Full Name:
Kyle Higginbotham
Age:
25
Where were you born:
Mildura
Where do you live:
Brisbane
Which gym do you train out of:
Team Compton Training Centre
Who are your coaches:
Steve and Elliot Compton
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
White Belt BJJ 2nd Degree TKD BB
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
AFL Football
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Started MMA casually when I was about 20yo to get more access to sparring partners to compliment my striking in my small town. Committed to it more seriously at 23yo
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Love our technical/ experimental sessions with head Coach Steve. It’s great to feel like the team is consistently improving and coming up with new concepts for MMA
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My unorthodox striking and physical strength
How would you describe your fighting style:
Entertaining
What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA and Muay Thai
Who is your favourite athlete:
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Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Brad Riddell
What are your immediate and long term goals:
To be as active as possible in fighting. And push myself and career as far as possible
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A performance
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
An absolute banger
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I appreciate everyone that’s been Involved in my martial arts journey up to this point. Let’s go
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:
Instagram: @kyleolympia_
Watch Kyle Higginbotham fight at Eternal MMA 88 on Saturday, September 14