TRAINING: Working full time at Best Buy, often run two miles to and from work, then train nightly at Ambition MMA. If I work at night, I train early instead, and still run to and from work, despite the cold.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in June of ’09. I wrestled through school and some college, and needed a platform to compete afterward. It was a natural fit.
What ranks and titles have you held? I was the Brutaal Genesis regional featherweight champion as an amateur.
Do you have any heroes? Not really. I admire the humble fighters of the UFC, like Georges St-Pierre and Jonathan Brookins.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? How cliché can I be? It is a dream come true! I’m fighting for time. With a UFC contract, I don’t have to work full-time. I can spend more time with the people I care about, doing things I want to do.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Minnesota State University-Moorhead, but left after my second year.
What was your job before you started fighting? I have worked retail for six years. I now work at Best Buy and was just promoted to Operations Supervisor.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? I was the Brutaal Genesis featherweight champion, which is a regional title. I won ten amateur fights in a row with tough competition each time.
Specific accomplishments in pro competition? I won Submission of the Night for Warrior One MMA in Halifax. It was really a summary of my relaxed and unorthodox style.
Favorite grappling technique: Wrestling
Favorite Striking technique: Muay Thai
• Unbeaten as an amateur
• Pro since 2010
• Has finished all wins – three by submission, two by KO
Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.
Total Fights:
1
Record:
5-1-0
Summary:
Agility, Aggression, Unpredictability
Fighter Info
Nickname:
Thrilling
From:
Saint Paul, Minnesota USA
Fights Out Of:
Eagan, Minnesota USA
Age:
23
Height:
5′ 8" ( 172 cm )
Weight:
145 lb ( 65 kg )
College:
Minnesota State University – Moorhead
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
7
57% Successful
4
Types of Successful Strikes
0
4
100% Standing
4
Striking Defense
21
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
0
0% Successful
0
Grappling Totals by Type
Subm.
Passes
Sweeps
0
0
0
Takedown Defense
0
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
Result
Fighters
Event
Str
TD
Sub
Pass
Method
Replay
Loss
Daniel Pineda
UFC®: Guillard vs. Miller
Jan 20, 2012
19
1
1
2
R1Submission
Ways To Watch
Pat Schilling
4
0
0
0
Fighter Gallery
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