TRAINING: I normally train 2-3 times a day. In between I rest, eat and hydrate.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training when I was 17 just to keep out of trouble, and then I fell in love with MMA.

What ranks and titles have you held? I've held various amateur titles and I'm currently the BAMMA British champion

Do you have any heroes?  My mom

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's a lifelong ambition come true. I always believed it would happen because I dedicated myself to this, and I've always worked as hard as I could in all my training camps to make this happen.

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked at my gym UTC part-time.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I've held various amateur titles

Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke

Favorite Striking technique: Straight left hand

• Pro since 2011

• Six wins by KO, three by submission (2 RNC, 1 arm triangle)

• Five first round finishes

• Has won 8 of his last 9 and six in a row

• 2-0, 1 NC as an amateur

• Origin of nickname – “It was given to me by my friends in school because I was always fighting.”