TRAINING: I train three times a day Monday through Thursday and twice on Friday. I mix it up day to day but it’s usually grappling, striking and strength and conditioning.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I love to compete, and the high you get after a win is indescribable. I wrestled in college and boxed growing up so it was just the next step.

What ranks and titles have you held? Former WEC Lightweight Champion. I was an NJCAA All-American national runner-up, and wrestled D1 in Pennsylvania. I was also a NCBA national champ in boxing.

Do you have any heroes? My family, training partners and my coaches

What is your favorite technique? Sleeping people, whether by submission or by KO.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Lock Haven University of PA. I studied Accounting.

What was your job before you started fighting? Project manager for a construction company.

• Pro since 2003

• Nine wins by submission (North-South choke, 3 RNC, 4 triangle choke, armbar), nine by KO

• Won two WEC Fight of the Night awards for two fight series (1-1) with Donald Cerrone