Know Your Fighter: Isaac Small

Full Name:

Isaac Small

Age:

23

Where were you born:

Brisbane

Where do you live:

Brisbane

Which gym do you train out of:

Ironfist

Who are your coaches:

Daniel Bell Mal Van

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

White belt jujitsu Muay thai blackshirt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Played football (soccer) for 15 years and then played rugby union for 3 years. I also played lots of basketball in high school.

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

I started to take mma seriously pretty much as soon as Covid finished. It just consumed all my time and thinking and was all I wanted to do so I spent lots and lots of hours in the gym trying to get as good as possible. Then had my first fight and here we are.

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

Sparring is probably my favorite. No better feeling then trying out new moves you’ve done on the pads that week or try some cool new YouTube combo or move that I’ve seen.

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

I feel like my greatest strengths are how explosive and well I move around setting up the big ko power shots.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Exciting stand up who’s explosive ready to find a finish.

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA is obviously my favorite sport because there’s just nothing else like it and it truly is the hardest greatest competition you can do. But basketball is a close 2nd been following the nba for years now.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Micheal Jordan and Kobe Bryant are definitely some of my favorite athletes just their hard work and discipline to get better is so awesome to watch and hear.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Max Holloway, Dan hooker, Volk and Adasanya.

What are your immediate and long term goals:

My immediate goals are to stay focused on the upcoming fight and to make sure I’m as sharp as I can be. My long term goal is to make it all the way to the ufc on day and get paid to do what I love.

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

High pace action with lots of cool exciting shots

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

I’m expecting a bit of a war and I’m going to find the finish.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thank you to everyone that has supported me I appreciate all the messages and all the love it means a lot.

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

Find my instagram @isaac_small

Watch Isaac Small fight at Eternal MMA 88 on Saturday, September 14

Know Your Fighter: Isaac Small

Full Name:

Isaac Small

Age:

22

Where were you born:

Brisbane

Where do you live:

Brisbane

Which gym do you train out of:

Ironfist

Who are your coaches:

Daniel Bell, Simon, Mal Van

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

White belt 4 stripes

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Football for 15 years Rugby for 4 years Downhill skating for 5 years

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

I started to take mma seriously about 2 years ago but have taken time off to work hard on my grappling.

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

Sparring is definitely my favorite day of the week. Nothing like having an opponent or training partner in front of you to practice new combos or techniques that I might use in an actual fight

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

My power and striking.

How would you describe your fighting style:

An explosive striker who can throw fancy cool stuff but also fight like a hunter ready to finish the fight.

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA is my favorite sport purely for the fact of it incorporates all fighting styles into one code. Means I can mix styles into my fighting style taking bits and pieces from various martial arts.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Micheal Jordan and Kobe Bryant have always been a big inspiration in sports and life for me to keep pushing and be the best I can.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Adesanya and Cory Sandhagen are my favorite just because there style is so effortless

What are your immediate and long term goals:

This years goals is to stay focused and fight as many times as possible getting much needed experience. My goals are to win as many as possible and potentially see if a pro debut could happen in 2025

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

Explosive striking with fast hard power. Good takedown defense

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Round 2 tko via right hand. I expect him to try and pour it on then when the striking isn’t working to try and take me down.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thank you to everyone who supports me and I hope you’re ready for a great show.

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

@isaac__small

Watch Isaac Small fight at Eternal MMA 83 on Saturday March 16th live and exclusive via eternalmma.com