Full Name:
Nima Behrouz
Age:
23
Where were you born:
Perth, Australia
Where do you live:
Perth
Which gym do you train out of:
Kickass MMA
Who are your coaches:
Steve Kennedy
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Multiple state wrestling champion, National juniors wrestling champion
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Wrestling
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
At age 20 I started training in MMA. After my first amateur fight — at a country show in Geraldton with about 900 people — I became obsessed with the feeling of competing.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring on Mondays and Wednesdays. These sessions take it out of you the most, and you feel the most alive after a hard sparring session. Everything you practise in other sessions becomes evident in live sparring.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My pressure — whether standing or on the ground, I can push the pace and force mistakes out of my opponents.
How would you describe your fighting style:
Mainly a boxing/wrestling style. I look to finish with my hands, and if that falls short, I’ll take my opponent down.
What is your favourite sport and why:
Mixed Martial Arts — in my view, it’s the purest form of sport for the human species: one person against another, testing who is more strategic, stronger, and more skilled.
Who is your favourite athlete:
Islam Makhachev and Khamzat Chimaev — both incredibly skilled fighters whose humble, disciplined, and private way of living I admire.
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Islam Makhachev and Khamzat Chimaev — for the same reasons above.
What are your immediate and long-term goals:
I plan to turn pro next year. At 24, I feel it will be the right time to step up to the big leagues and truly test myself.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A high-level amateur fighter. I don’t believe I’ve truly shown what I’m capable of yet, but my coaches and training partners know my potential — I just need to execute on fight night.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I believe I’ll catch him on the feet. I’ve been sharpening my boxing for months, and I believe I can finish him there. He might be taller, but as they say: the taller they are, the harder they fall.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you all so much for watching. I’ll do my best to put on a great performance and not disappoint. Much love to everyone supporting me.
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @yung_nymz11
TikTok: @yung_nymz11
Watch Nima Behrouz fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.
