2 July 2024 | Eternal MMA

Know Your Fighter: Jawad Rajabi

Full Name:

Jawad Rajabi

Age:

Where were you born:

Afghanistan

Where do you live:

Melbourne

Which gym do you train out of:

XFC Narre Warren

Who are your coaches:

Kaan Husmek Dion Douglas

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:

White belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Boxing Kickboxing

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:

Always wanted to fight at a professional level. After competing in amateur boxing and kickboxing fights with a few grappling comps, i decided to transition into MMA

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:

Learning and becoming competent in all martial arts from jiu jitsu to muay thai has always been a satisfying endevour to me.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:

Im very persistent and competetive.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Constant pressure and always looking for the finish wether it be a KO or submission.

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA because it is the truest test of ones will and desire to win and overcome the other team/person.

Who is your favourite athlete:

N/A

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Jon Jones

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Become eternal bantam weight champion and get in to the UFC.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:

A high pace highly technical fight.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Back and forth but eventually outsmarting and outpacing the opponent and finishing.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thank you to my team at XFC for helping me prepare for this contest, special shout out to my brother Mujtaba Rajabi for being behind me this whole camp.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

Rajabijawad1

Watch Jawad Rajabi fight at Eternal MMA 86 on Saturday, June 22 on UFC Fight Pass.

Eternal 86 Jawad Rajabi

Know Your Fighter: Oliver Schmid

Full Name:

Oliver Schmid

Age:

Where were you born:

New York

Where do you live:

Auckland NZ

Which gym do you train out of:

City Kickboxing

Who are your coaches:

Eugene Bareman Andrei Paulet

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:

Blue belt Bjj Black belt TKD

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Taekwondo

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:

15 years of age Turned pro at 22

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:

Every Day. I get to train at the best gym in the world with the best fighters in the world. Every day is my favourite day!

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:

Striking!

How would you describe your fighting style:

Kill or be killed

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA because it’s my life.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Mighty Mouse

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Mighty mouse

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Win the Eternal Featherweight Title Fight in the UFC

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:

Violence.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Meeting in the middle and stand and bang.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Very grateful for everyone supporting me on this journey 🙂

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

@schmidoliver on Insta

Watch Oliver Schmid fight at Eternal MMA 86 on Saturday, June 22 on UFC Fight Pass.

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Know Your Fighter: Blake Maryska

Full Name:

Blake maryska

Age:

Where were you born:

Gosford NSW

Where do you live:

Avoca beach central coast NSW

Which gym do you train out of:

Central coast MMA

Who are your coaches:

Ross pearson Jamie mullarkey

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:

Blue belt in jujitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Rugby league

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:

Started at 15, a year and a half later I had my first fight and that’s when I knew I can make it my profession.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:

My favourite aspect of training and my favourite session is sparing because you can practice your skills in a live situation

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:

We’ll rounded

How would you describe your fighting style:

We’ll rounded

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA because it’s exiting to do and watch

Who is your favourite athlete:

Cory sandhagen

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Cory sandhagen

What are your immediate and long term goals:

My immediate goal is to win my next fight and my long term goal is to become the world champ

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:

A good fight

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Knock out in the 2nd

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thanks for the support

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

Instagram: Blake.maryska

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Know Your Fighter: Percival Mwambi

Full Name:

Percival Mwambi

Age:

Where were you born:

Kenya

Where do you live:

Sydney

Which gym do you train out of:

MMAFFT

Who are your coaches:

Renato Subotic Ray morcomb

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:

Blue belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Soccer Taekwondo

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:

When I turned 18

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:

Striking classes, because I get to learn how to knock people out

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:

I can adjust to any situation

How would you describe your fighting style:

Well rounded, little to no weakness

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA, because fighting if the most realist thing and you can’t fake it!

Who is your favourite athlete:

Israel Adysanya

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Israel Adysanya

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Become the best fighter in the world and get paid like the best fighter in the world

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:

Technical violence

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

My hand getting raised by any means necessary

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Get your popcorn ready , because this is about to be a movie

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

On instagram @perci_ink

Watch Percival Mwambi fight at Eternal MMA 86 on Saturday, June 22 on eternalmma.com

Eternal 86 Percival Mwambi

Know Your Fighter: Kris Ustijanovski

Full Name:

Kristopher Ustijanovski

Age:

Where were you born:

Sydney Australia

Where do you live:

Sydney

Which gym do you train out of:

Lions Den Academy

Who are your coaches:

Luke Pezzutti

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:

Purple belt jiu jitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Played all sports at a high level Soccer Cricket

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:

I began at the age of 6 years old when me and my dad would watch it all day together and my dad put me into it and it’s been my dream ever since to compete in the UFC

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:

Sparring day. I love to try all the things that I have been learning and put them to practice

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:

I believe my greatest strength as an athlete is my ability to learn and acquire new skills quickly and apply them

How would you describe your fighting style:

Violent and Vicious

What is your favourite sport and why:

Mixed Martial Arts of course it’s my passion since a young boy

Who is your favourite athlete:

Having trained overseas with George Saint Pierre and being around him he’s a huge inspiration to me. But the reason I started MMA was because of Chuck Liddell

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

GSP

What are your immediate and long term goals:

I see myself within the next 6-9 months competing for the Eternal Batamweight Belt and winning it. Then eventually making my way to the UFC

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:

Absolute Violence that’s what I go in there to do. I look to finish fights in the most clinical way possible.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

I don’t see this fight going to the judges. I’m going in there to finish at any moment. Every strike, every exchange I plan on being as vicious as possible.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

A massive shoutout to my family my team & my sponsors they are the reason I am where I am today. So this win will be for them I can’t wait to put on a performance

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

@krisustijmma -Instagram/tiktok

Watch Kris Ustijanovski fight at Eternal MMA 86 on Saturday, June 22 on UFC Fight Pass.

Eternal 86 Kris Ustijanovski

Know Your Fighter: Joe Brown

Full Name:

Josef Eru Brown

Age:

Where were you born:

Adelaide

Where do you live:

Adelaide

Which gym do you train out of:

Cardioflex MMA & Wrestling Academy SA

Who are your coaches:

Head MMA Coach – Craig Icke Boxing – Frankie Simile BJJ – Dylan Opitz Wrestling – Luba Hofr & Tayla Ford

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:

Blue belt in BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Footy – 6 years Tennis – 4 years Muay Thai – 3 years Wing Chun Kung Fu – 2 years

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:

I joined Cardioflex at age 21 after a close friend had an amateur debut and inspired me to get back to fighting. I joins with full intentions of fighting so from day 1 I have been preparing to compete professionally.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:

Wrestling is my favourite sessions. I still get anxious driving to class thinking “I hope I don’t throw up this time…” but there is no better atmosphere than a small, sweaty, log cabin with commonwealth and oceanic champions trying to break each other. That environment is where I thrive. Competing with people that make me grind to get better every day.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:

My greatest strengths are my composure, my wrestling and my distance control. I learnt from my first fight how important it is to remain composed and focused in a fight. My wrestling ability gives me confidence wherever the fight goes and my distance management means I am always dangerous when the opponent thinks they are safe.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Kung Fu. I am a sponge and learn from any style. I aim to not be boxed into any particular “style” and flow with whatever opportunities present themselves.

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA is the only sport I watch. No other sport interests me. I don’t watch any other combat sports. I am too busy studying the art of fighting and learning my sport and unlocking my potential.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Georges St Pierre Alistair Overeem Cowboy Cerrone

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Again. GSP Alistair Overeem Cowboy Cerrone

What are your immediate and long term goals:

My immediate goal is to win 3 professional MMA fights this year. My long term goal is to become the best martial artist I can be. Live up to my full potential, and encourage others to do the same.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:

Great fights, performance bonus’ and finishes.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

I trust in my preparation to aid me to victory, whether it is via Devastating KO, or a great 3 round performance. I am confident that the better fighter will win.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Enjoy the show 👊

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

Instagram – joebrownmma

Watch Joe Brown fight at Eternal MMA 86 on Saturday, June 22 on UFC Fight Pass.

Eternal 86 Joe Brown

Know Your Fighter: Toby Meech

Full Name:

Toby Meech

Age:

Where were you born:

United Kingdom

Where do you live:

Perth, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Scrappy MMA

Who are your coaches:

Ben Vickers, Ryan Gray, Josh Della

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:

Purple belt in BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Have always participated in sports; from soccer to rugby union.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:

Started MMA at the age of 17 at Olympians MMA in Bristol, under coaches Paul Reed and Wesley Murch. I had 4 amateur fights before I turned pro at the age of 20.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:

The privledge of being able to train with great people everyday.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:

Toughness

How would you describe your fighting style:

Well rounded, dangerous everywhere; I go out to fight.

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA; it’s always interesting to see athletes trying out new things and pushing the evolution of the sport further.

Who is your favourite athlete:

GSP

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

GSP

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Just keep winning and to fight at the highest level

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:

Violence

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

It will be a tough one, but ultimately I will have my hand raised.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thank you all for your support

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

@tobymeech on Instagram

Watch Toby Meech fight at Eternal MMA 86 on Saturday, June 22 on eternalmma.com

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Know Your Fighter: Xavier Beeck

Full Name:

Xavier Anthony Beeck

Age:

Where were you born:

Perth Australia

Where do you live:

Winthrop/Stirling

Which gym do you train out of:

Scrappy MMA and Counterbalance fitness

Who are your coaches:

Ryan Gray, Ben vickers, Darcy Spowart, Josh Della and Craig Wilson

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:

Level 2 Black belt in taekwondo White belt in BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Soccer, Swimming, Boxing, Taekwondo

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:

After helping a fellow training partner prepare for his fight and beginning to level up with him.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:

Learning new skills to add to my arsenal and style. My favourite session of the week would have to be full MMA sparring

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:

Fast footwork and kicks as well as a good scrambling ability

How would you describe your fighting style:

Footwork focused kickboxing style with and emphasis on kicks and straight shots as well as a dangerous bottom grappling game

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA because it is the realest sport in the world

Who is your favourite athlete:

Cory Sandhagen

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Cory Sandhagen

What are your immediate and long term goals:

My immediate goals are to put on a performance on June 8th and long term make my professional debut for Eternal within the next 2 years

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:

A fight that they will never forget

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

I see it either ending with a left kick or an entertaining fight going the distance. Either way my hand is getting raised

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thank you for all your support. And I know I’ll represent you all well

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

@slim_mma on Instagram

Watch Xavier Beeck fight at Eternal MMA 85 on Saturday, June 8 on eternalmma.com

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Know Your Fighter: Joseph Davis

Full Name:

Joseph Davis

Age:

Where were you born:

Sydney Australia

Where do you live:

Sydney Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Lions Den Academy

Who are your coaches:

Luke Pezzutti

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:

Purple Belt in BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

I have always trained in some form of martial arts, whether it was karate as a young kid, or boxing when I was in my early teens to now MMA since I was 13/14.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:

I always had the ambition to excel in the sport, and had always been competitive and keen to learn as much as possible; I always wanted to be a great fighter. I had realised my passion for fighting when I had taken my first kickboxing match in 2019 in my final high school year. Since then I have always wanted to compete and I have always wanted to win.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:

I love sparring at the end of the week. I have always valued the lessons learned from trial and error in the live rounds, whether is it light or hard sparring or even competitive grappling. It’s here I believe you find out what you’re good at and what you need to work on, and if revised properly, provides the opportunity to get better.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:

My greatest strength I believe is my will and determination to win. I never give up in anything and am extremely competitive in everything I do. I always strive for perfection across my skillset and am not satisfied with anything less than 100% effort.

How would you describe your fighting style:

I am an all-rounder when it comes to fighting. I will find an advantage in any situation and capitalise on it. If something doesn’t work, I will find something that does.

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA is my favourite sport. There is nothing more exciting than a fight to me. Boxing is a close second, but nothing matches MMA.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Jose Aldo, the king of Rio. He has been my favourite fighter for a long time. His ability to overcome adversity makes him an athlete I look up to.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Jose Aldo.

What are your immediate and long term goals:

My immediate goal is to win this fight and any fight that comes after it. Long term, I’d like to establish myself as a top fighter in the professional Australian MMA scene and take any title that becomes available to me.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:

Violence.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

I believe once the pace is set in my rhythm, my opponent will become very uncomfortable and make mistakes on which I will capitalise.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

A massive thank you to all my training partners, my coach Luke Pezzutti, and all my friends and family. I’d also like to thank all my sponsors who have supported me greatly on this camp: Guardian Tape, Mi5-star, Immac-Air, and BarberSquad.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

Follow me on @eltoro_mma on Instagram

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