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LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 03: (L-R) Opponents Dan Stittgen and Stephen Thompson 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 *** Dan Stittgen; Stephen Thompson; Dana White

Dan Stittgen

TRAINING: 2 sessions a day of strength and conditioning, technique, and sparring.

When and why did you start training for fighting? 2006. Because I like to fight and I will win.

What ranks and titles have you held? None

Do you have any heroes? Spiderman

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything. It is a dream come true.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? None

What was your job before you started fighting? Plumber

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Undefeated as an amateur (2-0)

Favorite grappling technique: Double wrist lock

Favorite Striking technique: Jab