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.

Know Your Fighter: Ash Bristow

Full Name:
Ash Bristow

Age:
19

Where were you born:
Mullumbimby, NSW

Where do you live:
Ocean Shores

Which gym do you train out of:
Chincogan Peak Martial Arts

Who are your coaches:
Isaac Tisdale, Cody Watego, Mat Stenner

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
I played soccer growing up, but the first sports I really took seriously were Muay Thai and BJJ.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
After watching my cousin fight live, I got the itch to step into the cage myself and compete.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Getting humbled and tested by my training partners every day.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My willingness to learn and adapt to challenges in front of me.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Stubborn and determined.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — the mix of technique and violence has always been entertaining to me.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Oleksandr Usyk

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Tom Nolan and Quillan Salkilld

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
I see my next fight as a huge opportunity. I’m not looking too far past it, but hopefully it’s a stepping stone toward fighting regularly on Eternal.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A guy with a big head who comes to fight with a well-rounded skill set.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’ll probably just hold him against the cage, knee him in the thigh a couple of times, and win a 29–28 decision.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I’m always fighting for you guys — you’ll forever be my biggest motivators. Come November 14th, I’ll put on a show for all of you.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @ash._.b2

Watch Ash Bristow fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Jayden Urban

Full Name:
Jayden Urban

Age:
25

Where were you born:
Sydney

Where do you live:
Sydney

Which gym do you train out of:
Integrated Combat Centre

Who are your coaches:
Mario San Giorgio, Mick Bazzi

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
White Belt in Jiu-Jitsu

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:
I started training kickboxing at 23 and MMA at the start of this year. I’ve only been in the game a short time, but I’m all in.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I love the grind — anything mentally or physically challenging. Sparring is my favourite; I just love having a crack.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Definitely my mindset and self-belief.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Chaotic and too much to handle. I’m dangerous everywhere and hit like a truck — I know what I’m capable of.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — I love the art of violence.

Who is your favourite athlete:
I don’t have one outside of combat sports.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Ilia Topuria — I take a lot of knowledge from his style. I try to fight like that since I’m usually the shorter fighter.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
I’m coming to take heads and collect belts.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Fireworks — I’m too fast, too strong, and the best in the division.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see myself getting a finish, but I’m more than prepared for a three-round war.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
You guys know me — I’m here to bang on. I love this shit.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @jayden.urban
TikTok: @jayden.urbann

Watch Jayden Urban fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Kane Rickus

Full Name:
Kane Rickus

Age:
35

Where were you born:
New Zealand

Where do you live:
Perth

Which gym do you train out of:
Luistro Combat Academy

Who are your coaches:
Romel Luistro

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
None

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:
In Perth — every day became a chance to get better.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
The whole game. Every day is a day to improve.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Just love to fight.

How would you describe your fighting style:
“Crack-on” style — always pushing forward.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — the game is always evolving, and there’s always something new to learn.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Nil

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Nil

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To get a belt.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A fight — grimey and grinding.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Grimey and grinding.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Nil

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

Watch Kane Rickus fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Josh O’Brien

Full Name:
Joshua Jay O’Brien

Age:
22

Where were you born:
Sydney, Australia

Where do you live:
Sydney, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Rival Gym Castle Hill

Who are your coaches:
Shane Parker, Carl Wang

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
White and Blue Belt State Champion in Jiu-Jitsu — 100% knockout rate in the first round.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
NRL and fighting.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Around four years ago.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Shark tanks — I love being tested and swimming in deep waters.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My power, precision, and relentlessness.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Unpredictable, unconventional, and uncontrollable.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — I love the brutality and the freedom.

Who is your favourite athlete:
No one.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
No one.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Display pure brilliance and violence — put on a spectacle for the crowd and give them what they came for: blood and medical bills, while skyrocketing out of the local scene.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Broken bones and blood.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Domination everywhere — leading to a finish.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
You guys are amazing — I appreciate all of you. I won’t be denied now!

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @joshobrien11

Watch Joshua Jay O’Brien fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Oscar Marlow

Full Name:
Oscar Marlow

Age:
23

Where were you born:
Nottingham, England

Where do you live:
Sydney, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Modern Combat

Who are your coaches:
Zac Stanley

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Karate and soccer.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Started Muay Thai at 14, then picked up Jiu-Jitsu and MMA soon after. I knew I wanted to be a pro fighter since I was 15.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Love sparring and shark tank sessions — I enjoy the hard push at the end of the week. Recently, I’ve been loving the boxing and wrestling training too.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
High pace, great gas tank, and constant forward pressure. I work hard and always look to hurt the other guy.

How would you describe your fighting style:
High pace and violent.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Other than MMA, I enjoy watching K1 and Muay Thai — not really into other sports.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Michael Bisping — a great fighter who had a crazy path to becoming champion.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Michael Bisping, Max Holloway, and Georges St-Pierre.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Immediate goal: smash Tasar Malone.
Long-term goal: capture the featherweight title.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A fun fight that doesn’t slow down — plenty of violence.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’m going to put on a banger and finish Tasar — it’ll be the best fight on Eternal 100.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thanks for the support — tune in for Eternal 100.

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

Watch Oscar Marlow fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: James Sargison

Full Name:
James Sargison

Age:
36

Where were you born:
Australia

Where do you live:
Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Sunshine State Wrestling

Who are your coaches:
Tim Moore, Jacko, Jakob Marine

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Orange Belt in Judo

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

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Recently — the cost of living makes training look pretty appealing.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I can’t think of a reason not to train.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
I haven’t yet.

What is your favourite sport and why:
UFC.

Who is your favourite athlete:
I haven’t got one.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Whoever’s winning — but only if they win in a specific way. Eventually I’ll turn on them either way.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To cultivate a team at Sunshine State Wrestling.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
I don’t think we’re at fan level.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Kill or be killed.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
😘

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @cr0ckhunter

Watch James Sargison fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Issaac Rendall

Full Name:
Issaac Rendall

Age:
27

Where were you born:
Australia

Where do you live:
Logan City

Which gym do you train out of:
The Fight Centre

Who are your coaches:
Ben Johnston

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:
Cricket and touch football.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Started as a hobby in 2020, then began taking it seriously toward the end of 2023.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring — my favourite session of the week.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I don’t have any quit in me.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Adaptable and quick to learn.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Fighting — because of its unpredictable nature.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Darcy Vendy.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Jack Della Maddalena and Israel Adesanya.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Immediate goal: win my next fight and have a few more amateur bouts before going pro next year.
Long-term goal: make it to the UFC.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
An exciting fight — definitely one worth grabbing a ticket for.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see myself getting the win via TKO or submission.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thanks for all the love and support throughout the year.

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

Watch Issaac Rendall fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Sam Hibberd

Full Name:
Sam Hibberd

Age:
36

Where were you born:
Alice Springs

Where do you live:
Mildura

Which gym do you train out of:
Absolute MMA

Who are your coaches:
Simon Carson

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

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

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
As soon as I graduated university in 2011, I pivoted more heavily into MMA.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Personal development and Friday night sparring.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Drunken kickboxing.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Basketball and AFL.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Not specified.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Not specified.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Avenge my loss against Shaun.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A high-paced war with a lot of scrambling.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Not specified.

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

Watch Sam Hibberd fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Gordon Reale

Full Name:
Gordon Tyler Reale

Age:
25

Where were you born:
Philippines

Where do you live:
Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
CMBT Training Centre

Who are your coaches:
Miles Muecke

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Soccer, rugby, boxing, and taekwondo.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I started martial arts at 14 because I was getting bullied at school and needed a way to manage my mental health. Over time, it became my passion — now it’s my why.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring — because who doesn’t love punching their best mates?

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Pressure.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Boxing — for the IQ, defence, and head/footwork.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Manny Pacquiao.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Alex Volkanovski.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Win this fight and turn pro early next year.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see myself finishing my opponent by TKO or submission — but if not, it’s going to be a firefight.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Mahal ko kayong lahat (I love you all).

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @greale98

Watch Gordon Reale fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.