Know Your Fighter: Noah Staines

Full Name:
Noah Staines

Age:
22

Where were you born:
Bridgetown, Western Australia

Where do you live:
Kirup, Western Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
BASE MMA

Who are your coaches:
Stephen Pimlott, Vince Pergoliti, Mick Addison

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:
Motocross

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

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Giving everything you’ve got and leaving the gym completely exhausted

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:
I don’t quit

How would you describe your fighting style:
I trust my instincts

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — because it’s so real

Who is your favourite athlete:
Justin Gaethje

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Justin Gaethje

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
Dominate this fight against Rowan Breedt, stack more wins, turn pro, and make waves in the UFC

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

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
Me getting my hand raised

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Love you all

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

Watch Noah Staines fight at Eternal MMA 97 on Saturday, June 28.

Know Your Fighter: Harvey Youngman

Full Name:
Harvey Youngman

Age:
21

Where were you born:
England

Where do you live:
Perth, Western Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Wolves Den

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.

Know Your Fighter: Ayden Todoroff

Full Name:
Ayden Todoroff

Age:
20

Where were you born:
Bunbury, Western Australia

Where do you live:
Bunbury, Western Australia

Which gym do you train out of:
Base MMA

Who are your coaches:
Steve Pimlott and Vince Pergoliti

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:
AFL

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:
From the first day I walked into the gym.

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:
Sparring — nothing beats testing what you’ve learned in real time.

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

How would you describe your fighting style:
Effective.

What is your favourite sport and why:
MMA — it’s mint.

Who is your favourite athlete:
Ilia Topuria

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:
Ilia Topuria

What are your immediate and long-term goals:
To become Eternal champion — again.

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:
Expect me to do everything in my power to find the finish.

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:
I’ll get the KO.

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:
Thanks for the support — I’ll put on a show.

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

Watch Ayden Todoroff fight at Eternal MMA 97 on Saturday, June 28.