Where were you born? - I was born in Royal Oak, Michigan and grew up in Oxford, Michigan.

What is your nickname? - The Brahma Bull

What is your weightclass? - 145

Where do you train/what city do you represent? - PowerHouse, Lake Orion

What is your style and what does a normal day of training look like? - I get up pretty early and always make sure i have a solid breakfast in the morning and depending on what day it is I usually go to the gym early afternoon and push my cardio really hard. My trainer Tom said we will never encounter someone who is more condintioned then us. I lift heavy for the first half of my training camp and usually the second half i do smaller weight and a lot of reps. I try to get at least 2 nights of boxing in with my boxing coach Shane. When im with my main trainer Tom i work my BJJ and my ground game. 9 months, i work my BJJ a lot and have become pretty good with it and my stand up improves with every practice. I Wrestled since i was 4 so i have a good 14 years under my belt.

What do you think are your strengths? - I am the smallest guy on my team but i would say i have the biggest heart when it comes to pushing myself. I pride myself on improving my BJJ skills and have become pretty good at it.

What is your current record? - I hold no titles yet. But i am currently ranked 6th in the hunt for a shot at the title holder in the Michigan Fight League. I am currently 1-1 suffering my first lost in my first fight against a good BJJ artisit from Canada. I plan on never dealing with losing again.

What is your typical game plan when facing an opponent? - My strategy varies from opponent to opponent. As i go i am trying to improve my stand up and to wear my opponent down and force him to want to go to the ground. There is where i show my true skills and either hook up a submission or ground and pound him.

How do you prepare yourself mentally before stepping into the ring? - I like to be alone before a fight with my i pod in. I usually talk to myself and remain pretty calm i dont let myself get overwhelmed with nerves or fear. Probaly about 5-10 minutes before i go out to fight i say a prayer, "asking for the power and will to win my fight and to watch over all my family and loved ones who support me."

What type of music do you listen to and who is your favorite artist or song when entering the ring? - I love heavy metal it has so much anger behind it, that it helps me channel my anger and get in the zone. Disturbed, Korn, and Pantera usually top my playlist.

Do you have any heroes? Who in MMA do you think your style is similar to? - As corny as it sounds my father is my biggest hero. My brother also means a lot to me too. When i started off my style resembled Dan Hendersons but as i am evolving as a fighter i reall dont know who i am like now.

Who are your favorite fighters and why? - Forrest Griffin has been one of my favorite fighters just because he is tougher than nails and he always puts on a good fight. Recently though after watching his behind the scenes trainning camp GSP has gotten my respect and i think he is a great fighter.

What are your hobbies when you are not training or fighting? - I actually coach middle school wrestling and youth wrestling. I like to give back to the community and like to pass on what i have learned over the years. I also go to school full time. When i am not working or going to school i like to fish on my boat or go hunting im always looking for something new to do.

Where do you see your MMA career in 2 years? - I see myself progressing in the amature bouts and finishing with 8-1 record and then move up to the big boys and see if i have what it takes to go from there.

What is your ultimate goal in MMA? - I want fight until when the day comes that the fire isnt in me anymore, and be able to look back and have nothing to regret and know that i accomplished all the goals that i set for myself.