Full Name:
Nathaniel Law.
Age:
26.
Where were you born?
Auckland, New Zealand.
Where do you live?
Logan City.
Which gym do you train out of?
The Fight Centre.
Who are your coaches?
Ben Johnston, Des Maea, Nakia Melody.
What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
Blue Belt in BJJ.
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Played rugby league before I started fighting. Also played basketball, cricket, and soccer as a kid.
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
Very soon after I started training. After two years, I quit my full-time job and moved to part-time to focus on MMA.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Sparring is number one. I also love wrestling and rolling – all the live work is my favourite.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
Kicking ability, range, and fight IQ.
How would you describe your fighting style?
Good striking, hard kicker, with nasty ground and pound.
What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA.
Who is your favourite athlete?
Israel Adesanya is my biggest inspiration. In other sports, Ronaldo and Kobe Bryant are also huge inspirations.
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Israel Adesanya. I also love Jack Della – he’s the man.
What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Win the Eternal welterweight title by the end of the year. Be in the UFC by the end of next year.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
An exciting fight and a violent finish.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I think I’ll pick him apart on the feet, stifle his attempts to impose himself, and break him down as the fight goes on. Mid-fight stoppage.
A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Thank you – your support means the world.
Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @nathaniel__law
TikTok: @natelawmma
Watch Nathanial Law fight at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.
