Full Name:
Jayden Murphy
Age:
26
Where were you born:
Wollongong
Where do you live:
Canberra
Which gym do you train out of:
Progression MMA
Who are your coaches:
Head Coach: Duke Didier
Assistant Coach: Robin Vlieger
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
- SFC Amateur Boxing Title
- NSW Boxing Novice State Title
- MASA NSW Welterweight State Title
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Grew up playing rugby league before starting MMA at 19.
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Late 2022 I started competing in BJJ comps, and around that time I started taking MMA seriously and had my first amateur MMA bout in March 2023.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I love a hard grappling session — scrambling like crazy, working hard, and being in the flow.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My consistency and professionalism. I take this seriously — I train year-round, constantly getting better. It’s crafted a belief in my skill set to take on any challenge inside and out of the cage.
How would you describe your fighting style:
I’m aggressive, have heavy hands, good cardio, and mix it up well.
What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — because no matter how many fights you watch, they’re different every time and you can never anticipate what’s going to happen next. There’s no sport like it.
Who is your favourite athlete:
Kobe — Mamba Mentality. Kobe’s attitude to hard work has always inspired me.
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Georges St-Pierre — I love how open he is with the fears of a fighter and how he tackles them. I’ve taken a lot of inspiration from GSP.
What are your immediate and long-term goals:
I just want to keep pushing myself to see out my potential in this sport. All I think about is what’s next — and that’s winning this next bout. So that’s my immediate goal and only goal right now.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Action from the jump — with the possibility of a finish at any moment.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I think my IQ mixed with my pressure will be too much for my opponent. I can go for 3 rounds hard, and I think if I don’t get the finish early, then my gas tank and the way I mix it up will crumble him by the last round.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you all for sticking by me throughout this year of pull-outs. I’m channeling all your energy into this performance.
Instagram:
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Watch Jayden Murphy fight at Eternal MMA 98 on Saturday, September 13