TRAINING: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays: Morning wrestling, afternoons Muay Thai & MMA. Tuesday and Thursday mornings: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and strength and conditioning with, afternoons NO GI Jiu-Jitsu.  

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

· Team Werdum on TUF LATAM

· Pro since 2011

· Three first round finishes

· Three wins by KO, two by submission (RNC, guillotine)

· First fight since being diagnosed with and then beating cancer

· Origin of nickname: “I used to take lots of punches and I was always going forward in the fights just like a pit bull.”