Alan Jouban

TRAINING: I train twice a day Mon-Weds and once a day Thurs-Sat. Nine sessions a week with sundays off.  

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training Muay Thai in 2005 because I always wanted to learn to fight. That led me into MMA.

What ranks and titles have you held? I am a Brown belt in Jiu-Jitsu under Eddie Bravo and the Fight Club OC Welterweight Champion.

Do you have any heroes? There are lots of fighters that I look up to, but my late grandfather - who I was named after - was my only true hero.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC is literally a dream come true. It’s something I have thought about every single night for a long time. It means everything to me.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to ULL in Lafayette, LA for a couple semesters but left before I got a degree.

What was your job before you started fighting? A model and actor.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I was undefeated as an amateur in MMA and Muay Thai. I had two consecutive Gogoplata submission victories as an amateur.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? My pro debut was a 15-second KO over Kyle Griffin.

Favorite grappling technique: Japanese Neck Tie

Favorite striking technique: Head Kick / Liver Kick