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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - MAY 04: (L-R) Welterweight opponents John Hathaway and Pascal Krauss face off after weighing in during the UFC on FOX official weigh in at Izod Center on May 4, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

John Hathaway

TRAINING: Technique, pad work and grappling in the daytime session, and in the evening we will do our fitness/sparring work.

Thoughts on opponent, Kris McCray? I think Kris McCray is a very strong and athletic fighter and is showing great improvement from his fights on The Ultimate Fighter.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started about four and a half years ago. It’s fun and I like to test myself in competition.

What ranks and titles have you held? None

Do you have any heroes? BJ Penn

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything – it’s every fighter’s dream to fight in the UFC.

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

What was your job before you started fighting? Personal Fitness Instructor

Favorite grappling technique: Single leg takedown

Favorite Striking technique: Elbows