Know Your Fighter: Jay Martin

Full Name:
Jay Martin

Age:
22

Where were you born:
Sydney

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Shindo Newbreed

Who are your coaches:
Kerry Dunne

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

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:
At 16 years old.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Everything — I love every part of the process.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Versatile.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — it’s the ultimate test of skill, toughness, and willpower.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Tiger Woods, Jon Jones, Conor McGregor.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Conor McGregor.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To have a successful career and make a lot of money.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A composed win.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Hope you enjoyed.

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

Watch Jay Martin fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Cooper Martin

Full Name:
Cooper Martin

Age:
22

Where were you born:
Sydney

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Shindo Newbreed MMA

Who are your coaches:
Kerry Dunne

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

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

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
At 18 years old.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Everything — I love every part of it.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Different.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — it’s what I live for.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Ilia Topuria.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Myself.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Be the best.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Just another lesson to take away.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Love you all.

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

Watch Cooper Martin fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Jake Lam

Full Name:
Jake Lam

Age:
21

Where were you born:
Penrith, Sydney

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

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:
No belts — ranked 17th lightweight amateur in Australia/New Zealand.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Basketball and boxing.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
At 19.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Striking is my favourite, but I’m finding a new love for wrestling at the moment.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Toughness, grit, and determination.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I like to pick my shots but can also put the pressure on.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — there’s no better sport.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Kobe Bryant.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Alex Pereira or Jack Della Maddalena.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Short-term: dominate everyone put in front of me.
Long-term: get the strap.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Me getting my hand raised.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’m going to walk away with a first- or second-round finish — that’s how it’s going to play out.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you for your support — I’m going to put on a show for you all.

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

Watch Jake Lam fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

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: 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: 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.

Know Your Fighter: Charles Foo

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.

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 Dune

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, BMX, rugby, and squash.

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

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Saturday morning fight training — the perfect way to start the weekend is with “eating some lunches.”

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I’m dangerous anywhere the fight goes — striking, wrestling, or BJJ — and I’ve got the drive to keep pressing forward until my hand is raised.

How would you describe your fighting style:
A mix of forward-pressure striking, dominant wrestling, and skilful grappling.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — it’s real, raw, and thrilling. Nothing else in the world gives you a feeling like this.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Georges St-Pierre (GSP).

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
GSP and Alexander Volkanovski.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To put the featherweight division on notice, tear through the ranks both amateur and professional, and secure a ticket to the UFC.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A fast-paced fight full of mayhem — whether it’s through my blitz striking or overpowering wrestling, the fight will be one to watch.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A fast-paced fight with me on the front foot, ending with a win — either submission or KO.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you to all my supporters — you guys make it possible, and I can’t wait to put on a show for youse.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @gus.muirhead
Instagram (fighter page): @gus.mayhemmma

Watch Gus Muirhead fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.