Know Your Fighter: Jayden Turner

Full Name:
Jayden Turner

Age:
21

Where were you born:
Australia

Where do you live:
Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Integrated MMA

Who are your coaches:
Adrian Pang and Grego Penaloza

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Football

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I’ve been training MMA for almost 2 years and have been wanting to compete and train seriously for roughly 18 months now.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Favourite session is Tuesday night MMA shootboxing and sparring because you get to mix it all in and use all martial arts to your advantage.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I can do it all — and I’m going to prove I can do it all.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Creative, fun and dangerous.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Sean O’Malley.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Muhammad Mokaev.

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Immediate goal is to win this fight. Long-term goal is to go pro.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
I’m going to rag-doll him until he gets tired, then finish him with some nasty ground and pound or a submission.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’m going to rag-doll him until he gets tired, then finish him with some nasty ground and pound or a submission.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thanks to my family, friends and teammates who are supporting me and always pushing me.

Instagram: @jden_turner

Watch Jayden Turner fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Gus Muirhead

Full Name:
Gus Muirhead

Age:
25

Where were you born:
Port Augusta

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Shindo MMA

Who are your coaches:
Kerry Dunne

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
White belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Swimming, rugby, and BMX

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
At the beginning of 2024 I began training MMA and knew from very early on I wanted to pursue this.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Saturday morning fight training. It’s always a hard session, but I leave on a high feeling like I’ve started the weekend right.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My persistence and dog mentality. I want to win and I’ll never give up until the last bell has rung.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Forward pressure and blitz striking combined with strong wrestling.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — it’s raw and real. No other sport gives the same feeling as stepping into the cage.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Mike Tyson

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
GSP and Volk

What are your immediate and long term goals:
To secure a fast victory on Eternal 98 and return to fight again ASAP. Make my way through the rankings and eventually to the Eternal belt.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A fight full of mayhem showcasing all areas of MMA.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A fast finish by any means necessary.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Strap in and get ready for a show.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find your socials:
Instagram: @Gus.Muirhead
TikTok: @gustrainsmma

Watch Gus Muirhead fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Finn Noonan

Full Name:
Finn Noonan

Age:
25

Where were you born:
Wollongong

Where do you live:
Tweed Heads

Which gym do you train out of:
Unite MMA

Who are your coaches:
Brad Gawthorne

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Boxing, Rugby, Tennis

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
2024

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
The way you feel after you’ve given everything in a tough session.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Discipline, mentality, and heart.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Mixed Martial Artist.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Mixed Martial Arts – a combination of different nationalities and fighting styles in a constant pursuit to be the best.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Mike Tyson

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Mike Tyson

What are your immediate and long term goals:
I want to reach my highest potential and truly show the skills I have.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
With a finish.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you to everyone who supports me. I’m glad to be on this journey.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find your socials:
Instagram: @finnnoonan

Watch Finn Noonan fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Isaac Hutchings

Full Name:
Isaac Hutchings

Age:
19

Where were you born:
Inverell, NSW

Where do you live:
Sunshine Coast, QLD

Which gym do you train out of:
Oasis Fight Academy

Who are your coaches:
John Martin-Fraser, Ryan Doyle, and Jordy Scouse

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Chess, karate, and many sports in between

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I only began to take MMA seriously a bit over a year ago when I moved to the Sunshine Coast. My passion was found in the dungeon gym of Vice Training Centre.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
My favourite aspect of training is that everyone in the room is always pushing each other to be their best selves—both inside and outside of the gym.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My grit. Never count me out.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Like a good home-cooked meal—got all the staples in there but sprinkled with a bit of spice.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA is my favourite sport. Who doesn’t love seeing people brawl?

Who is your favourite athlete:
Corey Sandhagen

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Corey Sandhagen and Petr Yan

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
My immediate goal is to make my MMA debut. Long-term is to have a long and meaningful career in the sport.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
They should expect nothing short of tenacity. Win, lose, or draw—my only goal on fight night is to cause as much damage to my opponent as humanly possible.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Win, lose, or draw—from the first bell to the last, I’m not gonna stop until I inflict as much damage to my opponent as humanly possible.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Tune in early—this card will be a banger from start to finish.

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

Watch Isaac Hutchings fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Callam Baird

Full Name:
Callam Baird

Age:
22

Where were you born:
Brisbane

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Empire Martial Arts

Who are your coaches:
Ricky Budgen
Jake Anderson
Shaun Johnson
Nicholas Grant

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Taekwondo

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Started taking it seriously in 2023 — had my first fight in 2024.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring every day — it’s my favourite session.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Very entertaining.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — it’s the greatest sport in the world.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Volkanovski

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Volkanovski

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
I’m not looking past this next opponent. Once I win this fight, then I’ll think about what’s next.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A fan-friendly scrap.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Pushing the pace from the jump — a real scrap whether it ends in a sub, KO or decision.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Come out and represent in the crowd — it’s gonna be an awesome night!

Instagram:
@cxllam03

Watch Callam Baird fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Cyprian Rogozinski

Full Name:
Cyprian Rogozinski

Age:
23

Where were you born:
Pabianice, Poland

Where do you live:
Brisbane

Which gym do you train out of:
Integrated MMA

Who are your coaches:
Adrian Pang, Grego Penaloza

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Hunting, football, video games

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

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring – get to put everything together

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Controlled chaos

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA – it’s the complete form of fighting

Who is your favourite athlete:
Dustin Poirier

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Craig Jones

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Go pro and climb the ranks of the UFC

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
All action. No breaks.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Violence, pressure, and a finish

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I’m not here to play safe — I’ll pressure, I’ll scrap, and I’ll find the finish.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:
Instagram: @cyprian.rogozinski_

Watch Cyprian Rogozinski fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Daniel Matheson

Full Name:
Daniel Matheson

Age:
26

Where were you born:
Gold Coast

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
DTV Academy

Who are your coaches:
Dylan Andrews, Vincent Perry

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Rugby union/league, cricket, baseball

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
About 4 years ago, when I started training under Dylan Andrews

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I enjoy wrestling because it is the hardest session of the week, but I also enjoy Saturday morning sparring

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My striking and movement

How would you describe your fighting style:
Elusive and unorthodox

What is your favourite sport and why:
Mixed Martial Arts – it teaches discipline, and once you’ve wrestled, everything else in life is easy

Who is your favourite athlete:
John Daly

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Nate Diaz

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Just to grow as a fighter and a coach

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I believe it’s going to be a fan favourite of the night

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you to my family, teammates and coaches for getting me where I am

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

Watch Daniel Matheson fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Daniel Ross

Full Name:
Daniel Ross

Age:
20

Where were you born:
Airlie Beach

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
CMBT

Who are your coaches:
Jesse Yada, Miles Muecke, and Brentin Mumford

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Blue belt in Jiu Jitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
I played soccer all my life since I can remember. I also did a year of AFL and NRL.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
About two years ago, after my first kickboxing fight, I realised this is what I want to do.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Learning new skills and then putting them into practice. My favourite session is Saturday morning sparring.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I would say my footwork and my kicking ability—I can kick from anywhere.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Tactical. I want to set up my opponents and find the right shot.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Aside from MMA, football would be my favourite just because I spent so many years of my life in it.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Dmitry Bivol

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Dmitry Bivol

What are your immediate and long term goals:
My immediate goals are to gain as much competition experience as possible so that I am well prepared when I turn pro, which is my long-term goal.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
They should expect high-intensity and tactical fighting.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I expect to lead the fight from start to finish and find the KO.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I’m extremely grateful to everyone who comes to support me every time I fight.

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

Watch Daniel Ross fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Jayden Le Petit

Full Name:
Jayden Le Petit

Age:
26

Where were you born:
Newcastle, NSW, Australia

Where do you live:
Coolangatta, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Unite MMA

Who are your coaches:
Brad Gawthorne
Tessa Gawthorne

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Blue belt in BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Surfing

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
In 2023, I had my first amateur MMA fight.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Favourite aspect of training is how it makes you feel afterwards. Doesn’t matter if you’ve had a bad day — every session on the mats makes you feel like the best version of yourself.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My will to keep moving forward and never give up.

How would you describe your fighting style:
A pressure fighter, constantly moving forward and putting pressure on my opponent.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — I love the variety in it. There’s so much to learn and everyone does something a little bit different. I love how everyone has their own style. Every day there’s something to improve on. It’s a very addicting sport.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Mike Tyson

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Alexander Volkanovski

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To get one more fight in by the end of the year and fight 2–3 times next year.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Non-stop action.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Constant pressure and overwhelming my opponent.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you for supporting me — I hope you enjoy the show.

Instagram:
@jaydenlepetitty

Watch Jayden Le Petit fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Makani Gray

Full Name:
Makani Gray

Age:
18

Where were you born:
New Plymouth, New Zealand

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
DTV Academy

Who are your coaches:
Dylan Andrews

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Rugby league and BJJ

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I started to take MMA seriously when I finished high school so I could focus on MMA full time.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Favourite aspect of training is wrestling — it really forces you to push hard. Favourite session of the week is Saturday morning sparring; I get to mix everything together and practice what I’ve learnt.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My BJJ experience and consistency.

How would you describe your fighting style:
A mix of everything.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — because it’s a solo sport and it’s the greatest sport on earth.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Georges St-Pierre

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Ilia Topuria

What are your immediate and long term goals:
My immediate goal is to win my MMA fight on September 13. My long-term goal is to be UFC champion one day.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
1st or 2nd round finish in my favour.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you to everyone who supports me — I’m just getting started.

Instagram:
makani.gray

Watch Makani Gray fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13