TRAINING: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: Morning wrestling at REIGN, afternoons Muay Thai & MMA at 10th Planet Costa Mesa. Tuesday and Thursday mornings: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and strength and conditioning with Ruben “Cobrinha” Charles, afternoons NO GI Jiu-Jitsu at Eddie Bravo 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu HQ. Saturday: rest day. Sunday: Santa Monica stairs. All week: Combate Libre and Psychology of Combat with Victor “Master Vic” Davila.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started when I was 16, and it all started because I was trying to stay distracted after my mother passed away.

What ranks and titles have you held? MFC Champion in my country, Chile

Do you have any heroes? RIP My Mother 

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is a dream coming true and I am very happy about this HUGE opportunity and thankful with God.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, almost finished my Ingenieria Civil degree

What was your job before you started fighting? Student

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? First MMA fighter from Chile to compete in The Ultimate Fighter

Ranks in any martial arts styles: BJJ blue belt

Favorite grappling technique: Armbar and triangle

Favorite striking technique: Overhand punch and knees to liver