Full Name:
Louie Tran

Age:
31

Where were you born:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Where do you live:
Melbourne, Victoria

Which gym do you train out of:
Absolute MMA Collingwood

Who are your coaches:
Raja Shippen and Simon Carson

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
White belt in BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Growing up, I played AFL.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Started later in life at 25.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring – you get to test what you’ve learnt during the week.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My student mentality – always willing to learn and get better.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I love wrestling.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA – it’s great for fitness and learning how to defend yourself.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Conor McGregor – a great fighter with incredible mic skills.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Conor McGregor.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To test myself in the cage. I took a long time off, accepted a short-notice bout on PGFL, and fell back in love with the fighting game.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Not sure.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
It will go where it goes.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Love you all – thank you for supporting me in my goals and dreams.

Instagram:
@louietran__

Watch Louie Tran fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13