Professionals | Eternal MMA

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.

Eternal 96 Jackson Weir-White

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.

Eternal 96 Tasar Malone

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.

Eternal 96 Farhood Khalatbar

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.

Eternal 96 Yuki Angdembe

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.

Eternal 96 Oscar Marlow

Know Your Fighter: Luke Jones

Full Name:
Luke Jones.

Age:
34.

Where were you born?
Perth.

Where do you live?
Perth.

Which gym do you train out of?
Luistro Combat Academy.

Who are your coaches?
Romel Luistro.

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

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

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession?
In my mid-twenties.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
The constant adaptation and pursuit of perfection — working toward effortless efficiency.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
Speed, recovery, mindset, and accuracy.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Precise, damaging, and relentless.

What is your favourite sport and why?
Combat sports — the rawest expression of competition.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Alex Pereira.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Alex Pereira.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
To perform consistently and build momentum toward signing with a major organisation.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
A fight showcasing high-level skill, excitement, and the kind of performance that inspires.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
A dominant display of control and ability — a strong showcase across all areas.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Thank you for your support and time — it means everything.

Where can fans and supporters find you on social media?
Facebook: Luke Jones

Watch Luke Jones fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Eternal 96 Luke Jones

Know Your Fighter: Ben Paterson

Full Name:
Ben Paterson.

Age:
24.

Where were you born?
Sydney, Australia.

Where do you live?
Bondi Beach.

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?
Blue Belt in Jiu Jitsu.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up?
Rugby, swimming, and Ironman.

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

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Sparring — it’s where I get to work on everything I’ve been practicing.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
Speed, agility, and creativity.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Freestyle — well-rounded and adaptable.

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — because I live it.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Robert Whittaker.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Robert Whittaker.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Dominate the lightweight division and punch my way to the UFC.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect?
Blood, guts, and glory.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
With a finish — whether it’s on the feet or on the ground, it doesn’t bother me.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Don’t need luck — best of skill.

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

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

Ben Paterson Eternal 96

Know Your Fighter: Connor Birch

Full Name:
Connor Birch.

Age:
27.

Where were you born?
Sydney, NSW.

Where do you live?
Sunshine Coast.

Which gym do you train out of?
Tribal MMA.

Who are your coaches?
Mitch Ferdi and Paul Birch.

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?
Rugby League and Rugby Union.

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

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why?
Sparring — simple.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter?
I just like to fight.

How would you describe your fighting style?
Punches and kicks — what more do you need?

What is your favourite sport and why?
MMA — no fluff, just fighting.

Who is your favourite athlete?
Mike Tyson.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete?
Alex Pereira, Jon Jones, and Jose Aldo.

What are your immediate and long-term goals?
Win. Win again. Then win the next one.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out?
A tactical battle that ends in a finish.

A final message to any friends, family, and supporters:
Hello.

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

Watch Connor Birch fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Connor Birch Eternal 96

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.