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Chris Haseman

Thoughts on opponent, Elvis Sinosic? Not much!!! Nevertheless, I’m excited to take on this fight and get the chance to beat Elvis up. You just couldn’t say no to a chance like this.

Training: MMA every day

When and why did you start training for fighting? My Father is one of Australia’s most successful and recognised Jiu-Jitsu instructors and he has been teaching Jiu-Jitsu as a full-time occupation for around 35 years, so having done Jiu-Jitsu for the best part of my life, fighting seemed to make a logical lifestyle choice at the time.

What ranks and titles have you held? I have held both Australian and South Pacific Jiu-Jitsu Titles prior to entering into MMA in the mid 90s.

Do you have any heroes? My father is a safe call.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I consider the UFC to be the pinnacle event of our sport and it is the ultimate fighting experience for any true MMA fighter to be a part of.

What was your job before you started fighting? Martial Arts Instructor

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Australian & South Pacific Jiu- Jitsu titles

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? *Rings Fighting Network Under 90kg (200lb) tournament – Champion, *Rings Fighting Network “World Title series” (open weight) tournament – 2nd Place. *Lost to Fedor Emilianenko in final. * ADCC World Submission wrestling championships HW - 3rd place.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt jiu-jitsu

Favorite grappling technique: Neck Crank

Favorite Striking technique: Right cross