Sonny is the Ring Announcer for the XFA, also a Professional MMA and Boxing Ring Announcer, and a California Law Enforcement Officer.

Sonny is a veteran of the United States Army who served in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and holds a Bachelors degree in Business. In addition to his Law Enforcement and Professional Announcing career, is also the creator of the non-profit organization "Mentors for Youth at Risk Workshop" where he and two of his colleagues mentor at-risk juveniles. Sonny enjoys being with family and friends, the outdoors, and achieving new goals.