Dequan Townsend

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training for fighting in 2009. I was originally just powerlifting and got talked into it after doing a cardio kickboxing class.

What ranks and titles have you held? WXC MW champ, WXC WW champ, TWC WW champ, TWC MW champ, TWC LHW champ

Do you have any heroes? The son I lost is my hero. To see him battle everything and overcome, it showed me anything in life is possible.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Being in the UFC is a dream come true and it’s a promise to my son I fulfilled.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Bachelors in business mgt

What was your job before you started fighting? I was working at a fast food restaurant

Favorite grappling technique: Modified front choke

Favorite Striking technique: Spinning back kick

Twitter account name: tarantula t