Training: In the morning it's running and lifting. Afternoon is team training, and at night it's strength and conditioning.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I have been fighting professionally since 2006.

What ranks and titles have you held? PXC Welterweight Champion, Motor One Jiu-Jitsu Tournament - Open Class Champion, black belt in Tae Kwon Do 

Do you have any heroes? None

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Fighting in the UFC has been my goal for the past few years. It's pretty much all I thought about and what I've trained for. Now that I've achieved it, I'm looking forward to bigger and better things.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Kyungbuk Science College - MMA Major

Favorite grappling technique: Triangle choke

Favorite striking technique: Right cross

• Pro since 2006

• Ten wins by KO, two by submission

• Nine first round finishes

• Has faced UFC vets Lucio Linhares (KO1) and Greg Soto (Lsub1)

• Loss to Saffiedine snapped seven fight winning streak

• Has finished last 12 wins