TRAINING: A typical training day is getting better at all my weaknesses. 

When and why did you start training for fighting? Seven years ago - I started because I love to compete.

What ranks and titles have you held? Titan FC welterweight champion

Do you have any heroes? Spartacus

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means I’m one step closer to obtaining my goal of becoming the best in the world.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? University of Illinois - degree in Law

What was your job before you started fighting? Cell phone store owner

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Undefeated in amateur MMA

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Blue belt in BJJ

Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine

Favorite Striking technique: Jab

• Pro since 2012

• Four wins by KO

• One first round finish

• Has won five of his last six and four in a row

• Last pre-UFC win was fourth round TKO of TUF 21 vet Steve Carl on April 30