When and why did you start training for fighting? When I was 17, I dropped out of school being stupid and my father moved me to Corpus Christi, Texas to put me in a gym to start my career.
What ranks and titles have you held? I’m a brown belt in BJJ and have held the IXFA 125 Title, XFN 135 Title, Freestyle Cage Fighting 125 Title and the LFA 125 Title
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means the world to me, as growing up, life wasn’t easy, and I lived a very poor life with two older brothers and two older sisters.
What was your job before you started fighting? I have had many jobs, but currently I’ve been working for five years at Tulsa Plastic Company, where I run a CNC Saw.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I went 7-0 as an amateur with six finishes in the first round and one in the second round. I also held two titles - one at 125 and one at 135
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? I’m 3-0 in LFA with three finishes - one in the first, one in the second and one in the third, with the biggest win in LFA being over UFC vet and current Bare Knuckle champ Johnny Bedford.
Ranks in any martial arts styles: I have been a brown belt in BJJ for eight years
Favorite grappling technique: Von Flu Choke aka Von Flick Choke, which is what I call it
Favorite Striking technique: Jab, Jab, Cross, Head Kick
TRAINING : I get up at 5am to head to CrossFit, which I do three times a week. I then go to work until 3:30 then run before sprints or do a mitt session followed by a technical bag class, BJJ or sparring, depending on what day it is.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training the same summer I graduated high school. I wanted to find something fun to do after my high school athletic career.
What ranks and titles have you held? Legacy FC Champ
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This is a dream being realized. I've done everything in my power to get myself here. I look forward to being part of this company for years to come.
What was your job before you started fighting? I've worked many jobs throughout this journey. Most recently, I was teaching at a TKD school.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 2011 Louisiana State Golden Gloves champion, 2011 Mid-South Golden Gloves champion
Ranks in any martial arts styles : Karate black belt, Jiu-jitsu purple belt
Favorite grappling technique : D'Arce choke
Favorite Striking technique : Cross
TRAINING : I train skill during the day and usually push my conditioning at night.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training the same summer I graduated high school. I wanted to find something fun to do after my high school athletic career.
What ranks and titles have you held? Legacy FC Champ
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? This is a dream being realized. I've done everything in my power to get myself here. I look forward to being part of this company for years to come.
What was your job before you started fighting? I've worked many jobs throughout this journey. Most recently, I was teaching at a TKD school.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 2011 Louisiana State Golden Gloves champion, 2011 Mid-South Golden Gloves champion