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ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 21: UFC women's bantamweight contender Sara McMann attends a UFC pre-fight press conference at Honda Center on February 21, 2013 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

Sara McMann

TRAINING: Technique session in the morning / sparring in the evening

When and why did you start training for fighting? July 2009

Do you have any heroes? Marcelo Garcia, John Smith

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is an awesome opportunity to show the work I’ve been putting into MMA

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Undergrad - Lock Haven University with a theatre degree. Grad school - Gardner-Webb University, Master's in mental health counseling.

What was your job before you started fighting? Wrestler for US Olympic team

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 2004 Olympic Silver Medal winner in women’s freestyle wrestling

Favorite grappling technique: RNC

Favorite Striking technique: Headkick