Thoughts on opponent, Charles Byrd? He is a good fighter.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I always had the passion for fighting in me from a young age.

What ranks and titles have you held? Two belts at 185.

Do you have any heroes? My Grandmother

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? A better life for my family, a way to help out other people and give back to the youth.

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

What was your job before you started fighting? Food Lion Stocker

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Brown belt in jiu-jitsu

Favorite grappling technique: Kimura

Favorite Striking technique: Flying knee

WHAT WOULD BECOMING A UFC FIGHTER MEAN TO YOU: A better life for my family, a way to help out other people and give back to the youth.

MINI-BIO: I grew up in Chinquapin, NC with my grandparents. My father introduced me to boxing at the age of eight. When I was sent to live with my uncle in Raleigh, NC, I became interested in jiu-jitsu at the age of 19 and realized I could do what I loved most (fighting) as a career. I began at a small jiu-jitsu gym in Greenville, NC and began networking with other fighters and people in the fight world to fine-tune my fighting.