When and why did you start training for fighting? About a year and a half ago.  I did it to achieve personal goals and for my family.

What ranks and titles have you held? Junior College national wrestling champion and runner-up

Do you have any heroes? My parents, William and Elnora Hill

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means I accomplished my first goal.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, but I stopped short of a degree in sports medicine

What was your job before you started fighting? Everything from selling pianos to backbreaking construction work.