TRAINING: I train once a day, alternating between striking and submission wrestling and weightlifting. I am combining and drilling MMA techniques never before seen.

When and why did you start training for fighting? I began training after my older brother Jesse Marunde (RIP) convinced me to try cagefighting. He beat on me for years; it was time to put it to use.

What ranks and titles have you held? I won the Superior Cage Combat middleweight Title against Jay Silva.

Do you have any heroes? My hero growing up was my older brother Jesse, who died in 2007. He was 2nd in the MetRx World Strongest Man.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I went to Washington State University and received my B.A. in History.

What was your job before you started fighting? I worked as an Account Executive for a gun manufacturer

Favorite grappling technique: Kimura

Favorite Striking technique: Body Shot

•    Team Carwin member on TUF 16

•    Pro since 2007

•    Welterweight debut

•    Five wins by submission, three by knockout

•    Has won four of his last seven

•    Five first round finishes

•    Owns wins over UFC vets Rich Attonito, Shane Primm, and Jay Silva