Full Name:
Mitchell Rapson
Age:
25
Where were you born:
Melbourne, Australia
Where do you live:
Gold Coast, Australia
Which gym do you train out of:
CMBT Training Centre
Who are your coaches:
Miles Muecke, Brentin Mumford, Jesse Yada
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
White belt in Jiu Jitsu
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
I tried most sports like soccer, footy, and basketball but only enjoyed and stuck with MMA.
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I started training when I was 15 but didn’t commit properly to it until I was 23.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
My favourite aspect is learning new things every day and constantly improving in the areas I believe are the weakest.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
That I don’t give up.
How would you describe your fighting style:
Entertaining.
What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA, because there are so many aspects to it.
Who is your favourite athlete:
Alexander Volkanovski
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Alexander Volkanovski
What are your immediate and long term goals:
My immediate goal is to get my hand raised on June 21st and continue to fight and gain more experience.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
An entertaining fight that they won’t want to miss.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see it being very entertaining up until I find the finish.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Appreciate all the love and support from everyone — let’s do it!
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:
Instagram: @mitch_rapson
Watch Mitch Rapson fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.
