After serving five years in the Australian Defence Force as a rifleman with a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan, Matt specialised in driving Bushmasters before discharging and returning to his hometown of Bendigo. There, he worked in a bar and became a first aid trainer, actively assisting his community.
In a shed with mates, Matt began his martial arts journey, developing a passion for kickboxing and wrestling. Driven by a strong sense of justice, he independently ventured to aid in the Ukrainian conflict, serving with the Ukrainian army against Russian advances. Matt values teamwork and respect highly, consistently showing integrity and dedication to his beliefs.