Full Name:
Sam Hibberd

Age:
35

Where were you born:
Alice Springs

Where do you live:
Mildura

Which gym do you train out of:
Absolute MMA

Who are your coaches:
Simon Carson, Raja Shippen, Kru Leamthong

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
BJJ Brown Belt.
Former Eternal MMA Bantamweight Champion.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Basketball

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Around 20–21 years of age

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Constant personal growth.
Friday night sparring.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Well-rounded skill set, submissions, rangy striking.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Drunken kickboxing

What is your favourite sport and why:
Basketball — especially behind-the-scenes management.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Dillon Brooks

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Kevin Holland

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Reclaim the bantamweight title.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Shane will try to bridge distance, blitz, bang and wrestle — I’ll catch his chin or his neck.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I’m back.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @hamsibberd

Watch Sam Hibberd fight at Eternal MMA 97 on Saturday, June 28.