When and why did you start training for fighting? The day I understood what a fight was, I began my journey to become the best. What ranks and titles have you held? None Do you have any heroes? Those who reach for their dreams. What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything. I would be lying if I said that this isn't the biggest stage in the world. On this stage my idols will become my peers, and for that I am grateful. Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Went for 2 years, but it was only a band-aid for what I really wanted to do, which is be in the UFC. What was your job before you started fighting? Construction Accomplishments in amateur competition? I once joined the adult division at a Full Contact Kyokushinkai tournament (no gloves, full kicks to the head) and took 1st place by knocking out two 26 year old men. I was 16 and when they found out my age they tried to take the trophy back. If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown Belt under Pat Miletich, lifelong Kyokushinkai Karate practitioner Favorite grappling technique: Triangle Choke Favorite Striking technique: Superman Punch
