims at United Center on January 26, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  David Mitchell celebrates after defeating Simeon Thoresen during their Welterweight Bout part of Facebook Prelims at United Center on January 26, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  David Mitchell (L) gets punched by Simeon Thoresen (R) during their Welterweight Bout part of Facebook Prelims at United Center on January 26, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  David Mitchell (L) punches Simeon Thoresen (R) during their Welterweight Bout part of Facebook Prelims at United Center on January 26, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  David Mitchell celebrates after defeating Simeon Thoresen during their Welterweight Bout part of Facebook Prelims at United Center on January 26, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  David Mitchell (R) celebrates after defeating Simeon Thoresen (L) during their Welterweight Bout part of Facebook Prelims at United Center on January 26, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 26:  David Mitchell celebrates after defeating Simeon Thoresen during their Welterweight Bout part of Facebook Prelims at United Center on January 26, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.  (Photo by Al Bello/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC Via Getty Images)
TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Simeon Thoresen weighs in during the UFC 152 weigh in at Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens on September 21, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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TORONTO, CANADA - SEPTEMBER 21: Simeon Thoresen weighs in during the UFC 152 weigh in at Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens on September 21, 2012 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Simeon Thoresen

TRAINING: 2 hours of MMA, jogging, weights

When and why did you start training for fighting? 17. I wanted a challenge.

What ranks and titles have you held?
Adrenaline Sportfighting Champion, Pain and Glory
Champion and UWC UK Champion

Do you have any heroes? Jon Jones

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?
No

What was your job before you started fighting?
Private security

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? 3 titles in 3 European events

Favorite grappling technique:
Flying armbar

Favorite Striking technique: Left Hook
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