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Shane Primm

TRAINING: Train in the morning for a few hours. Jiu Jitsu and Striking w/ sparring. Weight lifting in the afternoon and then BJJ/Wrestling at night. Mainly Technique

UFC History: TUF 8
In the quarterfinals, Primm was submitted via rear naked choke by Eliot Marshall.
On episode two, Primm submitted Sean O’Connell with a rear naked choke in the first round.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I officially started in 2004 training for MMA, but I had done Muay Thai and boxing a few years before that. It just felt like a natural progression.

What titles have you held? None

Do you have any heroes? Anderson Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and my father

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything. I'm fully devoted to this sport and the UFC is the best and most respected organization, with the best fighters. That is where I want to be, fighting the best in the world.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Two years of college, didn't finish.

What was your job before you started fighting? Did a bunch of odd jobs. Security, landscaping, roofing.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 5-0 record

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple Belt in BJJ

Favorite grappling technique: The one that puts them to sleep

Favorite Striking technique: Same as above