Get to know Carson “The Perfect Storm” Hardman before he fights LaRue Burley in the Semifinals of our Welterweight Tournament at Xtreme Fighting Championships 44 on May 28 in Des Moines, LIVE on FOX Deportes and FOX Sports 2.
Name Carson Hardman
Nickname “The Perfect Storm”
Weight 170 pounds
Height 5-foot-10
Reach 71 inches
Pro MMA record 9-2
Amateur MMA record 5-1
Fighting style MMA
Born American Fork, UT
Fighting out of Lehi, UT
Gym Xcite MMA
Head coach Mark Balcer
Main training partner Mark Balcer
Heroes Grandpa (my old man) and my coach Mark Balcer. They were the first father figures to show a genuine interest in my interests and pursuits. More famous people would be Dominick Cruz and Anderson Silva. Both their fighting styles inspire me to a better fighter.
Hobbies Hiking, MMA and maybe eating? I really like food!
Goals in MMA Champion. Champion is always the goal. If not that, then what?