Full Name:
Alastair Volders
Age:
25
Where were you born:
Carlton, Melbourne
Where do you live:
Melbourne
Which gym do you train out of:
Absolute MMA and The Ring gym
Who are your coaches:
Simon Carson and Andrew Colgrave
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Purple belt in BJJ
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Skating and bmx
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Started at 17 took it seriously around 18/19 turned professional at 24
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I love it all, some days I prefer striking and others I prefer grappling. My favourite day of the week is Monday since I get to do what I love all over again with the people I love
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My mindset and my relentless pursuit of my passion. I believe I do more than pretty much anyone
How would you describe your fighting style:
Scientific street fighting
What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA and boxing are my favourite sports
Who is your favourite athlete:
Conor McGregor, Dennis Rodman, and Roberto Duran
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Jack Jenkins, Bryce Mitchell, Kazushi Sakuraba, and Nick Diaz
What are your immediate and long term goals:
Immediate goal is to win my next fight by finish, long term goals is to live a happy, healthy life and go as far as I can in this sport. Self improvement is what I’m all about and giving back to the people in my life.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Excitement, humour, and a great fight,. I’ve never had a boring fight in my life.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see me and Ethan standing in the middle and having a shootout, the fans will be the real winners with this fight.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thankyou to everyone who watches my fights and tune in November 29th it’s going to be an absolute barn burner.
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:
Instagram is alastairvmma
Watch Alastair Volders fight at Eternal MMA 90 on Friday, November 29.