Full Name:
Rowan Breedt
Age:
23
Where were you born:
Yucatan, Mexico
Where do you live:
Perth
Which gym do you train out of:
Scrappy MMA
Who are your coaches:
Ben Vickers
Danny Petanovic
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
White belt
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Played rugby, AFL, ninjitsu, state horse riding champion.
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
April this year will be 3 years into MMA, and about July last year, I left my full-time job to pursue MMA full-time.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I enjoy the boxing training side of things a lot more, but also love a good, intense wrestling session.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My greatest strength would be how grounded I am in being able to deliver shots with good timing.
How would you describe your fighting style:
I’m a boxer-wrestler who’s good at putting the pressure on and can comfortably create moments to pull and find the counter.
What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA because I like fighting.
Who is your favourite athlete:
Don’t have one.
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
At the moment, I enjoy watching Topuria.
What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Right now, just focus on getting enough fights to comfortably go pro.
Eventually, I want to fight my way to the UFC.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A boulder.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I think I’ve got to a level where I can win anywhere, whether it’s the wrestling or striking. We’ll see how I feel on the night because sometimes I just feel more comfortable with one or the other. Maybe both.
A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Sit back and enjoy the fight, I’ll do my best like always!
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @rowan_bdr
Watch Rowan Breedt fight at Eternal MMA 93 on Saturday, February 22.
