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:
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.
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.
