Rick Thomas Story (born August 28, 1984) is an American mixed martial artist who fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he competed as a Welterweight.Story was born in Tacoma, Washington and, at the age of three, his parents divorced. Story grew up in Spanaway, Washington with his grandmother and his older sister, Elizabeth. Story began wrestling when he was around 12 years old and also began watching UFC fights. Story attended Bethel High School in Spanaway, Washington where he was a standout in both wrestling and football. Story continued his wrestling career at Southern Oregon University where he was a runner-up in the 2006 NAIA National Championships, and began learning submission grappling from a friend during his sophomore year. After graduating with a degree in health education, Story embarked on a career in mixed martial arts. Wikipedia