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Know Your Fighter: Kyle Higginbotham

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

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