Fighter Detail Kamal Shalorus  "Prince of Persia" Fighting Out Of: Austin, TX Age: 37 Height: 5' 8" (173 cm) Weight: 155 lbs. (70 kg) Overall MMA Record (W-L-D): 6-0-1 Strengths: Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu Languages Spoken: Arabic, Farsi, English

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Fighter Biography

Training: Hard work every day

 When and why did you start training for fighting? 2004 - Because I like it. 

What ranks and titles have you held? King of Kombat Welterweight, Superior Warrior Championships.

What is your favorite technique? Any one that wins the fight

What does it mean for you to fight in the WEC? I think this is the best opportunity for me. I’m extremely excited about the opportunity that has been given to me.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes. Moliv - Degree in Construction.

What was your job before you started fighting? Wrestler

Most memorable professional fight (who, where, why)? Mikel Bronzoulis - he was very tough. We fought 5 very hard rounds

What was your most challenging professional fight (against who, when, what was the outcome)? Mikel Bronzoulis - the fight ended in a draw

Did you compete in any other sport(s) at college or professional level (what sport, where, how long)? Wrestling 15yrs

Who were your training partners for this fight? Brandon McDowell, Tim Kennedy, Sherif Ghaly, Joe Namee

Did you put more emphasis towards a fighting style or adjust your training to prepare for your opponent (what did you do differently/why)? I’m going to catch his mistakes, so this time I’m going to take my time in the fight.

What, other than WINNING, are you using for motivation for the fight? I want to win, but when I fight, I fight for my pride and I want to destroy my opponent. I don’t think of anything else.

What is your favorite thing about this sport? I enjoy it

How long do you see yourself staying in this sport? 10 yrs…

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