TRAINING: Morning run followed by grappling and pad training, midday strength and movement training, evening sparring or striking drilling

When and why did you start training for fighting? August of 2013

What ranks and titles have you held? Nine-time USA national judo champion, multiple Indiana freestyle and Greco Roman state championships, 2nd degree black belt in judo, purple belt in BJJ, Tuff-N-Uff amateur flyweight champion and Tachi Palace flyweight champion

Do you have any heroes? All my coaches throughout my life.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything I could ask for.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, but no degree earned

What was your job before you started fighting? Worked at a car dealership and hotel

Favorite grappling technique: Throws

Favorite Striking technique: Left kick