Full Name:
Ran Deng
Age:
23
Where were you born:
Egypt
Where do you live:
Springfield, Ipswich
Which gym do you train out of:
NTG Fight & Fitness
Who are your coaches:
Nugget McNaught, Alvaro Navarro, Marcelo Balthazar da Silveira, Kalob Gray
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
White Belt BJJ
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Athletics, Basketball, Soccer, Rugby
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I took Martial arts seriously as a hobby in 2021 and began taking it seriously in 2023 after having 3 kickboxing fights and 2 mma fights.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
My favourite aspect of training is learning new techniques and applying them in real situations. Favourite session is Wednesday night sparring.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My length, speed, intelligence and adaptability.
How would you describe your fighting style:
Master of range! General of destruction!
What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA!!! Because it’s the most unpredictable sport in the world. Anything can happens.
Who is your favourite athlete:
Adesanya, LeBron, Nadal
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
2018/19 Adesanya, Anderson Silva 2006/07, McGregor 2015/16. Can’t choose, all elite guys.
What are your immediate and long term goals:
To be the best martial artist in the country, the world… then the universe.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
They should expect the unexpected
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see myself being too sharp on the feet, my opponent will try to wrestle and my anti- wrestling holds up. I then get a late finish.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you for all the love and support. It means the world.
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:
@ransrealityntg
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