Know Your Fighter: Dominic Aston

Full Name:
Dominic Aston

Age:
24

Where were you born:
Sydney

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
DTV

Who are your coaches:
Vincent Perry, Dylan Andrews

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
BJJ Purple 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:
Started in 2018, and in 2023 began pursuing it seriously after consistent wins.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Thursday wrestling — it’s the hardest session. Not the most technical, but the most gritty.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Pressure and pace.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I apply constant pressure to force mistakes and wear down opponents.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — for the adrenaline rush and the incredible depth of technique. There’s always more to learn and master.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski — Ilia for his technical brilliance, and Volk because his picture could sit beside the definition of hard work.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Same as above — Ilia Topuria and Alexander Volkanovski.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Immediate goal: beat my opponent.
Long term: go pro and beat everyone else.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Non-stop action — whether grappling or striking, I don’t walk backwards.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Breaking my opponent in the second and third rounds, then finishing with a triangle in the late second round.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
👀

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Not specified.

Watch Dominic Aston fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.