Full Name:
Sam Hibberd
Age:
36
Where were you born:
Alice Springs
Where do you live:
Mildura
Which gym do you train out of:
Absolute MMA
Who are your coaches:
Simon Carson
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
BJJ Brown Belt
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Junior basketball.
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
As soon as I graduated university in 2011, I pivoted more heavily into MMA.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Personal development and Friday night sparring.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Persistence.
How would you describe your fighting style:
Drunken kickboxing.
What is your favourite sport and why:
Basketball and AFL.
Who is your favourite athlete:
Not specified.
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Not specified.
What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Avenge my loss against Shaun.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A show.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A high-paced war with a lot of scrambling.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Not specified.
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @hamsibberd
Watch Sam Hibberd fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.
