Full Name:
Perry James Smith
Age:
22
Where were you born:
Sydney
Where do you live:
Bondi Junction
Which gym do you train out of:
Igor MMA
Who are your coaches:
Igor Breakenback
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Amateur Australian MMA title
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Started karate when I was younger, then kickboxing at age 14.
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I was kickboxing for a little bit and always wanted to fight, but something about MMA when I first started watching it clicked right away, and I wanted to pursue it professionally.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I love our wrestling days and live rounds.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My composure and determination.
How would you describe your fighting style:
Patient, smart and calculated—but when I need to, I can scrap.
What is your favourite sport and why:
Outside of MMA, I would say K-1 kickboxing.
Who is your favourite athlete:
Max Holloway
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Max Holloway
What are your immediate and long term goals:
Immediate goal is to win this fight. My long term goal is to reach my full potential in this sport—but I don’t put too much focus on the future. I try to focus on the present.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
High-level MMA.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
My coach is telling me I’ll get the first-round knockout, so I’ll go with that.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you for everything up until now. I look forward to putting on display all the support I get by putting on a masterclass.
Instagram:
@perry.jamesprivate
Watch James Perry fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13