When and why did you start training for fighting? I began training full-time in June of 2010. My twin brother started fighting before me and I followed suit.
What ranks and titles have you held? CFFC middleweight champion. Ranked as high as #2 in the world in the Glory Kickboxing middleweight division.
Do you have any heroes? My family and friends. The people I surround myself with daily.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s been a goal of mine to get back for almost a decade now. I’m looking forward to the opportunity.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Culver-Stockton College in Canton, MO and Quincy University in Quincy, IL. I majored in Business Management.
What was your job before you started fighting? Fighting has been my job since I got out of college.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I held four amateur titles and went 9-1.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? CFFC middleweight champion. UFC, Bellator, WSOF, Titan FC vet. Four-time tournament style fighting champion. Glory Kickboxing middleweight title contender.