Know Your Fighter: Diellon Lihari

Full Name:
Diellon Lihari.

Age:
25.

Where were you born?
Melbourne.

Where do you live?
Melbourne.

Which gym do you train out of?
Absolute MMA.

Who are your coaches?
Simon Carson, Oliver Smith, and Raja Shippen.

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
Purple Belt in BJJ.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Aussie Rules Football.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
2018, when I was 18 years old.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Sparring — it’s the most realistic and competitive part of training.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
My ability to finish fights.

How would you describe your fighting style?
High pressure.

What is your favourite sport and why?
AFL and EPL — I’ve always followed both growing up.

Who is your favourite athlete?
LeBron James.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Georges St-Pierre.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?

  • Immediate: Be 4–1 by the end of 2025.
  • Long-term: UFC by the end of 2026.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
A high-paced, exciting fight.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
Quinn has dangerous boxing, so I expect him to be cautious and wary of the takedown. I’ll take him down and finish the fight via ground and pound or submission.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Thanks for all the support — I’m ready to put on a show and get one back.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @diellonlihari

Watch Diellon Lihari fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Alfred Stoddart

Full Name:
Alfred Stoddart.

Age:
31.

Where were you born?
Zimbabwe.

Where do you live?
Sydney, Australia.

Which gym do you train out of?
SBG Australia.

Who are your coaches?
Head Coach: Ben Power
Striking: Kennedy
BJJ: Daniel De Jesus and Michael Wohlfiel (Black Belts)

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
Purple Belt in BJJ.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Basketball, wrestling, boxing, and kickboxing.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
2018.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Grinding every day with my teammates — iron sharpens iron.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
I never quit.

How would you describe your fighting style?
A bit of everything — well-rounded and dangerous anywhere.

What is your favourite sport and why?
Boxing — it’s the purest form of technique and fight IQ.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Tom Brady.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Anderson Silva.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
To win the welterweight belt.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
Fire.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
Fire.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Stay tuned!

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @themakerjack

Watch Alfred Stoddart fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Nicholas Liaris

Full Name:
Nicholas Liaris.

Age:
23.

Where were you born?
Australia.

Where do you live?
Punchbowl.

Which gym do you train out of?
Lions Den Academy.

Who are your coaches?
Luke Pezzutti.

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
White Belt in BJJ.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Rugby League.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
About a year and a half ago.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
(Not specified.)

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
(Not specified.)

How would you describe your fighting style?
MMA fighter.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — I love violence.

Who is your favourite athlete?
(Not specified.)

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Me.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Break teeth.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
Broken jaws and broken teeth.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
Stoppage.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Appreciate the love and support.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @nick_liaris
TikTok: @nicholasliaris

Watch Nicholas Liaris at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.

Know Your Fighter: Samuel Marles

Full Name:
Samuel Marles.

Age:
28.

Where were you born?
Born in Carlton, grew up in Geelong.

Where do you live?
Collingwood.

Which gym do you train out of?
Absolute Collingwood and Ringgym.

Who are your coaches?
Joseph Luciano, Simon Carson, and Andy Colgrave.

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
Purple Belt.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
I grew up playing golf, football, athletics, and tennis.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
Since 2020, I’ve been all in.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Smashing boxing/Thai pads with Joey — it’s my favourite session of the week.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
Timing, accuracy, and strength.

How would you describe your fighting style?
My striking is a creative application of the basics — hand-heavy Muay Thai from an MMA stance.
My grappling is based on heavy top pressure, a strong passing game, with a focus on submissions or controlling positions to land strikes.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — no other sport matches it in terms of “meaning.” It’s as pure as it gets.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Rafael Nadal.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Joseph Luciano.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?

  • Immediate: Win this fight against Nate.
  • Long-term: Put myself in a position to make money and live comfortably doing what I love, fight for a major promotion, be part of high-profile fights, and coach athletes to the UFC.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
Expect fireworks from start to finish — a full display of MMA.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I see myself being the better all-around fighter — mixing in all the different disciplines and eventually finding a hole to expose.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Fear will either make you run from the moment or enhance you for it.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @samuel_marlez

Watch Samuel Marles fight at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.

Know Your Fighter: Adnan Larry

Full Name:
Adnan Larry.

Age:
32.

Where were you born?
New Zealand.

Where do you live?
Melbourne, Australia.

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 hold as a martial artist?
Blue Belt in BJJ.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Rugby League and Rugby Union.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
Seven years ago.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
MMA sparring — I enjoy blending all the elements of MMA together.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
Big power and aggression.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Freestyle.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — it’s the best sport in the world. There are so many ways to win, and it takes a unique combination of mental and physical attributes to succeed.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Muhammad Ali.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Muhammad Ali.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate: Focus on and win my upcoming fight.
Long-term: Beat everybody up.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
Fireworks — big bombs being thrown, no handbrakes, and complete disregard for my own health and safety to get the win and put on a show for the fans.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I’m going to dominate all aspects of the fight and get the finish.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Thank you all for the support.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @youngblackandsexy

Watch Adnan Larry fight at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.

Know Your Fighter: Mitch Mclaren

Full Name:
Mitch McLaren.

Age:
25.

Where were you born?
Perth.

Where do you live?
Caloundra, Sunshine Coast.

Which gym do you train out of?
Tribal MMA.

Who are your coaches?
Connor and Paul Birch (head coaches), Gabriel Schlupp (grappling coach), Shaun Kober (strength and conditioning coach).

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
Purple Belt in Jiu Jitsu.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
I was an avid cricketer — I used to open the bowling and was a leading wicket taker. I also played AFL, but all of that went away when I fell in love with MMA at 17.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
I started in 2018 with my best mate Ryan Leavey at Tribal MMA. From 2018 to 2021, it was more of a hobby — I had a couple of fights but treated it like playing a sport, not the true grind it really is.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Honestly, all of them. Every day is my favourite. I focus on sharpening all aspects to make sure I’m fully prepared.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
My cardio. I believe I have an unbelievably good gas tank and can go all day.

How would you describe your fighting style?
My style has become much more well-rounded recently. In my earlier days, I was definitely more of a grappler — they even gave me the nickname “The Backpack” at the gym.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — it’s by far the greatest sport of all. No explanation needed.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Antoine Griezmann, Atlético Madrid striker. He’s the GOAT.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Conor McGregor — it might be a little controversial now, but he shaped the sport into what it is today. When he was on his incredible run, you couldn’t help but be inspired.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate: Get through Jesse and make my mark on the flyweight division.
Long-term: Take the Eternal flyweight title and move onto the world stage.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
An exciting fight with all parts of MMA mixed in. I always bring a crowd and put on a high-level show.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I see a high-level, high-intensity fight with plenty of grappling exchanges swinging in my favour — and something sneaky sneaky to end it.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
A massive thank you to all my friends, family, and supporters who have backed me all the way to my pro debut. We can’t do any of this without our support systems.
Huge thanks to my team for always preparing me, and a special shoutout to my girlfriend Mya — the most supportive and caring girlfriend I could ask for.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @mitchmclaren23

Watch Mitch Mclaren fight at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.

Know Your Fighter: Jesse Wynne

Full Name:
Jesse James Wynne.

Age:
28.

Where were you born?
Albany, WA.

Where do you live?
Perth, WA.

Which gym do you train out of?
Wolves Den, Perth.

Who are your coaches?
Head Coach: Stephen Walton.

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
BJJ Purple Belt.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
I grew up playing footy — from Auskick through to WAFL — but eventually lost the passion for the game.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
After my first fight, it sparked the same passion I used to feel for footy. The love and competitiveness drove me to take the sport more seriously.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Jiu Jitsu will always be my favourite session — it was the first martial art I ever started with.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
In footy, I was never the fastest, strongest, or most talented player on the field — and I think that rings true in MMA as well. But I make up for it with my ability to learn, adapt, and keep improving — whether it’s in the training room or in the cage.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Versatile and crafty.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — I’m a nerd for the sport and love watching high-level skills being implemented in a constantly evolving game.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Corey Sandhagen or Alexander Volkanovski.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Corey Sandhagen and Alexander Volkanovski — tied for first.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
To fight the best flyweights in Australia, and then compete abroad at the highest level.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
High pace and technical fighting.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I feel it’ll be a high-paced, technical fight. I respect Mitch’s skill set, but I believe I’ve got the tools to get the job done.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Thanks to my team at Wolves Den, my partner Wendy for putting up with me, and all my family and friends — I love and appreciate you all. I’ll try my best to do you proud.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @jesse.wynne18

Watch Jesse Wynne fight at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.

Know Your Fighter: Aidyn Gould

Full Name:
Aidyn Gould.

Age:
18.

Where were you born?
Brisbane, Australia.

Where do you live?
Brisbane, Australia.

Which gym do you train out of?
Team Compton.

Who are your coaches?
Steve Compton, Jayden Binnie, Dom Mar Fan.

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
Blue Belt.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Rugby league and rugby union.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
The first day I walked into the gym at 14, I knew this was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
8oz sparring — that’s where I grow the most.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
My explosive ability, which I use for double legs, and my ability to dictate whether the fight stays standing or goes to the ground.

How would you describe your fighting style?
I’m like a backpack that can’t be taken off.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA, of course — it’s a solo sport. If you lose, that’s on you.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Ilia Topuria.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Jean Silva.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
I want to have a couple more fights, then turn pro by the end of the year.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
They should expect not to see the judges — it’s not going the distance.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
Round 2 submission.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
The result has already been decided — just have faith.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @aidyngouldmma

Watch Aidyn Gould at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.

Know Your Fighter: Loni Filimoehala

Full Name:
Loni Filimoehala.

Age:
28.

Where were you born?
Auckland, New Zealand.

Where do you live?
Brisbane.

Which gym do you train out of?
Gamebred Academy and Ignite Martial Arts.

Who are your coaches?
Jason Lonergan, Ryan Dunstan, Jake Lund.

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?

  • Purple Belt in BJJ
  • Master of Martial Arts Black Belt (being a Sick C**t)
  • Three division MMA champion
  • Lockdown Light Heavyweight Champion
  • Lockdown Heavyweight Champion
  • Ranked #6 in the IMMAF World Rankings

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
I played rugby league growing up.

  • Best Defensive Player (Under 9’s)
  • Best Forward of the Year (Under 10, 11, 12, and 13) — Forest Lake Magpies, lessgoo.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
My first day of training was October 2014. I took a break, then came back in February 2015 and trained every day. I fought twice that year and didn’t do well, but trained hard all through 2016.

Still lost fights until 2017, when my little brother Jake passed away. I took 2017 off, then came back stronger in 2018 and trained harder than ever. I went on a four-fight win streak, competed in IMMAF, won multiple titles, and was meant to turn pro two years ago — but injuries set me back.

Short answer: I’ve been taking this seriously since 2018, but started training in 2014.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Being fit as f**k and pushing my limits. Plus, the harder I train, the more I get to eat. I love living life my way — doing what I want, when I want.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
I’m extremely physical, fast, and explosive — it’s in the Filimoehala bloodline. We’re warriors from Tonga.
My eyes and reaction timing are elite. Also, I’m a sick c**t grappler — a full-on wizard with wrestling.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Way too strong and too fast for anyone in my division. I’m very well-rounded, extremely aggressive, and can dominate anywhere, anytime.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — it’s real-life warrior stuff. Fighting is one of the most important skills anyone can have, and it’s cool as hell to know who the best in the world is.
Rugby league was my favourite sport to play growing up, but I don’t really enjoy watching it now.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Conor McGregor, Greg Inglis, Brock Lesnar, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Joe Ofahengaue.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Conor McGregor, Brock Lesnar, Cain Velasquez, Mike Tyson, Jon Jones, Francis Ngannou, Muhammad Mokaev.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?

  • Immediate: Smash all these f**kwits in my division and become Eternal Champion.
  • Long-term: Become the first Tongan UFC athlete. Become UFC Welterweight Champion and Middleweight Champion. Become a millionaire… then a billionaire.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
Expect me to go crazy and crash out. I’m a high-level athlete with high-level skills, but I don’t think like these other fighters. To me, it’s life or death — I ain’t f**king around.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I’m going first. I’ll either punch the f**k out of him or rip his head off. I can win in 10 different ways — and it’ll be one of those 10 ways.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
If you don’t come to my fight, you fake as f**k.
Nah, just kidding — love you all. ❤️

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @lontonomo

Watch Loni Filimoehala fight at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.

Know Your Fighter: Osh Jackson

Full Name:
OSH Jackson.

Age:
29.

Where were you born?
Auckland.

Where do you live?
Goodna.

Which gym do you train out of?
CMBT.

Who are your coaches?
Sam, Miles, and Brentin.

What belts or rankings do you currently hold as a martial artist?
White Belt.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Table tennis.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
2023.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Wrestling with Glen Sparv.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
Staying humble.

How would you describe your fighting style?
A goer — always ready for a scrap.

What is your favourite sport and why?
NBA — I enjoy watching it, and I’m unbeaten on 2K25.

Who is your favourite athlete?
George Tavita.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Justin Tafa.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate: beat Adnan Larry.
Long-term: keep leveling up.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
Two heavyweights having a good scrap.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Love y’all.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Instagram: @osh_jt275

Watch Osh Jackson fight at Eternal MMA 95 on Saturday, May 3.