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: 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: Takeshi Taniguchi

Full Name:
Takeshi Taniguchi

Age:
27

Where were you born:
Japan

Where do you live:
Kobe

Which gym do you train out of:
CMBT and Shoot Gym Kobe

Who are your coaches:

  • CMBT: Miles Muecke, Jesse Yada, Brentin Mumford
  • Shoot Gym Kobe: Daiki Tubota, Kenya Hattori, Billy Hoker

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Soccer, Skateboarding, Snowboarding, BMX

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

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
All — enjoy and look forward to the next

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Staying calm amid excitement; also, try not to get drunk

How would you describe your fighting style:
NRL, NHL, Boxing (inspired by multiple sports)

What is your favourite sport and why:
Just amazing

Who is your favourite athlete:
Japanese sumo fighter Chiyo no Fuji

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Same

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To be able to play future matches without injury while still enjoying love of martial arts

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Beer — extremely exciting

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Extremely exciting

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
The reason I am able to fight like this is thanks to my teammates and family. Thank you as always.
If there’s something we don’t like, let’s turn it upside down. We’re not a company or a school, we’re the best of fellow, we’ll light a fire under each other’s asses and push each other to the top. Let’s go see some great scenery.

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

Watch Takeshi Taniguchi fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.

Know Your Fighter: Wes Capper

Full Name:
Wes Capper

Age:
37

Where were you born:
Australia

Where do you live:
Perth

Which gym do you train out of:
Scrappy MMA, Costa Academy

Who are your coaches:
Ben Vickers & Danny Petanovic

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Couple here and there

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

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
18

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

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Deadly

What is your favourite sport and why:
Chess — mind games.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Steven Bradbury

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Roy Jones Jr.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Stay alive

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Left right, goodnight

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Tomorrow’s never guaranteed

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

Watch Wes Capper fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.

Know Your Fighter: Anthony Drilich

Full Name:
Anthony Drilich

Age:
31

Where were you born:
Logan, Queensland

Where do you live:
Perth, Western Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Scrappy MMA, DCA MMA

Who are your coaches:
Ben Vickers, Brandon Drilich, Josh Della, Ryan Gray

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Rugby, Muay Thai, Boxing, Judo, BJJ, and MMA

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I started taking MMA seriously as a hobby at 14, and as a profession around 22.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
My favourite aspect of MMA is how dynamic it is — it’s always evolving with new skills and techniques. My favourite session is sparring because I can test new techniques on my training partners.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My dedication to learning and improving, along with my sheer will and ferocity.

How would you describe your fighting style:
A mix of sharp striking and grappling.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — because of its ever-evolving techniques, skills, and the strategies that come into play during a fight.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Manny Pacquiao

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Fedor Emelianenko

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To get into the UFC.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Fireworks and a smart, technical fighter.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
With my arm raised in the second round — either by submission or KO.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you to all my family, friends, and supporters for having faith in me. I’ll see you all on October 11 with the belt around my waist.

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

Watch Anthony Drilich fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.

Know Your Fighter: Brentin Mumford

Full Name:
Brentin Mumford

Age:
38

Where were you born:
Lismore

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
CMBT Training Centre

Who are your coaches:
Miles Muecke

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
None

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Ice hockey

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Fighting since 2011.

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

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Exciting.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Don’t have one.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Don’t have one.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Stay above ground.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
An exciting fight for however long it lasts.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Back and forth striking battle.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Tune in — you never know when the gloves will be hung up for good.

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

Watch Brentin Mumford fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.

Know Your Fighter: Abdalla Biyada

Full Name:
Abdalla Biyada

Age:
29

Where were you born:
Khartoum North, Sudan

Where do you live:
Western Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Kickass MMA

Who are your coaches:
Steve Kennedy, Ben Vikers, Zach Welch

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Boxing

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
2022

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Strength and conditioning — it pushes your mentality, that’s why it’s my favourite.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My fight IQ and cardio.

How would you describe your fighting style:
A mixed martial artist — I mix everything to get a win, no matter what.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA, because I get to mix all the disciplines of combat sport together. Best sport in the world.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Myself first, then Terence Crawford, Michael Jordan, and GSP.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
GSP, Anderson Silva, and Demetrious Johnson.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To become a three-division world champion and be inducted into the UFC. To be the greatest martial artist that’s ever lived.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Extreme violence, blood on the canvas, and nonstop action.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see my hands raised. Expect a stoppage — either by submission or KO. I’m looking to finish this fight.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you all for always believing in me and supporting me. I appreciate the love and support — we’re going to take this to the TOP.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @nubianwarrior_
Facebook: Abdalla.biyada
TikTok: @abiyada3

Watch Abdalla Biyada fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.