ANSWER: I started MMA when I was 14 years old. It was the first combat sport I tried, and I took to it straight away! I’ve never looked back since. I suppose I started because I was a pretty small kid, and I felt the need early on in life to learn how to defend myself. I was always aware of conflict and situations where it could arise, and I wanted to feel I could handle myself when the circumstances arose.

ANSWER: I don’t currently hold any titles in MMA - I’m waiting for the UFC world title to be my first.

ANSWER: As an amateur. I won multiple titles like the Cage Warriors Academy title and the European Cage Warriors Grand Prix, which earned me a pro contract with the promotion!

ANSWER: I’m currently a BJJ brown belt working towards my black!

ANSWER: My toughest fight to date would have to be my fight Michele Martignoni back in 2021. At the time he was undefeated, 6-0, and since has gone on to win Cage Warriors gold. I finished him in the third round with a rear naked choke after a back-and-forth battle. What made this fight so tough, though, was that on fight day I woke up so ill with food poisoning and still managed to battle through 3 rounds and earn a submission victory late in the fight! This, along with other obstacles I’ve overcome, has helped forge my bombproof mindset towards competing.

ANSWER: Hard to pick a favorite because there’s so many I respect for so many different reasons. Growing up, I always looked up to Urijah Faber, as he paved the way for the lighter weight class guys. He was a trail blazer. I also am a big fan of Alexander Volkanovski. Well-rounded, world class gas tank, and seems like a sick bloke.

ANSWER: ? I never went to college. As soon as I finished school I worked a few s**tty jobs and pursued fighting. I’ve always known this is what I wanted to do.

ANSWER: I worked as a janitor in a church / fitness centre for a few months. I also waited tables for a bit and worked in a retail store. All were just a means to an end to fund my training.

ANSWER: I live with my brothers, George and Harvey, and our dad Andrew. I have a little sister who lives with my mum. I have an amazing girlfriend called Priya, who’s been with me since the start, literally the last 10 years (we met when we were in school). I have a few real close friends, and then there’s the boys in the gym. I keep my circle small and I’m chasing the dream every day and everyone in my team knows this and has full faith in me!