What do you do outside of training?  During the week I'm a youth worker at Bimberi Juvenile Detention Centre and on weekends I do security at Hopscotch. I also have two fat Labradors I love to take down the lake for a swim. Life Related Questions:

In 10 years I'll be...  The undisputed UFC Middleweight Champion of the world.

What was the best advice you were ever given?  A wise old man once told me you can 'create your own fate' so with a bit of grit and hard work I honestly believe you can achieve anything you want.

What has been the greatest adventure of your life?  I think it's just about to happen as I've joined the academy for the Northern Territory Police Force. I'll be heading up north soon to cowboy and adventure around top end Australia.

Favourite fighter and why?  From Muay Thai it's Sombat Banchamek aka Buakaw 'Dog out of Bankok'. Love his leg kicks from hell. From UFC can't go past GSP, Bisping the champ and the Diaz brothers 209, the true grinders of the division.

Describe the people who train with you?  Silent assassins. Everyone is so friendly and rocks up to training with a smile but are deadly killers as soon as they put on their gloves. The words dedicated and humble come to mind too.

What is your favourite part of class?  Fighting the heavy bag at the end of class. It's one of the hardest workouts both physically and mentally I think you can do and it never seems to get any easier.

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