TRAINING: I normally do my striking in the morning around 9am, and I teach and train my grappling in the evening.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2010. I've always been a fan of MMA since I was around the age of 9.

What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It will mean everything to me, and it will show me all the things I've been through have been worth it.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Waldorf College for a year. I had a scholarship for wrestling.

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked at Target

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

Favorite grappling technique: Kneebar

Favorite Striking technique: Jab

• Pro since 2012

• Four wins by KO, Two by submission (2 RNC)

• Two first round finishes

• Owns 2017 win over UFC vet Chris Avila

• Origin of nickname: “I got the name because of some amateur modeling photos.”