TRAINING: Morning: strength and conditioning. Night: sparring and techniques.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training MMA in 2003 in Zagreb because of my passion for the sport, our culture in kickboxing and my friend Cro Cop.
Do you have any heroes? God
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is a dream come true. It’s a really big honor for me to be in the UFC.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I am still in college (Sports Science)
What was your job before you started fighting? Student
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? 2007 Gracie international -100kg and absolute winner, Bristol Open -100kg and absolute winner, Southern Open winner, Finland ADCC 2005 winner, winner of multiple other tournaments through Europe.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Roger Gracie
