PROFILE

• Name: Tim Close
• Fight Name:  The Whirlwind 
• Born: kirkmerrington
• Age: 20
• Weight Class:  71kg
• Height: 5ft 11″
• Club: Kirkmerrington M.M.A
• Style:  Power and Speed 
• Record:
• Professional 5-2
  Semi-Professional 8-2 
  Amateur 4-4 
• Titles: Semi-Professional Total Combat British Lightweight Title
  Semi-Professional Strike and Submit British Lightweight Title

When did you start training?

I started MMA and Boxing training with my dad when I was about 5 years old in a barn on a farm.  That was the original Kirkmerrington M.M.A gym and made my M.M.A debut when I was 11 years old. 

What is your biggest achievement in your career so far?

Winning and defending both semi-professional titles and remaining unbeaten with them. Also my current five fight winning steak at a Professional level.

What are your aspirations in MMA?

My aspirations are to become a full time professional fighter, competing against the top Lightweights in the world in the biggest promotion the UFC!!