Know Your Fighter: Jake Pitfield

Full Name:

Jake Pitfield

Age:

30

Where were you born:

Killarney, Ontario, Canada

Where do you live:

Sunshine Coast

Which gym do you train out of:

Combat Lab

Who are your coaches:

Joel Szepesvary, Ty Duncan, Hank king

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

Bjj purple belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Ice hockey

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

In 2019 when I started training at combat lab.

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

Honestly I love it all, I love progressing and mixing all the pieces together. It’s what makes mma so sweet.

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

I think I’m good everywhere but mixing it together along with the cardio is my biggest strength.

How would you describe your fighting style:

I think I just have an mma style, using pieces of everything and putting it together. Trying to be unpredictable in the way I fight.

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA for sure, I love it. Craziest sport in the world.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Too many to choose right now I follow so many.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Anderson Silva in his prime was always my favourite Also GSP being the Canadian GOAT

What are your immediate and long term goals:

My immediate goal is to win this fight in impressive fashion! And just continue one fight at a time and see where this takes me.

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

Win or lose it’s going to be a fun fight

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

I see my self mixing in striking and wresting to keep my opponent guessing what I’ll do next and finish him where ever the opportunity presents itself.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Appreciate all the support and can’t wait to put on a sick performance for all of you! Love you guys

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

Insta -@jakepitfield

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