Born West Covina, California, USA
Fighting out of Denver, CO
Age 26
Height 5' 8" (173 cm)
Weight 155 lbs. (70 kg)
MMA Record (W-L-D) 10-3-0
TRAINING: A typical day of training is lifting and cardio in the mornings and MMA in the evenings. My MMA training changes depending on the day. Sparring, wrestling, jiu-jitsu, etc.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I wrestled in high school and one year in college. In 2000 I started training Jiu-Jitsu because I wanted to fight in the UFC. I have wanted to be a fighter since I was a little kid watching Van Damme movies.
What ranks and titles have you held? Ring of Fire lightweight champion (three title defenses, BJJ 4 stripe brown belt under Royce Gracie.
Do you have any heroes? My trainer Jon Crouch. Jon is someone who gives 110% no matter what he does.
What is your favorite technique? Rear naked choke
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC has always been a dream of mine. Now it's a reality.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, but I haven't finished yet.
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