Full Name:
Luke Dally
Age:
29
Where were you born:
Ballarat, Victoria
Where do you live:
Ballarat, Victoria
Which gym do you train out of:
Infinite MMA
Who are your coaches:
Head Coach: John Campbell
Strength & Conditioning: Nick Monckton
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Brown Belt in BJJ
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Football (AFL)
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I started training as a hobby at 19, then decided to pursue it as a career in my early twenties once I had a few wins under my belt.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Hard sparring. It’s the best way to test and apply the tools developed in training or fight camp, and it’s the closest thing to an actual fight.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My gas tank, grappling pressure, back control, and fight IQ.
How would you describe your fighting style:
I’m a well-rounded fighter with a high fight IQ, a strong gas tank, and an unrelenting will to win.
What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — because it’s the sport I’ve chosen to pursue as a career.
Who is your favourite athlete:
Max Holloway right now, but all-time it would be Georges St-Pierre.
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Max Holloway right now, GSP of all time.
What are your immediate and long-term goals:
My immediate goal is to climb the ranks of the lightweight division in Australian MMA. Long-term, I want to cement myself as one of the greatest fighters to ever come out of Australia.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
High-level technical ability, the potential to finish a fight anywhere, anytime, and brutally honest words on the mic.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see myself putting on a technically dominant display wherever the fight goes and having my hand raised.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you to everyone who has believed in me and stood by my side from the beginning.
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @Diamonddallymma
Watch Luke Dally fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.
