Full Name:
Arron Eccles

Age:
27

Where were you born:
Hong Kong

Where do you live:
Perth

Which gym do you train out of:
Drilich Combat Academy

Who are your coaches:
Brandon Drilich, Anthony Drilich, Aaron Robinson, Daz Mokaraka

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

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

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Late 2024, and I’m gaining more experience and will go from there.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Learning new techniques and building resilience. Favourite day is sparring day.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Striker, all-rounder.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA, because anything can happen.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Volkanovski — a late bloomer like myself, used to play rugby, and the bloke has heart.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Volkanovski, as per my last questionnaire, and Diego Lopes — he also has heart and I like his fighting style.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Immediate goals are to keep gaining experience. Long term, to eventually go pro and see where it can take me.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
War of attrition.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thanks for the support — I hope you guys are proud.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
@oieccles

Watch Arron Eccles fight at Eternal MMA 99 on Saturday, October 11.