- Jiu Jitsu 1st Degree Black Belt under Xande Ribeiro

- Retired US Marine 

- BS in Exercise Science from ODU

- Former Pro MMA

- FighterCurrent Men of War NoGi Middle Weight World Champion

- Current PBJJF NoGi Middle Weight World Champion

- Former King of the Ring MMA Light Weight Champion

- Former WKA MMA Light Weight Champion