TRAINING: I work a full-time job, so I have to get all of my kickboxing, grappling, MMA and conditioning done at night
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2006 right before I graduated high school. I always wanted to be a fighter.
What titles have you held? LFA heavyweight championship.
Do you have any heroes? Mark Hunt
What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's been my dream since I was 17 years old. It would be the greatest goal I've ever achieved.
What was your job before you started fighting? Truck driver
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? NAAFS heavyweight championship. 11-3 record.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Only fighter to successfully defend LFA heavyweight championship.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Blue belt in BJJ
Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke
Favorite Striking technique: All of them