Know Your Fighter: Ben Watson

Full Name:
Ben Watson

Age:
32

Where were you born:
Sydney, Australia

Where do you live:
Tweed Heads, New South Wales

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:
Brown Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Footy, cricket, basketball

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
In 2016. I lived out of my car, trained out of the gym, and showered at the local weights centre—all to pursue this journey full-time.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Mixed Martial Arts. It combines every element of life—discipline, adversity, growth—and the constant goal of getting 1% better every day.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Consistency, dedication, and my love for movement.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I finish fights and I win. With an 80% finish rate across 10 pro bouts, the record speaks for itself.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA. It blends all styles and abilities into one battle—and at the end, there’s no question who the better person is.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Georges St-Pierre

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Alexander “The Great” Volkanovski

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To become the Eternal bantamweight champion. I already have three finishes at featherweight and I’m aiming to make a statement with every fight. With a 9–2 record—one of the best unsigned in Australia—I’m ready to take that next step and represent my country internationally.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
The Wanderer has returned—to make a statement.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A battle early for the centre of the cage… then I’ll hunt for the finish.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
The Wanderer returns June 21st to put the bantamweight division on notice.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram & YouTube: @ben8watson

Watch Ben Watson fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Jackson Weir-White

Full Name:
Jackson Weir-White

Age:
27

Where were you born:
Ipswich, Queensland

Where do you live:
Ipswich, Queensland

Which gym do you train out of:
Team Compton Training Centre

Who are your coaches:
Steve and Elliot Compton

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Rugby League, Rugby Union, Track and Field, Tennis

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
At 20 years old

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Live sparring drills, with a specific focus on niche areas. It ensures we’re always developing as well-rounded fighters, never stuck in one style.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
Heart. Come and test it for yourself.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Pressure and persistence—with bad intentions.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Besides MMA, rugby league—especially State of Origin. Nothing beats the memories of the Maroons winning eight straight or pulling off the impossible when counted out year after year.

Who is your favourite athlete:

  • MMA: Cain Velasquez
  • Boxing: GGG (Gennady Golovkin)
  • Rugby League: Matty Bowen
  • Left field: Lleyton Hewitt

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
GGG – Gennady Golovkin

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Fight and win as much as possible this year. Win over the Australian fans with an entertaining style, and make sure I’m in the conversation with Eternal promoters and the UFC as soon as possible.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Their new favourite fighter.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Alfred is my toughest and most experienced opponent to date. I’m excited to be back in the cage after 18 months to prove to myself that I belong. It’s been a long, hard road, and at times I’ve wanted to walk away—but I’ve shown up for myself every single day. This is about chasing a dream that a little boy once had. I want to make that kid proud and show him that anything is possible. No matter the result, I’ll entertain and leave it all in the cage.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you all. I see you, and I appreciate you.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @jackson_weir

Watch Jackson Weir-White fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Healy Dayan

Full Name:
Healy Dayan

Age:
24

Where were you born:
Israel

Where do you live:
Gold Coast, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
CMBT Training Centre

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

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

  • Purple Belt in BJJ under Lachlan Giles
  • Multiple-time local BJJ competition gold medallist
  • National Victorian BJJ Champion (Blue Belt, 2022)
  • Competed in international events such as the World No-Gi Championships and Who’s Number One

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

  • Tae-Kwon-Do (ages 6–11)
  • Dancing and acrobatics (ages 11–15)

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I started Muay Thai at 15 as a hobby, but within six months I knew I wanted to pursue fighting as a career. Due to injuries, I couldn’t compete straight away and gravitated toward Jiu-Jitsu. From 2019–2024, my focus was on BJJ, but MMA was always the long-term goal.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring and Spyda fight simulation sessions — they’re the hardest, but also the most rewarding. I really value the mental progress I can feel week to week.

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

  • Wrestling technique
  • Adaptability and openness to learning

How would you describe your fighting style:
Still developing, but I’m aiming to be an explosive, grindy wrestler with relentless pressure and control.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Fighting — it demands everything of you: physically, mentally, emotionally. It pushes you to evolve into your best self, and the bonds it builds with your team are unmatched. Plus, it’s just the most exciting sport to watch.

Who is your favourite athlete:
I need to expand my list — no specific name comes to mind outside of MMA yet.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Dan Hooker — I love his style, toughness, and attitude. He’s incredibly inspiring, both mentally and physically.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:

  • Immediate (2025): Get at least three, ideally four, amateur fights for more cage time and experience
  • Long-term: Compete at the highest level against the best female fighters in the world. I believe I have the dedication and attributes to become world-class — and the right team to help get me there.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Heart, passion, and intensity — no matter where the fight goes. You’ll see better execution every single time I step in the cage.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’ll find my entries and set up takedowns. Once the fight hits the ground, expect complete domination.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thank you to everyone who supports me from near and far. It means the world when people see and believe in the vision with me.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @healydayan

Watch Healy Dayan fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Tasar Malone

Full Name:
Tasar Malone

Age:
28

Where were you born:
Gold Coast, Australia

Where do you live:
Gold Coast, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
CMBT Training Centre

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

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Motorbikes, climbing trees, soccer, surfing, AFL… and girls.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I’ve been all in from the start.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
MMA sparring — it’s the closest thing to an actual fight.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My heart. You’ll have to kill me to beat me.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Wild, powerful, entertaining, relentless pressure — and smart.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA. It demands the highest level of mental, spiritual, and physical preparation and execution.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Georges St-Pierre. He embodied everything a true martial artist should be — excellence in competition, discipline, and a role model for the next generation.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Same — GSP.

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To become the Eternal Featherweight Champion and then make my mark on the world stage in the UFC.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Fight of the night. Action, entertainment — they’re going to get exactly what they paid for.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’ve got the momentum. I’ll control every second of this fight — and I’m going to enjoy every moment.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
The machine is back. Strap in for an entertaining night and bring the energy. When I hear you in the crowd, it fuels me even more. Let’s do this!

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @iamtasar

Watch Tasar Malone fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Jon Aiello

Full Name:
Jonathon Aiello

Age:
26

Where were you born:
Gold Coast, Australia

Where do you live:
Gold Coast, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
The Fight Centre, Brisbane

Who are your coaches:
Ben Johnston and Darcy Vendy

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Punch-ons at interschool basketball.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I started taking MMA seriously after my first fight. Up until then, I was training hard but without direction. After that bout in 2022, I was lucky enough to be taken under Darcy Vendy’s wing—and haven’t looked back since.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Definitely wrestling. Nothing beats the physical exertion and dopamine rush of grabbing, tugging, lifting, and hugging your sweaty best mates. Up the Wahs.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I’m technical, durable, and explosive. If I commit to a shot, no man alive is taking it. And no one is outlasting me. All gas, no brakes—Got all the gas in the tank, baby.

How would you describe your fighting style:
I’m a pressure cooker. I’ll be in your face, walking you down, breaking you until you fold or the buzzer goes.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA. Once you start watching simulated murder, nothing else compares. Gymnastics is cool though.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Jonas Solari

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Darcy Vendy

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Immediate: one more amateur fight after this one—if they can find someone with the stones to take it.
Long term: Eternal Champion. UFC fighter. UFC Bantamweight Champion.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
F***ing carnage. No more waiting to see what they’re going to do—I’m taking the lead and putting them to sleep.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
He’s gonna look like an airplane with that chin flying high. I’ll catch my flight. First or second round finish—he’s getting slept.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Love yas all. I’m doing it for every one of us. GC and Logan City, baby!

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram & TikTok: @daddi_ravioli_mma

Watch Jon Aiello fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Cyprian Rogozinski

Full Name:
Cyprian Rogozinski

Age:
22

Where were you born:
Pabianice, Poland

Where do you live:
Brisbane, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Integrated MMA

Who are your coaches:
Adrian Pang, Toby Tsang, Grego Penaloza

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

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Played football (soccer), and enjoyed hunting and target shooting.

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
The day I turned 18, I signed up at an MMA gym. I wasn’t allowed to train earlier—my mum’s rules—but I’d wanted to do it since I was 16.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I love constantly learning about myself and the sport. The community and mutual respect in MMA are unmatched. Sparring is my favourite session—it’s where I feel I grow and improve the most.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My mental and physical resilience. Coming from a defence force background has taught me how to perform under pressure and maintain a high level of fitness and discipline.

How would you describe your fighting style:
A relaxed menace. I’ve built a strong, well-rounded foundation in both striking and grappling. Since my debut loss four years ago, I’ve sharpened every tool and come back more dangerous.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA—it’s the most entertaining and complete test of an athlete.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Craig Jones

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Dustin Poirier

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Go pro with a strong record and eventually open my own gym.

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’ll stay one step ahead—calculated, composed, and suffocating my opponent’s hope.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Enjoy the show. You’re going to see a whole new me.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @Cyprian.Rogozinski_

Watch Cyprian Rogozinski fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Ajay Deep Singh

Full Name:
Ajay Deep Singh

Age:
26

Where were you born:
Punjab, India

Where do you live:
Melbourne, Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Absolute MMA

Who are your coaches:
Simon Carson, Raja Shippen, Oliver Smith

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
MMA, kickboxing, grappling

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

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
I enjoy all aspects of training, but my favourite is the pro sessions. High-level athletes share their experience and knowledge, and training with them helps me understand the sport on a deeper level.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My mentality—never giving up.

How would you describe your fighting style:
All-rounder

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA. I feel truly alive when I train and compete at my best.

Who is your favourite athlete:
I respect every athlete for their dedication, but my favourite is Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Khabib Nurmagomedov

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
I want to see how far I can take myself in this sport—always aiming higher.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Someone who gives 100% every time, applying everything I’ve learned.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’m going in with full effort—100% commitment.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I’m very grateful for your support—thank you for showing up and cheering me on.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @singh_smash

Watch Ajay Deep Singh fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Aidyn Gould

Full Name:
Aidyn Gould

Age:
18

Where were you born:
Brisbane

Where do you live:
Brisbane

Which gym do you train out of:
Team Compton

Who are your coaches:
Steve Compton, Jayden Binnie, Dom Mar Fan

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Blue belt in Jiu Jitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Rugby league and rugby union

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
After my first kickboxing class at 14 during the rugby league off-season—I fell in love with the sport and never looked back.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Friday morning sparring—because I’m pushed to my limits by some of the best fighters in Australia.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
My pressure and ability to dictate where the fight goes.

How would you describe your fighting style:
Explosive, with quick back takes and powerful kicks.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Besides MMA, rugby league—it’s heavy contact but still demands a high level of skill.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Marshawn Lynch

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Ilia Topuria and Jack Della Maddalena

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Short term: get two more amateur fights. Long term: go pro and stay undefeated.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A guaranteed finish. Judges won’t be needed.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I respect my opponent’s skill set, but I’m finishing this fight inside two rounds—guaranteed.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I’ll be hunting for the finish from the opening bell—and I will find it inside two rounds.

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

Watch Aidyn Gould fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Callam Baird

Full Name:
Callam Baird

Age:
21

Where were you born:
Brisbane

Where do you live:
Gold Coast

Which gym do you train out of:
Empire Martial Arts

Who are your coaches:
Ricky Budgen, Jake Anderson, Nicholas Grant, Shaun Johnson

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

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

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
In 2022

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring—it’s the highlight of every class for me.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Well-rounded

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

Who is your favourite athlete:
Alexander Volkanovski

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Alexander Volkanovski

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Keep getting amateur fights and build up my experience.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
A fun, exciting fight—I’m always looking for the finish.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
A stoppage win in Round 2 or 3.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Come down, watch a great fight, and see me get my hand raised!

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
Instagram: @cxllam03

Watch Callam Baird fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.

Know Your Fighter: Farhood Khalatbar

Full Name:
Farhood Khalatbar

Age:
29

Where were you born:
Sydney

Where do you live:
Liverpool

Which gym do you train out of:
Australian Top Team

Who are your coaches:
Ashkan Mokhtarian and Suman Mokhtarian

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:
Black belt in traditional martial arts and blue belt in Jiu-Jitsu

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:
Martial arts my whole life

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
I never took it as a hobby—the day I started, it became my profession.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring. I love outsmarting my teammates and implementing new tools I pick up from watching other fighters.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
I’m a “look-see-do” fighter—adaptive and analytical.

What is your favourite sport and why:
Women’s tennis. I enjoy the intensity and competitive sound of the rallies.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Cristiano Ronaldo

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Paul Gallen

What are your immediate and long term goals:
Dominate my opponent, earn a shot on the Contender Series, and eventually become the UFC’s poster boy for Australia.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Expect nothing less than a show—an intelligent display of skills and finesse.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I don’t know exactly how, but I’m not leaving it to the judges.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
I appreciate the support, the hate, and all the fans that watch me. I love it all.

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials:
@hood_att across all platforms

Watch Farhood Khalatbar fight at Eternal MMA 96 on Saturday, June 21.