What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist: White belt
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up: Soccer
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession: Started boxing at 16 but started training MMA seriously around 19.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why: Probably sparring because it’s fun.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter: I never miss a session.
How would you describe your fighting style: Violent and aggressive.
What is your favourite sport and why: MMA. Most other sports are boring.
Who is your favourite athlete: That’s a tough one—probably Volk.
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete: Volk or Dustin Poirier.
What are your immediate and long term goals: Win my fight on June 28 by finish, and keep going from there.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect: Action and damage.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out: I see myself winning by knockout in the first round.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters: Come down and show your support. It’s always a good show.
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials: Instagram: @dylan__leonard1
Watch Dylan Leonard fight at Eternal MMA 97 on Saturday, June 28.
Which gym do you train out of: SOMA Fight Club & MCSA
Who are your coaches: Marcus Mckeever, Aaron Bertolatti, Mike Ikilei, Youseff Wehbe
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist: White belt
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up: I had my first ever fight at six years old in New Zealand. Since then, I’ve been competing in all sorts of combat sports—boxing, Muay Thai, K1, gi, and no-gi. My old man was an old-school Vale Tudo fighter and owned a gym, so I became familiar with martial arts at a very young age.
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession: Originally, I planned to become a professional boxer. I looked up to fighters like Jai Opetaia. But when my dad passed away in 2023, I had a change of heart and decided to try MMA. Last December, I jumped straight into the GAMMA World Championships and loved it—so here I am now, continuing to follow that passion.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why: Cage wrestling, sparring, padwork, and cardio sessions.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter: Heart and grit.
How would you describe your fighting style: Sometimes patient and calculated, sometimes aggressive and guns blazing.
What is your favourite sport and why: All combat sports. It’s pretty much all I’ve ever watched. Ever since I was a child, I used to watch the K-1 Grand Prix and Pride MMA on old VCR tapes.
Who is your favourite athlete: Outside of combat sports, definitely my older brother Lukhan Salakaia-Loto. He plays for the Wallabies—super dedicated and successful in his sport.
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete: Buakaw Banchamek. An elite Thai boxer—relentless, conditioned, and powerful.
What are your immediate and long term goals: I only ever think about my next fight and take one step at a time. In the future, I want to fight everyone and make my way into the UFC. That would be awesome.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect: A real fight.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out: I have no plan. For now, I just train. When it’s go time—I’m on.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters: Lessgoooooooooooooo team, we awnnnnnn. 🇼🇸🇹🇰
Which gym do you train out of: Luistro Combat Academy
Who are your coaches: Romel Luistro
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist: I have been awarded a brown belt in BJJ from Romel Luistro.
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up: I did a lot of skateboarding and BMX for sport. A lot of drinking and debauchery for activities.
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession: About two weeks before my debut MMA fight in late 2023 is when I started to give a shit about striking. Been hooked ever since. However, the study of combat—both armed and unarmed—began in 2012 when I enlisted in the infantry.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why: I don’t have a favourite session. To be honest, most of the training is not enjoyable. It’s hard and gruelling. That’s my favourite aspect—that we must choose a hard lifestyle in order to practise the Bushido way.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter: Cardio and chin, mate. A fairly good IQ helps too.
How would you describe your fighting style: Chaotic, wild, unpredictable. With some gems of technique sprinkled in.
What is your favourite sport and why: Outside of combat sports, skateboarding would be my favourite. They still push their bodies to the limits of impact absorption, and the skill and balance displayed always blows my mind.
Who is your favourite athlete: Currently still slugging it out—Jim Miller.
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete: In no particular order: Kazushi Sakuraba, Erik Paulson, Josh Barnett, Fedor Emelianenko.
What are your immediate and long term goals: My immediate goal is to not have immediate goals. Long term: build my business, maintain balance in life, work and training—and enjoy it. Well, try to. I will have a professional MMA debut this year.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect: This is showbiz. They can expect a show, as well as a complete physical display of unarmed combat.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out: If Todoroff vs Torres 1 is anything to go by—and of course it is—it will be another mauling via wrestle domination and ground-and-pound for three rounds. However, if I forego the cartwheels and fancy move attempts, I should get a submission at some point.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters: Of course, thank you for supporting. Buy a School of Physical Culture shirt at the link in my Insta bio. Use code TORRES when you buy an Eternal ticket. I look forward to putting on a show for all of you. I live to entertain.
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials: Instagram: @iron.octopusstrength
Watch Alex Torres fight at Eternal MMA 97 on Saturday, June 28.
Who are your coaches: Steve Walton and Kevin Kophamel
What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist: N/A
What sports or activities did you participate in growing up: In the UK, I played football and did some judo. After moving to Perth at 9 years old, I played rugby until I was 15, when I began my journey in combat sports.
When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession: I’ve been training since 15, but I started taking MMA seriously at 18. I now work part-time so I can train as much as possible.
Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why: MMA striking drills and wrestling — they’re my favourite sessions.
What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter: My work ethic and striking. Once I get going on the feet, I’m hard to slow down.
How would you describe your fighting style: Slick, technical, poised.
What is your favourite sport and why: MMA — it’s the most honest sport in the world. You have to put in the work, or it’ll show on fight night.
Who is your favourite athlete: Alexander Volkanovski
Who is your favourite combat sports athlete: Dan Hooker
What are your immediate and long-term goals: Immediate goal: keep winning in the amateur ranks and turn pro next year. Long-term goal: make it to the UFC and become champion 🏆.
When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect: High-level striking.
How do you see your upcoming fight playing out: If my opponent starts aggressively, I can catch him early with a strike or submission. If he tries to strike at range, I’ll pick him apart and cruise to a dominant victory.
A final message to any friends, family and supporters: I can’t wait to put on one hell of a performance and make you all proud!
Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you on socials: Instagram: @harvey__youngman
Watch Harvey Youngman fight at Eternal MMA 97 on Saturday, June 28.
