Full Name:
Joseph Bird.
Age:
24.
Where were you born?
Essex, England.
Where do you live?
Fremantle.
Which gym do you train out of?
Scrappy MMA.
Who are your coaches?
Ryan Gray, Ben Vickers, Will Zwaan.
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?
Tennis, then started MMA.
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
The day I walked out of Scrappy after my first session — I knew I wanted to become a professional MMA fighter.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Everything. I love the entire process.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
My mindset, cardio, strength, and ability to absorb information.
How would you describe your fighting style?
Mixed martial arts — I aim to be well-rounded in all areas.
What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — nothing else compares.
Who is your favourite athlete?
Marab Dvalishvili.
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Sharra Bullet.
What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Become Eternal featherweight champion, defend it a few times, then smash a fool on Dana White’s Contender Series.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
That in five years, when I’m on the big stage, they’ll be able to say, “Yeah, I watched him back in the day when he was amateur.”
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
My hand getting raised.
A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Enjoy the show.
Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @josephbirdmma
Watch Joseph Bird at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.
