Biography
• Renowned for a very cutting edge approach to conditioning and fitness. Abides by a very strict and uber-healthy diet, exclusively eating organic foods with the freshest and purest ingredients. Was raised on that type of diet and hosts a Web site called eatlikeachamp.com • Owner of the “FORM” brand of MMA lifestyle apparel, which also sponsors the likes of UFC light heavyweight champ Jon “Bones” Jones and lightweight contender Anthony Pettis, among others • Pioneer who, along with guys like Miguel Torres and Jens Pulver, put the lighter weights on the map • A charismatic, perpetually positive energy-type who is a particular favorite of female fight fans, for some reason (could be the long, curly locks and surfer boy charm). Arguably the “coolest” fighter in the UFC. • Former featherweight champ (145 pounds) who has since dropped to the 135-pound category • Born May 14, 1979 • Proudly resides in Sacramento, California • Holds notable wins over Jens Pulver (twice), Ivan Menjivar, former WEC champ Eddie Wineland, Jeff Curran and Takeya Mizugaki. Only fighter to defeat current UFC bantamweight champ Dominick Cruz (2007 matchup).
Fighting Skills
Speed
90
Strength
92
Cardio
79
Footwork
88
Offense
Standing Strike:
84
Standing Kick:
74
Clinch Strike:
76
Ground Striking:
80
Clinch Grapple:
83
Takedowns:
82
Ground Grapple Top:
83
Ground Grapple Bottom:
79
Submissions:
83
Defense
Standing Strike:
84
Standing Kick:
75
Clinch Strike:
75
Ground Striking:
79
Clinch Grapple:
82
Takedowns:
80
Ground Grapple Top:
85
Ground Grapple Bottom:
80
Submissions:
89
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