Know Your Fighter: Damian Volar

Full Name:

Damian Peter Volar

Age:

30

Where were you born:

Adelaide, South Australia

Where do you live:

Adelaide, South Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Element Martial Arts

Who are your coaches:

Matt “Fev” Becker James “Zeus” Zacharia

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

BJJ Purple Belt Judo Blue Belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Australian Rules Football American Football (Gridiron)

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

3 years ago (2021)

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

Sparring, closest form of live action.

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

My Will to push and fight on through anything.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Car Crash (demolition derby style)

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA – Closest thing to pure combat violence and artistry

Who is your favourite athlete:

Wayne Gretzky

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Just win & keep winning

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

🩸 Blood & Honey 🍯

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Little game of Cat & Mouse. But there’s gonna be a Dawg in the cage.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

See y’all on the other side 🫡

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

@honeybear_mma

Watch Damian Volar fight at Eternal MMA 88 on Saturday, September 14

Know Your Fighter: Damian Volar

Full Name:

Damian Peter Volar

Age:

29

Where were you born:

Australia

Where do you live:

Salisbury, Adelaide, South Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Element Martial Arts

Who are your coaches:

Matt ‘Fev’ Becker Dimitri ‘Zeus’ Zacharia

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

Purple Belt in BJJ #1 Ranked Am LHW in Australia/NZ #2 Ranked Am MW in Australia/NZ XFC Am LHW Champion x2 DFC Am MW/LHW Champion

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Australian Rules Football U9’s > Seniors Gridiron (American Football) 2012 > 2019

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

In 2020 I changed Gyms and started training 6 days pw. In 2022 I quit my FT job to pursue fighting as a profession. Haven’t looked back since!

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

My favourite aspect of training is becoming 1% better everyday. My favourite session is Sparring, getting to put together everything we learn into practice and fine tuning the skillset and game plans. Also enjoy my Sunday – Family Time

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

My greatest strength as an athlete/fighter would be my Mindset, Fight IQ and ability to adapt on the fly.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Relentless Pressure Heavy Top Game

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA (UFC) of course is the passion but Gridiron (American Football) The NFL is stacked with talent and sheer freak athleticism.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Top 3: 1) Ray Lewis 2) Wayne Gretzky 3) Steven Bradbury

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipović from the old school days was always entertaining to watch, having grandparents from Croatia I felt a connection there. Prime Conor McGregor on the come up, not the come down. But I do have a soft spot for Dustin Poirier, one of the best to have never been (Undisputed Champion).

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Immediate Goals: Win Pro Debut, 1-0 Long Term Goals: UFC 👊🏼

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

When you see my name on a fight poster you can expect a dog fight, I won’t stop coming at you until one of us gets put away.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Time shall tell but my hand will be raised & I’ll be leaving the cage victorious.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

See You At The Top! 🫡

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

Instagram @honeybear_mma

Watch Damian Volar fight at Eternal MMA 84 on Friday May 24 live and exclusive via ufcfightpass.com