Full Name:
Nathaniel Law
Age:
25
Where were you born:
Auckland, New Zealand
Where do you live:
Logan
Which gym do you train out of:
The fight centre
Who are your coaches:
Ben Johnston
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Bjj blue belt
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Cricket and soccer as a kid and then played rugby league from 12-19. Also played basketball in high school
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I started at 19 just to learn how to fight a bit and know how to defend myself. I quickly fell in love and started training every day and had my first fight after 8 months of training
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring and wrestling for sure. I just love competing
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I think my distance management and kicking are some key skills, physical strength and endurance,strong takedown defence. And just a strong competitive drive
How would you describe your fighting style:
Striking at long range, controlling pace and space, on the inside I like to knee and elbow and heavy ground and pound if the opportunity presents itself
What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA, I think it’s the ultimate sport and we are the ultimate athletes because we can beat any other athletes in a fight
Who is your favourite athlete:
Has to be israel adesanya, also a big fan of Kobe Bryant and Usyk/ GGG in boxing
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Israel adesanya, usyk GGG, Cory sandhagen and Leon Edwards
What are your immediate and long term goals:
Immediate goals are to win this fight obviously then become the best welterweight in Australia then be in the ufc in a few years
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
a great performance and you’ll be watching someone who comes to hurt his opponents not just hold on and stall to the final bell
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I think I’m gonna knock him out, I don’t think he’ll be able to take the punishment I will put on him for 3 rounds
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
The support I receive both from the fight centre community in Australia and all my team friends and family in New Zealand is unreal and it’s so motivating for me to push that extra 1% knowing how many people I have behind me so just want to say how much I love and appreciate it
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:
nathaniel__law on instagram natelawmma on TikTok
Watch Nate Law fight at Eternal MMA 88 on Saturday, September 14