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MONTREAL, CANADA - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Teammates Georges St-Pierre and Francis Carmont pose for photos during an open training session ahead of UFC 154 at New City Gas on November 15, 2012 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Francis Carmont

TRAINING: I train two times per day in jiu-jitsu, Thai boxing, and wrestling

When and why did you start training for fighting? I was very shy when I was a kid. I always loved martial arts and it helped me to get confidence. I started with Pancrase and I knew I wanted to become a fighter

What ranks and titles have you held? I won the KSW tournament belt in Poland. I also won the SHC light heavyweight belt in Switzerland. I won a couple of grappling tournaments in Europe as well.

Do you have any heroes? My parents. They’re honest people that worked really hard to raise their six children in sometimes very difficult situations.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? The dream of a fighter's life.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I have 3 diplomas specializing in sales. I also studied sociology at the university.

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked in club security but I also manage a restaurant

Favorite grappling technique: Leg attacks

Favorite Striking technique: Knees