Know Your Fighter: Campbell Symes

Full Name:
Campbell Symes

Age:
26

Where were you born:
Broken Hill

Where do you live:
Phuket, Thailand

Which gym do you train out of:
P’Chai Muay Thai & MMA

Who are your coaches:
Samuel Cassidy, Colton Kielbasa

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
1st Degree Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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:
At 16 years old, when I moved to Phuket, Thailand.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring. I’m not the biggest fan of drilling — it’s all about going live for me.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Mental strength. I’m not the best athlete to grace the earth, but I’ve done some pretty mentally challenging things throughout my career.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Technical

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — there’s no other answer.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Charles Oliveira (MMA) and Petchanong Petchfurgus (Muay Thai)

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Charles Oliveira (MMA) and Petchanong Petchfurgus (Muay Thai)

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Win this fight, move onto a title fight, and then make my way to the UFC.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A constant attempt at the finish.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
It’s a very interesting fight for me. Everyone thinks I’m a grappler, but I’ve had 10 Muay Thai fights in 2025 alone — so don’t be surprised to see a finish on the feet.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Let’s do it. To the top we go.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @gumby_bjj

Watch Campbell Symes fight at Eternal MMA 97 on Saturday, June 28.

Know Your Fighter: Frank Jankowski

Full Name:
Frank Jankowski

Age:
27

Where were you born:
Darwin

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:
Purple Belt in BJJ
Green Belt in Judo

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Judo and Muay Thai

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
When I was 17, after finishing school.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Saturday sparring and conditioning.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Fast and high pace.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — because it’s fighting in its full form.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Alex Volkanovski

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Robert Whittaker

What are your immediate and long term goals:
To win this fight, then look to get my belt back.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Late TKO.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Ready for war and to push the pace.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @frank_j53

Watch Frank Jankowski fight at Eternal MMA 97 on Saturday, June 28.

Know Your Fighter: Sam Hibberd

Full Name:
Sam Hibberd

Age:
35

Where were you born:
Alice Springs

Where do you live:
Mildura

Which gym do you train out of:
Absolute MMA

Who are your coaches:
Simon Carson, Raja Shippen, Kru Leamthong

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
BJJ Brown Belt.
Former Eternal MMA Bantamweight Champion.

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

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Around 20–21 years of age

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Constant personal growth.
Friday night sparring.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Well-rounded skill set, submissions, rangy striking.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Drunken kickboxing

What is your favourite sport and why:
Basketball — especially behind-the-scenes management.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Dillon Brooks

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Kevin Holland

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Reclaim the bantamweight title.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Shane will try to bridge distance, blitz, bang and wrestle — I’ll catch his chin or his neck.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I’m back.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @hamsibberd

Watch Sam Hibberd fight at Eternal MMA 97 on Saturday, June 28.

Know Your Fighter: Ryan Dennis

Full Name:
Ryan Dennis

Age:
28

Where were you born:
Wisbech, England

Where do you live:
Bicton, Perth

Which gym do you train out of:
Wilkes Mixed Martial Arts

Who are your coaches:
David Wilkes, Matthew Erceg, Steve Erceg

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:
Played football (soccer) for 23 years in the UK.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Started at 16 just training once a week, and then after 3–4 months it turned into twice a week. After probably 8–9 months, I was training full-time in the evenings. It’s always been a hobby for me, but as soon as I started competing at 17, I knew I was addicted to the competition side of things.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I would originally have said the grappling aspects, but training at a couple of different gyms really opened my eyes to where my game was lacking. I enjoy a technical striking class, but ultimately I’d say wall wrestling is my favourite.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I’d say my greatest strengths are my experience in the cage and not taking too much damage — mixing the striking and grappling if things aren’t going my way.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I’d say I’m just an all-round mixed martial artist — not afraid to strike, and not shy about taking things to the ground. Back in the day, I was definitely a lay-and-pray guy before I discovered some power in my shots.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA, without a shadow of a doubt. It’s a sport of highs and lows, but when it’s your hand getting raised and you know you’ve put in the work and earned it — there’s no feeling on this planet that could match that.

Who is your favourite athlete:
As a football fan throughout my childhood, it would have to be Steven Gerrard, the Liverpool midfielder.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
I used to love watching Chad Mendes and TJ Dillashaw when they competed, but if we’re talking about whose skills I’d want to inherit — it would be Demetrious Johnson.

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Immediate goals are to stay fit and healthy, compete as much as possible, and secure a permanent life here in Australia. Long term — I want to always be involved in MMA in some way. Whether that’s as a coach or just being a solid training partner for up-and-coming talent, I want it to be in Australia.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
I used to pull in a good crowd back in the UK, and now the aim is to gain some fans here and have every promoter happy to have me on their show.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
He’s a very well-rounded guy. I know it’s going to be a tough fight, so I’ve got to take it to him, test his gas tank, and see what happens. One thing’s for sure — I’m ready for any outcome.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you to everyone who has supported me so far in my career. Being on a show of this calibre is a huge step up, and I couldn’t have done it without you — thank you!

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @ryan_dennis_

Watch Ryan Dennis fight at Eternal MMA 97 on Saturday, June 28.

Know Your Fighter: Ben Watson

Full Name:
Ben Watson

Age:
32

Where were you born:
Sydney, Australia

Where do you live:
Tweed Heads, New South Wales

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:
Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Footy, cricket, basketball

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
In 2016. I lived out of my car, trained out of the gym, and showered at the local weights centre—all to pursue this journey full-time.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Mixed Martial Arts. It combines every element of life—discipline, adversity, growth—and the constant goal of getting 1% better every day.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Consistency, dedication, and my love for movement.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I finish fights and I win. With an 80% finish rate across 10 pro bouts, the record speaks for itself.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA. It blends all styles and abilities into one battle—and at the end, there’s no question who the better person is.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Georges St-Pierre

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To become the Eternal bantamweight champion. I already have three finishes at featherweight and I’m aiming to make a statement with every fight. With a 9–2 record—one of the best unsigned in Australia—I’m ready to take that next step and represent my country internationally.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
The Wanderer has returned—to make a statement.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A battle early for the centre of the cage… then I’ll hunt for the finish.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
The Wanderer returns June 21st to put the bantamweight division on notice.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram & YouTube: @ben8watson

Watch Ben Watson fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Jackson Weir-White

Full Name:
Jackson Weir-White

Age:
27

Where were you born:
Ipswich, Queensland

Where do you live:
Ipswich, Queensland

Which gym do you train out of:
Team Compton Training Centre

Who are your coaches:
Steve and Elliot Compton

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Rugby League, Rugby Union, Track and Field, Tennis

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
At 20 years old

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Live sparring drills, with a specific focus on niche areas. It ensures we’re always developing as well-rounded fighters, never stuck in one style.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Heart. Come and test it for yourself.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Pressure and persistence—with bad intentions.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Besides MMA, rugby league—especially State of Origin. Nothing beats the memories of the Maroons winning eight straight or pulling off the impossible when counted out year after year.

Who is your favourite athlete:

  • MMA: Cain Velasquez
  • Boxing: GGG (Gennady Golovkin)
  • Rugby League: Matty Bowen
  • Left field: Lleyton Hewitt

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
GGG – Gennady Golovkin

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Fight and win as much as possible this year. Win over the Australian fans with an entertaining style, and make sure I’m in the conversation with Eternal promoters and the UFC as soon as possible.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Their new favourite fighter.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Alfred is my toughest and most experienced opponent to date. I’m excited to be back in the cage after 18 months to prove to myself that I belong. It’s been a long, hard road, and at times I’ve wanted to walk away—but I’ve shown up for myself every single day. This is about chasing a dream that a little boy once had. I want to make that kid proud and show him that anything is possible. No matter the result, I’ll entertain and leave it all in the cage.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you all. I see you, and I appreciate you.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @jackson_weir

Watch Jackson Weir-White fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Tasar Malone

Full Name:
Tasar Malone

Age:
28

Where were you born:
Gold Coast, Australia

Where do you live:
Gold Coast, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
CMBT Training Centre

Who are your coaches:
Miles Muecke, Jesse Yada, Brentin Mumford

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Motorbikes, climbing trees, soccer, surfing, AFL… and girls.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I’ve been all in from the start.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
MMA sparring — it’s the closest thing to an actual fight.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My heart. You’ll have to kill me to beat me.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Wild, powerful, entertaining, relentless pressure — and smart.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA. It demands the highest level of mental, spiritual, and physical preparation and execution.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Georges St-Pierre. He embodied everything a true martial artist should be — excellence in competition, discipline, and a role model for the next generation.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Same — GSP.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To become the Eternal Featherweight Champion and then make my mark on the world stage in the UFC.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Fight of the night. Action, entertainment — they’re going to get exactly what they paid for.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’ve got the momentum. I’ll control every second of this fight — and I’m going to enjoy every moment.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
The machine is back. Strap in for an entertaining night and bring the energy. When I hear you in the crowd, it fuels me even more. Let’s do this!

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @iamtasar

Watch Tasar Malone fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Farhood Khalatbar

Full Name:
Farhood Khalatbar

Age:
29

Where were you born:
Sydney

Where do you live:
Liverpool

Which gym do you train out of:
Australian Top Team

Who are your coaches:
Ashkan Mokhtarian and Suman Mokhtarian

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Black belt in traditional martial arts and blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Martial arts my whole life

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I never took it as a hobby—the day I started, it became my profession.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring. I love outsmarting my teammates and implementing new tools I pick up from watching other fighters.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
I’m a “look-see-do” fighter—adaptive and analytical.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Women’s tennis. I enjoy the intensity and competitive sound of the rallies.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Cristiano Ronaldo

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Paul Gallen

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Dominate my opponent, earn a shot on the Contender Series, and eventually become the UFC’s poster boy for Australia.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Expect nothing less than a show—an intelligent display of skills and finesse.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I don’t know exactly how, but I’m not leaving it to the judges.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I appreciate the support, the hate, and all the fans that watch me. I love it all.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
@hood_att across all platforms

Watch Farhood Khalatbar fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Yuki Angdembe

Full Name:
Yuki Angdembe

Age:
26

Where were you born:
Nepal

Where do you live:
Bali

Which gym do you train out of:
Soma Fight Club

Who are your coaches:
Mike Soma, Yousef Wehbe

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
White belt for life

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

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

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

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
An all-rounded MMA fighter — and my heart.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Controlled violence

What is your favourite sport and why:
Surfing — the thrill of riding waves, the feeling of freedom, and connection with nature.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Michael Jordan

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Muhammad Ali

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Maybe the Eternal belt — and the UFC.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A finish! Nothing more, nothing less.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Big thanks to all the Nepali community for getting together and supporting me.

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

Watch Yuki Angdembe fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Oscar Marlow

Full Name:
Oscar Marlow.

Age:
23.

Where were you born?
Nottingham, England.

Where do you live?
Sydney, Australia.

Which gym do you train out of?
Modern Combat.

Who are your coaches?
Zac Stanley.

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 grew up doing karate and playing soccer from the age of 7. I started Muay Thai at 14, and soon after began training Jiu Jitsu and MMA. I quit soccer after my first year of Muay Thai to dedicate more time to martial arts.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
I’ve trained consistently since I started. Around age 16, I made the decision to pursue MMA as a career — I never really wanted to do anything else.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Sparring is my favourite session of the week. Outside of that, I love a tough wrestling session — anything that pushes me.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
My pace, work rate, and physical strength. But above all, my consistency and dedication to training. I’m always in the gym working to improve.

How would you describe your fighting style?
High-paced and exciting. I’m always pushing forward and hunting for the finish.

What is your favourite part of the sport and why?
Competing and testing myself. Seeing improvements, winning, and showcasing my skills in the cage — nothing beats that feeling.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Georges St-Pierre — for me, the greatest to ever do it. A role model in and out of competition.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Michael Bisping was one of the first that got me into MMA — his title win was legendary. I’m a big fan of Aussie fighters like Volk and Whittaker, and I love watching Max Holloway.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Immediate: Keep improving and win the Eternal title — prove I’m the best in the country.
Long-term: Make it to the UFC and climb to the top.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
I’m going to put the pace on Ethan and finish him.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Thank you for the support — I appreciate every bit of it.

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

Watch Oscar Marlow fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.