Know Your Fighter: Jay Martin

Full Name:
Jay Martin

Age:
22

Where were you born:
Sydney

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Shindo Newbreed

Who are your coaches:
Kerry Dunne

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Rugby.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
At 16 years old.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Everything — I love every part of the process.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Versatile.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — it’s the ultimate test of skill, toughness, and willpower.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Tiger Woods, Jon Jones, Conor McGregor.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Conor McGregor.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To have a successful career and make a lot of money.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A composed win.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Hope you enjoyed.

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

Watch Jay Martin fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Cooper Martin

Full Name:
Cooper Martin

Age:
22

Where were you born:
Sydney

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Shindo Newbreed MMA

Who are your coaches:
Kerry Dunne

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
MMA.

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

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Everything — I love every part of it.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Different.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — it’s what I live for.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Ilia Topuria.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Myself.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Be the best.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Just another lesson to take away.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Love you all.

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

Watch Cooper Martin fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Jake Lam

Full Name:
Jake Lam

Age:
21

Where were you born:
Penrith, Sydney

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Shindo New Breed

Who are your coaches:
Kerry Dunne

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
No belts — ranked 17th lightweight amateur in Australia/New Zealand.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Basketball and boxing.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
At 19.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Striking is my favourite, but I’m finding a new love for wrestling at the moment.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Toughness, grit, and determination.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I like to pick my shots but can also put the pressure on.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — there’s no better sport.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Kobe Bryant.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Alex Pereira or Jack Della Maddalena.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Short-term: dominate everyone put in front of me.
Long-term: get the strap.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Me getting my hand raised.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’m going to walk away with a first- or second-round finish — that’s how it’s going to play out.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you for your support — I’m going to put on a show for you all.

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

Watch Jake Lam fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Baxter Pickering

Full Name:
Baxter Pickering

Age:
24

Where were you born:
Gold Coast, Australia

Where do you live:
Gold Coast, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Shindo New Breed

Who are your coaches:
Kerry Dunne

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:
Basketball during my early teenage years.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
About two years into consistent training, after earning my first fight win.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
MMA conditioning — it’s a mix of cardio and technique that really pushes me to my limits.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I’ve always been drawn to jiu-jitsu since starting MMA — it’s an ocean of endless possibilities.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I’m very grappling-oriented, working toward a top-dominant style that incorporates both striking and control.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — speaks for itself.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Kobe Bryant — Mamba Mentality.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
It changes often, but I’m a big fan of Dan Henderson, Mark Hunt, and Carlos Condit.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Just to never stop. Nothing else pushes me like stepping into that cage.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A hungrier, more determined version of myself — finishing this year off with a bang.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Knowing what defeat feels like at my lowest, I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure I never feel that again.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Forever grateful to anyone who takes time out of their busy lives to support me — beyond appreciative.

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

Watch Baxter Pickering fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.