Know Your Fighter: Adnan Larry

Full Name:
Adnan Larry.

Age:
32.

Where were you born?
New Zealand.

Where do you live?
Melbourne, Australia.

Which gym do you train out of?
Absolute MMA.

Who are your coaches?
Simon Carson and Raja Shippen.

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
Blue Belt in BJJ.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Rugby League and Rugby Union.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
Seven years ago.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
MMA sparring — I enjoy blending all the elements of MMA together.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
Big power and aggression.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Freestyle.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — it’s the best sport in the world. There are so many ways to win, and it takes a unique combination of mental and physical attributes to succeed.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Muhammad Ali.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Muhammad Ali.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate: Focus on and win my upcoming fight.
Long-term: Beat everybody up.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
Fireworks — big bombs being thrown, no handbrakes, and complete disregard for my own health and safety to get the win and put on a show for the fans.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I’m going to dominate all aspects of the fight and get the finish.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Thank you all for the support.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @youngblackandsexy

Watch Adnan Larry fight at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.

Know Your Fighter: Mitch Mclaren

Full Name:
Mitch McLaren.

Age:
25.

Where were you born?
Perth.

Where do you live?
Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.

Which gym do you train out of?
Tribal MMA.

Who are your coaches?
Connor and Paul Birch (head coaches), Gabriel Schlupp (grappling coach), Shaun Kober (strength and conditioning coach).

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
Purple Belt in Jiu Jitsu.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
I was an avid cricketer — I used to open the bowling and was a leading wicket taker. I also played AFL, but all of that went away when I fell in love with MMA at 17.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
I started in 2018 with my best mate Ryan Leavey at Tribal MMA. From 2018 to 2021, it was more of a hobby — I had a couple of fights but treated it like playing a sport, not the true grind it really is.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Honestly, all of them. Every day is my favourite. I focus on sharpening all aspects to make sure I’m fully prepared.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
My cardio. I believe I have an unbelievably good gas tank and can go all day.

How would you describe your fighting style?
My style has become much more well-rounded recently. In my earlier days, I was definitely more of a grappler — they even gave me the nickname “The Backpack” at the gym.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — it’s by far the greatest sport of all. No explanation needed.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Antoine Griezmann, Atlético Madrid striker. He’s the GOAT.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Conor McGregor — it might be a little controversial now, but he shaped the sport into what it is today. When he was on his incredible run, you couldn’t help but be inspired.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate: Get through Jesse and make my mark on the flyweight division.
Long-term: Take the Eternal flyweight title and move onto the world stage.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
An exciting fight with all parts of MMA mixed in. I always bring a crowd and put on a high-level show.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I see a high-level, high-intensity fight with plenty of grappling exchanges swinging in my favour — and something sneaky sneaky to end it.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
A massive thank you to all my friends, family, and supporters who have backed me all the way to my pro debut. We can’t do any of this without our support systems.
Huge thanks to my team for always preparing me, and a special shoutout to my girlfriend Mya — the most supportive and caring girlfriend I could ask for.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @mitchmclaren23

Watch Mitch Mclaren fight at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.

Know Your Fighter: Jesse Wynne

Full Name:
Jesse James Wynne.

Age:
28.

Where were you born?
Albany, WA.

Where do you live?
Perth, WA.

Which gym do you train out of?
Wolves Den, Perth.

Who are your coaches?
Head Coach: Stephen Walton.

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
BJJ Purple Belt.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
I grew up playing footy — from Auskick through to WAFL — but eventually lost the passion for the game.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
After my first fight, it sparked the same passion I used to feel for footy. The love and competitiveness drove me to take the sport more seriously.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Jiu Jitsu will always be my favourite session — it was the first martial art I ever started with.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
In footy, I was never the fastest, strongest, or most talented player on the field — and I think that rings true in MMA as well. But I make up for it with my ability to learn, adapt, and keep improving — whether it’s in the training room or in the cage.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Versatile and crafty.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — I’m a nerd for the sport and love watching high-level skills being implemented in a constantly evolving game.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Corey Sandhagen or Alexander Volkanovski.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Corey Sandhagen and Alexander Volkanovski — tied for first.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
To fight the best flyweights in Australia, and then compete abroad at the highest level.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
High pace and technical fighting.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I feel it’ll be a high-paced, technical fight. I respect Mitch’s skill set, but I believe I’ve got the tools to get the job done.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Thanks to my team at Wolves Den, my partner Wendy for putting up with me, and all my family and friends — I love and appreciate you all. I’ll try my best to do you proud.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @jesse.wynne18

Watch Jesse Wynne fight at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.