Zak bennett

ZACK BENNETT

Age: 22

Gym: Oliver MMA

Insta: @zackiusbennett

Amateur MMA Oceania

Middleweight Champion

 

Shuriken Amateur MMA Welterweight Champion

 

BJJ Purple Belt 82kg National Champion

 

88kg ADCC Pro Champion 

Why did you start fighting?
 
I started fighting because i was playing rugby at the time so then I started wrestling to get better at tackling.
Steve came to my school and told me I should try fighting out so I did. I got tapped out by some old dude so I kept training so that eventually I’d beat him then I became addicted. 
 
I started mixing in some hands with the takedowns and it added a whole new element which had me wanting to get better. It forced me to be present which was so good for my mental. The more I competed the more I wanted to become the best so I decided that I would be all in and do what I could to turn it into a profession. 
 
What is your fighting style?
 
I’d say my fighting style is flowy
 
Where do you want combat sports to take you?
 
I want combat sports to take me, my family and team around the world. I want to experience different places, meet different people and just continue doing and sharing what I love. 
 
Thoughts for SFS18?
 
My thoughts for SFS18, I can’t wait I’m excited to be back in the mix.