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LAS VEGAS, NV - FEBRUARY 02: (L-R) Isaac Vallie-Flagg punches Yves Edwards during their lightweight fight at UFC 156 on February 2, 2013 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Yves Edwards; Isaac Vallie-Flagg

Isaac Vallie-Flagg

TRAINING: A typical day of training starts with a morning team practice, conditioning in the afternoon and specific skill training in the evening

When and why did you start training for fighting? 2001. Because I love to compete.

What ranks and titles have you held? Black belt in being awesome.

Do you have any heroes? My grandfather is my hero. He is an immigrant that lived the American dream.

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

What was your job before you started fighting? I owned a security company

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple belt in jiu-jitsu

Favorite grappling technique: rear naked choke

Favorite Striking technique: right hand