Know Your Fighter: Max Davidson

Full Name:
Max Davidson.

Age:
21.

Where were you born?
Bathurst, Australia.

Where do you live?
Logan City.

Which gym do you train out of?
The Fight Centre.

Who are your coaches?
Ben Johnston, Nakia Melody, Dez Maea.

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
Blue Belt in BJJ.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Played a little bit of rugby.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
When I was about 17.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
My favourite aspect of training is improving every day, and my favourite session is definitely sparring.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
My willingness to learn and my drive to be the best.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Calculated violence.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA – because I do it every day and just love it.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Jon Jones.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Jon Jones.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate goals: finish this fight, then back it up in June. After that, keep fighting, keep winning, then go pro.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
Fans should expect a banger of a fight – whether it’s a stand-in-the-middle-and-trade like my last fight or a technical clinic.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I’m going to come out and be in complete flow. I’ll hit him with my whole arsenal, and he won’t be able to withstand the pressure – he’ll crumble.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Thank you to everyone who is coming out and supporting. Logan City, baby – no one does it like us.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @maxdavidsonmma

Watch Max Davidson fight at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.