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LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 03: (L-R) Welterweight opponents Matthew Riddle and Henry Martinez face off after weighing in during the UFC 143 official weigh in at Mandalay Bay Events Center on February 3, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada.|2:55:8 (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Matthew Riddle; Henry Martinez

Henry Martinez

TRAINING: Get up at 5am. Run 6 miles up the mountains in Santa Fe. Jump on the train to Albuquerque. Hit pads with coach Winkeljohn for 30 min. Regular practice. Sauna. Back to Santa Fe. Strength and conditioning. 5000 meter row.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting during my last year of college. I didn't know what I was going to do with my life and a friend of mine called me and asked me to fight and the rest is history.

What ranks and titles have you held? None

Do you have any heroes? Mom and Dad

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I’ve finally reached the NFL of MMA

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, Psychology

What was your job before you started fighting? Manager at UPS

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Pulled off reverse triangle in win over Ali Hanjani (1/21/12)

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown Belt in Gaidojutsu, Black Belt in BJJ under Renato Migliaccio

Favorite grappling technique: Gogoplata

Favorite Striking technique: Cut away jab