Brian was born on March 25, 1980, in Hattiesburg to Tommy and Paula Clark. He spent his formative years in Eatonville and graduated from North Forrest High School in 1998. Following high school, Brian attended JCJC, Delta State University, University of Mississippi, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Brian and his wife, Christina have two daughters, Evie Rose and Ruby.
Brian began training Jiu-Jitsu 1999 and earned his Black belt from Professor Leonardo Xavier.  In 2010, Brian opened Sumrall Jiu-Jitsu and has been teaching full time for five years.