I started fighting at the darkest point of my life. After years of abusing myself with drugs and alcohol, my mental health collapsed and I attempted suicide. People stepped in, I survived, and after time on a mental health ward I made a choice: come off the meds and dive into training full time. I’d been loosely doing Muay Thai once a week—then the rest was history. The sport saved my life. It gave me purpose, direction, and something to work toward. If it wasn’t for this sport, I’d probably be dead or in prison. I owe my life to it, so I’ve given my life to it ever since. I have a combined record of 10-3 across boxing, kickboxing and MMA before turning pro. Now I’ve got two kids, a beautiful fiancée, and I’ve made it into the pro ranks—main event spot and Fight of the Night on my debut.