Know Your Fighter: George Mangos

Full Name:
George Mangos

Age:
22

Where were you born:
Sydney

Where do you live:
Sydney

Which gym do you train out of:
Lions Den Academy

Who are your coaches:
Luke Pezzutti

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:
Soccer and MMA.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I started MMA when I was 8 years old and knew I wanted to become a fighter at 13. I had my first amateur fight at 15, which I won by first-round RNC.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring — it’s the closest feeling to a real fight.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
High fight IQ and great cardio.

How would you describe your fighting style:
All-rounded and aggressive.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — no other sport is as exciting.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Michael Jordan.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Ilia Topuria.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Right now, I’m focused on knocking out Justin in round 1.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
An exciting, one-sided matchup.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Dominant — I get it done early.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you to everyone that tunes in and supports me.

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

Watch George Mangos fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Justin Van Heerden

Full Name:
Justin Van Heerden

Age:
31

Where were you born:
South Africa

Where do you live:
Wollongong

Which gym do you train out of:
Freestyle Fighting Gym

Who are your coaches:
Joe Lopez

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:
Rugby, wrestling, athletics, and gymnastics.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
In 2017.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Spyda sessions in camp — they make a fight feel like a cakewalk.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Relentless, high-level MMA.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — because it’s the hardest sport in the world.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Michael Jordan.

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

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Smoke George and sign to the UFC.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
“Anyone, anywhere” energy.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I finish George.

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

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

Watch Justin “Lockjaw” Van Heerden fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Jay Martin

Full Name:
Jay Martin

Age:
22

Where were you born:
Sydney

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Shindo Newbreed

Who are your coaches:
Kerry Dunne

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.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
At 16 years old.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Everything — I love every part of the process.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Versatile.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — it’s the ultimate test of skill, toughness, and willpower.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Tiger Woods, Jon Jones, Conor McGregor.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Conor McGregor.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To have a successful career and make a lot of money.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A composed win.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Hope you enjoyed.

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

Watch Jay Martin fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Cooper Martin

Full Name:
Cooper Martin

Age:
22

Where were you born:
Sydney

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Shindo Newbreed MMA

Who are your coaches:
Kerry Dunne

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

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

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
At 18 years old.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Everything — I love every part of it.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Different.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — it’s what I live for.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Ilia Topuria.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Myself.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Be the best.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Just another lesson to take away.

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: @realcoopermartin

Watch Cooper Martin fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Jake Lam

Full Name:
Jake Lam

Age:
21

Where were you born:
Penrith, Sydney

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Shindo New Breed

Who are your coaches:
Kerry Dunne

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
No belts — ranked 17th lightweight amateur in Australia/New Zealand.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Basketball and boxing.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
At 19.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Striking is my favourite, but I’m finding a new love for wrestling at the moment.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Toughness, grit, and determination.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I like to pick my shots but can also put the pressure on.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — there’s no better sport.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Kobe Bryant.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Alex Pereira or Jack Della Maddalena.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Short-term: dominate everyone put in front of me.
Long-term: get the strap.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Me getting my hand raised.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’m going to walk away with a first- or second-round finish — that’s how it’s going to play out.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you for your support — I’m going to put on a show for you all.

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

Watch Jake Lam fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

Know Your Fighter: Baxter Pickering

Full Name:
Baxter Pickering

Age:
24

Where were you born:
Gold Coast, Australia

Where do you live:
Gold Coast, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Shindo New Breed

Who are your coaches:
Kerry Dunne

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:
Basketball during my early teenage years.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
About two years into consistent training, after earning my first fight win.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
MMA conditioning — it’s a mix of cardio and technique that really pushes me to my limits.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I’ve always been drawn to jiu-jitsu since starting MMA — it’s an ocean of endless possibilities.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I’m very grappling-oriented, working toward a top-dominant style that incorporates both striking and control.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — speaks for itself.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Kobe Bryant — Mamba Mentality.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
It changes often, but I’m a big fan of Dan Henderson, Mark Hunt, and Carlos Condit.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Just to never stop. Nothing else pushes me like stepping into that cage.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A hungrier, more determined version of myself — finishing this year off with a bang.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Knowing what defeat feels like at my lowest, I’ll do whatever it takes to make sure I never feel that again.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Forever grateful to anyone who takes time out of their busy lives to support me — beyond appreciative.

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

Watch Baxter Pickering fight at Eternal MMA 101 on Saturday, November 15.

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.