Full Name:
Matt Fordham

Age:
26

Where were you born:
Sunshine Coast

Where do you live:
Sunshine Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Collective Grappling Co, Ignite

Who are your coaches:
Jeremy Green, Jake Trindall, Ryan Dunstan

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
BJJ Black Belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Jumped around a lot of different sports, but got really into BJJ when I was 14.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
When I first started MMA at 16, I knew it was what I wanted to do. As soon as I started fighting in 2022, I took it seriously.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring — nothing better than cracking on with mates.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
The perfect combination of a meticulous mindset and brutality.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Absolute mauling.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — because I’m good at it.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Me.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Me.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Immediate goals: maul.
Long-term goals: maul everyone.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Murder.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Same shit, different day — gonna go in and do what I do to everyone.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
They all know what to expect.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @mfordham.mma

Watch Matt “The Marauder” Fordham fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.