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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 11:  Reza Madadi works out for the media during the UFC open workouts at Pancrase Gym on April 11, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 11:  Reza Madadi works out for the media during the UFC open workouts at Pancrase Gym on April 11, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 11:  Reza Madadi works out for the media during the UFC open workouts at Pancrase Gym on April 11, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 11:  Reza Madadi works out for the media during the UFC open workouts at Pancrase Gym on April 11, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 11:  Reza Madadi works out for the media during the UFC open workouts at Pancrase Gym on April 11, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 11:  Reza Madadi works out for the media during the UFC open workouts at Pancrase Gym on April 11, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 11:  Reza Madadi works out for the media during the UFC open workouts at Pancrase Gym on April 11, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 13:  Reza Madadi of Sweden weighs in during the official UFC on Fuel TV weigh in event at Ericsson Globe on April 13, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 13:  (L-R) Lightweight opponents Reza Madadi and Yoislandy Izquierdo face off after weighing during the official UFC on Fuel TV weigh in event at Ericsson Globe on April 13, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 13:  Reza Madadi of Sweden prepares to weigh in during the official UFC on Fuel TV weigh in event at Ericsson Globe on April 13, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  Reza Madadi of Sweden stands in the Octagon during his bout against Yoislandy Izquierdo at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  Reza Madadi of Sweden reacts after defeating Yoislandy Izquierdo at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  Reza Madadi of Sweden prepares to enter the Octagon before his bout against Yoislandy Izquierdo at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  (R-L) Yoislandy Izquierdo punches Reza Madadi during their lightweight bout at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  (L-R) Yoislandy Izquierdo kicks Reza Madadi during their lightweight bout at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  Reza Madadi of Sweden enters the arena before his bout against Yoislandy Izquierdo at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  Reza Madadi of Sweden stands in the Octagon before his bout against Yoislandy Izquierdo at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  (R-L) Reza Madadi secures a guillotine choke submission against Yoislandy Izquierdo during their lightweight bout at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  Reza Madadi of Sweden reacts after defeating Yoislandy Izquierdo at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  (L-R) Reza Madadi slams Yoislandy Izquierdo to the mat during their lightweight bout at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  (R-L) Yoislandy Izquierdo kicks Reza Madadi during their lightweight bout at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  (R-L) Yoislandy Izquierdo kicks Reza Madadi during their lightweight bout at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  Reza Madadi of Sweden reacts after defeating Yoislandy Izquierdo at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  (L-R) Reza Madadi slams Yoislandy Izquierdo to the mat during their lightweight bout at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 14:  (R-L) Yoislandy Izquierdo punches Reza Madadi during their lightweight bout at the UFC on Fuel TV event at Ericsson Globe on April 14, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 12:  Reza Madadi weighs in during the UFC 153 weigh in at HSBC Arena on October 12, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 12:  Reza Madadi weighs in during the UFC 153 weigh in at HSBC Arena on October 12, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 12:  Reza Madadi weighs in during the UFC 153 weigh in at HSBC Arena on October 12, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 12:  (L-R) Opponents Cristiano Marcello and Reza Madadi face off during the UFC 153 weigh in at HSBC Arena on October 12, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 12:  Opponents Cristiano Marcello (L) and Reza Madadi (R) are separated by UFC President Dana White during the UFC 153 weigh in at HSBC Arena on October 12, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 12:  Opponents Cristiano Marcello (L) and Reza Madadi (R) are separated by UFC President Dana White during the UFC 153 weigh in at HSBC Arena on October 12, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  Reza Madadi enters the arena before his lightweight fight against Cristiano Marcello at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  Cristiano Marcello prepares to enter the Octagon before his lightweight fight against Reza Madadi at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  Reza Madadi stands in the Octagon before his lightweight fight against Cristiano Marcello at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  Reza Madadi stands in the Octagon before his lightweight fight against Cristiano Marcello at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (L-R) Reza Madadi and Cristiano Marcello stand nose-to-nose in the Octagon before their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (R-L) Reza Madadi punches Cristiano Marcello during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (L-R) Cristiano Marcello kicks Reza Madadi during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (R-L) Cristiano Marcello punches Reza Madadi during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (R-L) Cristiano Marcello kicks Reza Madadi during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (L-R) Cristiano Marcello punches Reza Madadi during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (L-R) Reza Madadi squares off with Cristiano Marcello during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (L-R) Cristiano Marcello kicks Reza Madadi during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (L-R) Cristiano Marcello punches Reza Madadi during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (R-L) Reza Madadi punches Cristiano Marcello during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (R-L) Reza Madadi punches Cristiano Marcello during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (R-L) Cristiano Marcello punches Reza Madadi during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (R-L) Reza Madadi punches Cristiano Marcello during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (R-L) Cristiano Marcello punches Reza Madadi during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (R-L) Reza Madadi taunts Cristiano Marcello during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (R-L) Cristiano Marcello squares off with Reza Madadi during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  Cristiano Marcello reacts in the Octagon after his lightweight fight against Reza Madadi at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  Cristiano Marcello (L) reacts after defeating Reza Madadi during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (R-L) Cristiano Marcello is interviewed by Joe Rogan after defeating Reza Madadi during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  Cristiano Marcello is interviewed by Joe Rogan after defeating Reza Madadi during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (R-L) Cristiano Marcello is interviewed by Joe Rogan after defeating Reza Madadi during their lightweight fight at UFC 153 inside HSBC Arena on October 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 03:  Reza Madadi of Sweden conducts an open training session at the Grand Hotel on April 3, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 03:  Reza Madadi of Sweden conducts an open training session at the Grand Hotel on April 3, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 03:  Reza Madadi of Sweden conducts an open training session at the Grand Hotel on April 3, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 03:  Reza Madadi of Sweden poses for photos during an interview session at the Grand Hotel on April 3, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 03:  Reza Madadi of Sweden poses for photos during an interview session at the Grand Hotel on April 3, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  Reza Madadi weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  Reza Madadi weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  Reza Madadi weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  Reza Madadi weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  (L-R) Opponents Reza Madadi and Michael Johnson face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  (L-R) Opponents Reza Madadi and Michael Johnson face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  (L-R) Opponents Reza Madadi and Michael Johnson face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  (L-R) Opponents Reza Madadi and Michael Johnson face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 05:  (L-R) Opponents Reza Madadi and Michael Johnson face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 5, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (L-R) Reza Madadi punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Reza Madadi in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Reza Madadi in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (R-L) Michael Johnson punches Reza Madadi in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (L-R) Reza Madadi punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (L-R) Reza Madadi punches Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (R-L) Reza Madadi secures a choke submission against Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  (R-L) Reza Madadi secures a choke submission against Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  Reza Madadi reacts after his submission victory over Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  Reza Madadi reacts after his submission victory over Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 06:  Reza Madadi celebrates with his teammates after his submission victory over Michael Johnson in their lightweight fight at the Ericsson Globe Arena on April 6, 2013 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 23:  Reza Madadi of Sweden weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at 3Arena on October 23, 2015 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 23:  (L-R) Opponents Norman Parke of Northern Ireland and Reza Madadi of Sweden face off during the UFC weigh-in at 3Arena on October 23, 2015 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 24:  Reza Madadi prepares to enter Octagon before facing Norman Parke in their lightweight fight during the UFC event at 3Arena on October 24, 2015 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 24:  Norman Parke prepares to enter Octagon before facing Reza Madadi in their lightweight fight during the UFC event at 3Arena on October 24, 2015 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 24:  Reza Madadi prepares for the round to begin before facing Norman Parke in their lightweight fight during the UFC event at 3Arena on October 24, 2015 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 24:  (L-R) Reza Madadi kicks Norman Parke in their lightweight fight during the UFC event at 3Arena on October 24, 2015 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 24:  (R-L) Norman Parke kicks Reza Madadi in their lightweight fight during the UFC event at 3Arena on October 24, 2015 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 24:  (R-L) Norman Parke punches Reza Madadi in their lightweight fight during the UFC event at 3Arena on October 24, 2015 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 24:  (R-L) Norman Parke punches Reza Madadi in their lightweight fight during the UFC event at 3Arena on October 24, 2015 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 24:  (L-R) Norman Parke kicks Reza Madadi in their lightweight fight during the UFC event at 3Arena on October 24, 2015 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 24:  (R-L) Reza Madadi taunts Norman Parke in their lightweight fight during the UFC event at 3Arena on October 24, 2015 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 24:  (R-L) Reza Madadi punches Norman Parke in their lightweight fight during the UFC event at 3Arena on October 24, 2015 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 24:  (R-L) Norman Parke punches Reza Madadi in their lightweight fight during the UFC event at 3Arena on October 24, 2015 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 24:  (L-R) Reza Madadi punches Norman Parke in their lightweight fight during the UFC event at 3Arena on October 24, 2015 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DUBLIN, IRELAND - OCTOBER 24:  Norman Parke celebrates his victory overReza Madadi in their lightweight fight during the UFC event at 3Arena on October 24, 2015 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 07:  Reza Madadi of Iran steps on the scale during the UFC weigh-in at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 7, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 07:  (L-R) Opponents Yan Cabral of Brazil and Reza Madadi of Iran face off during the UFC weigh-in at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 7, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  (R-L) Reza Madadi punches Yan Cabral in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  Yan Cabral  (top) controls the body of Reza Madadi in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  (L-R) Reza Madadi punches Yan Cabral in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  (R-L) Yan Cabral punches Reza Madadi in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  (L-R) Reza Madadi punches Yan Cabral in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  Yan Cabral is checked by the cutman in between rounds while facing Reza Madadi in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  (R-L) Reza Madadi punches Yan Cabral in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  (R-L) Reza Madadi punches Yan Cabral in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  (R-L) Reza Madadi punches Yan Cabral in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  (R-L) Reza Madadi celebrates his victory over Yan Cabral in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  Reza Madadi celebrates his victory over Yan Cabral in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 08:  Reza Madadi celebrates his victory over Yan Cabral in their lightweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Ahoy Rotterdam on May 8, 2016 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 17:  Reza Madadi of Iran poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at The O2 arena on March 17, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 17:  (L-R) Joe Duffy of Ireland and Reza Madadi of Iran during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in at The O2 arena on March 17, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18:  (L-R) Reza Madadi of Iran punches Joe Duffy of Ireland in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The O2 arena on March 18, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18:  (R-L) Joe Duffy of Ireland punches Reza Madadi of Iran in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The O2 arena on March 18, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18:  (R-L) Joe Duffy of Ireland punches Reza Madadi of Iran in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The O2 arena on March 18, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 18:  Joe Duffy of Ireland celebrates his victory over Reza Madadi of Iran in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at The O2 arena on March 18, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 28:  (R-L) Reza Madadi hits Joaquim Silva with a spinning back fist in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Ericsson Globe Arena on May 28, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 28:  (L-R) Joaquim Silva punches Reza Madadi in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Ericsson Globe Arena on May 28, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 28:  (L-R) Reza Madadi punches Joaquim Silva in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Ericsson Globe Arena on May 28, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 28:  (L-R) Joaquim Silva celebrates his victory over Reza Madadi in their lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at the Ericsson Globe Arena on May 28, 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 11:  Reza Madadi works out for the media during the UFC open workouts at Pancrase Gym on April 11, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - APRIL 11: Reza Madadi works out for the media during the UFC open workouts at Pancrase Gym on April 11, 2012 in Stockholm, Sweden. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Reza Madadi

TRAINING: I train between 2-3 times a day. Morning at the club, afternoon on my own physio and in the evening in the club. I feel great and in perfect shape.

When and why did you start training for fighting? As a kid, I wrestled a lot in Sweden and Iran and I also became the Swedish champion. After a couple of years in the wrestling mix, I wanted a new challenge and I had some friends fighting in MMA so I said I would give it a try. Two months later I made my pro debut in Finland and I loved it. The crowd went crazy and I enjoyed it so much that I told Manos (my long-time manager) that I wanted a fight immediately again and he booked me shortly after on a show in Sweden when I actually fought for free! This is how everything started and now I am in the UFC and it really is a dream come true. I have been talking about this for a long time and there are only a couple of days left until I make my debut!

What ranks and titles have you held? Swedish freestyle wrestling champion, Swedish Greco-Roman wrestling champion, Superior Challenge title holder, X-Fight FC title holder

Do you have any heroes? God is my hero

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means the world to me. This is what I have been dreaming for since the first day.
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