Full Name:
Connor Birch
Age:
26
Where were you born:
Sydney
Where do you live:
Sunshine coast QLD
Which gym do you train out of:
Tribal MMA
Who are your coaches:
Paul Birch & Mitch Ferdi
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Purple belt bjj
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Rugby league, rugby union little bit of boxing and traditional martial arts here and there
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
2011 we went to Thailand for the first time to train when i was 13 or 14 and held my own with the kids over there and thought i could have a good crack at this so i dont have to get a real job
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring is always fun as i get to practise my kung fu
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Timing and speed
How would you describe your fighting style:
Sharp and fast
What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA so many variables ,styles and skills to appreciate and no two fights are the same
Who is your favourite athlete:
Jackie moon
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Mike tyson
What are your immediate and long term goals:
Win this fight then win the next one and then the ones after that
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
The Spine buster and batista bomb
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Bit of a feeling put process then once i get my reads and figure out my oppnents timing hit a flying armbar
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thanks for the support and lets have a good punch on
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:
Cbirch__
Watch Connor Birch fight at Eternal MMA 87 on Saturday, August 17 on UFC Fight Pass.