Know Your Fighter: Laurence Whitesmith

Full Name:

Laurence Whitesmith

Age:

21

Where were you born:

England

Where do you live:

Willetton

Which gym do you train out of:

Scrappy mma

Who are your coaches:

Ben vickers,Ryan gray,Josh della, Braden Sweeney,Jack della.

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:

AFL cricket Scouts MMA

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

When I was 14

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

Sparring and pads because it gives me a chance to practice what we learnt last week and then review what needs improvement

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

Fitness, grappling, heart

How would you describe your fighting style:

Entertaining

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA because it’s the most interesting

Who is your favourite athlete:

Tom Brady

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

GSP

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Win this fight, win a few more at amateur. Then turn professional win a few fights then get that eternal belt. Then go all the way. To the UFC

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

High level skill

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

First round could be fireworks but I know my skill will take over and dominate

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

I love all of you.

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

laurencemanchild on Insta

Watch Laurence Whitesmith fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Know Your Fighter: Laurence Whitesmith

Full Name:

Laurence Whitesmith

Age:

20

Where were you born:

England

Where do you live:

Willetton, Western Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Scrappy mma

Who are your coaches:

Ben vickers, Ryan gray, Jack becker,Josh della, Jack della, Pablo Torrealba

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

Blue belt in jiu jitsu Black belt in kungfu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Footy and cricket for a little bit. But since 12 only MMA

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

Started doing it as a hobby at 12, realised at 14 I can make a career of this

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

Favourite aspect of training would be trying to get better every day and having a good scrap with the boys. Favourite session of the week is Wednesday wrestling because it’s horrible.

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

Athleticism, ability to pick things up fast,mindset

How would you describe your fighting style:

Fundamentally sound with a bit of flair

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA because what else is there to like

Who is your favourite athlete:

Probably Michael Jordan or Kobe Bryant. Because of their unbelievable mental strength and work ethic

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Jack della. He’s got the coolest fighting style and seeing all the 1%’s that he does inspires me to do the same

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Immediate goals are to win as many fights as possible pick up an eternal belt. Long term goal is to be remembered in the ufc as one of the best

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

High level skilful violence

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

I see the first round being pretty hectic. But I’ll dominate and show how good I know I am

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Love all you guys

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

Instagram: @laurencemanchild