KUCHING: By day, Wilson Law is a criminal lawyer and by night, he trains as a mixed martial artist.
Over the weekend, the 33-year-old celebrated his first competitive MMA victory at the MFC x Sarawak Martial Arts Championship 3.0.
Representing Fight X MMA, Law defeated Arena Martial Art Academy’s Mohd Yamen Wong in the 65kg MMA main event during the two-day championship held at Boulevard Shopping Mall from Aug 1 to 2. The victory marked the culmination of nearly a decade of training, although it was his first time stepping into the cage for a competitive bout.
“This is my first fight and my first win, so it means a lot to me,” he told Sarawak Tribune when met recently.
Law said balancing his legal career with combat sports requires discipline and commitment.
“I work from 9am to 5pm as a lawyer, and then at night I train,” he said.
Specialising in criminal law and civil litigation, Law trains for about two hours a day, five days a week. In addition to mixed martial arts, he also practises Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the guidance of his brother, whom he credited with helping shape his journey in the sport.
He dedicated the victory to his brother, Jace Law, as well as his sponsors — Reddot,Powersupps Borneo,Desmond Kho Auto Spraying & Hotstuff Apparel — for their unwavering support.
Law, who turns 34 this year, said former UFC champions Jon Jones and Georges St-Pierre (GSP) have been among his biggest inspirations throughout his martial arts journey.
He admitted that balancing long hours in the courtroom with an intensive training schedule can be challenging, but said perseverance and consistency have enabled him to pursue both careers successfully.
Despite juggling a demanding profession and rigorous training schedule, he hopes his story will inspire others to pursue their passions regardless of their careers.
“Just work hard and train hard. If you train hard, you can do anything,” he said.
The MFC x Sarawak Martial Arts Championship 3.0 attracted more than 160 athletes from 22 clubs, including competitors from India, the Philippines and Indonesia.
