Know Your Fighter: Cyprian Rogozinski

Full Name:
Cyprian Rogozinski

Age:
22

Where were you born:
Pabianice, Poland

Where do you live:
Brisbane, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Integrated MMA

Who are your coaches:
Adrian Pang, Toby Tsang, Grego Penaloza

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:
Played football (soccer), and enjoyed hunting and target shooting.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
The day I turned 18, I signed up at an MMA gym. I wasn’t allowed to train earlier—my mum’s rules—but I’d wanted to do it since I was 16.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I love constantly learning about myself and the sport. The community and mutual respect in MMA are unmatched. Sparring is my favourite session—it’s where I feel I grow and improve the most.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My mental and physical resilience. Coming from a defence force background has taught me how to perform under pressure and maintain a high level of fitness and discipline.

How would you describe your fighting style:
A relaxed menace. I’ve built a strong, well-rounded foundation in both striking and grappling. Since my debut loss four years ago, I’ve sharpened every tool and come back more dangerous.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA—it’s the most entertaining and complete test of an athlete.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Craig Jones

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Dustin Poirier

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Go pro with a strong record and eventually open my own gym.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’ll stay one step ahead—calculated, composed, and suffocating my opponent’s hope.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Enjoy the show. You’re going to see a whole new me.

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

Watch Cyprian Rogozinski fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Ajay Deep Singh

Full Name:
Ajay Deep Singh

Age:
26

Where were you born:
Punjab, India

Where do you live:
Melbourne, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Absolute MMA

Who are your coaches:
Simon Carson, Raja Shippen, Oliver Smith

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:
MMA, kickboxing, grappling

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

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I enjoy all aspects of training, but my favourite is the pro sessions. High-level athletes share their experience and knowledge, and training with them helps me understand the sport on a deeper level.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My mentality—never giving up.

How would you describe your fighting style:
All-rounder

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA. I feel truly alive when I train and compete at my best.

Who is your favourite athlete:
I respect every athlete for their dedication, but my favourite is Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Khabib Nurmagomedov

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
I want to see how far I can take myself in this sport—always aiming higher.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Someone who gives 100% every time, applying everything I’ve learned.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’m going in with full effort—100% commitment.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I’m very grateful for your support—thank you for showing up and cheering me on.

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

Watch Ajay Deep Singh fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

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, Jayden Binnie, Dom Mar Fan

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 and rugby union

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
After my first kickboxing class at 14 during the rugby league off-season—I fell in love with the sport and never looked back.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Friday morning sparring—because I’m pushed to my limits by some of the best fighters in Australia.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My pressure and ability to dictate where the fight goes.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Explosive, with quick back takes and powerful kicks.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Besides MMA, rugby league—it’s heavy contact but still demands a high level of skill.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Marshawn Lynch

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Ilia Topuria and Jack Della Maddalena

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Short term: get two more amateur fights. Long term: go pro and stay undefeated.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A guaranteed finish. Judges won’t be needed.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I respect my opponent’s skill set, but I’m finishing this fight inside two rounds—guaranteed.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I’ll be hunting for the finish from the opening bell—and I will find it inside two rounds.

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

Watch Aidyn Gould fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Callam Baird

Full Name:
Callam Baird

Age:
21

Where were you born:
Brisbane

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Empire Martial Arts

Who are your coaches:
Ricky Budgen, Jake Anderson, Nicholas Grant, Shaun Johnson

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:
Taekwondo

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
In 2022

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring—it’s the highlight of every class for me.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Well-rounded

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA—it’s the best sport in the world.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Alexander Volkanovski

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Alexander Volkanovski

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Keep getting amateur fights and build up my experience.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A fun, exciting fight—I’m always looking for the finish.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A stoppage win in Round 2 or 3.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Come down, watch a great fight, and see me get my hand raised!

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @cxllam03

Watch Callam Baird fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Farhood Khalatbar

Full Name:
Farhood Khalatbar

Age:
29

Where were you born:
Sydney

Where do you live:
Liverpool

Which gym do you train out of:
Australian Top Team

Who are your coaches:
Ashkan Mokhtarian and Suman Mokhtarian

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Black belt in traditional martial arts and blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Martial arts my whole life

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I never took it as a hobby—the day I started, it became my profession.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring. I love outsmarting my teammates and implementing new tools I pick up from watching other fighters.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
I’m a “look-see-do” fighter—adaptive and analytical.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Women’s tennis. I enjoy the intensity and competitive sound of the rallies.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Cristiano Ronaldo

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Paul Gallen

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Dominate my opponent, earn a shot on the Contender Series, and eventually become the UFC’s poster boy for Australia.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Expect nothing less than a show—an intelligent display of skills and finesse.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I don’t know exactly how, but I’m not leaving it to the judges.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I appreciate the support, the hate, and all the fans that watch me. I love it all.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
@hood_att across all platforms

Watch Farhood Khalatbar fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.