September 13 @ 2:00 am – 4:00 am UTC+0
Eternal MMA 98 returns to the Gold Coast on Saturday, 13 September 2025, live from Southport Sharks (Sharks Events Centre).
Australian welterweight champion David Martinez defends his title against New Zealand’s Matt Vaile, with a stacked undercard of contenders and prospects.
Watch live on UFC Fight Pass. Local start time 4:00 PM AEST (approx. 2:00 AM ET in the U.S.).
Eternal 98 brings Australia’s premier MMA show back to the Gold Coast with a stacked lineup headlined by champion David Martinez defending the welterweight crown against New Zealand’s Matt Vaile. Rising contenders and fresh prospects load the bill—expect fast scrambles, sharp boxing, and the trademark Eternal pace from first bell to last.
MAIN CARD
David MartinezWelterweight TitleMatt Vaile
Tasar MaloneFeatherweightJustin Van Heerden
Loni FilimoehalaWelterweightQuinlan Kelly
Jake PiperBantamweightKorey Sutcliffe
Adnan LarryHeavyweightDanny Hartwell
Zac O’BrienFeatherweightNikita Laptsevich
Luke MelroseFlyweightLouie Tran
Jon AielloBantamweightPerry Smith
PRELIMINARY CARD
Andrew PataraLightweightMatt Kindness
AMATEUR BOUTS
Isaac RendallWelterweightJayden Murphy
Paiariki CookBantamweightDaniel Matheson
Daniel RossLightweightCyprian Rogozinski
Bailey RachFeatherweightCallum Baird
Jonas SolariFeatherweightJayden Le Petit
Mitchell RapsonFeatherweightJay Jay Ioane
Gus MuirheadFeatherweightJayden Turner
Finn NoonanLightweightMakani Gray
FAQs
What time does Eternal MMA 98 start?Doors/opening bouts from 4:00 PM AEST (Gold Coast). That’s 2:00 AM ET in the U.S.
Where is the event?Southport Sharks (Sharks Events Centre), Gold Coast, Queensland.
How can I watch?Stream live on UFC Fight Pass internationally.
What’s the main event?David Martinez (c) vs Matt Vaile for the Australian Welterweight Championship.
Are fight cards final?Cards are subject to change—late replacements happen, especially on prelims.