Jeff Hughes

TRAINING: I work a full-time job, so I have to get all of my kickboxing, grappling, MMA and conditioning done at night

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training in 2006 right before I graduated high school. I always wanted to be a fighter. 

What titles have you held? LFA heavyweight championship.

Do you have any heroes? Mark Hunt

What would it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It's been my dream since I was 17 years old.  It would be the greatest goal I've ever achieved.

What was your job before you started fighting? Truck driver

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? NAAFS heavyweight championship. 11-3 record.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Only fighter to successfully defend LFA heavyweight championship.

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Blue belt in BJJ

Favorite grappling technique: Rear naked choke

Favorite Striking technique: All of them