Full Name:
Adnan Larry
Age:
33
Where were you born:
New Zealand
Where do you live:
Melbourne
Which gym do you train out of:
Absolute MMA
Who are your coaches:
Simon Carson and Raja Shippen
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Blue belt in jiu-jitsu
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Rugby league, rugby union and powerlifting
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
After my 2nd amateur fight I fell in love with the fight game. I want her to love me back.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
MMA sparring, because you get the chance to practise all your skills and everything that you’ve been working on.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Mental illness.
How would you describe your fighting style:
I’d describe myself as a freestyle fighter because I enjoy training all aspects of MMA and like to use all of them when I fight.
What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — most exciting sport in the world.
Who is your favourite athlete:
Muhammad Ali
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Muhammad Ali
What are your immediate and long term goals:
Win my upcoming fight, and my long-term goals are to win every fight I have after that.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Expect fireworks. Tune in because I’m always looking to land heavy strikes and big takedowns. I’ve never been to decision in my amateur or pro career — so 100%, somebody is getting hurt and it’s not going to the judges.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’m going to stop my opponent either on the ground or on the feet.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
God bless.
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find your socials:
Instagram: @youngblackandsexy
Watch Adnan Larry fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13
