Know Your Fighter: Kye Bicknell

Full Name:

Kye Bicknell

Age:

23

Where were you born:

Perth, Subiaco

Where do you live:

Perth, greenwood

Which gym do you train out of:

KICKASS MMA

Who are your coaches:

Steve Kennedy Shaun spooner

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

Blue belt Brazilian jiujitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Karate Footy Kickboxing Boxing

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

18 years old

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

Sparring day Because that’s when your able to practise certain movements and combinations in all aspects of martial arts.

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

Mindset and work ethic

How would you describe your fighting style:

Entertaining

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA Because there is nothing like seeing 2 humans go to war, nothing can compare 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:

Going Pro and becoming a top tier Professional MMA Fighter

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

A war

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Me defending his grappling and giving the fans what they truly paid to come see, a war.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Don’t blink

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

Instagram- kye.bicknell

Watch Kye Bicknell fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Know Your Fighter: Moses Deng

Full Name:

Moses Deng

Age:

23

Where were you born:

SOUTH SUDAN

Where do you live:

Perth, Western Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Wolves Den

Who are your coaches:

Stephen Walton

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

3 stripe white belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Track and field/ gridiron (American football )

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

Started training at 19, turned pro within 4 years

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

Favourite session is any session to do with striking

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

Speed and timing has always been my strong points physically as well as explosiveness.

How would you describe your fighting style:

My fighting style is a mix of taekwondo and traditional kickboxing. Very flowing but explosive and counter striking heavy

What is your favourite sport and why:

Favourite sport is sprints ( track and field) since it’s what I grew up with.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Usain Bolt

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Favourite combat athlete is Alex Pereira

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Put together a strong winning streak. Be in the flyweight title picture by this time next year.

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

Expect a masterclass, lookin to get my first pro win and start it off with a devastating finish.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

I see me being very aggressive, pushing the pace and hunting for the finish. If it goes the distance expect a diverse range of striking attacks every round

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

It’s the killmonger era, see y’all at the top.

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

instagram: moses__deng TikTok: moses_kmonger Twitter/X: moses__deng

Watch Moses Deng fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Know Your Fighter: Julian D’Rozario

Full Name:

Julian D’Rozario

Age:

25

Where were you born:

Maine, NY

Where do you live:

Gosnells

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:

White belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Basketball, athletics, boxing & Muay Thai

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

Around late 2022 to early 2023

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

The grit & grind, gotta embrace those tough training sessions. My favourite session of the week would be Monday mornings wrestling & Muay Thai class

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

Cardio

How would you describe your fighting style:

Box and wrestle

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA, because I grew up watching it & it helped me get to where I am today

Who is your favourite athlete:

Kobe Bryant

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Nick Diaz

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Have as many fights as I possibly can and see where this game takes me.

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:

Looking for the finish no matter what

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

I appreciate everyone at LCA & DirtySouth, all a bunch of good folks 👊🏾❤️

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

Julian_finessin

Watch Julian D’Rozario fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Know Your Fighter: Moamen Hamdon

Full Name:

Moamen hamdon

Age:

19

Where were you born:

Iraq

Where do you live:

Perth wa

Which gym do you train out of:

Scrappy mma

Who are your coaches:

Ben Vickera/ Ryan gray

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

White belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Starting watching soccer as a kid and slowly moved to watching more combat sports instead

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

Since the first day i stepped into the gym

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

Don’t really have a favourite session I love every session I do

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

My cardio probably feel like I can put on a pace that no one can match

How would you describe your fighting style:

Mixed martial arts and pressure fighter

What is your favourite sport and why:

Has to be the one I’m doing for a living

Who is your favourite athlete:

Khabib

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Zabit

What are your immediate and long term goals:

To be the greatest bantamweight of all time

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

A long night for my opponent

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Feel like I’m going to dominate every second of the fight

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Get your tickets your not gonna want to miss this one

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

Instagram- moamen_h TikTok – Moamenhamdon

Watch Moamen Hamdon fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Know Your Fighter: Laurence Whitesmith

Full Name:

Laurence Whitesmith

Age:

21

Where were you born:

England

Where do you live:

Willetton

Which gym do you train out of:

Scrappy mma

Who are your coaches:

Ben vickers,Ryan gray,Josh della, Braden Sweeney,Jack della.

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:

AFL cricket Scouts MMA

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

When I was 14

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

Sparring and pads because it gives me a chance to practice what we learnt last week and then review what needs improvement

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

Fitness, grappling, heart

How would you describe your fighting style:

Entertaining

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA because it’s the most interesting

Who is your favourite athlete:

Tom Brady

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

GSP

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Win this fight, win a few more at amateur. Then turn professional win a few fights then get that eternal belt. Then go all the way. To the UFC

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

High level skill

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

First round could be fireworks but I know my skill will take over and dominate

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

I love all of you.

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

laurencemanchild on Insta

Watch Laurence Whitesmith fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Know Your Fighter: Amin Lorot

Full Name:

Amin Lorot

Age:

26

Where were you born:

South Sudan

Where do you live:

Perth, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Strike MMA

Who are your coaches:

Dave Johnson

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

White 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:

After first fight on eternal in 2019

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

Sparring, you can put together everything you’ve learned in an actual fight situation

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

Super Athletic, great genetics and natural instincts

How would you describe your fighting style:

Great at mixing striking and grappling, adapting to opponents strengths in a fight

What is your favourite sport and why:

Combat sports, they are the most entertaining

Who is your favourite athlete:

Cristiano Ronaldo

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Khabib Nurmagomedov

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Compete in many amateur competitions to build my self up and go pro

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

An entertaining fight from start to finish

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

A stoppage, by submission or knockout

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thanks for the love and support this early in my career

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

instagram@ amin.longolio

Watch Amin Lorot fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Know Your Fighter: Steven Wong

Full Name:

Steven Wong

Age:

34

Where were you born:

Perth, Australia

Where do you live:

Perth, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Luistro Combat Academy

Who are your coaches:

Romel Luistro – Head Coach Tom Barns – Wrestling Coach

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

Brown Belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Athletics and Football

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

During covid and the 4 major surgeries i had in 2020. When everything is taken away from you, you realize what is most important

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

“Going live” as you get to test where you are at, what technique works and expose holes in you game that need improvement. I love mixing all of the elements together. Boxing, wrestling, BJJ and kickboxing and hitting clean techniques in training.

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

I will never give up.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Box and wrestle

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA – its the ultimate test for the body and the mind. It requires physicality, you need to be fit and strong, mental resilience so you don’t cave under the stress and pressure of conflict and competing, and knowledge so that you can learn new techniques, upskill and study the best way to cut weight.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Michael Jordan – I love his mindset and competitive nature.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

I don’t have one favourite, I enjoy watching all fighters and seeing how they implement their game plan, whether it’s to keep the fight standing so they can strike or to get it to the ground so they can grapple.

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Keep fighting and competing locally on eternal until my body gives out or i have multiples loses.

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

win lose or draw, I want to be entertaining, I want to leave it all in the cage and give 100%. I want to finish the fight and not go to a decision. i want there to be a clear winner

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

I think the fitter person will win. I think the fight will be determine by the wrestling and who can defend the takedowns and who can secure the takedown and who is most efficient with their energy expenditure.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Come down and support the local fight shows and fighters.

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

Instagram @Wongyyy

Watch Steven Wong fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Know Your Fighter: Paddy Cameron

Full Name:

Paddy Cameron

Age:

29

Where were you born:

Hamilton, New Zealand

Where do you live:

Perth

Which gym do you train out of:

Scrappy MMA

Who are your coaches:

Ryan Gray, Darcy Spowart

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:

Rugby, Tennis, Basketball

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

Started training 3 years ago as a hobby. Became addicted to the process of getting better.

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

I enjoy Friday afternoon wrestling sessions for the suffering.

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

I enjoy out working people in training and in competition.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Pressure fighter

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA. It’s the purest form of competition.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Roger Federer

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Jack Della

What are your immediate and long term goals:

My goals is to finish my opponent in this fight, then continue to enjoy the process of becoming a better martial artist.

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

A high pace fight.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Second round finish by me.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Big shout out to my manager Mahir Patel

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

youngpbc – Instagram

Watch Paddy Cameron fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Know Your Fighter: Stephen Costello

Full Name:

Stephen Costello

Age:

31

Where were you born:

Dublin Ireland

Where do you live:

Celbridge kildare

Which gym do you train out of:

Sbg Hq

Who are your coaches:

Dave roach John kavanagh

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

Fight2one welterweight champion Purple belt in bjj

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Rugby Union Rugby league

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

I took mma up as a hobby at the age of 25 , had a short amateur career then decide to go professional at the age of 27

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

I love all aspects of martial arts training, every day is a school day in sbg Hq Friday bjj 10 5minute rounds to end the week of hard training is my favorite

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

People say I’m very strong and explosive But i believe my skills are my greatest strength as I feel I am a well rounded mixed martial artist that can mix it up very well

How would you describe your fighting style:

Exsplosive unpredictable

What is your favourite sport and why:

Martial arts It has given me a purpose in life

Who is your favourite athlete:

I am not sure that’s a difficult question

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Robert Whitaker is my favorite

What are your immediate and long term goals:

To keep winning fights and long term would be find my self in a good financial position in life

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

A entertaining fight

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Fast paced rounds with a display of skills

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thank you to every one who has supported me on my journey I would not be the man of martial artist with out the people who support me

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

@stephencostello_mma

Watch Stephen Costello fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Know Your Fighter: Daichi Kamiya

Full Name:

Daichi Kamiya

Age:

25

Where were you born:

Saitama Japan

Where do you live:

Saitama Japan

Which gym do you train out of:

Brave gym

Who are your coaches:

Kazuyuki Miyata

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

Judo black Bjj white

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Judo Hand ball Swimming

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

During Covid -19 pandemic (true story)

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

Grappling because that’s what my strong area is

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

Control

How would you describe your fighting style:

Control grind and submit

What is your favourite sport and why:

Sumo So dynamic yet very detailed technique required for winning

Who is your favourite athlete:

Khabib Nurmagomedov

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Khabib Nurmagomedov

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Win Etenal lightweight title then UFC lightweight title

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

Excitement and beauty of the art

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Grind and finish

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

So many people supported me for the fight so I want to pay them Back with my big win

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

k_daichhi0419

Watch Daichi Kamiya fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Photos courtesy of Pancrase.