Efrain Escudero - Official UFC® Profile | UFC ®

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Efrain Escudero

Training: In the morning we get to do my favorite thing, strength and conditioning - not really my favorite - then I go eat and get an hour break before my second practice, which may be wrestling and BJJ or kickboxing, depending on the day. Then home and chill, then sleep.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Five years ago – I love the competition.

Do you have any heroes? My Dad and Mother

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s a great accomplishment.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Grand Canyon University -degree in Criminal justice and Sociology.

What was your job before you started fighting? Full-time student

Accomplishments in amateur competition? I was a state champion in wrestling in high school. I took sixth at the Reno world championship tournament in high school. I was an All-American wrestler in college (Pima Community College).

Favorite grappling technique: RNC - the Drew Fickett special