When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training for MMA when I was 17. I had no direction or goals and I fell in love with the sport. It gave me a sense of motivation and fueled me to make myself better every day.
What ranks and titles have you held? I am a two-time amateur champion. As a pro, I was the Duelo De Giagantes lightweight champion in Mexcio and the featherweight champion for Cage Fury Fighting Championship.
Do you have any heroes? My hero is my AA sponsor Tommy.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
What was your job before you started fighting? I held odd jobs as a kid; never had a real job.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown Belt in BJJ under John Danaher.
Favorite grappling technique: BJJ
Favorite Striking technique: Boxing
TRAINING : I usually train three times a day when I have a fight coming up - One hard grappling / sparring session, a technique session and a cardio session.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I began to train when I was eight years old with my father, who is here with me today. He was a professional MMA fighter and I always went to the gym with him. I began with the BJJ and I never stopped.
What titles have you held? RFA former champion, IBJJF golden medal, nominated for the MMA Awards with my helicopter armbar submission
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A dream come true. Everything I’ve done since I was six years old, every training session, everything that I had to sacrifice is to be the UFC lightweight champion and be in the Hall of Fame of the UFC. And I will create a social project to help kids and teenagers through sports.