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

Know Your Fighter: Jay Jay Ioane

Full Name:
Jay Jay Ioane

Age:
31

Where were you born:
Auckland, New Zealand

Where do you live:
Gold Coast, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
DTV Academy

Who are your coaches:
Dylan Andrews and Vincent Perry

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Fought over multiple disciplines and hold a blue belt in BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Family were rugby heads, but I was always attracted to combat sports. I also surfed growing up.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I was first introduced to MMA when I was a teenager back in Auckland. I stopped because I wanted to pursue surfing instead. Fast forward to 2020 and I fell down the rabbit hole of MMA again. Two years later I debuted and have been hooked on the sport ever since.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Saturday sparring becomes really competitive when someone’s in camp. This time we have four of us on the card so the room is electric. Nowhere to hide — if you aren’t switched on, you’re getting lit up. No questions asked and definitely no sorrys.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
No slouch on the ground and I love a good wrestling exchange or scramble — but my fight IQ is going to be the problem this fight.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Smack bang right in the middle. Love to wrestle, but I love punching people in the face just as much.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Surfing. It lets you be as creative as you can, with elements of pressure and decision-making. Translates to fighting very well.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Mick Fanning

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Robert Whittaker

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Short term: beat Mitch convincingly.
Long term: turn pro.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
First-round finishes.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I asked for Mitch. I wanna see what the hype is about. He’s a tough cat, but I feel like I’m gonna be one step ahead the whole time.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you everyone who was a part of this camp — my teammates, friends, and family. It’s gonna be another night to remember.

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

Watch Jay Jay Ioane fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Bailey Rach

Full Name:
Bailey Rach

Age:
23

Where were you born:
Bundaberg

Where do you live:
Sunshine Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Oasis Fight Academy

Who are your coaches:
John Martin Fraser, Ryan Doyle, Jordan Scouse

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
White Belt BJJ, 3-1 Boxing, 2-0 Muay Thai, 1-1 MMA

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
I played field hockey until I was 16 years old.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I started boxing at 19, then transitioned to Muay Thai when I was 21. Then, for the last year and a half, I’ve been doing MMA and have been taking it seriously for a little over a year.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I love all of it, but especially love the boxing and wrestling components.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My greatest strength is my athleticism and the amount of work I put into my training.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Sprawl and brawl with good boxing fundamentals.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — it’s the greatest expression of physicality, mental toughness, and skill.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Ilia Topuria

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Ilia Topuria

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Immediate: get back in the win column after the results of my last fight.
Long-term: become a professional MMA fighter.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
An exciting fight — something that could end at any second.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A striking match on the feet with a 3-2 combo finish.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Just a thank you to everyone who supports me and appreciates it so much.

Instagram: @baileyrhach10

Watch Bailey Rach fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Mitch Rapson

Full Name:
Mitchell Rapson

Age:
25

Where were you born:
Melbourne, Australia

Where do you live:
Gold Coast, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
CMBT Training Centre

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

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:
Soccer and footy, followed by MMA

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
When I moved to the Gold Coast at the start of 2023. I’ve now fully committed to it.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
All of it. I just love learning every day and improving my skill set.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My drive and determination to succeed.

How would you describe your fighting style:
High volume and always looking to put on a fun fight.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA, because I’m obsessed with it.

Who is your favourite athlete:
All MMA fighters.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Tom Aspinall

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Immediate goal is to get my hand raised on September 13th. Long-term goal is to reach the UFC and turn this into a career.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A very entertaining fight that they won’t want to miss!

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see it being a dominant performance that makes a statement and shows the level I’m at.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I appreciate every single person that supports me on this journey. Let’s do it!!

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

Watch Mitch Rapson fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Baxter Pickering

Full Name:
Baxter Pickering

Age:
24

Where were you born:
Queensland, Australia

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Shindo Newbreed MMA

Who are your coaches:
Coach Kerry Dunne

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:
Basketball, touch football, swimming, soccer

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I started in 2022 and just loved it. From there it took over.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Saturday fight training is my favourite session. It’s a big push with a lot of sparring. You get to test everything you’ve worked on and see it unfold. It’s really rewarding.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I think I’m unique with the way I grapple and I’m always looking for different techniques. I can be creative and flashy but also hold strong fundamentals. I like to be a bit unpredictable.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Unique and entertaining. I want to always give people a reason to watch. I’d like to get to the point where no one even blinks when I fight, otherwise, they might miss something.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA. Nothing else comes close. There are no distractions, no timeouts, and no shortcuts. It’s just you and your opponent and who wants it more.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Kobe Bryant

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Alexander Volkanovski

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
I want to let loose in the cage and show what I’m capable of. I’ve put a lot of pressure on myself in the past, so I want to enjoy the process and grow through it. Longer term I want to teach and help people grow the way I have. I already work as a disability support worker and PT, so I enjoy giving back.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
They should expect movement, pressure, and creativity. I’m not giving you time to warm up.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see myself finding opportunities early. I know where I’m strong, and I’m going to push the pace from the start.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Thank you all for being by my side from the start. Nothing has ever gone unnoticed. Much love.

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

Watch Baxter Pickering fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Egert Messek

Full Name:
Egert Messek

Age:
23

Where were you born:
Estonia

Where do you live:
Perth

Which gym do you train out of:
Guardians / Wilkes MMA

Who are your coaches:
George Garley, David Wilks

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
I did Judo and played football – that was it.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I began my MMA path in 2017 under my Estonian coach Henri Hiiemäe. He was a professional fighter himself, and when he moved to my hometown, I immediately started taking MMA seriously.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I like to push the body to its maximum and love the feeling of accomplishment. My favourite session of the week is sparring – I enjoy the flow, the chaos, the transitions. Sparring can be so many things at once, but when the mind stays composed, it all makes sense.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My mindset and willingness to learn. I also adapt well to any scenario.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Flowstate – there is no opponent, only reactions. The way the body moves is how the mind responds.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA – because it’s the ultimate blend. That’s why it’s called mixed martial arts. Many styles at once.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Jon Jones – for his fighting IQ.
Also Chess Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen – his understanding of mental warfare sets him apart.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Jon Jones and Petr Yan.

What are your immediate and long term goals:
To become the best version of myself. That’s what makes all the difference.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’m always hunting the finish when the opportunity arises – but I’m more than ready to go three rounds.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thanks to everyone for the support – coaches, training partners, friends and family. Whether you’re on the other side of the world or right here, we share the same values. I appreciate you all.

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

Watch Egert Messek fight at Eternal MMA 97 on Saturday, June 28.

Know Your Fighter: Daryl Paille

Full Name:
Daryl Paille

Age:
30

Where were you born:
Cameroun

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:
Blue belt

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:
I started two years ago and took it seriously from the beginning.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
All sessions are my favourites. At LCA I’m learning every day.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I have the tools for everything — I can do it all.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Boxing and wrestling.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Football, because it’s the sport I grew up playing.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Daryl.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Daryl.

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Win this fight, and keep winning.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A good fight — I’m never in a boring one.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see myself finishing the fight in the early rounds.

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

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @le_lion_2

Watch Daryl Paille fight at Eternal MMA 97 on Saturday, June 28.

Know Your Fighter: Dan Gall

Full Name:
Daniel Gall

Age:
28

Where were you born:
Gold Coast

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
CMBT

Who are your coaches:
Miles Muecke, Brentin Mumford, Sammy McLaren, Reece McLaren

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 League and Muay Thai

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
At 24 as a hobby, and at 27 as a profession.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Spyda sessions — they’re the closest thing to being in a fight.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Must-watch TV.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — there’s just nothing like it. Fights can be finished at any time, no matter who is dominating.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Anderson Silva

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Cory Sandhagen

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Immediate — be in the top 5 amateurs by the end of the year.
Long term — get my chance at Road to UFC.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Fight of the night.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Exactly how both of our last fights went — me dominating and him being knocked out.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I can’t thank everyone who supports me enough. Sometimes it’s overwhelming knowing that so many people care this much about me chasing my dreams.

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

Watch Dan Gall fight at Eternal MMA 97 on Saturday, June 28.

Know Your Fighter: Juan Relleno

Full Name:
Juan Manuel Ignatius Barcillano Relleno

Age:
27

Where were you born:
Naga City, Philippines

Where do you live:
Baldivis, WA

Which gym do you train out of:
Wilkes MMA

Who are your coaches:
David Wilkes, Matt Erceg

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
BJJ Blue Belt.
Undefeated in Muay Thai and Kickboxing.
Freestyle Martial Arts Blue Belt.
Okinawa Shorin Ryu Green Belt.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Basketball, Rugby League, Athletics, Karate.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
After my first win via knockout, I thought to myself… maybe I am good at this.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
My favourite part about training is the community. I’m surrounded by like-minded people all with the same goal of improving and getting better in all aspects of our lives.
My favourite session is Saturday sparring — this is the day we do our fight simulations and find out if there’s a shift in the gym rankings for the week.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My greatest strength is that I refuse to quit. You’re going to have to kill me to stop me from getting back up and trying again.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Elusive, technical and very flowy… until I get hit — then it’s full steam ahead into a firefight.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA is my favourite sport. In every other sport, if people have disputes, they end up fighting or pretending to fight. Might as well cut the preamble and get to business.
If I have an argument in basketball, we end up fighting. In MMA, we don’t argue — we settle it directly.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Magic Johnson

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Max Holloway

What are your immediate and long term goals:
My immediate goal is to steal the show at Eternal 97 and make myself a household name.
Long term — go pro and make a run at that very pretty Eternal Featherweight belt.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A pretty smile, fireworks, and tension throughout the entire fight. It can all end in the blink of an eye.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
My opponent and I will look each other in the eyes, have an unspoken agreement to duke it out — and the first man to shoot will forever be branded a coward to the other.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Buy Eternal 97 tickets. Use code RELLENO on Fighter Fan Club and wear PINK to show support for me as I make the walk to entertain the people.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @j.relleno13

Watch Juan Relleno fight at Eternal MMA 97 on Saturday, June 28.