Know Your Fighter: Gordon Reale

Full Name:
Gordon Tyler Reale

Age:
25

Where were you born:
Philippines

Where do you live:
Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
CMBT Training Centre

Who are your coaches:
Miles Muecke

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Soccer, rugby, boxing, and taekwondo.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I started martial arts at 14 because I was getting bullied at school and needed a way to manage my mental health. Over time, it became my passion — now it’s my why.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring — because who doesn’t love punching their best mates?

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Pressure.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Boxing — for the IQ, defence, and head/footwork.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Manny Pacquiao.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Alex Volkanovski.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Win this fight and turn pro early next year.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see myself finishing my opponent by TKO or submission — but if not, it’s going to be a firefight.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Mahal ko kayong lahat (I love you all).

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @greale98

Watch Gordon Reale fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Andrew Patara

Full Name:
Andrew Patara

Age:
31

Where were you born:
Logan City

Where do you live:
Brisbane

Which gym do you train out of:
Gamebred / Ignite

Who are your coaches:
Ryan Dunstan, Jason Lonergan, Jake Lund

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
None

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

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I love punching heads — so why not get paid for it?

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
If I don’t train, I go a bit loopy.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
The ability to never give up in a fight.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Forward pressure at all times — no retreat.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Rugby league.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Shaun Johnson — up the Wahs!

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Mike Tyson.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Short-term: spin jaws.
Long-term: look good doing it.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Expect a show — when AP’s on the card, it’s gonna be a cracker of a scrap.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
We’re both gonna meet in the middle and swing for the fences.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
You’ve been with me all this time and still haven’t seen the full skill set — get ready for the evolution.

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

Watch Andrew Patara fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Charles Foo

Full Name:
Charles Foo

Age:
19

Where were you born:
Mackay, Queensland

Where do you live:
Mackay, Queensland

Which gym do you train out of:
Mackay MMA

Who are your coaches:
Jayden Dalrymple, Danny Borg, Kean Morris

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
1st Stripe White Belt in BJJ

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

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
Around midway through 2023 I started taking training more seriously. By the end of 2024, I began to feel like I could make a career out of it.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
MMA class — I love being able to chain striking and wrestling together and experiment with new techniques.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My persistence and faith in myself — those traits help me perform at my best inside the cage.

How would you describe your fighting style:
My footwork is heavily inspired by Dominick Cruz. I like to stay agile, move in and out, and cut angles to set up attacks while making my opponents miss.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — I love the competitiveness of it. It drives me to constantly improve and be better every time I step into the cage.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Dominick Cruz — his mentality and fighting style inspire me.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Dominick Cruz.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
My immediate goal is to end the year with a win at Eternal 101. Long term, I want to keep my winning streak going and eventually turn pro.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A high-paced fight featuring unorthodox movement and striking — and a fighter who gets better every time he steps into the cage.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I see it being a technical striking matchup — my opponent is a long-range striker, but I’ll be in constant motion, mixing angles and pressure. It’ll come down to whether he can keep up with my movement.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thanks to everyone who has supported and pushed me in and out of training. I always fight 100 percent knowing I’ve got the best people behind me.

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

Watch Charles Foo fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Kotone Tada

Full Name:
Kotone Tada

Age:
26

Where were you born:
Japan

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
CMBT

Who are your coaches:
Miles, Jessey, Brentin

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Amateur MMA record: 6 wins, 3 losses
Karate (Japan) — 2nd place nationally

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

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
About a year and a half ago.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Wrestling — because I get to train with Reece McLaren, which isn’t possible in Japan.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Karate and wrestling. I’ve been doing karate since I was 8 years old and have competed at the top level in Japan. That experience gave me confidence, and since coming to Australia, my wrestling has improved a lot.

How would you describe your fighting style:
A mix of karate and wrestling — I can dominate in both striking and grappling, and I always aim for the finish.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — it’s the hardest and most exciting sport.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Kyoji Horiguchi, TJ Dillashaw, Quillan Salkilld

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Kyoji Horiguchi, TJ Dillashaw, Quillan Salkilld

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Become an Eternal Champion and eventually a UFC Champion — while continuing to enjoy MMA.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
KO or TKO — I’m always aiming for the finish and to put on the most exciting fights possible.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’m aiming for a KO or TKO.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I came to Australia despite my family’s objections. I feel sorry, but I want to show you something amazing — please look forward to this match. I want my fans, supporters, and family to forget their worries when they watch me fight.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @kotone_tada1

Watch Kotone Tada fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Gus Muirhead

Full Name:
Gus Muirhead

Age:
25

Where were you born:
Port Augusta

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Shindo MMA

Who are your coaches:
Kerry Dune

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Swimming, BMX, rugby, and squash.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
February 2024.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Saturday morning fight training — the perfect way to start the weekend is with “eating some lunches.”

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I’m dangerous anywhere the fight goes — striking, wrestling, or BJJ — and I’ve got the drive to keep pressing forward until my hand is raised.

How would you describe your fighting style:
A mix of forward-pressure striking, dominant wrestling, and skilful grappling.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — it’s real, raw, and thrilling. Nothing else in the world gives you a feeling like this.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Georges St-Pierre (GSP).

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
GSP and Alexander Volkanovski.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To put the featherweight division on notice, tear through the ranks both amateur and professional, and secure a ticket to the UFC.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A fast-paced fight full of mayhem — whether it’s through my blitz striking or overpowering wrestling, the fight will be one to watch.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A fast-paced fight with me on the front foot, ending with a win — either submission or KO.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you to all my supporters — you guys make it possible, and I can’t wait to put on a show for youse.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you (socials):
Instagram: @gus.muirhead
Instagram (fighter page): @gus.mayhemmma

Watch Gus Muirhead fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Cyprian Rogozinski

Full Name:
Cyprian Rogozinski

Age:
23

Where were you born:
Pabianice, Poland

Where do you live:
Brisbane

Which gym do you train out of:
Integrated MMA

Who are your coaches:
Adrian Pang, Grego Penaloza

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Football (soccer), basketball, AFL, gymnastics

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
At the start of 2025.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring — being able to put everything together to see what works and what doesn’t.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Composure under pressure, work ethic, and adaptability. I stay calm in tough situations, push through fatigue, and can adjust my style mid-fight to capitalize on openings.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Controlled aggression — I like to pressure, mix my striking and grappling, and find the finish wherever the fight goes.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — it’s what makes me who I am.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Craig Jones

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Recently, I’ve been enjoying watching and studying Tommy McMillen.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Build experience and eventually compete in the UFC.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Intensity, entertainment, and a finish. I bring pressure and precision every time I step in the cage.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
No predictions — just execution. I trust the process and my preparation.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I’m focused, composed, and ready to perform at my best.

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

Watch Cyprian Rogozinski fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Max Kruger

Full Name:
Max Kruger

Age:
23

Where were you born:
Brisbane

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
CMBT and Atlantic Grappling Team

Who are your coaches:
Miles Muecke, Jesse Yada, Brentin Mumford, Jason Phi

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Rugby and tennis were my main passions.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I’ve been training MMA for over two years now. I left my full-time job two years ago to pursue it seriously.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Rest day.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Present.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — because it’s the sport I’ve been so involved in.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Rafael Nadal — at the moment.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Jake Paul — I respect how he’s growing and bringing attention to the sport.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Win this fight, and turn pro in the foreseeable future.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Tune in.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Love you all.

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

Watch Max Kruger fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.