Know Your Fighter: Louie Tran

Full Name:
Louie Tran

Age:
31

Where were you born:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Where do you live:
Melbourne, Victoria

Which gym do you train out of:
Absolute MMA Collingwood

Who are your coaches:
Raja Shippen and Simon Carson

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Growing up, I played AFL.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Started later in life at 25.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring – you get to test what you’ve learnt during the week.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My student mentality – always willing to learn and get better.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I love wrestling.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA – it’s great for fitness and learning how to defend yourself.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Conor McGregor – a great fighter with incredible mic skills.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Conor McGregor.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To test myself in the cage. I took a long time off, accepted a short-notice bout on PGFL, and fell back in love with the fighting game.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Not sure.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
It will go where it goes.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Love you all – thank you for supporting me in my goals and dreams.

Instagram:
@louietran__

Watch Louie Tran fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Korey Sutcliffe

Full Name:
Korey Sutcliffe

Age:
30

Where were you born:
Launceston, Tasmania

Where do you live:
Launceston, Tasmania

Which gym do you train out of:
MMA North

Who are your coaches:
Daniel Richardson, Caine Richardson, Corey Hearn

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
All types of sports

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
At the age of 23, when I started.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring, always and forever. It’s the only time during the week I feel alive.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My endurance and pressure.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Unorthodox.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA of course — there’s nothing better.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Dominic Cruz.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Dominic Cruz.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To get back in the win column and solidify myself as a top contender in the bantamweight division.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A scrap, with me winning by submission.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you always for supporting me!

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

Watch Korey Sutcliffe fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Adnan Larry

Full Name:
Adnan Larry

Age:
33

Where were you born:
New Zealand

Where do you live:
Melbourne

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 possess as a martial artist:
Blue belt in jiu-jitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Rugby league, rugby union and powerlifting

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
After my 2nd amateur fight I fell in love with the fight game. I want her to love me back.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
MMA sparring, because you get the chance to practise all your skills and everything that you’ve been working on.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
I’d describe myself as a freestyle fighter because I enjoy training all aspects of MMA and like to use all of them when I fight.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — most exciting sport in the world.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Muhammad Ali

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Muhammad Ali

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Win my upcoming fight, and my long-term goals are to win every fight I have after that.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Expect fireworks. Tune in because I’m always looking to land heavy strikes and big takedowns. I’ve never been to decision in my amateur or pro career — so 100%, somebody is getting hurt and it’s not going to the judges.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’m going to stop my opponent either on the ground or on the feet.

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

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find your socials:
Instagram: @youngblackandsexy

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Know Your Fighter: Matt Kindness

Full Name:
Matt Kindness

Age:
25

Where were you born:
Scotland

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
DTV Academy

Who are your coaches:
Dylan Andrews, Vince Perry, Daniel Matheson

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:
Rugby union

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
My first fight was in 2021 and it became an obsession after that.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
My favourite aspect of training is getting a little bit better every day.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Forward pressure.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA – it’s the best all-round sport to watch and be a part of.

Who is your favourite athlete:
George St-Pierre

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
George St-Pierre

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Immediate goal is solely focused on this fight and winning.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A mixture of all things.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Winning by any means necessary.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you for all the support. It’s been a long layoff, and I don’t intend to keep it that way.

Instagram:
@matt_kindness

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Know Your Fighter: Andrew Patara

Full Name:
Andrew Patara

Age:
31

Where were you born:
Logan City

Where do you live:
Brisbane

Which gym do you train out of:
Gamebred / Ignite

Who are your coaches:
Ryan Dunstan, Jason Lonergan

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
None

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Footy

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

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I would spar every day if I could, but it’s no good for the brain haha

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Will to win any way possible

How would you describe your fighting style:
Front foot, forward pressure and spin jaws

What is your favourite sport and why:
NRL — up the Wahs!

Who is your favourite athlete:
Shaun Johnson

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Roy Jones Jr.

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Short term: Spin jaws
Long term: Look good doing it

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Get ready for the show, I guarantee you’re gonna get your money’s worth

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Absolute chaos is on the way

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I’ve been preparing for this for a long time. I’m gonna make you all proud

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: andrew.patara

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Know Your Fighter: Quinlan Kelly

Full Name:
Quinlan Kelly

Age:
25

Where were you born:
Townsville, Australia

Where do you live:
Brisbane, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Integrated MMA HQ

Who are your coaches:
Adrian Pang

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Being from North Queensland, I was like most kids my age — I lived and breathed Rugby League. All I wanted to be was JT, even had the headgear to match.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I had my first MMA fight at 16 and won by second-round TKO. From then on, being a professional fighter was all I ever wanted to be.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
It’s got to be Thursday sparring night. It’s all good to drill and work on skills, but to me nothing beats having the openness and freedom to express yourself fully during sparring. Putting all the pieces together and testing your skills with real consequences is what I love.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My ability to put guys away. I only need a small moment and I can change a fight quickly — there’s a reason all my wins have come by stoppage.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Dangerous. Ultimately, I’m looking to back you up, cut you off and find your chin. But I do like to initiate a shootout and back my speed and power to get it done.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Apart from MMA, it would have to be Rugby League.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Alexander Volkanovski — it’s so inspiring to see an Aussie at the pinnacle of the sport.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Still Volk.

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Immediately, I’m not looking past my next fight. It’s a very tough test and I can’t wait to prove what I can do. Long term, I want that Eternal welterweight belt around my waist.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
If you like KOs, I’m your guy. I’m coming to put my opponents to sleep.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Expect fireworks. We both go forward and push the action — this is going to be a war.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Truly appreciate the love and support of all the people behind me.

Instagram: @quinkelly2000

Watch Quinlan Kelly fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Paiariki Cook

Full Name:
Paiariki Cook

Age:
25

Where were you born:
Christchurch, NZ

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Sunshine State Wrestling

Who are your coaches:
James Sargison, Tapu Opetaia, Lucas Zions

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Purple Belt, Nationals Champ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Everything – My mum, when she was around, used to set up mini triathlons on the weekend for fun. She got the whole neighbourhood and community involved.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
When I was able to keep up with pros in the training room.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Me and Lucas going to war on the pads for an hour – building heart.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
You’ll never break me.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Make you miss, make you pay – pressure on, break you down, make you quit.

What is your favourite sport and why:
If I wasn’t fighting, I’d be pig hunting in the bush.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Zachary Alderson

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Jai Opetaia

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Win this fight. Turn pro. Hunt whoever is next.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Make him dig deep and see what he’s about.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thanks to my team at Opetaia Boxing Gym, Sunshine State, and to Lucas. I’ve moved up to the Gold Coast and wanted to create our own team — with a specialist in each field, no distractions and strictly just hard labour. I’m looking forward to showcasing what we’ve been doing together for the last year.

I’d like to say my thanks to my community at home. As a village, they’ve rallied behind me on this one — giving me an opportunity to take a couple of days off work each week and to help get some extra PTs in. Love to the village back home for that.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find your socials:
Instagram: ridetheredhorse2.0

Watch Paiariki Cook fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Luke Melrose

Full Name:
Luke Melrose

Age:
28

Where were you born:
Ulladulla, NSW

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
CMBT Training Centre

Who are your coaches:
Miles Muecke, Brentin Mumford, Jesse Yada, Reece McLaren

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:
NRL, Karate, Muay Thai

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I took MMA seriously around 2021 after I finally healed a disc protrusion in my neck. This took about 6 months of physio and exercises every morning to overcome. I’ve wanted to pursue MMA professionally since before my first amateur fight.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
My favourite aspect would just be the relationships you develop along the way, but I also love routine and the self-confidence of knowing I can protect myself. Favourite session would have to be sparring. Nothing is more novel to me than the mind games and tricks to land strikes or takedowns in unsuspecting, creative ways.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I don’t have much aggression or anger—I’m just hyper-competitive. This means I’m always thinking about how I can win, and not about how I can get back the last strike I took.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I’m an all-rounder. Definitely a bit of a brawler at times, and I use my cardio later in rounds to push the pace. I prefer to strike but am not afraid to shoot a takedown if I need to.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA – craziest sport in the world.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Alexander Volkanovski

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Alexander Volkanovski – I love his speeches. “Adversity is a privilege” resonated with me, among others.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To go on a win streak at pro and get some finishes. Put on a few kgs of muscle. Go to the UFC.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Action, violence, & pressure.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Louie looks like he has a good chin on him from watching his previous fights. I see myself landing some big shots on the feet and Louie coming forward looking to clinch up and wrestle. He won’t get me down, and I will make him quit over 15 minutes. TKO stoppage.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I appreciate you all. This is just the beginning. Watch this space.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find your socials:
Instagram: doubleshotmma

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