How did you get involved in Mixed Martial Arts?: Started martial arts when I was five, didn’t cross training until about five years ago.

How are you preparing for this fight?:I train two to three times a day for three to four hours, five days a week sometimes a six. Sparring every day, working a lot on every aspect of my game, including mental preparation.

What do you know about your opponent?: He likes to stand up and throw wild power punches and kicks.

Where do you see yourself being in 5 years?:IDK I just live for the now.

What is your favorite part about fighting?:The high I get from knocking people out.

What is your goal in this sport?:To go Pro and just have fun with it, I’d like to be a champion but really all I care about is fighting and competing that’s number one.

Do you have any heroes or look up to anyone?:My Grandfather Ollie Mitchell he taught me a lot about being positive and controlling what go’s on in your head.

Who is your favorite fighter and why?Chuck Liddell, he’s like a big brother and he always was looking for a war. He feared no one

The sport is gaining popularity every day. Where do you see the sport being in 5 years from now?: I have no clue, I take it day by day and just try to push harder all the time.

What do you do with your time other than MMA?: Go to the beach, play with my puppy, read and meditate. Mostly I’m at the gym though

What do you do for a living?: I do whatever I can to make enough money so I can train as much as possible.. I do personal training and teach privates.. I instruct a Paragon BJJ of Santa Maria

What is 1 thing that we would be surprised to learn about you? My favorite color is pink.

Any shout outs or sponsors you would like to thank? I want to thank my family for always supporting me especially my sisters. My Dad and The Pit for developing my striking game, and Paragon BJJ of Santa Maria for spending endless hours working with me and treating me like family.John Letters, John Marine, Jesse Galindo,Lance Glynn, and Gregg “Bulldog” Baker. My boy Gonz and Sextant Winery for helping fund my martial arts habit…

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“Tuff-N-Uff: The Future Stars of MMA” returns to Las Vegas’ South Point Arena on Sunday, May 26, for the latest installment of its now-legendary nights of entertainment filled with high-paced MMA action, live music, free beer sampling and some of Las Vegas’ finest BBQ for the promotion’s one-of-a-kind “Festibrawl.”

“Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas has long been a special holiday for MMA fans, and we’re happy to once again be a part of the festivities by continuing our partnership with South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa to present the brightest prospects in MMA today,” Tuff-N-Uff president Barry Meyer said. “This Memorial Day weekend we’ll have three championship fights, the return of Montel Williams Jr., free beer samplings, great BBQ and a DJ spinning throughout the night. It’s going to be another incredible night of entertainment.”

The “Festibrawl” pre-party, which includes food, drinks and live music, starts at 5:30 p.m. The night’s first fight is at 7 p.m.

The “Tuff-N-Uff: Festibrawl” main event sees undefeated Tuff-N-Uff middleweight champion Dylan Jahrling (5-0) seek the first defense of his belt against former Tuff-N-Uff light heavyweight titleholder Khalil Rountree (3-1).

Wand Fight Team product Rountree recently relinquished his 205-pound title and elected to drop down a division in hopes of adding another belt to his trophy case. He now meets House of Ryu’s Jahrling in a fight that will determine one of Las Vegas’ brightest future stars and give the winner bragging rights over his cross-town rival.

In additional featured action, the vacant Tuff-N-Uff women’s bantamweight title will be on the line as Utah’s Jules “She Hulk” Winter (4-0) meets California’s Jessica Martinez (2-3-1).

Winter, who represents Utah’s Hidden Valley Mixed Martial Arts, makes her Tuff-N-Uff debut as the reigning SteelFist Fight Night champion. She’ll look to add the Tuff-N-Uff belt by downing Kings MMA product Martinez, who returns to the promotion for the first time since 2010.

And in the card’s third championship bout, nine-time Tuff-N-Uff veteran Shane “Biggs” Johnson (6-2-1) puts his six-fight unbeaten streak on the line in a 165-pound title defense against undefeated prospect A.J. Williams (2-0), a Syndicate MMA product who recently delivered a “Knockout of the Year” candidate with a high-kick stoppage of Sam Edwards.

In a special welterweight attraction, two-time Tuff-N-Uff veteran and Xtreme Couture fighter Montel Williams Jr. (1-1), the son of legendary talk-show host Montel Williams, meets debuting TapouT fighter Jason Weyrich (0-0).

In addition to the night’s headlining contests, a full lineup of aspiring amateur fighters from some of the world’s top academies – including 10th Planet Corona, House of Ryu, Kings MMA, Syndicate MMA, TapouT, UFC Gym, Wand Fight Team and Xtreme Couture – will compete at Tuff-N-Uff’s May 26 “Festibrawl.”

Tickets for the event, which start at just $25, are available by calling the South Point Arena Box Office at (702) 797-8055 or online at SouthPointArena.com.

The full fight card is available for viewing at TuffNUff.com.

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The nation’s premier amateur MMA organization returns to action on Friday, April 26, and for one night only, the Tuff-N-Uff cage will visit the rooftop of Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club, where the promotion will feature a full lineup of action-packed contests set under the backdrop of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip. Hustler’s resident DJs spin live music throughout the night, and the beautiful Hustler Honeys will also be on hand.

“We are very excited about presenting this unique event,” Tuff-N-Uff exec Chris Irwin said. “By now, I think Tuff-N-Uff fans know the type of quality events we’re committed to produce, and this special event will be no exception. Great fights in a unique, outdoor setting with the neon lights of Sin City in the background. It’s going to be an amazing night.”

The Tuff-N-Uff pre-party starts this Friday at 6 p.m., and the first fight starts shortly after. This limited, VIP experience is open to just 600 lucky fans, so don’t wait to secure your ticket.

The night’s featured matchups include two championship matchups. In the headliner, New Mexico’s Daniel “Pretty Boi Nightmare” Jimenez (3-3) faces Epic Training Center product Mikey “Pretty Boy” Perez (6-4) in a 180-pound title affair, while the co-feature sees Excel’s Mike “the Jersey Devel” Florio  (7-1) meet Syndicate MMA’s Cory Hendricks (4-1) in a light-heavyweight title fight.

Additionally John Hackleman Jr. (4-2), son of legendary MMA trainer and Hawaiian Kempo specialist John Hackleman, is scheduled to compete in a featured attraction.

“As always, we’ve got a fantastic lineup of some of the sport’s brightest young talent,” Tuff-N-Uff president Barry Meyer said. “And for one night only, we’re going to hold those fights in a truly unique setting that should provide an incredibly memorable experience.”

In addition to the night’s featured contests, a full lineup of aspiring amateur fighters from some of the world’s top academies – including camps from Las Vegas, New Mexico, California and more – are slated to compete.

Tickets for the April 26 event are on sale now by visiting Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club Las Vegas (6007 S. Dean Martin Dr.) or by clicking here. Advance purchase tickets range from just $30 for general admission standing room passes to $50 for VIP reserved seats. Ticket prices are $40 and $75 on the day of the event. For more information and free limousine service, call (702) 795-3131.

The full fight card is available for viewing at TuffNUff.com.

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