Training: A typical day in camp training is not only intense but fun. I now call New Mexico my second home, and with all the love and support from Victorville and Jackson's, I’m training and fighting better than ever.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I was 11 when I started wrestling, 13 when I started Jiu-jitsu, and had my 1st pro fight at 16.

What ranks and titles have you held? TUF 2 welterweight winner. KOTC welter and lightweight Champion, ROF welterweight champ, RITC welterweight champ, GC RITC welterweight champ. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt

Do you have any heroes? My kids Joey, Tyler, Frankie, and Max inspire me to continue my goal of obtaining the UFC belt

What is your favorite technique? Leg locks, the D'Arce, guillotine

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means realizing a life long goal that I can finally accomplish!

What was your job before you started fighting? Concrete truck and forklift driver.