When and why did you start training for fighting? I just love the pressure and I love the feeling of winning over another guy.  When I was 18 I won an amateur tournament and have never looked back. 
What ranks and titles have you held:  I was multiple defending champ for the XFO, an organization that has launched many careers including UFC, PRIDE, WEC and IFL fighters.

Do you have any heroes? Jeff Curran has been a big brother to me, a mentor and he has shown me everything I know about fighting.  He would have to be my hero.

What is your favorite technique? KO standing, however it happens.  As for the ground, I love the triangle.

What does it mean for you to fight in the WEC? Oh I am so excited.  My trainer Jeff fights for WEC and it’s been so long since we are on the same show together.  I love the organization and what they are doing for the lighter weight classes.  It’s the rebirth of my career.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated High School, but never went on to college.  I was training and fighting full-time when I was still in High School to be honest.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was in High School and there was a work program that I was part of for a Brake Company in our area.  Never planned on doing that full-time though.