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SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 18:  Shamar Bailey weighs in during the UFC 139 Weigh In at the HP Pavilion on November 18, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 18:  (L-R) Lightweight opponents Shamar Bailey and Danny Castillo face off after weighing in during the UFC 139 Weigh In at the HP Pavilion on November 18, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 18:  Sharmar Bailey (R) argues with a commission official after missing weight during the UFC 139 Weigh In at the HP Pavilion on November 18, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Referee Jason McCoy stops the fight between Danny Castillo (top) and Shamar Bailey (bottom), declaring Castillo the winner during an UFC Lightweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: (L-R)  Danny Castillo picks up Shamar Bailey to slam him to the mat during a UFC Lightweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Danny Castillo celebrates defeating Shamar Bailey in an Lightweight bout at the HP Pavillion in San Jose, California on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19:  Danny Castillo (top) punches Shamar Bailey (bottom) during an UFC Lightweight bout at the HP Pavillion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - NOVEMBER 19:  Danny Castillo (top) punches Shamar Bailey (bottom) during an UFC Lightweight bout at the HP Pavilion on November 19, 2011 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Shamar Bailey

Shamar Bailey

TRAINING: Hard work in all aspects of MMA

When and why did you start training for fighting?
I started fighting about a year after I finished college wrestling. I love to compete and was looking for a way to stay in shape.

What ranks and titles have you held? I've been Revolution Fight League champ in Louisville, KY. Also Naga, Chicago champion.

Do you have any heroes? Jesus and David. True warriors.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything. All the hard work, all the sacrifices I've made financially, physically, and with people I've cared deeply about, it all culminates with this opportunity I've been praying so hard for, to fight in the UFC and secure a future here.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes. I earned my 4 year bachelor's degree in ministry

What was your job before you started fighting? I was and still am a full time firefighter for Indianapolis Fire Department

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? NCAA Div III National Wrestling Championship qualifier after starting wrestling Senior year of HS

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Victories in M1, King of the Cage, and Strikeforce

Favorite grappling technique
: rear naked choke

Favorite striking technique: Fist in Face
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