Full Name:
Charles Foo
Age:
19
Where were you born:
Mackay, Queensland
Where do you live:
Mackay, Queensland
Which gym do you train out of:
Mackay MMA
Who are your coaches:
Jayden Dalrymple, Danny Borg, Kean Morris
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
1st Stripe White Belt in BJJ
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Taekwondo and soccer.
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Around midway through 2023 I started taking training more seriously. By the end of 2024, I began to feel like I could make a career out of it.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
MMA class — I love being able to chain striking and wrestling together and experiment with new techniques.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My persistence and faith in myself — those traits help me perform at my best inside the cage.
How would you describe your fighting style:
My footwork is heavily inspired by Dominick Cruz. I like to stay agile, move in and out, and cut angles to set up attacks while making my opponents miss.
What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — I love the competitiveness of it. It drives me to constantly improve and be better every time I step into the cage.
Who is your favourite athlete:
Dominick Cruz — his mentality and fighting style inspire me.
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Dominick Cruz.
What are your immediate and long-term goals:
My immediate goal is to end the year with a win at Eternal 101. Long term, I want to keep my winning streak going and eventually turn pro.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A high-paced fight featuring unorthodox movement and striking — and a fighter who gets better every time he steps into the cage.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see it being a technical striking matchup — my opponent is a long-range striker, but I’ll be in constant motion, mixing angles and pressure. It’ll come down to whether he can keep up with my movement.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thanks to everyone who has supported and pushed me in and out of training. I always fight 100 percent knowing I’ve got the best people behind me.
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @thatcharlesyouknow
Watch Charles Foo fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.
