Thoughts on opponent, Efrain Escudero?  He's a very smart fighter and a tough wrestler. Anyone who is undefeated has been doing something right. I'm very excited to fight him  

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started after my first semester in college. I was a huge fan from the beginning and training was awesome.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Multiple time Naga grappling champion

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? WKA national lightweight MMA champion, LFC 155 lb champion

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Ricardo Liborio.

Do you have any heroes? BJ Penn, Royce Gracie.

What is your favorite technique? Reverse omoplata

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream come true, a life accomplishment, and the realization that this is what I want to dedicate the rest of my life to.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to four colleges; still working on that degree.

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked at a bagel bakery