Know Your Fighter: Steven Wong

Full Name:

Steven Wong

Age:

34

Where were you born:

Perth, Australia

Where do you live:

Perth, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Luistro Combat Academy

Who are your coaches:

Romel Luistro – Head Coach Tom Barns – Wrestling Coach

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

Brown Belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Athletics and Football

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

During covid and the 4 major surgeries i had in 2020. When everything is taken away from you, you realize what is most important

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

“Going live” as you get to test where you are at, what technique works and expose holes in you game that need improvement. I love mixing all of the elements together. Boxing, wrestling, BJJ and kickboxing and hitting clean techniques in training.

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

I will never give up.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Box and wrestle

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA – its the ultimate test for the body and the mind. It requires physicality, you need to be fit and strong, mental resilience so you don’t cave under the stress and pressure of conflict and competing, and knowledge so that you can learn new techniques, upskill and study the best way to cut weight.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Michael Jordan – I love his mindset and competitive nature.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

I don’t have one favourite, I enjoy watching all fighters and seeing how they implement their game plan, whether it’s to keep the fight standing so they can strike or to get it to the ground so they can grapple.

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Keep fighting and competing locally on eternal until my body gives out or i have multiples loses.

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

win lose or draw, I want to be entertaining, I want to leave it all in the cage and give 100%. I want to finish the fight and not go to a decision. i want there to be a clear winner

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

I think the fitter person will win. I think the fight will be determine by the wrestling and who can defend the takedowns and who can secure the takedown and who is most efficient with their energy expenditure.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Come down and support the local fight shows and fighters.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

Instagram @Wongyyy

Watch Steven Wong fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Know Your Fighter: Paddy Cameron

Full Name:

Paddy Cameron

Age:

29

Where were you born:

Hamilton, New Zealand

Where do you live:

Perth

Which gym do you train out of:

Scrappy MMA

Who are your coaches:

Ryan Gray, Darcy Spowart

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

BJJ Blue Belt

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Rugby, Tennis, Basketball

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

Started training 3 years ago as a hobby. Became addicted to the process of getting better.

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

I enjoy Friday afternoon wrestling sessions for the suffering.

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

I enjoy out working people in training and in competition.

How would you describe your fighting style:

Pressure fighter

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA. It’s the purest form of competition.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Roger Federer

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Jack Della

What are your immediate and long term goals:

My goals is to finish my opponent in this fight, then continue to enjoy the process of becoming a better martial artist.

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

A high pace fight.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Second round finish by me.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Big shout out to my manager Mahir Patel

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

youngpbc – Instagram

Watch Paddy Cameron fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Know Your Fighter: Stephen Costello

Full Name:

Stephen Costello

Age:

31

Where were you born:

Dublin Ireland

Where do you live:

Celbridge kildare

Which gym do you train out of:

Sbg Hq

Who are your coaches:

Dave roach John kavanagh

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

Fight2one welterweight champion Purple belt in bjj

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Rugby Union Rugby league

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

I took mma up as a hobby at the age of 25 , had a short amateur career then decide to go professional at the age of 27

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

I love all aspects of martial arts training, every day is a school day in sbg Hq Friday bjj 10 5minute rounds to end the week of hard training is my favorite

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

People say I’m very strong and explosive But i believe my skills are my greatest strength as I feel I am a well rounded mixed martial artist that can mix it up very well

How would you describe your fighting style:

Exsplosive unpredictable

What is your favourite sport and why:

Martial arts It has given me a purpose in life

Who is your favourite athlete:

I am not sure that’s a difficult question

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Robert Whitaker is my favorite

What are your immediate and long term goals:

To keep winning fights and long term would be find my self in a good financial position in life

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

A entertaining fight

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Fast paced rounds with a display of skills

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thank you to every one who has supported me on my journey I would not be the man of martial artist with out the people who support me

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

@stephencostello_mma

Watch Stephen Costello fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Know Your Fighter: Daichi Kamiya

Full Name:

Daichi Kamiya

Age:

25

Where were you born:

Saitama Japan

Where do you live:

Saitama Japan

Which gym do you train out of:

Brave gym

Who are your coaches:

Kazuyuki Miyata

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

Judo black Bjj white

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Judo Hand ball Swimming

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

During Covid -19 pandemic (true story)

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

Grappling because that’s what my strong area is

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

Control

How would you describe your fighting style:

Control grind and submit

What is your favourite sport and why:

Sumo So dynamic yet very detailed technique required for winning

Who is your favourite athlete:

Khabib Nurmagomedov

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Khabib Nurmagomedov

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Win Etenal lightweight title then UFC lightweight title

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

Excitement and beauty of the art

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Grind and finish

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

So many people supported me for the fight so I want to pay them Back with my big win

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

k_daichhi0419

Watch Daichi Kamiya fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.

Photos courtesy of Pancrase.

Know Your Fighter: Mitch Holden

MMA Fighter Mitch Holden

Full Name:

Mitchell Holden

Age:

29

Where were you born:

Liverpool, NSW, Australia

Where do you live:

Port Kembla, NSW, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:

Oni Fight Team/TCB/Beston Gracie BJJ

Who are your coaches:

Adrian Campbell

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

Brown Belt BJJ

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Soccer Motocross

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

As a hobby at age 14 Started training seriously at my first gym at age 16 By age 18 had first fight and thats when i knew i was doing this for the rest of my life

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

Learning something new about myself or something i didnt know about the sport. Im a coach myself but ill always be a student of the game.

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

Craftiness and experience Knowledge and wisdom

How would you describe your fighting style:

Strange.

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA. Ive lived and breathed it for half of my life.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Robert Whittaker

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Robert Whittaker

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Win this fight. Continue growing my Gym and becoming one the best gyms in Australia.

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

An exciting fight.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Either KO or submission

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout this camp and throughout the years.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

@MitchHoldenmma instagram

Watch Mitch Holden fight at Eternal MMA 89 on Saturday, October 26.