Know Your Fighter: Chris Power

Full Name:
Chris Power

Age:
26

Where were you born:
Macksville

Where do you live:
Coffs Harbour

Which gym do you train out of:
Coffs Combat Academy

Who are your coaches:
Shane Cassidy, Daniel Almeida, Matt Davis

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
4th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, Brown Belt in BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Taekwondo and AFL.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I was very interested in MMA as a teenager but only had Taekwondo available in my town. After getting my licence, I began training in BJJ, kickboxing, and developing my MMA skill set.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Friday night open mat — it’s a tough session with plenty of opportunity to refine both new and old skills. The best way to start the weekend.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My well-rounded skill set and my drive to finish fights make me a tough opponent for anyone.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I’m a technician — any range, any skillset. My strategy and technique give me the edge over my opponents.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — it’s constantly evolving and the most exciting sport to watch.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Anderson Silva.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Anderson Silva.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To win my next fight, reflect, and continue pursuing my MMA career with 100% commitment.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A masterclass — expect an exciting fight and a performance of the night.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I don’t think my next fight will require judges.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you to my friends and family for your continued support — it truly means the world to me.
To my sparring partners and teammates, thank you for the sacrifices you make — this wouldn’t be possible without each of you.
And to my coaches — thank you for your commitment and dedication. There’s no one else I’d rather share this journey with.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @chris.powertkd

Watch Chris Power fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Niam Stephen

Full Name:
Niam Stephen

Age:
27

Where were you born:
Newcastle

Where do you live:
Newcastle

Which gym do you train out of:
Nova MMA

Who are your coaches:
Rod Staader, Jamie Ballard

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Purple Belt in Jiu-Jitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Soccer and MMA.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Started MMA in 2011 and began taking it seriously that same year.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring — I get to put what I’ve learned all week into live practice.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My striking, my will to win, and my counter-wrestling.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Pressure-heavy and precise.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — it’s all I live and breathe, there’s nothing like it.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Jiří Procházka.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Mike Tyson.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Immediate goal: win my next fight.
Long-term goal: become a UFC Champion.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A fight that gets them out of their seats.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Me winning by any means necessary.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you for all the support and everything you’ve been there for — this one’s for you.

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

Watch Niam Stephen fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Matt Fordham

Full Name:
Matt Fordham

Age:
26

Where were you born:
Sunshine Coast

Where do you live:
Sunshine Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Collective Grappling Co, Ignite

Who are your coaches:
Jeremy Green, Jake Trindall, Ryan Dunstan

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Jumped around a lot of different sports, but got really into BJJ when I was 14.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
When I first started MMA at 16, I knew it was what I wanted to do. As soon as I started fighting in 2022, I took it seriously.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring — nothing better than cracking on with mates.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
The perfect combination of a meticulous mindset and brutality.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Absolute mauling.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — because I’m good at it.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Me.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Me.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Immediate goals: maul.
Long-term goals: maul everyone.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Same shit, different day — gonna go in and do what I do to everyone.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
They all know what to expect.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @mfordham.mma

Watch Matt “The Marauder” Fordham fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Ash Bristow

Full Name:
Ash Bristow

Age:
19

Where were you born:
Mullumbimby, NSW

Where do you live:
Ocean Shores

Which gym do you train out of:
Chincogan Peak Martial Arts

Who are your coaches:
Isaac Tisdale, Cody Watego, Mat Stenner

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
I played soccer growing up, but the first sports I really took seriously were Muay Thai and BJJ.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
After watching my cousin fight live, I got the itch to step into the cage myself and compete.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Getting humbled and tested by my training partners every day.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My willingness to learn and adapt to challenges in front of me.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Stubborn and determined.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — the mix of technique and violence has always been entertaining to me.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Oleksandr Usyk

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Tom Nolan and Quillan Salkilld

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
I see my next fight as a huge opportunity. I’m not looking too far past it, but hopefully it’s a stepping stone toward fighting regularly on Eternal.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A guy with a big head who comes to fight with a well-rounded skill set.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’ll probably just hold him against the cage, knee him in the thigh a couple of times, and win a 29–28 decision.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I’m always fighting for you guys — you’ll forever be my biggest motivators. Come November 14th, I’ll put on a show for all of you.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @ash._.b2

Watch Ash Bristow fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Jayden Urban

Full Name:
Jayden Urban

Age:
25

Where were you born:
Sydney

Where do you live:
Sydney

Which gym do you train out of:
Integrated Combat Centre

Who are your coaches:
Mario San Giorgio, Mick Bazzi

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
White Belt in Jiu-Jitsu

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:
I started training kickboxing at 23 and MMA at the start of this year. I’ve only been in the game a short time, but I’m all in.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I love the grind — anything mentally or physically challenging. Sparring is my favourite; I just love having a crack.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Definitely my mindset and self-belief.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Chaotic and too much to handle. I’m dangerous everywhere and hit like a truck — I know what I’m capable of.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — I love the art of violence.

Who is your favourite athlete:
I don’t have one outside of combat sports.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Ilia Topuria — I take a lot of knowledge from his style. I try to fight like that since I’m usually the shorter fighter.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
I’m coming to take heads and collect belts.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Fireworks — I’m too fast, too strong, and the best in the division.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see myself getting a finish, but I’m more than prepared for a three-round war.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
You guys know me — I’m here to bang on. I love this shit.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @jayden.urban
TikTok: @jayden.urbann

Watch Jayden Urban fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Kane Rickus

Full Name:
Kane Rickus

Age:
35

Where were you born:
New Zealand

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 possess as a martial artist:
None

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:
In Perth — every day became a chance to get better.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
The whole game. Every day is a day to improve.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Just love to fight.

How would you describe your fighting style:
“Crack-on” style — always pushing forward.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — the game is always evolving, and there’s always something new to learn.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Nil

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Nil

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To get a belt.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A fight — grimey and grinding.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Grimey and grinding.

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

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Facebook, Instagram

Watch Kane Rickus fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Josh O’Brien

Full Name:
Joshua Jay O’Brien

Age:
22

Where were you born:
Sydney, Australia

Where do you live:
Sydney, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Rival Gym Castle Hill

Who are your coaches:
Shane Parker, Carl Wang

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
White and Blue Belt State Champion in Jiu-Jitsu — 100% knockout rate in the first round.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
NRL and fighting.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Around four years ago.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Shark tanks — I love being tested and swimming in deep waters.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My power, precision, and relentlessness.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Unpredictable, unconventional, and uncontrollable.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — I love the brutality and the freedom.

Who is your favourite athlete:
No one.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
No one.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Display pure brilliance and violence — put on a spectacle for the crowd and give them what they came for: blood and medical bills, while skyrocketing out of the local scene.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Broken bones and blood.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Domination everywhere — leading to a finish.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
You guys are amazing — I appreciate all of you. I won’t be denied now!

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @joshobrien11

Watch Joshua Jay O’Brien fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.

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 possess as a martial artist:
Purple Belt BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Karate and soccer.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Started Muay Thai at 14, then picked up Jiu-Jitsu and MMA soon after. I knew I wanted to be a pro fighter since I was 15.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Love sparring and shark tank sessions — I enjoy the hard push at the end of the week. Recently, I’ve been loving the boxing and wrestling training too.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
High pace, great gas tank, and constant forward pressure. I work hard and always look to hurt the other guy.

How would you describe your fighting style:
High pace and violent.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Other than MMA, I enjoy watching K1 and Muay Thai — not really into other sports.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Michael Bisping — a great fighter who had a crazy path to becoming champion.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Michael Bisping, Max Holloway, and Georges St-Pierre.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Immediate goal: smash Tasar Malone.
Long-term goal: capture the featherweight title.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A fun fight that doesn’t slow down — plenty of violence.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’m going to put on a banger and finish Tasar — it’ll be the best fight on Eternal 100.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thanks for the support — tune in for Eternal 100.

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

Watch Oscar Marlow fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: James Sargison

Full Name:
James Sargison

Age:
36

Where were you born:
Australia

Where do you live:
Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Sunshine State Wrestling

Who are your coaches:
Tim Moore, Jacko, Jakob Marine

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Orange Belt in Judo

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Petty crime.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Recently — the cost of living makes training look pretty appealing.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I can’t think of a reason not to train.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
I haven’t yet.

What is your favourite sport and why:
UFC.

Who is your favourite athlete:
I haven’t got one.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Whoever’s winning — but only if they win in a specific way. Eventually I’ll turn on them either way.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To cultivate a team at Sunshine State Wrestling.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
I don’t think we’re at fan level.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Kill or be killed.

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

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @cr0ckhunter

Watch James Sargison fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Issaac Rendall

Full Name:
Issaac Rendall

Age:
27

Where were you born:
Australia

Where do you live:
Logan City

Which gym do you train out of:
The Fight Centre

Who are your coaches:
Ben Johnston

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Cricket and touch football.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Started as a hobby in 2020, then began taking it seriously toward the end of 2023.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring — my favourite session of the week.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I don’t have any quit in me.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Adaptable and quick to learn.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Fighting — because of its unpredictable nature.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Darcy Vendy.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Jack Della Maddalena and Israel Adesanya.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Immediate goal: win my next fight and have a few more amateur bouts before going pro next year.
Long-term goal: make it to the UFC.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
An exciting fight — definitely one worth grabbing a ticket for.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see myself getting the win via TKO or submission.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thanks for all the love and support throughout the year.

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

Watch Issaac Rendall fight at Eternal MMA 100 on Friday, November 15.