Thoughts on opponent, Rolles Gracie? He’s a good prospect. I’m sure he’s developed and worked on his boxing for this fight. Obviously his jiu-jitsu is excellent, especially his chokes. He’s just a very solid prospect right now. I definitely feel I can capitalize on his inexperience, though.
Training: AM: Weights or Cardio, PM: Technique & Sparring
When and why did you start training for fighting? 1999. UFC got me interested in the evolution of martial arts and I wanted to test myself
What ranks and titles have you held? Cage Rage British champion, ADCC European champion
Do you have any heroes? Spiderman - with great power comes great responsibility. All the other guys in the gym, working so hard to do what they love no matter how hard the road.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? So much. It’s the first taste of real fighting we all got and it is and always has been the real home for what we now see as the professional sport of MMA
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, pharmacology
What was your job before you started fighting? Pharmaceutical rep
