Know Your Fighter: Kaleb Steinnokel

Full Name:
Kaleb Steinnokel

Age:
27

Where were you born:
Perth

Where do you live:
Perth

Which gym do you train out of:
Luistro Combat Academy

Who are your coaches:
Romell Luistro

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Blue Belt BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Muay Thai and boxing

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I started training MMA in 2019 at the age of 21, and had my first fight four months later.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I really enjoy wrestling and striking.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My greatest strength is my striking and the power I can generate.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Striker.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Robert Whittaker.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Robert Whittaker.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
My goals at the moment are to get back in the win column and turn pro.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
They should expect nonstop action and always an entertaining fight.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see Luke and myself bringing an entertaining, back-and-forth fight no one wants to miss.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you all for the continued support — I really appreciate it.

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

Watch Kaleb Steinnokel fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.

Know Your Fighter: A’Keitheon Whitner

Full Name:
A’Keitheon Whitner

Age:
30

Where were you born:
Atlanta, Georgia

Where do you live:
Phuket, Thailand

Which gym do you train out of:
Bangtao Muay Thai and MMA

Who are your coaches:
Frank Hickman, George Hickman, James Heelan

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:
Division 1 football player

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
2021

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

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My God-given athletic ability.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Well-rounded.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Wrestling and football — I grew up playing football, and it took me far.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Me.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Me.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Get better every day. Be the light that God placed me on this earth to be.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
100% effort, 100% of the time.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I get my hand raised.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Jesus is the way, the truth, the light.

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

Watch A’Keitheon Whitner fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.

Know Your Fighter: Ran Deng

Full Name:
Ran Deng

Age:
24

Where were you born:
Cairo, Egypt

Where do you live:
Ipswich, Queensland

Which gym do you train out of:
NTG Fight & Fitness / Atlantic Grappling Team

Who are your coaches:
Nugget McNaught, Franky NTG, Jason Phi, Kalob Gray

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:
Athletics, football (soccer), touch football, basketball

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
At the start of 2025, after visiting Phuket and training alongside MMA professionals.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Anything and everything. I love the game — grappling, striking, sparring, weights, even talking about concepts and techniques.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My ability to adapt, my length, athleticism, and understanding of my gameplans and goals.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Sharp, clinical, and creative.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — because anything can happen. Nothing is promised.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Cristiano Ronaldo

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Israel Adesanya or Carlos Prates

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Win fights → fight for and win the Eternal belt → fight on DWCS → fight in the UFC.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Finding my range early, landing big shots, and finishing the fight.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I wouldn’t be here without you all. I appreciate the support always.

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

Watch Ran Deng fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.