Full Name:
Ryan Cooper
Age:
31
Where were you born:
Mount gambier
Where do you live:
Adelaide South Australia
Which gym do you train out of:
M16
Who are your coaches:
Myles Simpson
What belts or rankings do you currently posses as a martial artist:
Purple belt BJJ
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Soccer
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Approximately 25-26
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Wrestling or sparring due to the high intensity of those classes
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Constantly in shape and ability to dig deep.
How would you describe your fighting style:
Pressure fighter mixing mainly between boxing and wrestling.
What is your favourite sport and why:
Mixed martial arts as it’s the ultimate combat sport.
Who is your favourite athlete:
Max Holloway
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Max Holloway
What are your immediate and long term goals:
To put myself in position through winning fights to test my self against the best fighters in my division.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
An entertaining scrap
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Hard fought fight likely to go to the distance with possibilities for a finish in the third.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thanks for the support.
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:
Instagram:
@ryancoopermma
@that_cookieguy