TRAINING: 3 to 5 mile run, conditioning, rest, return to the gym for sparring or ground work, finish up with 10 rounds of pad work ..

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in my late teens and I wanted discipline, focus, and a sense of achievement

What ranks and titles have you held? None

Do you have any heroes? Mike Tyson (when he was boxing), Muhammad Ali

What does it mean for you to fight in UFC? There are no words really. This is a true blessing. I feel like I just got my call up from the minors and I’m in the show. Thank God

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Fedex

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Blue belt in Jiu-jitsu

Favorite grappling technique: The takedown

Favorite Striking technique: Anything that lands

•    Pro since 2008

•    Won December 2011 Strikeforce bout over Fernando Gonzalez

•    Three wins by knockout, one by submission

•    Two first round finishes