Full Name:
Jonathon Aiello
Age:
26
Where were you born:
Gold Coast, Australia
Where do you live:
Gold Coast, Australia
Which gym do you train out of:
The Fight Centre, Brisbane
Who are your coaches:
Ben Johnston and Darcy Vendy
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Blue Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Punch-ons at interschool basketball.
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I started taking MMA seriously after my first fight. Up until then, I was training hard but without direction. After that bout in 2022, I was lucky enough to be taken under Darcy Vendy’s wing—and haven’t looked back since.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Definitely wrestling. Nothing beats the physical exertion and dopamine rush of grabbing, tugging, lifting, and hugging your sweaty best mates. Up the Wahs.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I’m technical, durable, and explosive. If I commit to a shot, no man alive is taking it. And no one is outlasting me. All gas, no brakes—Got all the gas in the tank, baby.
How would you describe your fighting style:
I’m a pressure cooker. I’ll be in your face, walking you down, breaking you until you fold or the buzzer goes.
What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA. Once you start watching simulated murder, nothing else compares. Gymnastics is cool though.
Who is your favourite athlete:
Jonas Solari
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Darcy Vendy
What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Immediate: one more amateur fight after this one—if they can find someone with the stones to take it.
Long term: Eternal Champion. UFC fighter. UFC Bantamweight Champion.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
F***ing carnage. No more waiting to see what they’re going to do—I’m taking the lead and putting them to sleep.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
He’s gonna look like an airplane with that chin flying high. I’ll catch my flight. First or second round finish—he’s getting slept.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Love yas all. I’m doing it for every one of us. GC and Logan City, baby!
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram & TikTok: @daddi_ravioli_mma
Watch Jon Aiello fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.
