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.