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CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 28: Charles Oliveira reacts after defeating Eric Wisely by submission during the UFC on FOX event at United Center on January 28, 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nick Laham/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Charles Oliveira

Eric Wisely

TRAINING: Mon, Wed, and Fri mornings at 6 is conditioning. Tues, Thurs is strength training, then Mon, Wed, and Fri nights are pad work and sparring. Tues, Thurs is wrestling, Sunday is cardio and jits.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started about five years ago when a good buddy of mine, Karl Kelly, thought I would be good at it, and I found out I was.

What ranks and titles have you held? Amsterdam Lightweight title, Phil Bricks Lightweight Title, Riverfront Lightweight Title, and Glory Lightweight title

Do you have any heroes? Superman

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? That everything is coming together and that I've finally made it to the big leagues.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No.

What was your job before you started fighting? I work for MJ Construction and Fabrication and do some side jobs

Ranks in any martial arts styles: TKD Black belt & American Kick Boxing

Favorite grappling technique: Knee bar

Favorite Striking technique: Overhand – either left or right