Former Eternal Flyweight Champion – Philip Kim

As deep as the flyweight division is, it carries a rich history of champions that have come through Eternal MMA over the years. With the title vacant around 2017, the belt was once again up for grabs at Eternal 33.

The vacant championship was contested between New Zealand’s Brayden Graham and Australia’s Philip Kim. Brayden brought a résumé built on knockout power and a submission win over Paul Loga — credentials that made him a dangerous and worthy challenger.

Philip, on the other hand, began his career with one amateur win before stringing together three consecutive professional victories by various methods, earning his shot at the vacant title.

On May 5, 2018, the two met in the cage. Philip secured an early takedown and imposed his game plan, controlling the fight with relentless ground-and-pound, grappling pressure, and positional dominance across three rounds. He maintained top control, continually threatening a finish, and ultimately claimed victory on the judges’ scorecards to become the third Eternal flyweight champion.

That win marked Philip’s final fight on Australian soil. He went on to compete internationally, adding one more submission win before retiring undefeated as a professional with a perfect 5–0 record, including three finishes.

Today, Philip continues his martial arts journey as a coach at Origin Mixed Martial Arts in Sydney, where he passes on his knowledge and experience to the next generation of fighters.