 He fights out of Tampa, Florida with Gracie Tampa, under Royce Gracie black belt Rob Kahn.In his first bout of the competition, Arroyo was able to submit Dorian Price via rear naked choke in the first round.After losing a coin toss to Troy Mandaloniz, Arroyo was going to train with Team Hughes, but he and Richie Hightower both decided to continue training with Team Serra.