Know Your Fighter: Connor Birch

Full Name:
Connor Birch.

Age:
27.

Where were you born?
Sydney, NSW.

Where do you live?
Sunshine Coast.

Which gym do you train out of?
Tribal MMA.

Who are your coaches?
Mitch Ferdi and Paul Birch.

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
Purple Belt in BJJ.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Rugby League and Rugby Union.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
2011.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Sparring — simple.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
I just like to fight.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Punches and kicks — what more do you need?

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — no fluff, just fighting.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Mike Tyson.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Alex Pereira, Jon Jones, and Jose Aldo.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Win. Win again. Then win the next one.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
Unlimited chi force.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
A tactical battle that ends in a finish.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Hello.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @cbirch__

Watch Connor Birch fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Connor Birch

Full Name:

Connor Birch

Age:

26

Where were you born:

Sydney

Where do you live:

Sunshine coast QLD

Which gym do you train out of:

Tribal MMA

Who are your coaches:

Paul Birch & Mitch Ferdi

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:

Purple belt bjj

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Rugby league, rugby union little bit of boxing and traditional martial arts here and there

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:

2011 we went to Thailand for the first time to train when i was 13 or 14 and held my own with the kids over there and thought i could have a good crack at this so i dont have to get a real job

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:

Sparring is always fun as i get to practise my kung fu

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:

Timing and speed

How would you describe your fighting style:

Sharp and fast

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA so many variables ,styles and skills to appreciate and no two fights are the same

Who is your favourite athlete:

Jackie moon

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Mike tyson

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Win this fight then win the next one and then the ones after that

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:

The Spine buster and batista bomb

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Bit of a feeling put process then once i get my reads and figure out my oppnents timing hit a flying armbar

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thanks for the support and lets have a good punch on

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

Cbirch__

Watch Connor Birch fight at Eternal MMA 87 on Saturday, August 17 on UFC Fight Pass.