Know Your Fighter: Alex Poniris

Full Name:

Alexander Poniris

Age:

26

Where were you born:

Sydney Australia

Where do you live:

Sydney Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Warrior training academy

Who are your coaches:

Michael mcsevney

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:

Brown belt BJJ black belt taekwondo

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Played Soccer growing up Started martial arts at 12 yrs old

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:

6 years ago started mma Started making it a profession about 4 years ago

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:

Favourite session is sparring Love the feeling during sparring and after sparring, feels good completing a hard sparring session with your team.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:

I am an all round fighter, happy where ever the fight goes

How would you describe your fighting style:

Well rounded

What is your favourite sport and why:

Mma Most entertaining sport in the world

Who is your favourite athlete:

I don’t have one

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Josh culibao

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Have a busy year this year, hopfully get 3-4 fight in and then a title shot for eternal. Make it to the ufc and become champion

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:

A very entertaining fight

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

A finish

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thank you very much to all my friends, family and supporters for always supporting me and backing me.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

Alexanderponiris on instagram