Full Name:
Loni Doyle Filimoehala
Age:
29
Where were you born:
Auckland
Where do you live:
Brisbane
Which gym do you train out of:
Gamebred Academy / Ignite Martial Arts
Who are your coaches:
Ryan Dunstan
Jason Lonergan
Jake Lund
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
- Lockdown Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion
- Super Lightweight Champion
- Welterweight Champion
- Middleweight Champion
- Purple Belt in BJJ
- Bronze Medal – GAMMA Worlds
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
I played rugby league my whole life, and wrestled my cousins in the pool and trampoline at a high level.
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
My first day at the gym I knew this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I ain’t fucking around.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
My favourite part of training is eating after training.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My athleticism separates me in my division. I’m strong as fuck and fast as fuck, I’m fit as fuck. I’m good at everything. So yeah—my greatest strength is everything.
How would you describe your fighting style:
Fast and hard 😈 Strong and hard.
Perfect. Flawless.
What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA—for obvious reasons.
Who is your favourite athlete:
Me.
Also: Conor McGregor, Greg Inglis, Brock Lesnar, Jeff Hardy, Cain Velasquez
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Conor McGregor, Cain Velasquez, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Khamzat Chimaev… and me.
What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Short term: Win this fight
Long term: Go to the UFC and destroy
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Pure aggression. No hesitation. Perfect calculations in real time.
They will see that I’m meant to be in the UFC right now.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’m going 100% full force. I’m sure he will as well.
1st round finish.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
If you don’t come, you’re fake as fuck. Nah, just kidding ahaha—make sure you watch online.
Buy my shirts.
Instagram:
@lontonomo
Watch Loni Filimoehala fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13
