Mixed martial Artist who made a statement in his UFC debut with a comeback submission victory against Maximo Blanco in 2016. He's fought at bantamweight and featherweight.
He started fighting professionally when he was 25 and went 10-0 in various smaller promotions before earning his shot in the UFC.
His nickname is "Cool Hand," an homage to Paul Newman's Cool Hand Luke.
He grew up in Tennessee. He began a relationship with wrestler Becky Lynch after meeting in February 2016.
His UFC debut came at UFC Fight Night 81: Dillashaw vs. Cruz.
