Law was born in Windber, Pennsylvania and attended Forest Hills High School. He didn't have particular success as a freshman, posting a negative record and placing sixth at districts. He improved his resume as a sophomore, posting a record of 26 wins and 7 losses and placing third at districts and sixth at regionals, but still not qualifying for state. He kept improving as a junior and posted a record of 36 wins and just 2 losses, the first one on the districts finals and the second one came after winning the regionals and reaching the PIAA state finals, where he lost by only one point. As a senior, he had his most successful season, posting an unbeaten record of 34 victories and no defeats, placing first at districts, regionals and the state championships. Overall, Law posted 112 wins and 26 losses during his career and was in the top 15 of the nationalhigh school rankings at 160 pounds.
University
After finishing his high school education, Law attended Pennsylvania State University, that is known for having one of the most successful wrestling teams at the time, having won the NCAA Division I's team titles in the last three seasons at that time. As a redshirt athlete, he compiled a record of 14 victories and 4 defeats in Open tournaments. He then competed as a freshman at 157 pounds, compiling a record of 13 wins and 6 losses during regular season and not competing at that year's NCAA DI championships. After wrestling season, he competed at the 15' Junior Nationals, where he placed third. After that season, he chose to transfer to the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown, that had an NCAA Division IIwrestling program. He explained: However, this led him unable to compete as a sophomore. As a junior, he became the top-ranked wrestler in the country and posted a record of 17-1 during regular season. During post-season, he won a PSAC conferencetitle and became an All-American with a fourth-place finish at the NCAADII championships. As a senior, he had his most successful season, compiling a record of 25 wins and 2 losses, winning the National Championship and becoming a two-time All-American.
Law began his amateur MMA career a couple of months after he graduated from UPJ. He amassed a 5-0 record with three stoppage wins and two decisions. He is expected to make his professional debut in his next match.
Personal life
Cody is the son of Trevor and Crystal Law and has a younger brother named Triston, whom he was teammates with at PSU.
Championships and accomplishments
Folkstyle wrestling
National Collegiate Athletic Association
*NCAA Division II 157 lb National Championship out of University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
*NCAA Division II All-American out of the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
