Tarneit’s Konah Idris is on a quest to be the king of the Australian sporting world and he wants to bring his community and country with him on his climb to the top.
The 20-year-old mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter began training in September 2022 after finding himself drawn to the sport’s raw energy and being impressed by the talent coming out of Australia and New Zealand.
Fighting in the welterweight class at 188 centimetres and 77 kilograms , Idris is comparatively tall and lean for his division, a physique that requires dedication and discipline.
In a world where your bark is every bit as important as your bite, the division between an amateur and a professional in the UFC is a matter of recognition, of which Idris is starting to receive.
With his highlights featuring on MMA YouTube channels such as Mitchell Tinley’s, the pundits are starting to take notice.
Westside MMA in Ravenhall is like a second home to the fighter, a place where his coaches and peers spur him on and support him in equal measure.
“They’ll keep on motivating me to get that last punch in”, Idris said.
“When you feel broken down, they’re always there to support you.”
According to Idris, the physically strenuous nature of training and fighting builds strong bonds.
“It’s not just like a gym and just going in and paying your membership, it feels like you really belong to a family.”
Jaidyn Kennedy
