Know Your Fighter: Markell Alaiasa

Full Name:
Markell Law Alaiasa

Age:
25

Where were you born:
Brisbane, Australia

Where do you live:
Brisbane, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Huia Martial Arts

Who are your coaches:
Jay Jay Te Huia, Hing Yiu Hing, Shaun Hale, Sabbath Smrecnik

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist?
Blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu

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?
January 2022 was when I started MMA, and from day one, I took it seriously. From the start, my intention has always been to become a world champion.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I love that training keeps you honest. Only you know how much effort you put into the session or camp. If you took shortcuts when you should have been putting in work, you’ll know—either consciously or subconsciously. Come fight night, you’ll either be haunted by your effort or comforted by it.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
My belief in God

How would you describe your fighting style?
Aggressively calculated

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA—because it’s the sport that will give me the future I prayed for.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Khabib. In my opinion, he is one of the greatest fighters to ever exist. More than that, he showed me that you can be one of the biggest stars in the world and still stay strong in your belief in God. You can have all the money in the world, but it won’t buy you character. You can have all the fame in the world and still stay true to your morals. You can be the baddest man on the planet, make a mistake—like jumping over the cage against McGregor’s team—and still be afraid of the consequences from your father when you get home. Khabib is a man to be studied, both in and out of the cage.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Khabib

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate goal: Defeat Matty Iann, InshaAllah.
Long-term goal: UFC Champion, InshaAllah.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
Expect nothing and appreciate everything.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I see my opponent coming in emotional, probably trying to fire himself up or even start something at weigh-ins, like last time. If he does, that just confirms I’ve already read his first move before we even fight. If he doesn’t, then I get a calm, controlled face-off. Either way, it’s a win-win. Once we’re in the cage, I see myself getting my hand raised.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Why did you doubt me?

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials?
@4ke77

Watch Markell Alaiasa fight at Eternal MMA 94 on Saturday, March 15.

Know Your Fighter: Aidyn Gould

Full Name:
Aidyn Gould

Age:
18

Where were you born:
Brisbane

Where do you live:
Brisbane

Which gym do you train out of:
Team Compton

Who are your coaches:
Steve Compton, Elliot Compton, Jayden Binnie

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Rugby league, rugby union, soccer

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
After my rugby season ended at 13, I wanted to do something more thrilling and risky. Then I watched Conor McGregor vs. Cowboy Cerrone live and fell in love with the sport.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring day—finally getting to put together all the tools I’ve learned throughout the week.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
My greatest strengths are my explosiveness and my killer instinct—when I smell blood, I will find the finish.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Very explosive, whether it’s shooting for a takedown or landing a calf kick.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA—nothing beats it. No other sport is like it.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Ray Lewis

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Ilia Topuria

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate goal: I want to be the number one ranked amateur featherweight by the end of the year.
Long-term goal: To be the greatest fighter to ever live.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
Extremely high-level MMA grappling along with great use of the calf kick.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I will finish this fight. There’s not a single area in that octagon where my opponent is better than me.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Don’t be nervous—always have faith that I will win.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials?
Instagram: @aidyngouldmma

Watch Aidyn Gould fight at Eternal MMA 94 on Saturday, March 15.

Know Your Fighter: Gordon Reale

Full Name:
Gordon Reale

Age:
25

Where were you born:
Australia Gold Coast

Where do you live:
Australia Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
CMBT Training Centre

Who are your coaches:
Mile Muecke

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, rugby, dancing

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
I always wanted to do this professionally when I was a teenager, but when I was 21, I decided to quit my full-time chef career and fully pursue this passion that I love.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
My favourite session is sparring because who doesn’t love punching their mates in the face?

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
My faith in God

How would you describe your fighting style?
I’m a hybrid fighter. It changes for every fight, adapting to my opponent.

What is your favourite sport and why?
Boxing, but mostly from the defensive side—when fighters have beautiful head movement and footwork.

Who is your favourite athlete?
GOAT: Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson
Most entertaining fighter to watch: Dan Hooker for sure.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
GOAT: Jon Jones and Demetrious Johnson
Most entertaining fighter to watch: Dan Hooker for sure.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate goal: To turn pro this year and go on the DWC.
Long-term goal: To be remembered.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
Non-stop action.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I have so much respect for Jordan and what he has done and achieved, but this fight will be a war. Blood will be spilled, and it will be a 3/3 round sprint. But I will be dominant, I will be in control, and I will get my hand raised on March 15.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Do not be surprised when my hand gets raised.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials?
Instagram: @greale98

Watch Gordon Reale fight at Eternal MMA 94 on Saturday, March 15.

Know Your Fighter: Ryan Jankowski

Full Name:
Ryan Jankowski

Age:
26

Where were you born:
Darwin

Where do you live:
Perth

Which gym do you train out of:
Wolves Den

Who are your coaches:
Steve Walton

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Started with judo in primary school, then in high school started training MMA.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
After high school, I started to take MMA more seriously.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Thursday MMA sparring, getting good rounds in with the lads.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Kickboxing with wrestling

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA

Who is your favourite athlete:
Alex Volkanovski

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Robert Whittaker

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Get 3 pro wins in 2025, then look to challenge for the Eternal flyweight title in 2026.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
TKO by GnP

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Enjoy the show

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @ryan.jankowski98

Watch Owen Tincombe fight at Eternal MMA 93 on Saturday, February 22.

Know Your Fighter: Owen Tincombe

Full Name:
Owen Tincombe

Age:
21

Where were you born:
Perth

Where do you live:
Bibra Lake

Which gym do you train out of:
Scrappy MMA

Who are your coaches:
Ryan Gray and Ben Vickers

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:
Aussie rules and TKD. I also rode BMX, and it destroyed my shins.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I began to take fighting seriously as soon as I trained for the first time. I got absolutely smashed, but I felt incredible afterward. I remember feeling extremely lightheaded after my first session as I tried way too hard to fight the chokes. From there, I became obsessed with the idea of being the best I could possibly be at this. Since then, I have stuck at it consistently, only taking breaks if I have no choice. I have done this for too long and learned too much to quit.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Just being present at the gym with the Scrappy team is always a great vibe and will never fail to improve my day.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I consider my strength to be my well-roundedness as a fighter. If striking doesn’t work for me, then grappling can and vice versa.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I ask myself this a lot. I only aim to be entertaining and to also finish the fight. I do not want to leave a win to the judges. To me, that is not a win.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Ice hockey is fun to watch. When they throw down, it’s just a bonus.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Eliud Kipchoge

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Justin Gaethje

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Immediate goal is to put in less than 15 mins of work next Saturday. After that, I plan to finish off my apprenticeship as a mechanic before I look for another matchup.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Chaos and maybe a couple of low-IQ moments.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Chaos and maybe a couple of low-IQ moments.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
“You fans tune in, I never let you down until now, I won’t start.” – Tito Ortiz

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @owenjtin

Watch Owen Tincombe fight at Eternal MMA 93 on Saturday, February 22.

Know Your Fighter: Rowan Breedt

Full Name:
Rowan Breedt

Age:
23

Where were you born:
Yucatan, Mexico

Where do you live:
Perth

Which gym do you train out of:
Scrappy MMA

Who are your coaches:
Ben Vickers
Danny Petanovic

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Played rugby, AFL, ninjitsu, state horse riding champion.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
April this year will be 3 years into MMA, and about July last year, I left my full-time job to pursue MMA full-time.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I enjoy the boxing training side of things a lot more, but also love a good, intense wrestling session.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My greatest strength would be how grounded I am in being able to deliver shots with good timing.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I’m a boxer-wrestler who’s good at putting the pressure on and can comfortably create moments to pull and find the counter.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA because I like fighting.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Don’t have one.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
At the moment, I enjoy watching Topuria.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Right now, just focus on getting enough fights to comfortably go pro.
Eventually, I want to fight my way to the UFC.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I think I’ve got to a level where I can win anywhere, whether it’s the wrestling or striking. We’ll see how I feel on the night because sometimes I just feel more comfortable with one or the other. Maybe both.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Sit back and enjoy the fight, I’ll do my best like always!

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @rowan_bdr

Watch Rowan Breedt fight at Eternal MMA 93 on Saturday, February 22.

Know Your Fighter: Kaleb Steinnokel

Full Name:
Kaleb Steinnokel

Age:
26

Where were you born:
Perth

Where do you live:
Perth

Which gym do you train out of:
Luistro Combat Academy

Who are your coaches:
Rommel Luistro

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Muaythai, boxing

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
When I moved to Perth from Kalgoorlie in 2019

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I enjoy sparring as I get to practice and try techniques that I’ve learnt.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My greatest strength, I believe, is my power. I feel I naturally hit very hard, and this has been evident in some of my past fights.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Standup striker

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA. I never really enjoyed playing or watching any other sport and grew up watching combat sports as my father is a big fan of boxing and MMA.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Robert Whittaker

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Robert Whittaker

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Fight 3 times this year and go professional.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Fans should expect exciting action and someone who pushes the pace.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see my fight playing out in multiple scenarios, whether it’s a TKO, submission, or a decision.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Always grateful for the support from everyone. Everyone has always backed me and believed I will go far in the sport.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @KalebSteinnokel

Watch Kaleb Steinnokel fight at Eternal MMA 93 on Saturday, February 22.

Know Your Fighter: Joshua Thomas

Full Name:

Joshua Thomas

Age:

28

Where were you born:

Dubai, UAE

Where do you live:

Perth

Which gym do you train out of:

Kickass MMA

Who are your coaches:

Steve Kennedy

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:

Cricket

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

It was when I had my first fight booked I really started taking it more seriously which has now lead me to this massive journey of trying to be the best fighter I possibly can

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

Sparring – it’s the closest thing to a fight

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

My striking is my greatest strength

How would you describe your fighting style:

Exciting

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA for sure it’s the most exciting sport in my opinion

Who is your favourite athlete:

Cristiano Ronaldo

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Mauricio Ruffy

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Winning this fight and then starting my pro career this year

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

Violence

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

KO/TKO in the second or third

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Much love and appreciation to every single one of you, if you’re paying to watch me fight I’ll make it worth it

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

Insta: josh.t96

Watch Joshua Thomas fight at Eternal MMA 93 on Saturday, February 22.

Know Your Fighter: Louis Christophersen

Full Name:

Louis Christophersen

Age:

19

Where were you born:

Reading, UK

Where do you live:

Perth, Wa

Which gym do you train out of:

Wilkes MMA

Who are your coaches:

David Wilkes

Mathew Erceg

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

Blue belt in jui jitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

MMA

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

Started at 8, then took seriously at 16

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

I like the striking classes, specifically sparring.

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

My strengths are that I’m a well rounded fighter and wherever the fight goes I’ll be comfortable.

How would you describe your fighting style:

A well rounded mixed martial artist.

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA, it’s all I’ve ever really known in terms of sport. I love it. It gives me purpose.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Nate Diaz, Cody garbrant

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Nate Diaz, Cody garbrant

What are your immediate and long term goals:

My immediate goals are to fight and get three wins by finish this year and turn pro next year. Long term goals include being the eternal champion and the ufc.

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

They should expect fireworks. Wherever the fight goes, I’ll be putting on a show.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

All I see is my hand getting raised, by any means necessary.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

I appreciate all the support from my teammates, family and friends and will put on a show for you guys!

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

Instagram: Louis.christophersen

Watch Louis Christophersen fight at Eternal MMA 93 on Saturday, February 22.

Know Your Fighter: Julian Giustiniano

Full Name:

Julian Giustiniano

Age:

27

Where were you born:

Perth

Where do you live:

Perth

Which gym do you train out of:

Saltwater Jiu jitsu and the LLC MMA team

Who are your coaches:

Oliver Barley and Aaren Bean

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

BJJ purple Belt. NAIA collegiate wreslter.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Rugby, wrestling, tae kwon doe, schoolyard mischief

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

2020 post covid after coming back from college.

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

Sparring and roadwork: The hard stuff. Also film study watching people beat each other up is fun.

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

Fast feet, high pace, bully pressure, rasslin.

How would you describe your fighting style:

High pressure, fast foorwork, throwing people. Brexit style.

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA and folkstyle wrestling.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Tom and Terry Brands.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Frankie Edgar

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Win the next fight, Eternal bantamweight champ

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

High pace, fast exchanges, people getting thrown

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

2 dudes fighting each other in a cage, wear him down with pressure and movement.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Its a been a long road back but here we are, thanks for the support

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

Instagram julian_g_157

Watch Julian Giustiniano fight at Eternal MMA 93 on Saturday, February 22.