When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training martial arts with a friend when I was 14 and I never left the gym. And after achieving my black belt, I found MMA and was eager to compete.

What ranks and titles have you held? None

Do you have any heroes? No

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's everything I've ever wanted for as long as I can remember. This has been my only goal. 

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No

What was your job before you started fighting? Panel beater 

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 4-0 MMA record

Ranks in any martial arts styles: First degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and purple belt in BJJ 

• Pro since 2008

• Five wins by KO, four by submission (2 Guillotine, RNC, Triangle choke)

• Four first round finishes

• Most recent win was Second-round TKO of UFC vet Vik Grujic

• On seven fight winning streak

• Last two losses were to UFC vets Jake Matthews and Jingliang Li in 2013

• Origin of nickname: “I got given the nickname for the build up to my pro debut, which had a ‘Return of the Jedi’ theme.”