Trainer: Pat Miletich. MFS / Xtreme Couture

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started fighting in 2005... I got into MMA because one of my friends was training for a fight and I helped him get ready for it. Then I cornered him and instantly after the fight I wanted to give it a shot! About 3 weeks later I had my 1st amateur fight.

What ranks and titles have you held? I was the featherweight Titan Fighting Champion (smaller show in KC) And I've fought for IFL, Affliction, and Sengoku.

Do you have any heroes? My Dad is my biggest hero! After that I have a lot... just to name a few - Pat Miletich, Josh Neer, GSP, Anderson Silva, Michael Jordan, and the list goes on and on....

What is your favorite technique? Hmmm... I'd have to say ground n pound... nothin’ better than putting a good beatdown on someone!

What does it mean for you to fight in the WEC? It’s an honor to fight for the WEC... It’s the biggest show for 145ers and I feel thankful and blessed to be a part of it!

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Labette Community College and Missouri Valley College - where I received a BS in Exercise Science.

What was your job before you started fighting? I coached wrestling at Pratt Community College before I started training and fighting full-time.

Most memorable professional fight (who, where, why)? Have to say it was against Rafael Dias, in NJ for IFL... It was a good fight that was really close and about to go to the judges, then I head kicked him and got the KO with 4 seconds left in the fight! That alone made it memorable but I also went into that fight w/ a bad injury! I was on crutches 2 wks before the fight and really couldn't walk well on my foot till a day or two before the fight! I had to fight limping so my opponent couldn't see that I was hurt! So, just to be able to fight was an accomplishment, and to win like I did was amazing!!!