	{"id":130148,"date":"2026-04-24T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=130148"},"modified":"2026-04-23T11:47:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T01:47:04","slug":"geelong-lands-first-pro-mma-cage-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/sport\/geelong-lands-first-pro-mma-cage-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Geelong lands first pro MMA cage event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MATT WILLIAMS<\/p>\n<p>Owner, Bones MMA<\/p>\n<p>THE cat&#8217;s out of the bag: for the first time Geelong will host professional mixed martial arts inside the cage, a landmark moment for combat sports across the region.<\/p>\n<p>Eternal MMA&#8217;s arrival on 13 June at Geelong Arena marks more than just a fight night.<\/p>\n<p>It signals the introduction of Oceania&#8217;s premier MMA promotion to a region rich in emerging talent, giving local fighters a rare opportunity to compete on a major stage close to home.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 2012 on the Gold Coast, Eternal MMA has established itself as a proving ground for fighters on the rise.<\/p>\n<p>With a track record that includes UFC names such as Jack Della Maddalena, Casey O&#8217;Neill and Steven Erceg, the promotion has become a genuine pipeline to the sport&#8217;s highest level.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/E87BTSHIRES-36_30887.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eternal MMA has done 107 shows.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Now, that pathway runs directly down the B100 to Geelong.<\/p>\n<p>Eternal promoter Cam O&#8217;Neill said the move is an important step.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We chose Geelong very deliberately. It&#8217;s a city with a proud sporting history and passionate fans, and a culture that really values tough, competitive sport,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>For athletes across the Surf Coast, opportunities like this are critical. The leap from regional shows to elite competition is often the hardest transition, and having a promotion of this calibre within reach provides a platform to test, develop and be seen.<\/p>\n<p>O&#8217;Neill said Eternal&#8217;s role in developing future UFC talent is well established.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ve built a reputation as a pathway to the world stage, and fighters like Jack Jenkins and Jack Della Maddalena show what&#8217;s possible. We want to create more of those opportunities for Victorian athletes,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/E95-F8NATELAWVSSAMMA_36347.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sam Marles is an example of the type of talent audiences can expect to see. Photo: Supplied. RIGHT: Eternal MMA has held 107 shows. Photo: Supplied.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Local fighters are also set to feature, including Sam Marles and Torquay&#8217;s Dave Mirabelli, who are great examples of the kind of homegrown talent fans can expect to see on the card.<\/p>\n<p>Eternal MMA, which has held 107 shows, offers a glimpse of what&#8217;s next: the fighters who will go on to bigger stages, building records and reputations before breaking through internationally.<\/p>\n<p>Geelong Arena, traditionally home to basketball and major events, will transform into a fight venue for the night, adding another dimension to the city&#8217;s sporting landscape.<\/p>\n<p>With early bird tickets already selling fast and major bouts still to be announced, anticipation is building.<\/p>\n<p>For one night in June, the road to the UFC runs from Torquay to Geelong \u2013 and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>For tickets, head to <a href=\"http:\/\/eternalmma.com\">eternalmma.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MATT WILLIAMS Owner, Bones MMA THE cat&#8217;s out of the bag: for the first time Geelong will host professional mixed martial arts inside the cage, a landmark moment for combat sports across the region. 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