Know Your Fighter: Shai Krimotat

Full Name:
Shai Krimotat

Age:
23

Where were you born:
Sydney, Australia

Where do you live:
Sydney, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Igor MMA

Who are your coaches:
Igor Breakenback, Josh Culibao

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Played soccer for most of youth before switching to MMA

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
As soon as I walked into the gym — I haven’t looked back since

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring, because it’s when I get to really test everything I’ve been working on

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Adaptability — being able to mix it up and adjust to opponents to come out with the win

How would you describe your fighting style:
Measured

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — since starting, it’s the only sport I consistently consume weekly. Easy to appreciate from techniques to storylines to the mental battles.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Alexander Volkanovski

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Alexander Volkanovski

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Stay present and focus on where I’m at right now — good things will follow

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Entertaining yet technical fights

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A competitive back-and-forth fight where ultimately I get my hand raised

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Appreciate all the support — wouldn’t be where I’m at without the circle I have surrounding me

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @shaikrimotat1
TikTok: @shaikrimotat

Watch Shai Krimotat fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.

Know Your Fighter: Takeshi Taniguchi

Full Name:
Takeshi Taniguchi

Age:
27

Where were you born:
Japan

Where do you live:
Kobe

Which gym do you train out of:
CMBT and Shoot Gym Kobe

Who are your coaches:

  • CMBT: Miles Muecke, Jesse Yada, Brentin Mumford
  • Shoot Gym Kobe: Daiki Tubota, Kenya Hattori, Billy Hoker

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Eternal Flyweight Champion

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Soccer, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, BMX

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
When the coronavirus was spreading

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
All — enjoy and look forward to the next

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Staying calm amid excitement; also, try not to get drunk

How would you describe your fighting style:
NRL, NHL, Boxing (inspired by multiple sports)

What is your favourite sport and why:
Just amazing

Who is your favourite athlete:
Japanese sumo fighter Chiyo no Fuji

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Same

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To be able to play future matches without injury while still enjoying love of martial arts

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Beer — extremely exciting

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Extremely exciting

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
The reason I am able to fight like this is thanks to my teammates and family. Thank you as always.
If there’s something we don’t like, let’s turn it upside down. We’re not a company or a school, we’re the best of fellow, we’ll light a fire under each other’s asses and push each other to the top. Let’s go see some great scenery.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @thenotorioustake

Watch Takeshi Taniguchi fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.

Know Your Fighter: Wes Capper

Full Name:
Wes Capper

Age:
37

Where were you born:
Australia

Where do you live:
Perth

Which gym do you train out of:
Scrappy MMA, Costa Academy

Who are your coaches:
Ben Vickers & Danny Petanovic

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Couple here and there

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

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
18

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Eating

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Deadly

What is your favourite sport and why:
Chess — mind games.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Steven Bradbury

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

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Stay alive

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Left right, goodnight

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Tomorrow’s never guaranteed

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @wes_capper

Watch Wes Capper fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.