Training: I train 6 days a week during camp, sometimes I'll even do an hour on Sunday if I'm up to it.  I train my jiu-jitsu and MMA daily with Kurt Pellegrino.

What ranks and titles have you held? I'm the current CFFC welterweight champion – 4-time defending champ.

Do you have any heroes? Growing up I wanted to be Jean Claude Van Damme - he's a hero of mine.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting for the UFC means everything to me. I've dreamed of this day and now I'm here and I'm going to embrace it and give my best to become one of the best fighters in it. 

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

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked for a high end furniture company. I was assistant manager and head of deliveries. 

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Three stripe purple belt in Jiu-Jitsu under Kurt Pellegrino.

Favorite grappling technique: Kimura

Favorite striking technique: Right cross