Profile – Gareth Carter

Gareth Carter

Gareth Carter was born in Auckland. He started his Martial Arts career early at the age of 6 when he began Judo, where he later earned his first dan black belt. He has an extensive resume of Judo tournament championships, and has represented New Zealand at many international competitions. Gareth also trained in boxing from ages 10 to 16 years, having had 5 amateur boxing fights.

In 2009, Gareth became interested in MMA, and started training with Hamish Robertson. Hamish immediately recognized Gareth’s talent and quickly put him into the fighter’s program after a few months of training. With less than a year of MMA training, Gareth has already collected a couple of amatuer MMA victories. AMMA expects a great deal more victories from this up and coming fighter.

Gareth is currently working at a Panel Beater’s shop. When he isn’t trying to tap out his good buddy Ev Ting, he enjoys any type of sport, travelling, lots and lots of sleep, going out with the bros, and having a few brews.

Highlights of his fight career:

• 2004 Under 16 years of age New Zealand National champ.
• 2005 Under 16 years of age New Zealand National champ.
• 2005 3RD place NSW open; Under 20′s and 3RD place Senior mens.
• 2005 1ST place Queensland open; Under 20′s.
• 2006 Under 20 years of age & Senior Mens New Zealand National champ.
• 2006 6TH place Tahiti Oceanias Under 20′s.
• 2007 Under 20′s and Senior mens New Zealand National champ.
• 2007 ACT open (canberra) 1st place Under 20′s & Senior Mens 3RD place.
• 2008 Oceania Under 20′s Oceania champ, 3RD place Senior Mens
• 2008 NSW 1ST place Senior Mens and 2ND place Under 20′s
• 2008 Represented New Zealand at Junior Worlds in Thailand.
• 2008 Represented New Zealand at World Team Championships in Japan.
• 2010 ICNZ 9 MMA Champion (decision win)
• 2010 ICNZ Contender 2 Submission Grappling Tournament, 2ND Place
• 2010 ICNZ 11 MMA Champion (decision win)