Know Your Fighter: Stephen Costello

Full Name:

Stephen Costello

Age:

31

Where were you born:

Dublin Ireland

Where do you live:

Celbridge kildare

Which gym do you train out of:

Sbg Hq

Who are your coaches:

Dave roach John kavanagh

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

Fight2one welterweight champion Purple belt in bjj

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Rugby Union Rugby league

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

I took mma up as a hobby at the age of 25 , had a short amateur career then decide to go professional at the age of 27

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

I love all aspects of martial arts training, every day is a school day in sbg Hq Friday bjj 10 5minute rounds to end the week of hard training is my favorite

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

People say I’m very strong and explosive But i believe my skills are my greatest strength as I feel I am a well rounded mixed martial artist that can mix it up very well

How would you describe your fighting style:

Exsplosive unpredictable

What is your favourite sport and why:

Martial arts It has given me a purpose in life

Who is your favourite athlete:

I am not sure that’s a difficult question

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Robert Whitaker is my favorite

What are your immediate and long term goals:

To keep winning fights and long term would be find my self in a good financial position in life

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

A entertaining fight

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Fast paced rounds with a display of skills

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thank you to every one who has supported me on my journey I would not be the man of martial artist with out the people who support me

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

@stephencostello_mma

Watch Stephen Costello fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Know Your Fighter: Daichi Kamiya

Full Name:

Daichi Kamiya

Age:

25

Where were you born:

Saitama Japan

Where do you live:

Saitama Japan

Which gym do you train out of:

Brave gym

Who are your coaches:

Kazuyuki Miyata

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

Judo black Bjj white

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Judo Hand ball Swimming

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

During Covid -19 pandemic (true story)

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

Grappling because that’s what my strong area is

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

Control

How would you describe your fighting style:

Control grind and submit

What is your favourite sport and why:

Sumo So dynamic yet very detailed technique required for winning

Who is your favourite athlete:

Khabib Nurmagomedov

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Khabib Nurmagomedov

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Win Etenal lightweight title then UFC lightweight title

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

Excitement and beauty of the art

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Grind and finish

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

So many people supported me for the fight so I want to pay them Back with my big win

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

k_daichhi0419

Watch Daichi Kamiya fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Photos courtesy of Pancrase.

Know Your Fighter: Mitch Holden

MMA Fighter Mitch Holden

Full Name:

Mitchell Holden

Age:

29

Where were you born:

Liverpool, NSW, Australia

Where do you live:

Port Kembla, NSW, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Oni Fight Team/TCB/Beston Gracie BJJ

Who are your coaches:

Adrian Campbell

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

Brown Belt BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Soccer Motocross

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

As a hobby at age 14 Started training seriously at my first gym at age 16 By age 18 had first fight and thats when i knew i was doing this for the rest of my life

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

Learning something new about myself or something i didnt know about the sport. Im a coach myself but ill always be a student of the game.

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

Craftiness and experience Knowledge and wisdom

How would you describe your fighting style:

Strange.

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA. Ive lived and breathed it for half of my life.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Robert Whittaker

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Robert Whittaker

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Win this fight. Continue growing my Gym and becoming one the best gyms in Australia.

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

An exciting fight.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Either KO or submission

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this camp and throughout the years.

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

@MitchHoldenmma instagram

Watch Mitch Holden fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.