Thoughts on opponent, Kyle Stewart? My thoughts on my opponent Kyle Stewart? He's going to back of the line after this fight.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started MMA in 2010 after the Rampage and Chuck Liddell promo. I fell in love with the sport afterwards. And I do it to help my family.

What ranks and titles have you held? I am the No. 1 welterweight in the south. Titan FC and Victory FC welterweight champion

Do you have any heroes? Bob Marley, Bruce Lee

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything to fight in the UFC. Nothing else matters.

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

What was your job before you started fighting? Taco Bell, Marshall, ABC Roofing Company, construction company, tree company, security

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 5-1 with a 90% finish rate as an amateur, won amateur ISKA welterweight title and was in the first ever sanctioned amateur bout in South Florida

Favorite grappling technique: Triangle choke

Favorite Striking technique: Basic 1-2

· Team Blackzilians on TUF 21

· Three wins by KO, two by submission (2 triangle)

· Three first round finishes

· Won four of last five

· Coming off first-round TKO of Dhiego Lima in December 2016

· Lost bouts to UFC vets Colby Covington and Hayder Hassan