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.