Know Your Fighter: Jon Aiello

Full Name:
Jon Aiello.

Age:
26.

Where were you born?
Australia.

Where do you live?
Gold Coast.

Which gym do you train out of?
The Fight Centre (TFC).

Who are your coaches?
Ben Johnston and Darcy Vendy.

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
Blue Belt in BJJ.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Musical theatre — I played the lead in every production I was part of, both in and out of school. I was also the lead singer in a band. I played rugby for a bit too, but I was just too small.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
In 2021, as a white belt, I guillotined a brown belt in BJJ class. That moment made me realise I wanted to pursue fighting. I started training MMA the same year. After meeting Darcy, I knew I could take the sport all the way. We didn’t properly train together until after my first fight, but from then on he basically took control of my skill development and fighting career — until we both moved to TFC.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Wrestling. There’s nothing better than physically exhausting yourself while mixing technique with explosiveness — all without the risk of concussing your teammates. Plus, let’s be real… you’re just sweaty and rolling around with your mates. Name something better.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
My boxing and wrestling. My hands are fast, sharp, and hard. I’m smart — a young Michael Chandler with a bigger vision. I’m going to the top. 📈

How would you describe your fighting style?
My pace and pressure are unlike anything my opponents have felt. Once I get going, I’ll melt anyone standing in front of me at bantamweight.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — it’s literally the only sport worth watching. Once you decide that watching simulated murder is fun, how are you meant to go back to watching footy?

Who is your favourite athlete?
Ilia Topuria.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Darcy Vendy.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate: Knock this guy out, take one more amateur fight, then turn pro by the end of 2025 or start of 2026.
Long-term: Headline an Eternal card in Logan City — either fighting for or defending a title — before heading to the UFC.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
The best performance on the card. No one does it like Daddi.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
Perry is skilled, aggressive, and game — probably the kind of guy I’d be mates with if we weren’t fighting. But it sucks for him… I’m going to knock him out.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Anyone who knows me knows how much I value the support and love from my friends, family, and fans. The best way I can repay everyone who believes in me is by showcasing the best version of myself. I’ll do it for them, for TFC — and most of all, for LOGAN CITY BABY!!!

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @daddi_ravioli_mma
YouTube: Time2Invest
Spotify: Gas In The Tank MMA Podcast

Watch Jon Aiello at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.

Know Your Fighter: Dallas Denniss

Full Name:
Dallas Denniss.

Age:
26.

Where were you born?
Darwin, Australia.

Where do you live?
Sunshine Coast.

Which gym do you train out of?
Combat Lab.

Who are your coaches?
Joel Szepesvary.

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
Blue Belt in BJJ.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Kyokushin Karate and basketball.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
Four years ago, after going through a rough patch in life and deciding I needed a change.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
I love drilling — whether it’s striking or BJJ. I like getting a movement to flow naturally, to the point where it feels instinctive.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
I’m my biggest critic. I’ve never left the cage thinking I’ve done enough — in my mind, there’s always something to improve. That mindset is why I believe I can be great one day.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Every time I step in the cage — win or lose — I’m a different and improved fighter. I’ve blended my karate base with strong BJJ skills and counter-wrestling. Now I’m focused on levelling up my boxing. It’s a lifelong process to become a complete mixed martial artist.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA and boxing — we’re modern-day gladiators.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Vasiliy Lomachenko.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Demetrious Johnson.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
To get better.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
I’ve never had a boring fight. I’m always improving, so expect each fight to be better than the last.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I’m going to be fast and sharp.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Thank you for the support — I couldn’t do it without you.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @daldimadome

Watch Dallas Denniss at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.

Know Your Fighter: Imantha Alahakoon

Full Name:
Imantha Alahakoon.

Age:
32.

Where were you born?
Sri Lanka.

Where do you live?
Brisbane.

Which gym do you train out of?
Team Compton Training Centre.

Who are your coaches?
Steve and Elliot Compton.

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
Blue Belt in BJJ.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Taekwondo for a few years as a kid.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
I started MMA in 2015 with the intention of getting fit and using it as cardio. Then I really started getting into it. After my first fight, I had a few injuries and life got in the way. Then COVID hit, and training came to a complete halt. I had my second fight two years later, but another wave of lockdowns followed.

It’s been a tricky road juggling a high-level, high-stress job, trying to maintain some form of life, and fitting training into the mix. But for the last 6–7 months, I’ve been taking it seriously with the goal of getting back in the cage and gaining as much experience and exposure as possible.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
The mental side of things. Knowing you’re going into a pro session where you’re probably going to get merked, but coming out the other side — it makes handling everyday life easier when you’re not getting the crap kicked out of you.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
My ability to stay calm under pressure, my heart, and my willingness to go into the fire.

How would you describe your fighting style?
I like to mix it up. Stand-up is my bread and butter, but I’m not afraid to wrestle or grapple. I tend to counter-strike, but I also enjoy applying pressure and walking through strikes to land my own.

What is your favourite sport and why?
Isle of Man TT (motorbike racing). The courage it takes to go full throttle on what is essentially a death machine through streets (not even a track!) is insane. It takes a level of confidence and fearlessness that’s just wild.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Michael Dunlop – the guy lost his uncle, dad, and brother and still keeps racing. That’s pure commitment to the sport.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Dan Hooker. He brings it every time, always ready for a hard scrap, and his attitude is gangsta.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
My immediate goal is to get my record into the positive, take as many fights as I can this year, and go pro. I’ve never been the most athletic person — I actually hated sports when I was young — so becoming a professional fighter would be the coolest thing ever.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
A scrap. It might not be the most technical fight, but I’ll throw it all on the line.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I don’t think it’ll be an easy fight, but I see myself getting the finish by Round 2.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Thank you for supporting me in this crazy sport and believing in me, even when I don’t always believe in myself. It means the world.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @iamiman__

Watch Imantha Alahakoon at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.

Know Your Fighter: Max Davidson

Full Name:
Max Davidson.

Age:
21.

Where were you born?
Bathurst, Australia.

Where do you live?
Logan City.

Which gym do you train out of?
The Fight Centre.

Who are your coaches?
Ben Johnston, Nakia Melody, Dez Maea.

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
Blue Belt in BJJ.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Played a little bit of rugby.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
When I was about 17.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
My favourite aspect of training is improving every day, and my favourite session is definitely sparring.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
My willingness to learn and my drive to be the best.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Calculated violence.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA – because I do it every day and just love it.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Jon Jones.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Jon Jones.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate goals: finish this fight, then back it up in June. After that, keep fighting, keep winning, then go pro.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
Fans should expect a banger of a fight – whether it’s a stand-in-the-middle-and-trade like my last fight or a technical clinic.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I’m going to come out and be in complete flow. I’ll hit him with my whole arsenal, and he won’t be able to withstand the pressure – he’ll crumble.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Thank you to everyone who is coming out and supporting. Logan City, baby – no one does it like us.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @maxdavidsonmma

Watch Max Davidson fight at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.

Know Your Fighter: Richmond Butafa

Full Name:
Richmond Butafa.

Age:
26.

Where were you born?
Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Where do you live?
Logan, Queensland, Australia.

Which gym do you train out of?
The Fight Centre Brisbane (TFC).

Who are your coaches?
Ben Johnston, Nakia Melody, Dez Maea.

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Basketball and soccer.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
2023.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Saturday sparring is my favourite because our group of amateurs gets to mix it up with the pro athletes at our gym. We get solid rounds and valuable feedback from them.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
Grappling.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Grappler.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA grappling – because it combines the fun of Jiu Jitsu with the wrestler’s mindset of not staying on your back.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Stephen Curry (NBA).

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Charles Oliveira.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
To fight as much as possible to gain experience and reps. I also want to be a good training partner for the younger athletes at the gym, as they have the time and mindset to make it to the UFC one day. My long-term goal is to become a professional fighter.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
A chill guy.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
Getting the win.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
None.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @richie_butafa
Facebook: Richie

Watch Richmond Butafa fight at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.

Know Your Fighter: Kage Fisher

Full Name:
Kage “Kaos” Fisher

Age:
19

Where were you born:
Melbourne

Where do you live:
Sunbury, Victoria

Which gym do you train out of:
My own gym—Primal Mixed Martial Arts

Who are your coaches:
My father, Joel Fisher

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist?

  • Current Ascension Featherweight Champion
  • 2024 WKA K-1 World Champion
  • 2023 VIC K-1 Featherweight Champion
  • 2023 VIC Kickboxing Featherweight Champion
  • BJJ Brown Belt with over 50 gold medals
  • Former Demolition Featherweight Champion (promotion recently closed)

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
I started training for MMA at 15 and began competing as soon as I turned 18—the legal fighting age in Victoria.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Sparring with my brother, Jett Fisher. He was the number one amateur featherweight for two years before turning pro, so we push each other every session.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
Relentless pressure and cardio.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Kaos.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA—nothing else compares.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Alexander Volkanovski

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Justin Gaethje & Alexander Volkanovski

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate: Keep winning and building my career.
Long-term: Do this full-time and become a professional world champion.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
I’ve already had three Fight of the Night performances—expect fireworks.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
Non-stop action. I’ll put him on the back foot and throw everything at him.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Don’t blink.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials?
Instagram: @kagefisher

Watch Kage Fisher fight at Eternal MMA 94 on Saturday, March 15.

Know Your Fighter: Jake Lam

Full Name:
Jake Lam

Age:
21

Where were you born:
Penrith

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Shindo New Breed

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?
Basketball

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
I got into MMA just over a year ago and started taking it very seriously almost immediately.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Staying disciplined and having something to look forward to. My favourite session is kickboxing.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
Athleticism, toughness, grit, and durability.

How would you describe your fighting style?
All gas, no brakes. I’m in your face, and I’m trying to inflict as much damage as possible.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA—it demands skill, discipline, and strategy. Fighters have to be well-rounded in striking, grappling, and submissions, making every fight unpredictable and exciting. I also admire the mental toughness and constant evolution of the sport.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Kobe Bryant—his unmatched work ethic, dedication, and ‘Mamba Mentality’ inspire me. He never backed down from a challenge, and his leadership made him a legend.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Alex Pereira—his striking skills and dominance in both kickboxing and MMA are incredible. His power, precision, and ability to handle pressure, especially in his rivalry with Israel Adesanya, make him someone to study and admire.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate: Take each fight one at a time, stay locked in, and be prepared for anything.
Long-term: Become a dominant UFC world champion.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
Pure violence. I bring intensity, push the pace, and make sure every fight is brutal and exciting. When I step into the cage, it’s action from start to finish.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I’m prepared for a high-paced war, but I’m looking to inflict as much damage as possible. I can definitely see myself getting a spectacular finish.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
I hope you all enjoy the show. I’m excited to put on a dominant and entertaining performance for everyone supporting me.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials?
Instagram: @jk.lam333

Watch Jake Lam fight at Eternal MMA 94 on Saturday, March 15.

Know Your Fighter: Max Kruger

Full Name:
Max Kruger

Age:
22

Where were you born:
Brisbane, Australia

Where do you live:
Gold Coast, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
CMBT

Who are your coaches:
Miles Muecke

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?
Rugby and tennis were my main passions growing up.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
I played rugby until 2022 but stopped enjoying it. I started training MMA at the end of 2022, and by early 2023, I made the decision to literally move into the gym and train full-time.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Grappling—I love being able to exert all my energy in a tough roll. It’s hard to do that in striking without hurting your training partners.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
Endurance, strength, and tenacity.

How would you describe your fighting style?
A grappler who also strikes.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA—it has given me so much over the past few years.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Roger Federer. He was someone I grew up respecting.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Conor McGregor—he brought so many eyes to the sport, inspired countless people, made MMA more prevalent, and, as a result, got paid the most.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate: Win this fight.
Long-term: Become a million-dollar-a-year fighter.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
A win—and fight highlights to follow.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
Not forcing anything. Be like water.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Thank you for supporting and watching!

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials?
Instagram: @maxkrugermma

Watch Max Kruger fight at Eternal MMA 94 on Saturday, March 15.

Know Your Fighter: Jordan Southern

Full Name:
Jordan Southern

Age:
26

Where were you born:
Nambour

Where do you live:
Sunshine Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Integrated MMA SC

Who are your coaches:
Rob Giuffrida

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Gymnastics

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
After three years of training.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Assisting in Veterans MMA classes and hard conditioning—for self-evaluation reasons.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
I don’t quit. Being around actual war veterans daily and hearing about their trials makes fist-fighting another man feel like a walk in the park. When things get hard in training or a fight, I know it’s nothing in comparison. That gives me the strength to push through.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Relentless pressure

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA—because you see people’s character under extreme conditions.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Ted Hankey

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Maximus Decimus Meridius

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate goal: Win this fight and consider going pro.
Long-term goal: Build a career that brings awareness to Veterans MMA, a self-funded charity making a difference for vets on the Sunshine Coast. It’s a community created by vets, for vets, providing a non-judgmental space where they can openly talk and blow off steam through training in martial arts.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
A good scrap.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I’m going to punch him in the head as hard as I can. If I get a submission, I’m going to rip it.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Thanks for being behind me.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials?
Instagram: @jordansouthern_

Watch Jordan Southern fight at Eternal MMA 94 on Saturday, March 15.

Know Your Fighter: Aidyn Gould

Full Name:
Aidyn Gould

Age:
18

Where were you born:
Brisbane

Where do you live:
Brisbane

Which gym do you train out of:
Team Compton

Who are your coaches:
Steve Compton, Elliot Compton, Jayden Binnie

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?
Rugby league, rugby union, soccer

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
After my rugby season ended at 13, I wanted to do something more thrilling and risky. Then I watched Conor McGregor vs. Cowboy Cerrone live and fell in love with the sport.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring day—finally getting to put together all the tools I’ve learned throughout the week.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
My greatest strengths are my explosiveness and my killer instinct—when I smell blood, I will find the finish.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Very explosive, whether it’s shooting for a takedown or landing a calf kick.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA—nothing beats it. No other sport is like it.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Ray Lewis

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Ilia Topuria

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate goal: I want to be the number one ranked amateur featherweight by the end of the year.
Long-term goal: To be the greatest fighter to ever live.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
Extremely high-level MMA grappling along with great use of the calf kick.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I will finish this fight. There’s not a single area in that octagon where my opponent is better than me.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Don’t be nervous—always have faith that I will win.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials?
Instagram: @aidyngouldmma

Watch Aidyn Gould fight at Eternal MMA 94 on Saturday, March 15.