Know Your Fighter: Luke Jones

Full Name:
Luke Jones.

Age:
34.

Where were you born?
Perth.

Where do you live?
Perth.

Which gym do you train out of?
Luistro Combat Academy.

Who are your coaches?
Romel Luistro.

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Athletics.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
In my mid-twenties.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
The constant adaptation and pursuit of perfection — working toward effortless efficiency.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
Speed, recovery, mindset, and accuracy.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Precise, damaging, and relentless.

What is your favourite sport and why?
Combat sports — the rawest expression of competition.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Alex Pereira.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Alex Pereira.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
To perform consistently and build momentum toward signing with a major organisation.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
A fight showcasing high-level skill, excitement, and the kind of performance that inspires.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
A dominant display of control and ability — a strong showcase across all areas.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Thank you for your support and time — it means everything.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Facebook: Luke Jones

Watch Luke Jones fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Ben Paterson

Full Name:
Ben Paterson.

Age:
24.

Where were you born?
Sydney, Australia.

Where do you live?
Bondi Beach.

Which gym do you train out of?
Lions Den Academy.

Who are your coaches?
Luke Pezzutti.

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Rugby, swimming, and Ironman.

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

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Sparring — it’s where I get to work on everything I’ve been practicing.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
Speed, agility, and creativity.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Freestyle — well-rounded and adaptable.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — because I live it.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Robert Whittaker.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Robert Whittaker.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Dominate the lightweight division and punch my way to the UFC.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
Blood, guts, and glory.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
With a finish — whether it’s on the feet or on the ground, it doesn’t bother me.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Don’t need luck — best of skill.

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

Watch Ben Paterson fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Jasmine Nikora

Full Name:
Jasmine Nikora.

Age:
32.

Where were you born?
New Zealand.

Where do you live?
Perth.

Which gym do you train out of?
Luistro Combat Academy.

Who are your coaches?
Romel Luistro.

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Just the usual school sports.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
I started training as a hobby in 2018, began competing in 2020, and started fighting MMA in 2022.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Sparring — it’s where I get to put all my training together.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
My mind and my heart.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Aggressive striker.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — silly question.

Who is your favourite athlete?
N/A.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
N/A.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
A few more amateur fights, and then you’ll see me on the professional scene.

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?
We’ll see — but it’s going to be exciting.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
You’ll see a new, evolved fighter — and I’ll do you all proud.

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

Watch Jasmine Nikora fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Connor Birch

Full Name:
Connor Birch.

Age:
27.

Where were you born?
Sydney, NSW.

Where do you live?
Sunshine Coast.

Which gym do you train out of?
Tribal MMA.

Who are your coaches?
Mitch Ferdi and Paul Birch.

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
Purple 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?
2011.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Sparring — simple.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
I just like to fight.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Punches and kicks — what more do you need?

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — no fluff, just fighting.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Mike Tyson.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Alex Pereira, Jon Jones, and Jose Aldo.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Win. Win again. Then win the next one.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
Unlimited chi force.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
A tactical battle that ends in a finish.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Hello.

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

Watch Connor Birch fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Luca Bowe

Full Name:
Luca Bowe.

Age:
21.

Where were you born?
Agnes Water.

Where do you live?
Brisbane.

Which gym do you train out of?
Crown Kickboxing.

Who are your coaches?
Luke Thomas and James Moller.

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
I focused on tennis throughout my childhood and teenage years.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
I began taking MMA seriously in December 2023.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
My favourite aspect of training is that there’s always more to learn — the evolution never stops.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
My power and range are two of my biggest assets.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Technical, violent, and always applying constant pressure.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — because of the toughness it demands both physically and mentally.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Carmelo Anthony.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Petr Yan.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate: constant and rapid progression in all areas of my game.
Long-term: to evolve into a complete, high-level fighter.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
A fast-paced fight that ends in a finish.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I see myself landing big shots early and finishing the fight.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Thank you to everyone who supports me on fight night and throughout my camp — it means everything.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
@luca_bowe on all platforms.

Watch Luca Bowe fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.