Know Your Fighter: Jayden Murphy

Full Name:
Jayden Murphy

Age:
26

Where were you born:
Wollongong

Where do you live:
Canberra

Which gym do you train out of:
Progression MMA

Who are your coaches:
Head Coach: Duke Didier
Assistant Coach: Robin Vlieger

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

  • SFC Amateur Boxing Title
  • NSW Boxing Novice State Title
  • MASA NSW Welterweight State Title

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Grew up playing rugby league before starting MMA at 19.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Late 2022 I started competing in BJJ comps, and around that time I started taking MMA seriously and had my first amateur MMA bout in March 2023.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I love a hard grappling session — scrambling like crazy, working hard, and being in the flow.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My consistency and professionalism. I take this seriously — I train year-round, constantly getting better. It’s crafted a belief in my skill set to take on any challenge inside and out of the cage.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I’m aggressive, have heavy hands, good cardio, and mix it up well.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — because no matter how many fights you watch, they’re different every time and you can never anticipate what’s going to happen next. There’s no sport like it.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Kobe — Mamba Mentality. Kobe’s attitude to hard work has always inspired me.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Georges St-Pierre — I love how open he is with the fears of a fighter and how he tackles them. I’ve taken a lot of inspiration from GSP.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
I just want to keep pushing myself to see out my potential in this sport. All I think about is what’s next — and that’s winning this next bout. So that’s my immediate goal and only goal right now.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Action from the jump — with the possibility of a finish at any moment.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I think my IQ mixed with my pressure will be too much for my opponent. I can go for 3 rounds hard, and I think if I don’t get the finish early, then my gas tank and the way I mix it up will crumble him by the last round.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you all for sticking by me throughout this year of pull-outs. I’m channeling all your energy into this performance.

Instagram:
jaydennmurphy

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

Know Your Fighter: Perry Smith

Full Name:
Perry James Smith

Age:
22

Where were you born:
Sydney

Where do you live:
Bondi Junction

Which gym do you train out of:
Igor MMA

Who are your coaches:
Igor Breakenback

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Amateur Australian MMA title

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Started karate when I was younger, then kickboxing at age 14.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I was kickboxing for a little bit and always wanted to fight, but something about MMA when I first started watching it clicked right away, and I wanted to pursue it professionally.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I love our wrestling days and live rounds.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Patient, smart and calculated—but when I need to, I can scrap.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Outside of MMA, I would say K-1 kickboxing.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Max Holloway

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Max Holloway

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Immediate goal is to win this fight. My long term goal is to reach my full potential in this sport—but I don’t put too much focus on the future. I try to focus on the present.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
High-level MMA.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
My coach is telling me I’ll get the first-round knockout, so I’ll go with that.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you for everything up until now. I look forward to putting on display all the support I get by putting on a masterclass.

Instagram:
@perry.jamesprivate

Watch James Perry fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Loni Filimoehala

Full Name:
Loni Doyle Filimoehala

Age:
29

Where were you born:
Auckland

Where do you live:
Brisbane

Which gym do you train out of:
Gamebred Academy / Ignite Martial Arts

Who are your coaches:
Ryan Dunstan
Jason Lonergan
Jake Lund

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

  • Lockdown Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight Champion
  • Super Lightweight Champion
  • Welterweight Champion
  • Middleweight Champion
  • Purple Belt in BJJ
  • Bronze Medal – GAMMA Worlds

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
I played rugby league my whole life, and wrestled my cousins in the pool and trampoline at a high level.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
My first day at the gym I knew this is what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I ain’t fucking around.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
My favourite part of training is eating after training.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My athleticism separates me in my division. I’m strong as fuck and fast as fuck, I’m fit as fuck. I’m good at everything. So yeah—my greatest strength is everything.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Fast and hard 😈 Strong and hard.
Perfect. Flawless.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA—for obvious reasons.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Me.
Also: Conor McGregor, Greg Inglis, Brock Lesnar, Jeff Hardy, Cain Velasquez

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Conor McGregor, Cain Velasquez, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Khamzat Chimaev… and me.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Short term: Win this fight
Long term: Go to the UFC and destroy

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Pure aggression. No hesitation. Perfect calculations in real time.
They will see that I’m meant to be in the UFC right now.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’m going 100% full force. I’m sure he will as well.
1st round finish.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
If you don’t come, you’re fake as fuck. Nah, just kidding ahaha—make sure you watch online.
Buy my shirts.

Instagram:
@lontonomo

Watch Loni Filimoehala fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Jonas Solari

Full Name:
Jonas Solari

Age:
34

Where were you born:
Cairns, Australia

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
The Fight Centre

Who are your coaches:
Ben Johnston
Darcy Vendy

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:
Breakdancing

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I always had the intention of competing in MMA and felt like I was taking it seriously—until I joined TFC and saw what a professional-level work ethic consisted of.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
My favourite aspect of training is leveling up with the boys. There’s nothing better than chasing the dream with your people.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My greatest strength is my athleticism—I can explode like no one else at featherweight.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I’d say I’m an aggressive all-rounder. I prefer to strike but will wrestle if the opportunity presents itself.

What is your favourite sport and why:
It’s always been MMA. It’s the only sport that makes sense to me.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Yoel Romero

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Yoel Romero

What are your immediate and long term goals:
My immediate goal is to beat Jayden decisively, and my long-term goal is to go as far as I can as a professional.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
They should expect to be entertained. Every time I walk into the cage, I’m looking to find the finish.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see myself landing my right hand, stunning Jayden, and following up for the TKO finish.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Win, lose, or draw—I’m gonna give my all. To everyone that’s helped me along the way, I’m always fighting to honour your investment in me.

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

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Know Your Fighter: Jon Aiello

Full Name:
Jonathon Aiello

Age:
26

Where were you born:
Gold Coast

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
The Fight Centre Brisbane

Who are your coaches:
Ben Johnston & Darcy Vendy

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
#1 Ranked Amateur MMA fighter in Aus/NZ
Blue belt in BJJ
Champion of funniest **** on Insta

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Played soccer for 5 years — hated it, lol. Played rugby for a bit — was way more fun. Love a biff.
But the larger part of my youth was spent singing, dancing, and acting in musicals or performing in a band on stage. I’m a performer in all aspects but also ridiculously competitive — MMA is the sweet spot 📈

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
MMA was a bit of fun to fuel my competitive nature with my mates and friends that trained for real. I sparred at parties with the boys and would seek out actual training sessions with people who trained full time at places like PUMMA and Boonchu.
We’d meet, we’d scrap, I’d usually do very well.
It wasn’t until 2021 that I fell in love with Jiu Jitsu and started looking at MMA for actual competition in events. I searched for the place and when I found Darcy Vendy, I knew CMBT — the gym he was training out of at the time — was where I was going to train as well.
Wore him down by being there more than anyone else and asking heaps of questions. Once I had my first win under his tutelage, I was hooked and knew I’d be following this path for the rest of my life.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Obviously sparring, lol. You get to punch on with the people you love and hate most in a safe, controlled environment… what’s not to love?

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I’m a complete mixed martial artist. To go along with this, I have a ridiculous work rate and the athleticism to accompany it. I’m a freak of nature when it comes to physical ability.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Calculated Chandler. I’m technical, durable, and explosive — same as always.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — only one worth watching.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Darcy Vendy

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Ilia Topuria

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Immediate: First professional win at Eternal 98
Long term: Eternal Bantamweight Champion, UFC, UFC Bantamweight Champion

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
To be entertained from start to finish. I’m theatrical, chaotic, and violent. No one does it like Daddi.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see myself out-working, over-powering, and outlasting Perry. He won’t get out of the second.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I love all of you. Whether you hate me or love me, you feel something for me — that’s all I do this for. Celebrate my win or talk shit about my “luck.” I’ll keep being me — it’s all love to everyone 🫶🏼

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:
Instagram: @daddi_ravioli_mma
TikTok: @daddi_ravioli_mma
YouTube: Gas In The Tank MMA

Watch Jon Aiello fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

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:
TFC

Who are your coaches:
Ben Johnston

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:
Cricket and touch footy

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Dabbled in a bit of BJJ and MMA back in 2020 but steered towards Muay Thai. Started training MMA full time 2 years ago in 2023.

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

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I’m adaptable and won’t stop fighting until the final bell.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Same as above.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — nothing compares to it.

Who is your favourite athlete:
N/A

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Israel Adesanya, Anderson Silva and JDM (can’t choose lol)

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Immediate goals are to showcase what I’m actually capable of in the cage and then turn pro soon.
Long term goals are to get to the UFC and set up financial freedom for my future.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Buy ya tickets, you don’t wanna miss it!

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see the fight going my way. I feel I will be able to showcase what I’m truly capable of — and doing that will get me a win via stoppage.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I have the best supporters in the local scene. Thank you to everyone that continues to support and show their love. Love you all.

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

Watch Issaac Rendall fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Louie Tran

Full Name:
Louie Tran

Age:
31

Where were you born:
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Where do you live:
Melbourne, Victoria

Which gym do you train out of:
Absolute MMA Collingwood

Who are your coaches:
Raja Shippen and Simon Carson

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Growing up, I played AFL.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Started later in life at 25.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring – you get to test what you’ve learnt during the week.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My student mentality – always willing to learn and get better.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I love wrestling.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA – it’s great for fitness and learning how to defend yourself.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Conor McGregor – a great fighter with incredible mic skills.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Conor McGregor.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To test myself in the cage. I took a long time off, accepted a short-notice bout on PGFL, and fell back in love with the fighting game.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Not sure.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
It will go where it goes.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Love you all – thank you for supporting me in my goals and dreams.

Instagram:
@louietran__

Watch Louie Tran fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Korey Sutcliffe

Full Name:
Korey Sutcliffe

Age:
30

Where were you born:
Launceston, Tasmania

Where do you live:
Launceston, Tasmania

Which gym do you train out of:
MMA North

Who are your coaches:
Daniel Richardson, Caine Richardson, Corey Hearn

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
N/A

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
All types of sports

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
At the age of 23, when I started.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring, always and forever. It’s the only time during the week I feel alive.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My endurance and pressure.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Unorthodox.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA of course — there’s nothing better.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Dominic Cruz.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Dominic Cruz.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To get back in the win column and solidify myself as a top contender in the bantamweight division.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A scrap, with me winning by submission.

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

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

Watch Korey Sutcliffe fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13

Know Your Fighter: Adnan Larry

Full Name:
Adnan Larry

Age:
33

Where were you born:
New Zealand

Where do you live:
Melbourne

Which gym do you train out of:
Absolute MMA

Who are your coaches:
Simon Carson and Raja Shippen

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:
Rugby league, rugby union and powerlifting

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
After my 2nd amateur fight I fell in love with the fight game. I want her to love me back.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
MMA sparring, because you get the chance to practise all your skills and everything that you’ve been working on.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
I’d describe myself as a freestyle fighter because I enjoy training all aspects of MMA and like to use all of them when I fight.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — most exciting sport in the world.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Muhammad Ali

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Muhammad Ali

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Win my upcoming fight, and my long-term goals are to win every fight I have after that.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Expect fireworks. Tune in because I’m always looking to land heavy strikes and big takedowns. I’ve never been to decision in my amateur or pro career — so 100%, somebody is getting hurt and it’s not going to the judges.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’m going to stop my opponent either on the ground or on the feet.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
God bless.

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

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Know Your Fighter: Matt Kindness

Full Name:
Matt Kindness

Age:
25

Where were you born:
Scotland

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
DTV Academy

Who are your coaches:
Dylan Andrews, Vince Perry, Daniel Matheson

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 union

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
My first fight was in 2021 and it became an obsession after that.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
My favourite aspect of training is getting a little bit better every day.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Forward pressure.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA – it’s the best all-round sport to watch and be a part of.

Who is your favourite athlete:
George St-Pierre

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
George St-Pierre

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Immediate goal is solely focused on this fight and winning.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A mixture of all things.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Winning by any means necessary.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you for all the support. It’s been a long layoff, and I don’t intend to keep it that way.

Instagram:
@matt_kindness

Watch Matt Kindness fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13