Know Your Fighter: Dan Jones

Full Name:

Daniel Jones

Age:

33

Where were you born:

Perth, Western Australia

Where do you live:

Perth, Western Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Luistro combat academy

Who are your coaches:

Romel luistro

What belts or rankings do you currently posses as a martial artist:

None

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Athletics, football, bmx, skateboarding

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

20

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

Sparring, simulation

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

Composed. Big hand’s, big kick’s, big wrestling

How would you describe your fighting style:

Pressure

What is your favourite sport and why:

Mma, chosen sport

Who is your favourite athlete:

No one particular, depends on their beliefs and values despite success in their chosen field. Who their sponsors, funding/ donors are. If they are authentic or if they self censor to keep themselves monetised on platforms. Add to that do they critical think and did they fall for the covid psyop to stay relevant.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Mike tyson or Jon Jones on ability alone and charisma in their dialogue.

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Immediate = current fight Long term = continue competition succeeding, ufc onwards.

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

G.B.H …. Grievous bodily harm

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Consume said individual

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thank you to my family and LCA for the training and support for many years.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

Instagram: @Promaz2

Twitter: @Promaz02

Know Your Fighter: Anthony Drilich

Full Name:

Anthony Drilich

Age:

29

Where were you born:

Logan,Queensland

Where do you live:

Perth, Western Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Scrappy mma

Who are your coaches:

Ben Vickers, Brandon Drilich

What belts or rankings do you currently posses as a martial artist:

Ranked #10 pro men’s bantamweight Australia and new Zealand

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Bjj, boxing, judo, mma, rugby, archery, mauy thai

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

Took mma seriously as a hobby around 13 and as a profession in my mid 20s

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

Favourite aspect would be technique and sparring. Learn new skills and techniques and apply them in sparring and see what works and how to apply that move in a practical setting.

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

My willing to fight to the end and my pure dedication to martial arts

How would you describe your fighting style:

Clinical, precise and explosive

What is your favourite sport and why:

Mma for the fact that there’s always room to improve and get better and learn.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Manny Pacquiao

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Fedor emelianenko

What are your immediate and long term goals:

To win and take over my division

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

That somone is going to get put to sleep

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Victory by ko/tko

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

My love and respect to the people who help and support me on my path to victory

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

Facebook: Anthony Drilich

Instagram: @drilichmma

Know Your Fighter: Julian Giustiniano

Full Name:

Julian Giustiniano

Age:

26

Where were you born:

Perth Australia

Where do you live:

Perth Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Bravos bjj and the LLC

Who are your coaches:

Oliver Barley and Rodrigo Giraldes

What belts or rankings do you currently posses as a martial artist:

Blue belt BJJ Black belt TKD

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Rugby, wrestling, tae kwon doe, mma

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

15 when I started my wrestling career. Full mma training at 21

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

Sparring, grappling and running

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

Grappling and strength.

How would you describe your fighting style:

High pressure wrestleboxing

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA. Nothing compares to it.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Ray Lewis

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Frankie Edgar

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Eternal featherweight champion and contender series.

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

High pace and people being thrown

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Finish in the 3rd

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Whether you want me to win or not thanks for taking the time to watch 😁

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

Instagram: @julian_g_157

Know Your Fighter: Quillan Salkilld

Full Name:

Quillan Salkilld

Age:

23

Where were you born:

Perth

Where do you live:

Perth

Which gym do you train out of:

Luistro combat academy

Who are your coaches:

Romel luistro (head coach) Tom Barns (wrestling) Toby smith (Muay Thai)

What belts or rankings do you currently posses as a martial artist:

Brown belt jiu Jitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Australian rules football Skateboarding

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

Started training in March 2018 and I knew I wanted to make it my career after my first amateur win in November 2018.

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

Tuesday wrestling practice is my favourite session of the week.

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

The ability to learn and apply new skills consistently.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Gangsta

What is your favourite sport and why:

Other than mma I’d say AFL The game is so dynamic it is very entertaining to watch and fun to play.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Magnus Carlson

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Mike Tyson

What are your immediate and long term goals:

To get to the ufc and become their lightweight champion

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

An exciting fight that won’t go the distance

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

I’ll get the finish inside 2 rounds.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thank you to all my Family and friends for all the support over last 5 years. I’ve been blessed to have you all along for the journey so far. Let’s keep it going.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

Instagram – @quillansalkilld

Know Your Fighter: Shannon Staples

Full Name:

Shannon Staples

Age:

30

Where were you born:

Como, Western Australia.

Where do you live:

Willagee, Western Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Wilkes Academy

Who are your coaches:

Dave Wilkes Matt Erceg Steve Erceg

What belts or rankings do you currently posses as a martial artist:

No belts in anything. Only train within the MMA classes.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Played basketball tennis and football growing up. Top two sports was definitely basketball and tennis. Played in both state grades for each sport. MMA is deff my worse sport and wish you could just swap out skills from one sport to another.

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

MMA for me as always been a sport that I enjoy learning and developing in. I have done so many other sports I feel I reached my limit but MMA so new and always learning and getting beat up at class. It keeps the fuel burning and my competitive drive alive. I didn’t ever think I’d fight. It was a means to stay fit and lose weight as I got fairly close to the 100kg mark after breaking my leg. My first ever fight was my first fight at Eternal and I was so nervous as scared but loved the bright lights and crowd. Here we are now many fights in and next goal would love a pro fight and tick that of the list of accomplishments in sports

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

Favorite aspect of training….. I guess that’s when Dave says we going out for dinner and drinks ahah. I love training just for the trash talk we all have together at the gym and banter. I really enjoy seeing the young boys develop and grow and hope for the brightest future for them and always do all I can to help them. Mainly it’s telling them don’t do what I did and try play every sport .lock down and focus on one and be great. I can tell you worst session is wrestling and shark tank rounds with Matt erceg Tough class and even tougher coach. No fun and games during that class but nothing bring more joy if you can get Matt to crack a smile during class

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

I’d like to think my best strength is managing distance and getting a good read on fighters early. Noticing such small detail or how they throwing combos. My coach Dave has always said that and been calm and relaxed inside the cage. Been able to change stances and fight from both has always been a good mix up and I feel can give me a lot more options then my opponent. I used to say my fitness was a great strength of mine but last few years it’s been a tough one.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Unorthodox style . Throw shots from odd spots and like to mix up my approach alot .. from loose in and out style or in tight guard up style I think that causes alot of different looks for me.

What is your favourite sport and why:

Tough question I love basketball and tennis. Basketball for the banter and the moves and mental games that go on within the game. It’s such a smooth highlight sport. I believe they are the best athletes in the world. Then tennis i love for the opposite. Individual game. So mentally tough and hard. The long sets the no coaching. How quickly a tennis match can change and your never out of a match with the scoring system. Choose which ever. Love them both

Who is your favourite athlete:

Rafal Nadal would have to be my favorite athlete Very close with Allen Iverson but I watched alot more of rafa and was playing the highest level of sport for longer On and off the court Rafal Nadal is a champion Humble kind and complete warrior

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

I’m sorry but it’s Conner McGregor Trash talk and banter Smart arse comments it’s my favorite past time Ruthless at time but it’s my favorite thing and he tops it for that Done good and bad for the sport but really exploded MMA around the world

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Immediate Love to get another fight sooner rather then later before I blow out again. Not good having to wait so long been matched up. Long term Love that pro fight experience maybe over east or somthing and hear the boos and hate. I would enjoy that.

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

Fun high paced fight. Most my fights have had back and fourth drama and somthing different and exciting and I always hear the crowd level noise increase. Most of all know they have great song to sing to when I walk out.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Think it’s going to be a tough war to be honest. High paced and very technical on the feet I don’t see either of us going to the ground. Test out his great boxing hands and a fun finish in the works

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

You know what I’m about I try to do it all so thanks for coming thanks for buying tickets and supporting me Thanks for the love and support and like always win loose or draw hate or love me it’s a party weekend and let’s have fun now.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

Instagram: @stapless23

Know Your Fighter: Ryan Cooper

Full Name:

Ryan Cooper

Age:

31

Where were you born:

Mount gambier

Where do you live:

Adelaide South Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

M16

Who are your coaches:

Myles Simpson

What belts or rankings do you currently posses as a martial artist:

Purple belt BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Soccer

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

Approximately 25-26

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

Wrestling or sparring due to the high intensity of those classes

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

Constantly in shape and ability to dig deep.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Pressure fighter mixing mainly between boxing and wrestling.

What is your favourite sport and why:

Mixed martial arts as it’s the ultimate combat sport.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Max Holloway

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Max Holloway

What are your immediate and long term goals:

To put myself in position through winning fights to test my self against the best fighters in my division.

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

An entertaining scrap

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Hard fought fight likely to go to the distance with possibilities for a finish in the third.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thanks for the support.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

Instagram:

@ryancoopermma

@that_cookieguy

Know Your Fighter: Frank Jankowski

Full Name:

Frank Jankowski

Age:

25

Where were you born:

Darwin

Where do you live:

Perth

Which gym do you train out of:

Wolves den

Who are your coaches:

Stephen Walton

What belts or rankings do you currently posses as a martial artist:

Blue belt BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Judo Kickboxing

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

Started doing mma 10 years ago and started fighting 6 years ago

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

Favourite part of training is working on my crafts. And socialising with everyone at the gym. My best session of the week is fighters training on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Always a hard push to get better as a athlete

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

Agility and creativity. Kickboxing and wrestling.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Creative striking and pressure grappling.

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA because it’s all aspects of martial arts

Who is your favourite athlete:

Alex volkanoski

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Robert Whittaker

What are your immediate and long term goals:

To be fighting as long as possible .

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

A fast and explosive fight to be excited for

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Long hard tough fight with my hand getting raised at the end of it

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

To be ready for a 5 round war

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

Instagram- frank_j53 Facebook – Frank Jankowski

Stephen Erceg, Australia’s number one flyweight, signs a multi-fight deal with the world’s number one fight promotion.

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Australia’s No.1 flyweight (125 lbs) fighter, Stephen “Astroboy” Erceg (9-1 MMA) has signed

an exclusive multi-fight agreement with the UFC.

Last year Stephen was scheduled to have his audition for the UFC on the globally televised Dana White’s Contender Series, but due to visa issues he was unable to perform on the big stage and he headed back to Australia.

The resilience shown during this time is a testament to Erceg’s character, a man who is not only capable and confident inside the cage but continues to put in the work outside it and leaves little to chance in chasing his goals.

Over the weekend at Eternal MMA 73, Stephen added another victory to his resume with a slick first-round submission of Japanese fighter Soichiro Hirai (4-2 MMA). In what was expected to be a close contest “Astroboy” showed his ability to dominate on the ground and stop the fight early.

As he headed backstage, filled with adrenaline and heart pumping off a quick stoppage victory he did not expect the following events. Mick Maynard and Hunter Campbell, two of the senior executives at the UFC were waiting for him and he was offered a contract on the spot.

Courtney Hard Day, Rival Sports Management: “Steve had to overcome quite a few setbacks last year including well documented visa issues which kept him out of his Contender Series bout. The team at Rival Sports are thrilled that Steve is now where he deserves to be, fighting the best athletes in the biggest MMA promotion in the world.”

Cam O’Neill, Eternal MMA: “There is excitement in the air across Australian MMA and the future looks bright for Eternal MMA fighters. We are looking forward to more athletes following in the footsteps of Stephen Erceg and being given the opportunity to compete against the best in the world.”

Eternal 74 will be held at Southport Sharks, Gold Coast on March 18 with the two title fights. The welterweight strap is on the line with champion Kaleb Rideout(7-2) defending against Joseph Luciano (7-1). In the co-main, the Lightweight champion David Martinez (9-4) will be fighting Blake Donnelly (6-1). You can catch the main card action on UFC Fight Pass and the prelims free on the Eternal MMA YouTube.

CMBT Nutrition renews partnership with Eternal MMA

Australia’s No.1 MMA Promotion, Eternal MMA are pleased to announce their partnership renewal with CMBT Nutrition for 2023 events season. 

CMBT (pronounced “combat”) was established to provide combat athletes with the highest quality, most effective, banned substance tested, nutritional and sports supplementation possible. 

The exclusive partnership with CMBT Nutrition will see Australia’s leading premium sports supplements brand activate major rights that includes octagon branding and bespoke digital content for social media and Eternal’s broadcast partnerships with UFC Fight Pass. CMBT will also provide Eternal MMA fighters with banned substance tested performance and recovery products before and during each bout. 

CMBT Nutrition is developed by combat athletes, combat dietitians and sports scientists and was created as a vehicle to assist in an athletes performance, recovery and overall health. Every batch of CMBT is tested and qualified by HASTA, a WADA banned substance testing authority, meaning professional athletes and consumers can feel comfortable that what they are putting in their body is safe and the product will perform the function it is designed to perform.

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NEXT SHOW: ETERNAL MMA 73 will take place at HBF Arena, Perth on February 11, 2023 and will feature an Australian Flyweight bout between Australia’s No.1 ranked flyweight, Stephen Ecerg and international newcomer, Soichiro Hirai. For all event and ticketing information visit, EternalMMA/events

MMA Fight Store partners with Eternal MMA

Australia’s No.1 MMA Promotion, Eternal MMA are pleased to announce their partnership with MMA Fight Store for 2023 events season. 

The exclusive partnership with MMA Fight Store will see Australia’s leading combat sports retailer activate major rights that includes event merchandising activations, presenting rights to the Prep Point and digital execution across Eternal’s broadcast partnerships with UFC Fight Pass. 

Cam O’Neill, Eternal MMA Director: “Eternal MMA have a long standing friendship with MMA Fight Store. Their growth in recent years is a byproduct of the success of combat sports in the ANZ region and we’re delighted to be in a position to support MMA Fight Stores national foot-print of retail stores and ecomm presence”.      

Established in 2011, MMA Fight Store has grown to become Australia’s largest supplier of mixed martial arts products and has travelled the world to secure the most exclusive and recognisable brands. MMA Fight Store prides itself on an inviting atmosphere and access to staff with high-level product knowledge. Now with four retail stores (Perth, Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane) and a national online presence, MMA Fight Store continues to establish themselves as the premium supplier of all things MMA. 

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NEXT SHOW: ETERNAL MMA 73 will take place at HBF Arena, Perth on February 11, 2023 and will feature an Australian Flyweight bout bout between Australia’s No.1 ranked flyweight, Stephen Ecerg and top Japanese prospect, Soichiro Hirai. For all event and ticketing information visit, EternalMMA/events