Know Your Fighter: Stephen Costello

Full Name:

Stephen Costello

Age:

31

Where were you born:

Dublin Ireland

Where do you live:

Celbridge kildare

Which gym do you train out of:

Sbg Hq

Who are your coaches:

Dave roach John kavanagh

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.

Know Your Fighter: Daichi Kamiya

Full Name:

Daichi Kamiya

Age:

25

Where were you born:

Saitama Japan

Where do you live:

Saitama Japan

Which gym do you train out of:

Brave gym

Who are your coaches:

Kazuyuki Miyata

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

Judo black Bjj white

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Judo Hand ball Swimming

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

During Covid -19 pandemic (true story)

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

Grappling because that’s what my strong area is

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

Control

How would you describe your fighting style:

Control grind and submit

What is your favourite sport and why:

Sumo So dynamic yet very detailed technique required for winning

Who is your favourite athlete:

Khabib Nurmagomedov

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Khabib Nurmagomedov

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Win Etenal lightweight title then UFC lightweight title

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

Excitement and beauty of the art

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Grind and finish

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

So many people supported me for the fight so I want to pay them Back with my big win

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

k_daichhi0419

Watch Daichi Kamiya fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Photos courtesy of Pancrase.

Know Your Fighter: Mitch Holden

MMA Fighter Mitch Holden

Full Name:

Mitchell Holden

Age:

29

Where were you born:

Liverpool, NSW, Australia

Where do you live:

Port Kembla, NSW, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Oni Fight Team/TCB/Beston Gracie BJJ

Who are your coaches:

Adrian Campbell

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

Brown Belt BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Soccer Motocross

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

As a hobby at age 14 Started training seriously at my first gym at age 16 By age 18 had first fight and thats when i knew i was doing this for the rest of my life

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

Learning something new about myself or something i didnt know about the sport. Im a coach myself but ill always be a student of the game.

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

Craftiness and experience Knowledge and wisdom

How would you describe your fighting style:

Strange.

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA. Ive lived and breathed it for half of my life.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Robert Whittaker

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Robert Whittaker

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Win this fight. Continue growing my Gym and becoming one the best gyms in Australia.

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

An exciting fight.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Either KO or submission

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this camp and throughout the years.

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

@MitchHoldenmma instagram

Watch Mitch Holden fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Know Your Fighter: Tasar Malone

Full Name:

Tasar ‘The Machine’ 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 James Sarginson

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

Purple belt – BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

I played many sports throughout my whole life. In school doing athletics, tennis, cross-country, soccer, and swimming. Outside of school focusing and (taking seriously) soccer up until 16yrs old, then I found AFL and played senior football until my 20’s. Then after this I found MMA and never looked back.

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

I tried MMA out in late 2017 for a couple of months, then came back to it around 2019. Picked it back up and haven’t looked back! I turned professional in 2023.

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

I love every day, I get to do what I love because I love what I do. To be able to chase an endless journey of growth and bettering yourself has always been attractive to me. There is an endless amount to learn and improve on so as long as I’m learning and practicing everyday… then I’m happy.

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

I’m unbreakable. My determination and mindset is so strong that I feel it is one of my greatest strengths. I also back this up with a sickening and insane work ethic. I know I can go deep deep down and keep on pushing long after any opponent can.

How would you describe your fighting style:

I have an always changing style to suit whoever I am up against. I can adapt and change right there in the moment. Usually my style is wild and I throw everything into my output, lots of movement, scrambles and constant work rate.

What is your favourite sport and why:

Mixed Martial Arts, Why: Ever since starting this sport I have loved the many aspects to this sport. So many different layers, so much to learn and so much to constantly work on. I love the ideology of being a martial artist and a warrior.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Myself in 5 years…. but in 5 years time, it will be myself again… in 5 more years. Someone I aspire to be like is Georges St Pierre as he was a true martial artist and a great role model/individual.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Georges St-Pierre

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Win this next fight Become the Eternal MMA Featherweight Champion Make the UFC Create a life with financial freedom Use my platform and life to impact and help others for the better – positive impacts Become a World Champion

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

Fight of the night, or performance of the night My fights are always entertaining, wild, and BIG energy

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

I will go 4-0 I will finish a high level and veteran of the game in Jesse Medina

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

My heart is filled with gratitude and warmth for each and every one of you. Your unwavering support, kindness, and the love that has been shown has become a beacon of light in my life, guiding me through both the good times and the challenges. We are stronger together.

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

IG – iamtasar

Watch Tasar Malone fight at Eternal MMA 88 on Saturday, September 14

Know Your Fighter: Damian Volar

Full Name:

Damian Peter Volar

Age:

30

Where were you born:

Adelaide, South Australia

Where do you live:

Adelaide, South Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Element Martial Arts

Who are your coaches:

Matt “Fev” Becker James “Zeus” Zacharia

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

BJJ Purple Belt Judo Blue Belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Australian Rules Football American Football (Gridiron)

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

3 years ago (2021)

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

Sparring, closest form of live action.

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

My Will to push and fight on through anything.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Car Crash (demolition derby style)

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA – Closest thing to pure combat violence and artistry

Who is your favourite athlete:

Wayne Gretzky

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Just win & keep winning

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

🩸 Blood & Honey 🍯

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Little game of Cat & Mouse. But there’s gonna be a Dawg in the cage.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

See y’all on the other side 🫡

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

@honeybear_mma

Watch Damian Volar fight at Eternal MMA 88 on Saturday, September 14

Know Your Fighter: Luke Dally

Full Name:

Luke Tremaine Dally

Age:

28

Where were you born:

Ballarat, victoria

Where do you live:

Ballarat, Victoria

Which gym do you train out of:

Infinite MMA

Who are your coaches:

John M Campbell (mma/head coach) Nick Monkton (S&C coach)

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

Brown belt in BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

AFL

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

2017 after my first couple of amateur fights

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

Favourite aspect of training would be the fact that there is always something to learn. Favourite session would be sparring.

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

My greatest strengths would be my gas tank, my jab and my grappling especially my back control.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Well rounded and technical

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA because it’s the most pure sport in terms of bringing a primal part of us.

Who is your favourite athlete:

George “rush” st Pierre (GSP)

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

GSP

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Immediate is to solidify myself as a top prospect in Australia. Long term is to become a world champion.

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

A technical masterclass and high fight IQ.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

I see my upcoming fight with Martinez being a coming out party for myself as a true prospect in Australian mma.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Remember the name.

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

@diamonddallymma on Instagram

Watch Luke Dally fight at Eternal MMA 88 on Saturday, September 14

Know Your Fighter: John Fraser

Full Name:

John-Martin Fraser

Age:

32

Where were you born:

Wales

Where do you live:

Sunny coast Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Team Compton & vice training centre

Who are your coaches:

Steve Compton Elliot Compton Ryan doyle

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

Bjj brown belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Rugby union

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

When I moved to Australia I started training with the Noke brothers and it became my life pretty quickly. When I made the move to middle weight I started seeing it as a career.

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

Sparring days where the boys get to have a good dig

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

I’ve been told it’s my vocabulary

How would you describe your fighting style:

Aggressive

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA because anything can happen, a fight can be won or lost many different ways at any second

Who is your favourite athlete:

alex pereirra

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

alex pereirra because he’s got such a cool story and he’s a gangster, takes massive career risks and he’s pulled off some impressive shit because of it

What are your immediate and long term goals:

My immediate goal is to get my hand raised after fighting stoddart, win the eternal belt Back and get signed by the UFC

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

An exciting fight

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

I’ll get it done in one

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thanks so much for all the support from everyone. Thanks to all my sponsors that have jumped on to back me for this fight, it’s really helped get me in a good spot to be the best version of myself fighting next week

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

@johnfraser92

Watch John Fraser fight at Eternal MMA 88 on Saturday, September 14

Know Your Fighter: Matthew Iann

Full Name:

Matthew Iann

Age:

23

Where were you born:

Blacktown Western Sydney

Where do you live:

Blacktown

Which gym do you train out of:

Australian Top Team

Who are your coaches:

Suman & Ashkan mokhtarian

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:

Started playing soccer when I was 4 years old and transitioned into kickboxing/Muay Thai when I was 12.

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

Had my first amateur K1 fight when I was 14 then first MMA fight when I was 18. I have always known I was going to take this on as a profession.

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

I have always loved K1 style training. But training sujitsu with the Suman has given me the confidence to grapple with anyone.

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

I live and breathe fighting. I am a pure athlete I do anything I can to become a better fighter.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Unstoppable. I am clean and calculated but I have the dog in me ready for deep waters.

What is your favourite sport and why:

I am a fan of a lot of sports but nothing more I enjoy watching then MMA

Who is your favourite athlete:

Lionel Messi. My background is Argentinian and his story undoubtedly makes him the greatest of all time

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Wanderlei silva I would love if soccer kicks were still around.

What are your immediate and long term goals:

5-0 on the Australian regional pro scene UFC debut 11-0 UFC world title 12-0 UFC world champion

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

High pace. Heart of a lion. A bloody war.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

I will frustrate him and he will pressure right into one my KO shots

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

I will represent my family name, hometown, gym with pride. IANN BLACKTOWN ATT

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

Instagram handle: Mattyiann

Watch Matty Iann fight at Eternal MMA 88 on Saturday, September 14

Know Your Fighter: Nate Law

Full Name:

Nathaniel Law

Age:

25

Where were you born:

Auckland, New Zealand

Where do you live:

Logan

Which gym do you train out of:

The fight centre

Who are your coaches:

Ben Johnston

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

Bjj blue belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Cricket and soccer as a kid and then played rugby league from 12-19. Also played basketball in high school

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

I started at 19 just to learn how to fight a bit and know how to defend myself. I quickly fell in love and started training every day and had my first fight after 8 months of training

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

Sparring and wrestling for sure. I just love competing

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

I think my distance management and kicking are some key skills, physical strength and endurance,strong takedown defence. And just a strong competitive drive

How would you describe your fighting style:

Striking at long range, controlling pace and space, on the inside I like to knee and elbow and heavy ground and pound if the opportunity presents itself

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA, I think it’s the ultimate sport and we are the ultimate athletes because we can beat any other athletes in a fight

Who is your favourite athlete:

Has to be israel adesanya, also a big fan of Kobe Bryant and Usyk/ GGG in boxing

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Israel adesanya, usyk GGG, Cory sandhagen and Leon Edwards

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Immediate goals are to win this fight obviously then become the best welterweight in Australia then be in the ufc in a few years

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

a great performance and you’ll be watching someone who comes to hurt his opponents not just hold on and stall to the final bell

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

I think I’m gonna knock him out, I don’t think he’ll be able to take the punishment I will put on him for 3 rounds

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

The support I receive both from the fight centre community in Australia and all my team friends and family in New Zealand is unreal and it’s so motivating for me to push that extra 1% knowing how many people I have behind me so just want to say how much I love and appreciate it

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

nathaniel__law on instagram natelawmma on TikTok

Watch Nate Law fight at Eternal MMA 88 on Saturday, September 14

Know Your Fighter: Jesse Medina

Full Name:

Jesse Medina

Age:

33

Where were you born:

Albury

Where do you live:

Mildura

Which gym do you train out of:

Mildura Martial Arts

Who are your coaches:

Augustas McCallum

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

Black belt in BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Football

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

Started at age 16 then started competing in BJJ at 17 and MMA at 19. Turned pro at 21

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

Work shopping – can break down the difficulties I am experiencing and work on new ideas and discuss with training partners.

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

Experience, always dangerous

How would you describe your fighting style:

Still have levels i can reach

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA – love watching and putting it all on the line. Only 1 person will emerge the winner and rely on yourself

Who is your favourite athlete:

GSP

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

GSP

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Win this fight. Establish myself as a top featherweight and win 1 last belt before I retire

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

I always look to finish and put on a show.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

This fight will be a high paced fight and I feel it will take place everywhere

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thank you everyone who have supported me in my career thus far

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

Instagram

Watch Jesse Medina fight at Eternal MMA 88 on Saturday, September 14