ANSWER: I started training June 2, 2011. I'll never forget that day. I started training because I grew up fighting. The first MMA/UFC fight I saw was BJ Penn vs Matt Hughes and I couldn't believe the little guy beat the bigger guy...Years later, I'm fighting at the same weight I saw them fighting at.

ANSWER: Three-mile run, bag work, noon Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, then MMAWhat ranks and titles have you held?I hold the NFC Welterweight Championship and I've been as high as ranked 3rd in the country (USA)Do you have any heroes?I only have one hero and that's my Mom. She's been fighting for me to have a better life ever since I was a kid. She originally showed me how to fight.What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?It means a lot to me to fight in the UFC. It means I'm finally fighting the best in the world. And I get to show that I'm world class.What was your job before you started fighting?I used to work at BMWSpecific accomplishments in amateur competition?Amateur NFC Welterweight champion/Amateur RFL Welterweight ChampionRanks in any martial arts styles:Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-JitsuFavorite grappling technique:Triangle chokeFavorite Striking technique:Elbows