Champion: Josh Togo

Former Eternal Lightweight Champion — Josh Togo

Josh Togo cemented his name in Eternal MMA history with a reign defined by precision, patience, and controlled chaos.

At Eternal 49 (November 1, 2019), Togo ended David Martinez’s undefeated six-fight streak in a five-round masterclass. Using sharp footwork and elite-level striking, he neutralised every attempt from Martinez to wrestle or grapple, forcing the then-champion into a striking battle, one that Togo dominated from start to finish.

His first title defence came at Eternal 52, where he faced UFC veteran Ben Wall. Togo showcased his signature composure and accuracy, dismantling the challenger and earning a second-round TKO victory through clinical striking.

True to his nickname “Gorilla Warfare,” Togo’s fighting style was equal parts animalistic aggression and tactical brilliance. His reign as champion redefined the lightweight division proving that calculated violence and technical striking could rule a division often dominated by grapplers.

Carrying the pride of New South Wales, Josh Togo stood as the embodiment of grit, discipline, and artistry; a striker who not only wore the Eternal MMA belt but elevated the standard for what it meant to be champion.

Career Snapshot
Former Eternal Lightweight Champion (2019-2020)
5 Eternal appearances

Champion: Jack Jenkins

Former Eternal Featherweight Champion – Jack Jenkins

Exploding onto the pro circuit, Melbourne’s “Phar” Jack Jenkins made an immediate impact with three straight wins to start his career. He continued to build momentum, snapping up four finishes and earning the perfect résumé for a shot at the Eternal Featherweight belt. His opponent was Diego Pereira, a proven contender with wins over both future and past champions making them clear top contenders for the title.

On March 7, 2020, Jack showcased his calibre in his first championship fight. Over four rounds, he displayed cage craftsmanship, and a well-rounded skill set ultimately securing the belt with a fourth-round submission victory.

With the belt over his shoulder as Australia’s best featherweight, Jack went on to defend his title in a redemption rematch against veteran Jesse Medina. It didn’t make it past the second round, with Jack overwhelmed Jesse with heavy hands and leg kicks.

Jack’s second and final defence came in 2022 against Rod Costa, who had experienced a career resurgence with short-notice wins and notable victories. This fight marked Jack’s second bout to go the distance and his first to reach all five championship rounds. Jack displayed composure, control, and relentless pressure, reaffirming his status as the rightful champion. This performance showed the Jack Jenkins we all know now, with huge potential and future on the world stage.

Entering DWCS on a six-fight win streak and armed with championship experience, Jack faced Emiliano Linares and earned his UFC contract with a third-round TKO. In 2023 he made his UFC debut at UFC 284, continuing his career on the world stage.

Jack’s reign as Eternal Champion showcased not only his fight craft featuring Jose Aldo-esque leg-breaking kicks (three opponents to be exact) and work ethic but also his charisma and showmanship. His ability to create memorable rivalries, pack out venues, and entertain fans with his wit and humour cemented his place in Eternal history.

Fun fact: All of Jack’s Eternal championship fights took place in his birthday month.

Career snapshot:
Former Eternal FW Champion (2020–2022)
3 Eternal appearances
Earned UFC contract on DWCS (2022)

Champion: Ryan Gray

Former Eternal Featherweight Champion – Ryan Gray

“Ravishing” Ryan Gray made his first walk to the Eternal cage at Eternal 2 on May 11, 2013 — the beginning of an illustrious career. He announced himself with a first-round guillotine choke over Kyle Griffiths, then followed it up at Eternal 3 with another first-round finish, this time a TKO against Quentin Taylor.

Two back-to-back wins lit the fire. Young, hungry, and relentless, Ryan quickly built a reputation as one of Australia’s most exciting featherweights — a fighter who never took his foot off the gas. From his home state of Western Australia to Queensland, South Australia, and Tasmania, Ryan was always willing to travel, always ready to put on a fight fans would remember.

His championship opportunity came after a highlight-reel knockout — a vicious first-round knee over Garret Gross at Reign Fighting, Eternal’s proving ground series at the time. That win earned him not only a title shot, but also a chance at redemption against Myles Simpson, who had bested him once before.

The stage was set in Myles’ backyard — the Titanium Security Arena in Adelaide. With pressure, grit, and his trademark grappling, Ryan forced the action early and sealed the story with another guillotine choke, submitting Simpson in the first round to capture Eternal gold. Ryan became the Eternal featherweight champion at 25, at Eternal 32 on April 7, 2018.

Ryan’s reign was cut short by health complications that forced him to step away before he could defend his title. Four years later, he made a return at Eternal 64 in 2022, sharing the cage with none other than Diego Pereira in a moment etched into Australian fight history.

From day one, Ryan fought under the tutelage of well-renowned Ben Vickers at Scrappy MMA, home to champions like Mitch Martin, Jack Becker, Rod Costa, Anthony Drilich, UFC’s Casey O’Neill, and UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena, all of whom, like Ryan, held Eternal gold. Today, Ryan Gray continues to shape the next generation of fighters in Perth, Western Australia, passing on the knowledge of a true Eternal champion.


Career snapshot:
Eternal MMA Featherweight Champion
9-3 record (7 finishes)
8 Eternal appearances
1 Reign Fighting Appearance

Know Your Fighter: Patrick Hill

Full Name:
Patrick Hill

Age:
28

Where were you born:
Canberra

Where do you live:
Canberra

Which gym do you train out of:
Progression MMA

Who are your coaches:
Duke Didier

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Judo Black Belt, BJJ Brown Belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Rugby League, Rugby Union, Judo

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Around 2019

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
The hard grappling sessions.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My takedowns and ground control.

How would you describe your fighting style:
High-paced pressure and grappling.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Split between Rugby League and MMA.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Alex Volkanovski

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Alex Volkanovski

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To fight consistently and win.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
For me to come forward, put the pressure on, and look for the finish.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
With me getting my hand raised at the end.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Make sure to tune in on Fight Pass.

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

Watch Patrick Hill fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.

Know Your Fighter: Joseph Bird

Full Name:
Joseph Bird

Age:
24

Where were you born:
England

Where do you live:
Fremantle

Which gym do you train out of:
Scrappy MMA

Who are your coaches:
Ben Vickers, Josh Della, Ryan Gray, William Zwaan

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:
Tennis, skateboarding

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
When I walked into Scrappy.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I live the fighter lifestyle.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Mindset, cardio, and the ability to absorb information.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Relentless.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — because it’s the sport I like most.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Jack Della

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Shara Bullet

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Become Eternal champion, then smash a fool on DWCS.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A big prospect in the making.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Me finishing him.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Enjoy the show.

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

Watch Joseph Bird fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.

Know Your Fighter: Luke Matchitt

Full Name:
Luke Matchitt

Age:
29

Where were you born:
New Zealand

Where do you live:
Perth

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:
White Belt – 4 stripes

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Boxing

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I decided to give MMA a go in 2021, training on my RNR when I wasn’t working away.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring — I love the intensity and implementing what we’ve learnt over the week.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Explosive.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA. Two thousand years ago it was the Colosseum — now it’s the cage. Combat sports are deeply rooted in human nature and everyone gravitates towards it, even if you’re not a fan.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Prime Conor McGregor before the Mayweather fight — dude could have done anything.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
At the moment, Ilia Topuria.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Immediate goals: winning my Eternal bout.
Long-term goals: the pursuit of excellence, being the best martial artist I can be.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I don’t think this fight goes the distance. We’re both going to be looking to land big shots and get the finish.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
You won’t see me in a boring fight. Expect fireworks.

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

Watch Luke Matchitt fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.

Know Your Fighter: Kaleb Steinnokel

Full Name:
Kaleb Steinnokel

Age:
27

Where were you born:
Perth

Where do you live:
Perth

Which gym do you train out of:
Luistro Combat Academy

Who are your coaches:
Romell Luistro

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:
Muay Thai and boxing

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I started training MMA in 2019 at the age of 21, and had my first fight four months later.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I really enjoy wrestling and striking.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My greatest strength is my striking and the power I can generate.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Striker.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Robert Whittaker.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Robert Whittaker.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
My goals at the moment are to get back in the win column and turn pro.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
They should expect nonstop action and always an entertaining fight.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see Luke and myself bringing an entertaining, back-and-forth fight no one wants to miss.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you all for the continued support — I really appreciate it.

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

Watch Kaleb Steinnokel fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.

Know Your Fighter: A’Keitheon Whitner

Full Name:
A’Keitheon Whitner

Age:
30

Where were you born:
Atlanta, Georgia

Where do you live:
Phuket, Thailand

Which gym do you train out of:
Bangtao Muay Thai and MMA

Who are your coaches:
Frank Hickman, George Hickman, James Heelan

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:
Division 1 football player

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
2021

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

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My God-given athletic ability.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Well-rounded.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Wrestling and football — I grew up playing football, and it took me far.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Me.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Me.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Get better every day. Be the light that God placed me on this earth to be.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
100% effort, 100% of the time.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I get my hand raised.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Jesus is the way, the truth, the light.

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

Watch A’Keitheon Whitner fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.

Know Your Fighter: Ran Deng

Full Name:
Ran Deng

Age:
24

Where were you born:
Cairo, Egypt

Where do you live:
Ipswich, Queensland

Which gym do you train out of:
NTG Fight & Fitness / Atlantic Grappling Team

Who are your coaches:
Nugget McNaught, Franky NTG, Jason Phi, Kalob Gray

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:
Athletics, football (soccer), touch football, basketball

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
At the start of 2025, after visiting Phuket and training alongside MMA professionals.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Anything and everything. I love the game — grappling, striking, sparring, weights, even talking about concepts and techniques.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My ability to adapt, my length, athleticism, and understanding of my gameplans and goals.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Sharp, clinical, and creative.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — because anything can happen. Nothing is promised.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Cristiano Ronaldo

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Israel Adesanya or Carlos Prates

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Win fights → fight for and win the Eternal belt → fight on DWCS → fight in the UFC.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Finding my range early, landing big shots, and finishing the fight.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I wouldn’t be here without you all. I appreciate the support always.

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

Watch Ran Deng fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.

Know Your Fighter: Shai Krimotat

Full Name:
Shai Krimotat

Age:
23

Where were you born:
Sydney, Australia

Where do you live:
Sydney, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Igor MMA

Who are your coaches:
Igor Breakenback, Josh Culibao

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Played soccer for most of youth before switching to MMA

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
As soon as I walked into the gym — I haven’t looked back since

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring, because it’s when I get to really test everything I’ve been working on

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Adaptability — being able to mix it up and adjust to opponents to come out with the win

How would you describe your fighting style:
Measured

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — since starting, it’s the only sport I consistently consume weekly. Easy to appreciate from techniques to storylines to the mental battles.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Alexander Volkanovski

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Alexander Volkanovski

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Stay present and focus on where I’m at right now — good things will follow

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Entertaining yet technical fights

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A competitive back-and-forth fight where ultimately I get my hand raised

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Appreciate all the support — wouldn’t be where I’m at without the circle I have surrounding me

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @shaikrimotat1
TikTok: @shaikrimotat

Watch Shai Krimotat fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.