TRAINING:  I do 40 crunches a day and a lot of karate, chopping pumpkins and other fresh produce with my best friend Jason at Applied Strength and Conditioning.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Feb 03'. I was always a wrestler, so when I started training, naturally I fell in love with the competition side of the sport and challenging myself against another individual.

What ranks and titles have you held?  I believe I'm ranked somewhere in the top 20 in the world. Different sites have different numbers but that's all it is, a number!  WEC world bantamweight title, TFC bantamweight champ

Do you have any heroes? My little brother

What is your favorite technique? I like to mix it up a lot; there’s no secret I like to stand and bang though.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? To fight in the UFC is a dream come true.  It truly is the highest level you can achieve in the sport and I'm really excited and anxious to get in there and get things done!

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Went to college for 1 1/2 yrs

What was your job before you started fighting? Currently a full-time firefighter and part-time at Caster Maintenance Co.

•    Former WEC bantamweight champion (first fighter to hold that title)

•    Nine wins by KO, five by submission

•    Last two WEC wins (Stone, Campuzano) earned him KO of the Night awards

•    Pro since 2003