TRAINING: 3:30-4:30 weight training; 6-9 grappling, then MMA training or 3:30-4:30 weight training; 5-7 striking

When and why did you start training for fighting? May 2013. I was not done with athletic competition following college football at Stony Brook University.

What ranks and titles have you held? Number 3 LHW in California. HFC LHW Champion

Do you have any heroes? My Father Jose Reyes

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I have finally made it to the BIG LEAGUES!

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, Stony Brook University. I earned a Bachelors in Science with a focus on Information Systems, focusing on Business and Economics

What was your job before you started fighting? Technical Support Specialist at Oak Hills High School.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Earned a #1 Ranking in California, two-time University of MMA LHW champion. 2nd in 2015 IBJJF Worlds (Blue Belt)

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? I've always wanted to have a walk off head kick KO. Accomplished this twice in a row.

If any, list ranks in any martial arts styles: Blue Belt in BJJ

Favorite grappling technique: D’Arce choke

Favorite Striking technique: Head Kick

• Pro since 2014

• Five wins by KO, one by submission (front choke)

• Six first round finishes

• Four finishes in under a minute

• Unbeaten as an amateur – 5-0 with four finishes

• Origin of nickname: “It came from my devastating kicks and mentality.”