Eternal MMA 97: Abdalla Biayda Headlines Massive Perth Card This Saturday

The future of Aussie MMA hits the Eternal cage this weekend in Perth – with a flyweight title shot likely on the line and a shot to regain his stride, for another.

Perth High Performance Centre, Saturday, June 28, First fight: 3:00 PM AWST, Watch live on UFC Fight Pass

Main Event Preview: Abdalla Biayda vs Campbell Symes

Eternal MMA 97 brings the fight back to Western Australia, and the stakes have never been higher. In the main event, Perth’s own Abdalla "The Nubian Warrior" Biayda (9-3) returns to defend his home turf against Campbell "Gumby" Symes (3-1), a rising force from Victoria. Expect speed, power, and precision as both men aim to make a statement in the stacked lightweight division.

“This is a unique matchup where Abdalla, the once #1 P4P fighter in the country, may be one loss away from the UFC dream being over...”

said Australian MMA host Mitchell Tinley.

Co-Main Event: Frank Jankowski vs Joe Larcinese

The co-main event sees the return of local fan-favourite Frank “The Tank” Jankowski, a former Australian Flyweight Champion, stepping back into the cage against NSW’s Joe “Big Sexy” Larcinese, known for putting people to sleep early.

Expect fireworks in this flyweight showdown

With both men boasting power and pace, this could easily become the fight of the night.

Who to Watch on the Undercard

The Eternal 97 undercard is packed with rising talent. These fighters are making serious waves in the Aussie MMA scene:

Ayden Todoroff

Ayden Todoroff (4-2) is one of the most explosive rising talents in Australian MMA, known for his knockout power and relentless pressure. It’s not often the fighter avenging a loss gets more attention than the man who originally beat him — but Todoroff is receiving just that ahead of his rematch with Alex Torres, a clear sign of the high expectations surrounding him. Fresh off claiming the Ascension Lightweight Title, Todoroff has built a reputation for finishing fights early and violently. Eternal 97 could be the moment he announces himself to the national scene.

Laurence Whitesmith

Laurence Whitesmith (6-2) is a grappling phenom out of Scrappy MMA, the same gym that produced UFC welterweight king Jack Della Maddalena. Once the Eternal MMA towel boy as a youngster, Whitesmith now steps into the spotlight, proving why many in WA call him “The Man Child.” With slick submissions, fight IQ beyond his years, and serious momentum behind him, Eternal 97 is another chance for Whitesmith to show he’s not just part of the new generation, he might be leading it.

Jackson McLellan

Jackson McLellan (5-3) is the definition of a comeback story — after starting his pro career 0-3, the Mandurah product has rattled off five straight wins and turned heads across the Australian MMA scene. Training under Marcus McKeever at Mandurah Combat Sports Academy, McLellan has developed into a well-rounded force with a gritty, no-quit mentality. Eternal 97 is his chance to prove that resilience, not records, defines a fighter’s future.

UFC Champion Jack Della Maddalena Appears Live

In a huge moment for Perth fight fans, UFC Welterweight World Champion Jack Della Maddalena will be live in the building. He’ll appear inside the Proper No. Twelve Champions Club for photos, a live interview, and a rare centre cage moment with his UFC title belt.

Don’t miss your chance to meet Australia’s top UFC star in person.

Event Details

Venue: Perth High Performance Centre
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
First Fight: 3:00 PM AWST
Prelims: eternalmma.com
Main Card: ufcfightpass.com
Tickets: Buy Tickets Here

Why Eternal MMA Is On Fire In 2025!

In a fight calendar full of gimmicks and novelty bouts, Eternal MMA remains Australia’s gold standard in live MMA. With a proven track record of launching UFC careers think Jack Della Maddalena, Steve Erceg, Quillan Salkilld, and Cody Haddon, Eternal delivers the real deal.

Real fighters. Real stakes. Real fans.

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