Thoughts on opponent, Jeremy Stephens? I like Jeremy Stephens and I’ve been a fan of his style since he fought Din Thomas. I think we match up great and I especially love the fact that I finally am fighting guy a guy who is shorter than me.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training for fighting a few years ago. I came up in the Alaska gravel pit circuit.

What ranks and titles have you held? I was the Alaska Fighting Championship Lightweight Champ and the ICON Sport lightweight champ.

Do you have any heroes? U.S Troops

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything; it’s what every fighter aspires to do. It’s like chasing a super hot chick for years and finally getting her.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to fight college and got a degree in ass-kickin 101.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was a construction worker in the Prudhoe Bay oil field. Laborers 942

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Won the Icon Sport title in 31 seconds; 5 first round finishes in a row.