The Australian MMA Podcast: Recent Episodes

Mitchell Tinley

the Australian MMA Podcast follows Aussies in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts wherever they are in the world. Each weekly podcast will keep you up to date with a recap of the week, followed by some in depth discussions with fighters, coaches and experts at the top of their game domestically and abroad.

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Quillan Salkilld’s rapid rise takes centre stage in this edition of the Australian MMA Podcast. Mitch breaks down Salkilld’s victory over Mateusz Gamrot, his willingness to meet opponents in their strongest area and how his only professional loss helped shape the fighter he has become.The episode also covers Salkilld’s next-fight ambitions, the possibility of eventually facing Paddy Pimblett, Tai Tuivasa’s expected return and why his entertainment value continues to matter. There are also updates involving Chelsea Hackett and Marwan Rahiki, recognition for emerging Australian MMA media creators and a look ahead to Eternal MMA, Diamondback Fighting Championship, Hex Fight Series and Road to UFC.

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This week on Australian MMA News: Last Week Today, host Mitch Tinley breaks down the results and major talking points from Eternal MMA 108 on the Gold Coast. The recap covers Jesse-James Parr’s 33-second armbar in his MMA debut, Christian Lapham’s first-round main-event finish and performances from Ayden Todoroff, Dominic Aston, Nima Behrouz and several other emerging fighters.

Elsewhere, Mitch reviews Navajo Stirling’s stoppage of Jan Błachowicz at UFC Belgrade and Sean Gauci’s unanimous-decision win over Allan Begosso at PFL New York. He also runs through newly announced fights involving Jack Jenkins and Casey O’Neill, looks ahead to Quillan Salkilld against Mateusz Gamrot and discusses what could come next for several Australian and New Zealand fighters.

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Timecodes:

00:00 Intro01:19 Jack Jenkins and Casey O’Neill fights announced03:44 PFL promotion problems and the MVP merger06:58 Sean Gauci wins at PFL New York07:34 UFC Belgrade and Navajo Stirling’s statement win10:53 Upcoming Australian MMA events11:33 Quillan Salkilld faces Mateusz Gamrot12:33 Eternal MMA 108 recap begins15:09 Jesse Swain’s featherweight tier list17:27 Jesse-James Parr’s 33-second debut21:17 Dominic Aston emerges from a stacked prospect group22:54 Ayden Todoroff calls out Chris Power25:06 More Eternal MMA 108 standouts29:21 Christian Lapham wins the main event31:18 Final thoughts and outro

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Episode 17 of Last Week Today reviews a difficult week for Australian fighters overseas, with Reece McLaren, Tyson Pedro and Steve Erceg all suffering first-round stoppage losses.

Attention then turns to Sean Gauci’s PFL New York appearance, Navajo Stirling stepping in against Jan Błachowicz and the status of Road to HEX 8. The second half previews Eternal MMA 108, including Tasar Malone versus Justin Van Heerden, Christian Lapham versus Luke Stokman and the emerging featherweight group moving from the amateur ranks into professional competition.

Timecodes:

00:00 Intro
00:33 Last Week Today begins
00:49 Reece McLaren vs Asaf Chopurov
01:31 Tyson Pedro vs Rafael Xavier
02:05 Steve Erceg vs Ramazan Temirov
03:33 Sean Gauci heads to PFL New York
04:15 Navajo Stirling steps in for Jan Błachowicz
05:11 Road to HEX 8 update
05:29 Eternal MMA 108 preview
05:35 Malone vs Van Heerden II
07:11 Christian Lapham and the key prospects
08:06 The amateur featherweights turn professional
10:14 Fight to watch: Dom Aston vs Chris Power
10:47 How to watch Eternal MMA 108
11:17 Issue #003 release details

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Former UFC flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg joins the Australian MMA Podcast ahead of his fight against Ramazan Temirov. Erceg discusses the matchup, Temirov’s unexpected preference for striking, the pressure that comes with fighting a lower-ranked opponent and the mindset he is taking into the contest.

Erceg also shares his thoughts on Joshua Van’s championship win and a potential rematch with Alexandre Pantoja, explains why “Angry Steve” remains part of his approach, and discusses fighter callouts, training with a former regional opponent, Perth’s collaborative MMA scene and the growth of Wilkes MMA. He also addresses the flyweight weight cut, a possible future move up in division and how he expects the Temirov fight to unfold.

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n this edition of Last Week Today, Australian MMA’s Mitch Tinley breaks down a major run of upcoming fights led by Navajo Stirling’s quick turnaround against former UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Błachowicz. He also previews Reece McLaren challenging Asaf Chopurov for the UAE Warriors bantamweight championship and Steve Erceg facing Ramazan Temirov.

Elsewhere, the show covers the weekend’s amateur action at Grow Strong Fight Series and Exile Fight Night, Cody Robinson’s serious leg injury, Stewart Nicoll’s latest UFC result, Isaac Hardman’s IBC performance and newly announced Eternal MMA match-ups. Mitch also highlights a fundraiser supporting Kyle and Brody’s family following their father’s stage-four cancer diagnosis.

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Timecodes:

00:00 Intro

00:28 This week in Australian MMA

01:06 Grow Strong and Exile results

02:13 Exile title fight falls apart

03:23 Cody Robinson’s serious leg injury

04:02 Stewart Nicoll’s UFC result

04:58 Isaac Hardman and the IBC

07:27 Eternal MMA 110 announcements

08:40 Eternal MMA 109 in Geelong

09:42 Navajo Stirling vs Jan Błachowicz

10:48 Reece McLaren’s UAE Warriors title fight

11:56 Steve Erceg vs Ramazan Temirov

13:12 Supporting Kyle and Brody’s family

14:09 Outro
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Australian MMA’s Last Week Today returns with the biggest news, results, rumours and talking points from across Australian and New Zealand combat sports.This week, we discuss Israel Adesanya’s departure from City Kickboxing, Robert Whittaker’s latest victory and what could come next, and Jesse James Parr’s MMA return at Eternal 108.We also recap Fusion Fighting Championship and Domination 14, discuss Rory Turner being ruled out of his ONE Championship fight, preview the regional events ahead and examine Stewart Nicoll’s important upcoming UFC matchup.Plus, Eternal MMA appears during a UFC pay-per-view and we settle the most important debate of the week: are Mitchell’s eyes too far apart?Subscribe to Australian MMA for interviews, news, event coverage and more from across the local combat sports scene.

TIMECODES

00:00 - Intro

00:42 - Jesse James Parr set for Eternal 108

01:41 - Eternal MMA appears during a UFC pay-per-view

02:17 - Fusion Fighting Championship recap

03:23 - Domination 14 and Train Alta

04:33 - Robert Whittaker wins and story time

07:17 - Israel Adesanya leaves City Kickboxing

09:24 - Rory Turner ruled out of ONE Championship fight

09:49 - Upcoming Australian fight events

11:11 - Stewart Nicoll’s important UFC matchup

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Jesse James Parr is preparing to carry one of Australian combat sports’ most famous names into mixed martial arts.

The son of ten-time Muay Thai world champion John Wayne Parr will make his amateur MMA debut against Lakota Daniel at Eternal MMA 108 on August 1.

Jesse opens up about growing up inside the Parr fighting family, taking over the Gunslinger nickname, dealing with the pressure surrounding his debut and why he believes he can eventually reach the UFC.

He also discusses his years of Brazilian jiu-jitsu competition, training alongside his father, the physical cost of combat sports and his goal of becoming one of Australia’s greatest mixed martial artists.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro
05:18 - Carrying John Wayne Parr’s legacy
08:56 - The pressure of growing up in a famous fighting family
10:23 - Growing up surrounded by martial arts
13:18 - Did his parents ever try to stop him from fighting?
15:38 - John Wayne Parr’s health and the physical cost of combat sports
18:19 - Why Jesse James Parr chose Brazilian jiu-jitsu
23:12 - How Jesse combines Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu and MMA training
26:29 - The hype surrounding his MMA debut
32:18 - Why Jesse decided now was the right time for MMA
35:43 - Jasmine Parr and the next generation of the Parr family
38:46 - How his Eternal MMA debut came together
40:27 - Amateur plans and the goal of reaching the UFC
41:54 - Alexander Volkanovski’s support and dealing with expectations
43:19 - Breaking down his fight with Lakota Daniel
44:31 - How Jesse wants to be remembered

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Robert Whittaker joins Australian MMA from Las Vegas ahead of his move to light heavyweight.

The former UFC middleweight champion opens up about why life is better at his new weight, bringing his family along for fight week, training at City Kickboxing and why he does not want to fight for too much longer.

Whittaker also discusses the reality of retirement, adjusting to life after fighting, being back on the prelims, his matchup with Nikita Krylov and why bare-knuckle boxing is definitely not in his future.

Plus, we finish with the important stuff: six kids, Nintendo Switches and a house full of Pokémon.

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Timecodes

00:00 - Intro
02:15 - Robert Whittaker joins the show
02:23 - Bringing the family to Las Vegas
04:20 - Life at light heavyweight
05:41 - Why middleweight camps stopped being enjoyable
06:49 - Is family life better at light heavyweight?
08:04 - Training partners and City Kickboxing
09:35 - Retirement plans
10:55 - Adjusting to life after fighting
12:36 - Why bare-knuckle boxing is not happening
12:58 - Being back on the prelims
13:44 - Breaking down the Nikita Krylov matchup
14:10 - Post-fight plans in Las Vegas
14:50 - Six kids, Nintendo Switches and Pokémon
15:43 - Outro

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This week on Last Week Today, we cover the biggest stories from across Australian MMA.

Harry Webb has opened up after nearly two years away from the sport, sharing the devastating health battle that changed his life just as the UFC appeared to be within reach.

We also break down Quillan Salkilld’s huge fight against Mateusz Gamrot, all the major results from Beatdown Promotions 14, Max Kelly’s brutal comeback knockout, Toby Tsang’s UFC potential and the Australian and New Zealand fighters in action this week.

Plus, Robert Whittaker moves up to light heavyweight, Max Holloway meets Conor McGregor again and we look at what is coming up on the local scene.

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TIMECODES

00:00 - Intro
00:39 - Australian MMA News Begins
00:52 - Harry Webb’s Emotional Update
05:36 - Quillan Salkilld Gets Mateusz Gamrot
06:37 - Beatdown Promotions 14 Results
11:12 - Max Kelly’s Brutal Comeback Knockout
14:32 - Toby Tsang’s UFC Potential
17:27 - Upcoming Australian MMA Events
18:04 - Holloway vs McGregor & Whittaker Moves Up
18:58 - Outro

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George Fitton sits down with undefeated Australian light heavyweight Toby Tsang ahead of his Beatdown light heavyweight title fight against Massive Machine in Brisbane.Tsang opens up about the pressure of staying undefeated, preparing for his first five-round fight, balancing MMA with modelling, the possibility of fighting for Eternal MMA, and his ambitions of earning a shot on Dana White’s Contender Series.He also explains why he refuses to believe he is unbeatable, what makes Massive Machine such a dangerous opponent, and why he is predicting another first-round finish.Subscribe to Australian MMA for more interviews, news and coverage from across the Australian and New Zealand MMA scene.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

01:06 - Fight week, weight cut and modelling

03:15 - Pressure of fighting for a title

05:52 - Preparing for his first five-round fight

08:07 - Opponent change and the road to a title shot

11:05 - Toby’s relationship with Beatdown

13:23 - Breaking down Massive Machine

16:24 - Where Toby’s aggression comes from

18:11 - Staying undefeated and handling momentum

20:05 - Eternal MMA, overseas opportunities and the UFC

22:19 - Fight prediction and post-fight plansFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Nate Law joins the Australian MMA Podcast ahead of his Beatdown Promotions 14 clash with Max “Mad Max” Kelly.

In this episode, Nate opens up about bouncing back from his Fight of the Year loss, getting back in the win column at JC MMA in China, watching his coach Ben Johnston make the walk to the UFC, and balancing fight camp while becoming a new dad to six-week-old twins.

He also breaks down the Max Kelly matchup, shares his thoughts on the noise around the Australian welterweight division, and explains why he is chasing a performance of the year, not a fight of the year.

Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
03:10 - Welcoming Nate Law
03:25 - Fight of the Year and dealing with the loss
04:40 - Watching the fight back and learning from it
05:05 - The fear of being knocked out
05:40 - Fighting at JC MMA in China
06:20 - Bouncing back and wanting to stay active
06:50 - Ben Johnston making the UFC
07:50 - Training with Ben as an active fighter again
08:40 - Nate’s maturity and leadership in the gym
09:45 - Becoming a dad during fight camp
10:25 - Balancing fatherhood and fighting
11:35 - Life with six-week-old twins
13:35 - What surprised Nate about being a dad
14:45 - How fatherhood gives him more motivation
15:35 - Has being a dad made him softer?
16:30 - Finding out it was twins
17:45 - Would Nate’s kids do martial arts?
18:10 - Family in New Zealand and staying connected
18:35 - Nate’s mum watching the wrong fight
19:35 - The cancelled Eternal fight
20:25 - Getting Max Kelly at Beatdown 14
20:55 - Breaking down Max Kelly
21:10 - Is Max better than his record?
21:30 - The Australian welterweight division drama
22:00 - Loni Filimoehala’s tier list
22:40 - Staying active for the rest of the year
23:20 - Nate’s fight prediction
23:35 - Final thoughts

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This week on Australian MMA Last Week Today, we recap the latest local MMA results, including amateur action from Showdown and Wollongong Wars, plus big upcoming matchups featuring Tasar Malone, Justin Van Heerden, Christian Lapham, Luke Stockman and Hex Fight Series 39.We also look at Kaan Ofli’s huge UFC win, Rob Wilkinson’s return to form in the PFL, and preview Beatdown Promotions 14, including Annie Thatcher, Nate Law vs Max Kelly, Ben Watson and Toby Tsang.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

00:45 - Local MMA results from Showdown and Wollongong Wars

02:00 - Taser Malone vs Justin Van Heerden 2 announced

02:50 - Christian Lapham vs Luke Stokman preview

03:45 - Hex Fight Series 59 matchups announced

05:10 - Kaan Ofli’s big UFC win

06:50 - Rob Wilkinson’s PFL comeback win

08:00 - Beatdown Promotions 14 preview

09:25 - Nate Law vs Max Kelly fight to watch

10:20 - Toby Tsang and Ben Watson preview

11:05 - Jillian Hardey wins in Sambo

11:30 - OutroFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

This week on Australian MMA’s Last Week Today, we break down the latest in Australian and New Zealand MMA, including Alex Volkanovski climbing back up the UFC pound-for-pound rankings, Tom Nolan moving to number 14, Navajo Stirling’s big win over Ion Cutelaba, Sarmad Jahanara’s violent ONE Friday Fights finish, Reece McLaren’s UAE Warriors title fight, Jack Della Maddalena training with Max Holloway, and what is coming up next for Aussie MMA fans.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

00:34 - Alex Volkanovski moves up the pound-for-pound rankings

01:04 - Tom Nolan climbs to number 14

01:25 - Quillan Salkilld fight news

01:55 - Sarmad Jahanara’s brutal ONE Friday Fights win

03:10 - Navajo Sterling defeats Ion Cutelaba

04:58 - What could be next for Navajo Sterling

05:52 - Reece McLaren’s UAE Warriors title fight

07:03 - Imran Khan responds after Justin Van Heerden DQ loss,

08:05 - Jack Della Maddalena trains with Max Holloway

08:57 - Luke Jacob retirement comments

09:25 - Showdown NSW preview

09:55 - Kaan Ofli returns at UFC Baku

10:25 - Final thoughts and subscribeFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Danny Mac from International Brawling Championship joins the Australian MMA Podcast ahead of IBC’s July 15 show in Southport, Queensland.

We talk about the rise of IBC, why MMA and boxing athletes are crossing over, the role of entertainment in combat sports, fighter contracts, building the brand, Aaron Tau joining the card, Isaac Hardman, the diamond, production standards and what makes IBC different from traditional MMA and boxing.

IBC has quickly become one of the most talked-about combat sports promotions in Australia, mixing stand-up fighting, big personalities and a fan-first approach.

Watch the full interview with Danny Mac as he explains where IBC is heading next.

Timecodes

00:00 - Intro
01:10 - What IBC is and why MMA fans are watching
03:05 - Danny Mac on IBC’s fourth show
04:20 - Matching entertaining fights
05:40 - Do wins and losses matter in IBC?07:05 - Getting bigger names as IBC grows08:35 - Isaac Hardman and finding the face of IBC10:20 - Gyms starting to train specifically for IBC11:45 - Scaling IBC across Australia and overseas13:00 - What has changed since the last event14:10 - Fighter contracts and building the brand16:00 - Rewarding effort over results17:25 - Watching MMA and boxing for future IBC fighters19:00 - Why MMA fighters are interested in IBC20:15 - The diamond and creating viral moments21:25 - Aaron Tau joining the IBC card22:40 - July 15 show details and production23:25 - Why fans should watch IBC

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Jesse “Psycho” Swain joins the Australian MMA Podcast after a stunning 9-second knockout win over Jeff Fisher at Eternal MMA.

Swain breaks down the head-kick finish, his move to Sydney West Martial Arts, the lessons from his fight with Justin Van Heerden, and why he believes he is ready for another quick turnaround.

He also calls out Mitch Kelly, discusses a potential Eternal MMA interim featherweight title fight, reflects on honouring the late Suman Mokhtarian, and shares his thoughts on the current Australian MMA scene.

Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
01:35 - Jesse Swain’s 9-second KO
02:30 - Breaking down the head kick
03:30 - Training at Sydney West Martial Arts
04:35 - Lessons from the Justin Van Heerden fight
05:30 - Who Jesse wants next
06:20 - Mitch Kelly callout
08:00 - Jeff Fisher and the Deadpool mask
09:10 - Fighting on Suman Mokhtarian’s birthday
11:15 - Australian Top Team legacy
12:40 - Josh Togo’s influence
13:35 - August 22 return plans
14:20 - Eternal MMA interim belt talk
15:10 - Australian welterweight division drama
16:00 - Geelong Arena and Eternal MMA event thoughts
16:50 - Justin Van Heerden vs Emirhan Hekimoglu
18:00 - Final Mitch Kelly callout
19:15 - Outro

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Mitch Tinley is back with Australian MMA News, covering the latest from around the local and international MMA scene.

This episode includes a quick look at UFC Freedom 250, Alex Volkanovski’s presence on the card, IMMAF Australia withdrawing from the Youth World Championships, and a full recap of Eternal MMA 107 in Geelong.

We also cover big performances from Jesse Swain, Kim Tran, D Samasoni, Josh O’Brien and Justin Van Heerden, plus the latest drama in Eternal MMA’s welterweight division.

To finish, we preview two key fights involving Australian and New Zealand talent, with Sarmad Jahanara fighting at ONE Championship and Navajo Stirling taking on Ion Cutelaba at the UFC Apex.

Timecodes
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - UFC Freedom 250 and Alex Volkanovski
02:00 - IMMAF Australia withdraws from Youth Worlds
03:05 - Eternal MMA 107 recap
04:10 - Kim Tran makes history in Geelong
04:35 - Jesse Swain’s nine-second knockout
06:15 - Justin Van Heerden vs Emrehan Hekimoglu controversy
08:00 - Standout performances from Eternal 107
08:55 - Loni Filimoehala vs Sam Marles announced
10:15 - Eternal MMA welterweight drama
11:10 - Sarmad Jahanara fight preview
12:20 - Navajo Stirling vs Ion Cutelaba preview
13:20 - Final thoughts and wrap-up

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Navajo Stirling returns to the Australian MMA Podcast ahead of his UFC Apex co-main event against Ion Cutelaba.

In this episode, Navajo opens up on his hair transplant journey, the confidence boost that came with it, life after joining the UFC, learning from early criticism, fixing his conditioning, and why he believes this is the fight where everything comes together.

He also breaks down the dangers of Cutelaba’s Greco background, the importance of staying disciplined, and why he is chasing a performance bonus and a statement finish.

Watch Navajo Sterling take on Ion Cutelaba at UFC Apex on Sunday morning in Australia.

Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
02:05 Navajo Sterling joins the show
02:35 Hair transplant results and Turkey trip
06:00 Fighters sliding into the DMs about hair transplants
08:20 Getting things for free after making the UFC
10:15 Why Navajo has not shown his full game yet
12:45 Fixing conditioning and changing his training
15:10 Learning from fan criticism and staying grounded
17:30 Why even decision wins matter
19:00 Ion Cutelaba breakdown
21:15 No mercy mindset in the UFC
23:20 Staying disciplined and chasing the finish
25:00 Prediction, performance bonus and wedding ring plans
26:35 Final message

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Daniel Amari joins Australian MMA after two statement performances that have quickly put the undefeated prospect on the radar.

After stopping two highly rated and dangerous opponents, Amari opens up on his rise, his background, his gym, his training partners, his Syrian heritage, and why he is not going away any time soon.

A calm, smiling and dangerous talent, Daniel Amari might be one of the most exciting names coming through the Australian MMA scene.

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This week on Australian MMA Last Week Today, we recap a massive week across the local and international scene. We break down Eternal MMA 106 results, Tom Nolan’s latest UFC win, Junior Tafa’s setback, Lisa Kyriacou's Octagon MMA result, Josh Togo’s retirement, and the upcoming Eternal return to Victoria headlined by Justin Van Heerden. We also look at Max Kelly vs Nate Law, Jack James vs Hoshi Friedrich, Kim Tran’s next move, and plenty more from Australian MMA.

This week on Australian MMA Last Week Today, we recap a massive week across the local and international scene. We break down Eternal MMA 106 results, Tom Nolan’s latest UFC win, Junior Tafa’s setback, Lisa Kyriacou's Octagon MMA result, Josh Togo’s retirement, and the upcoming Eternal return to Victoria headlined by Justin Van Heerden. We also look at Max Kelly vs Nate Law, Jack James vs Hoshi Friedrich, Kim Tran’s next move, and plenty more from Australian MMA.

Timecodes:00:00 - Intro

00:35 - Eternal MMA 106 recap

01:05 - Ash Bristow’s callout

01:45 - Duval stops Kelly Tate

02:25 - Mitch Kelly vs Zac O’Brien

03:05 - Mirwais Kakar submits Andrew Patara

03:40 - Yusuke Sato gets back in the win column

04:25 - Daniel Amari stays undefeated

05:30 - Quinlan Kelly’s quick finish

06:25 - Takashi Taniguchi vs Perci Mwambi

08:20 - Flyweight title picture

09:15 - Lisa Kyriacou falls at Oktagon 89

10:05 - Junior Tafa’s UFC setback

11:10 - Tom Nolan wins again

12:35 - Tom Nolan calls out Money Moicano

13:20 - Inception Fight Series and junior MMA

14:20 - Josh Togo announces retirement

17:00 - Max Kelly gets new Beatdown opponent

18:00 - Jack James vs Hoshi Friedrich announced

19:10 - Eternal returns to Victoria

19:40 - Justin Van Heerden’s final fight

21:30 - Jett Fisher vs Jesse Swain

22:25 - Kim Tran vs Alex Smith

23:20 - More Eternal Victoria fights to watch

24:35 - Australian MMA Magazine and PRP Global

25:40 - OutroFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Alfred Stoddart returns to the Australian MMA Podcast and does not hold back.

After his Eternal MMA welterweight title fight fell apart, Alfred breaks down the full timeline, from Loni Filimoehala’s injury, to Glen Pettigrew stepping in, to another opponent change leaving him without a fight.

He also talks about sparring former UFC champion Robert Whittaker, why he believes the welterweight division is full of talk, his issues with fighters turning down short-notice title opportunities, and the drama surrounding Lonnie’s belt-stealing skit.

This is Alfred Stoddart at his most unfiltered.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro
02:20 - Alfred Stoddart joins the show
03:45 - Training camp frustration after the fight cancellation
05:10 - How the Loni Filimoehala fight was originally booked
07:30 - The Bali run-in and building hype with Lonnie
09:35 - Finding out Lonnie was injured
11:20 - Glen Pettigrew stepping in
13:00 - Sparring Robert Whittaker
17:00 - Helping Jacob Malkoun with southpaw looks
18:30 - The brutal double-sparring day
20:10 - Alfred’s reaction to Lonnie taking the belt
21:40 - The welterweight tier list drama
24:15 - Why Alfred is angry at the division
27:00 - Fighters turning down the short-notice title fight
29:30 - Calling out the talking without fighting
31:10 - Glen Pettigrew steroid accusation discussion
33:00 - Drug testing, peptides and regional MMA
34:50 - What Alfred wants next
36:09 - End

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Joseph “Big Sexy” Larcinese joins Australian MMA after his Road to UFC victory over Ryoga Arimoto to break down the fight, the reaction to his post-fight comments, and why he feels he is still being underrated.

We talk about the split decision win, a tough injury-hit camp, the influence of Igor MMA, his upcoming semi-final against Takeya Suzuki, and why Larcinese believes his style matches up well on the road to a UFC contract.

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Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
02:05 - Joseph Larcinese joins the show
03:00 - Clearing up the post-fight comments
05:20 - Reaction from Japanese and Chinese fans
07:15 - Being underrated in Australian MMA
09:30 - The “bet the house” debate
11:45 - Previewing Takeya Suzuki
13:20 - Breaking down the Ryoga Arimoto fight
15:10 - Injury-hit camp before Road to UFC
17:20 - Why the split decision annoyed him
18:40 - Shoutout to Igor MMA
20:30 - Why Igor deserves more credit
22:10 - The Igor MMA syllabus stories
24:00 - Josh Culibao and the “fake belt” jokes
25:10 - Mental toughness and staying calm under pressure
26:10 - Eternal MMA preparing fighters for big shows
27:00 - Suzuki, Shanghai and what comes next
27:51 - End

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This week on Australian MMA News, we break down a massive run for Aussie fighters across Road To UFC, UFC Macau, Hex Fight Series 38 and Diamondback FC 26.

George Mangos, Kasib Murdoch and Joseph Luciano all picked up huge Road To UFC wins, while Cody Haddon returned in style at UFC Macau after a long injury layoff. We also cover Jake Matthews’ latest form, Junior Tafa and Tom Nolan’s upcoming fights, the latest Eternal MMA drama, and key results from Hex and Diamondback FC.

Timecodes:00:00 Intro00:45 Hex Fight Series 38 recap04:30 Cooper Royale, Raf Scott and key Hex results06:20 Diamondback FC 26 recap08:15 Road To UFC: George Mangos and Kasib Murdoch win big11:15 Joseph Luciano’s Road To UFC performance13:20 Cody Haddon’s UFC Macau return16:00 Jake Matthews and Australia’s UFC veterans17:45 Eternal MMA drama and upcoming fights19:45 UFC Baku, Jamie Mullarkey update and Aussie UFC news21:00 Junior Tafa and Tom Nolan preview22:00 Wrap-up

From rising prospects to UFC veterans, this episode covers the biggest stories in Australian MMA right now.

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This week on Australian MMA News, we break down a massive few days for Aussie MMA, including Road To UFC in Macau, UFC Macau, Hex Fight Series 38, and the latest Eternal MMA title fight shake-up.We cover Alfred Stoddart’s new welterweight title fight against Glenn Pettigrew at Eternal MMA 106, Junior Tafa’s next UFC test, Cooper Royale vs Ryan Robertson at Hex Fight Series 38, and the huge Road To UFC opportunity for Joseph Luciano, Kasib Murdoch and George Mangos.Plus, Jake Matthews looks to bounce back at UFC Macau, while Cody Haddon returns in what could be a major statement fight for one of Australia’s most exciting prospects.

Timecode:

00:00 Intro

00:20 Eternal MMA welterweight title drama

02:00 Junior Tafa returns at light heavyweight

03:35 Hex Fight Series 38 preview

06:20 Road To UFC Macau preview

10:45 Jake Matthews at UFC Macau

12:00 Cody Haddon return and major prospect talk

15:00 Final thoughtsFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Monique Bovino joins the Australian MMA Podcast to talk about her journey through boxing, mainstream media, backstage interviewing, Beatdown Promotions, Wonder Promotions and the growing crossover between Australian boxing and MMA.In this episode, Monique opens up about balancing her work as a traffic reporter with her role in combat sports media, why fighters need more coverage, the challenges of being a woman in the industry, and why Australian combat sports deserves a bigger platform. She also shares her thoughts on interviewing fighters after wins and losses, building trust backstage, bare knuckle boxing, amateur vs professional boxing, and the future of combat sports coverage in Australia.

Timecodes:

00:00 Intro

01:40 Monique Bovino’s media and boxing background

04:10 Working as a traffic reporter in Sydney

07:00 Crossing over from boxing into MMA

09:30 Beatdown Promotions and the MMA community

12:20 Boxing, sparring and why fighters are different

16:00 Finding fights as a female boxer

19:00 Amateur MMA and boxing pathways in Australia

22:00 Bare knuckle boxing and combat sports criticism

25:00 Amateur boxing vs professional boxing

28:00 Fighters who deserve more media attention

31:00 Why mainstream media ignores combat sports

35:00 Working with promoters and backstage interviews

38:00 Respect, fighter relationships and media trust

41:00 The future of Monique Bovino in combat sports

44:14 Outro

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Bedtime MMA joins the Australian MMA Podcast for a hilarious chat about his rise on YouTube, putting his face to the channel, dealing with fighters after making predictions, having his first MMA fight, working with Eternal MMA, his dream Jack Della Maddalena interview and why his fanbase has become one of the wildest in combat sports.
Timecodes:

00:00 Intro02:10 How Bedtime MMA Started05:35 Putting His Face To The Channel08:20 Picking Fighters & Dealing With Criticism12:00 Bedtime’s First MMA Fight16:45 His Wild Fanbase & Mighty Mouse Interview20:30 Turning YouTube Into A Full-Time Job23:30 Working With Eternal MMA27:00 Future Goals, Commentary & UFC Dreams30:10 Dream Interview With Jack Della Maddalena32:45 The “We” Meme & Fan Culture34:20 Final Thoughts

Watch the full interview now and subscribe for more Australian MMA interviews, fight week coverage and stories from the local and international MMA scene.

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This week on Australian MMA News, we cover a packed week across the local and international MMA scene, including Justin Van Heerden’s retirement fight, Imran Hekimoglu’s return, Vital Combat 6 standouts, major UFC bout announcements, Jake Matthews’ opponent change at UFC Macau, and the Australian fighters chasing contracts on Road To UFC.

Timecodes:

00:00 Intro

00:18 Justin Van Heerden retirement fight vs Emrehan Hekimoglu

02:09 Vital Combat 6 recap and standout amateurs

03:36 UFC fight announcements

03:45 Stewy Nichol returns in Oklahoma

03:55 Robert Whittaker vs Nikita Krylov at UFC 329

04:11 Jake Matthews opponent change for UFC Macau

04:26 Road To UFC Australian fighters preview

04:52 Joseph Larcinese, Kasib Murdoch and George Mangos chasing UFC contracts

05:17 Thomas David fight preview

06:20 Upcoming Australian MMA interviews

06:51 Outro

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Nina Nikola Milosevic joins the Australian MMA Podcast to talk about her journey from Serbia and Sweden to chasing the UFC dream in Australia. Fighting out of MMA Fight Team under coach Renato Subotic, the bantamweight prospect opens up about her 8-1 record, life in Sydney, the struggles of women’s MMA in Australia, and why she believes the UFC is only a matter of time.

She also talks about Serbia potentially hosting the UFC, growing up in a Serbian farming family, fighting around the world for opportunities, and the sacrifices behind the scenes that fans don’t see.

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Australian MMA sits down with Thomas David ahead of his UFC BJJ debut as the Australian Elite Team coach and grappling standout opens up on his journey through MMA, serious injury setbacks, coaching UFC stars like Jimmy Crute and Jake Matthews, and why he believes he can become one of the best grapplers in the world.

Thomas also talks about the psychological battle of returning from ACL surgery, the evolution of modern jiu-jitsu, UFC BJJ’s new format, Australian MMA culture, coaching philosophies, and his goals moving forward in the sport.

Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
01:12 UFC BJJ preparation and weight class
03:10 Thomas David’s MMA background
05:45 Coaching Jimmy Crute and UFC fighters
08:10 UFC BJJ fight camp explained
11:15 Breaking down his opponent
13:40 Getting the UFC BJJ call
16:05 ACL injury and mental struggles
21:20 MMA coaching philosophy
24:05 Best moments in his career
26:10 Dream matchups in jiu-jitsu
28:05 Modern BJJ becoming “too sporty”?
30:30 Channel 7 journalist rant and media criticism
33:15 Building his social media and helping younger athletes
34:25 Jimmy Crute’s jiu-jitsu skills35:08 Outro

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Rory “The Taipan” Turner joins the Australian MMA Podcast fresh off his latest ONE Championship victory at Lumpinee Stadium in Thailand. The undefeated Australian prospect opens up on the viral backlash from Vietnamese fans after his grappling-heavy win, his fight IQ approach, training under Renato Subotic at MMA Fight Academy, and balancing life as a fighter while literally building poker machines for work.

Rory also talks Sean Strickland, Conor McGregor, street fights as a teenager, hard sparring, ONE Championship contracts, future goals and why he believes Australian MMA fans still overlook his rise.

Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
01:15 Rory Turner on his ONE Championship win
03:04 Vietnam backlash & social media hate
06:18 Why Rory chose to grapple
09:42 Training under Renato Subotic
13:28 Fight gameplans & strategy
17:05 Conor McGregor & Sean Strickland influence
21:14 Getting into MMA at 16 years old
25:22 Street fights & martial arts background
28:41 Building poker machines for work
31:02 Rory Turner’s future in ONE Championship32:59 Outro

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Brando “The Balkan Bear” Peričić joins the Australian MMA Podcast after his huge UFC Perth win over Shamil Gaziev. Fresh off a Fight of the Night bonus and now officially ranked inside the UFC heavyweight top 15, Brando talks through the chaos of the fight, his injuries, getting dragged into a war, his plans to chase the belt, and why he believes nobody in the division is above him.

He also chats about Carlos Ulberg, Alexander Volkanovski, Antonio Caruso’s big win in Perth, and what comes next after a breakout performance on home soil.

Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
01:36 Brando Peričić joins the show
02:05 Broken hands and post-fight injuries
02:45 Enjoying getting hit and going to war
04:05 Shamil Gaziev’s durability
05:10 Getting dragged into a brawl06:05 Proving his toughness in deep waters
07:00 Corner advice after round one
08:00 Did any shots hurt?
09:05 Playing possum against the cage
10:20 The “five minutes in the cage” comment
11:20 Sprinting Volk and Cooking With Volk
12:35 Breaking gym equipment and heavyweight strength
13:40 Body shape, power and his rugby background
15:15 Qantas shoutout with Carlos Ulberg
16:10 Becoming a ranked UFC heavyweight
17:00 Calling out the heavyweight division
17:45 Antonio Caruso’s UFC Perth win
18:45 Benny Johnston and Ollie Smith
19:15 What Brando can still train with broken hands

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Damien “Beatdown” Brown returns to the Australian MMA Podcast and absolutely unloads on the current state of Australian MMA. From Japanese MMA culture and why he believes Western MMA has become disrespectful, to the Luke Dally vs Antonio Caruso fallout, coach involvement in trash talk, UFC Perth reactions, RIZIN, Road to UFC and Beatdown Promotions’ biggest card yet — this episode covers it all.Damien also breaks major Beatdown Promotions announcements including Reece McLaren’s return to Australia, Toby Sang’s title fight, international signings and the insane finish bonus system changing Australian MMA.Watch Beatdown Promotions live July 4 FREE on DAZN.

Timecodes:

00:00 Intro

01:12 Damien Brown joins the show

02:35 Why Damien loves Japanese MMA culture

05:08 Why RIZIN hasn’t signed more Australians

08:10 Thoughts on Luke Dally vs Antonio Caruso

10:42 Damien Brown on coaches getting involved in trash talk

14:20 Why Damien dislikes MMA trash talk culture

17:18 Did Luke Dally take the Caruso fight too early?

21:02 UFC Perth reactions

23:25 Thoughts on Road to UFC and Contender Series

26:05 Beatdown Promotions July 4 card announcements

27:15 Reece McLaren returns to Australia

28:42 Toby Sang title fight revealed

29:35 Beatdown’s finish bonus system explained

30:40 OutroFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Antonio Caruso joins Australian MMA ahead of his return at Eternal MMA 105, where he faces Luke Dally in Perth. Caruso addresses recent callouts, explains his silence on social media, and outlines why he believes he still belongs on the world stage.

The veteran lightweight opens up on his PFL loss, training at Absolute MMA, fighting for his family, and his continued push toward the UFC. He also gives his thoughts on Luke Dally, Australian MMA, and why Friday night is about proving everything inside the cage.

TIMECODES:

00:00 - Intro

00:35 - Antonio Caruso joins the show

01:15 - Why he’s been hard to reach

02:40 - Social media drama and callouts

04:30 - Focus on fighting over talking

06:00 - Return to Australia and Eternal MMA

07:30 - Luke Dally and the amateur comments

09:10 - “Friday night we’ll find out who’s the pussy”

10:40 - Career experience and world stage mindset

12:30 - Fighting for family and motivation

14:00 - PFL loss and rebuilding

15:40 - Training at Absolute MMA

17:30 - UFC ambitions and frustration

19:30 - “This is my Rocky moment”

21:00 - Thoughts on Luke Dally’s skillset

23:00 - Move to Melbourne and training change

24:30 - Brendan Schaub comparison and Adelaide fighters

26:10 - Fight prediction

27:10 - Final message to UFC and fans

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Australian MMA News is back with a full rundown of the latest stories across the local and international scene. This week, we break down major changes ahead of UFC Perth, including Jack Jenkins being ruled out and Marwan staying on the card with a new opponent, plus Tai Tuivasa receiving a late replacement.We also cover Demolition Fight Series returning, Joseph Luciano’s win in China, and Rory Turner continuing his rise with another victory on the global stage. With Eternal MMA 105 and UFC Perth just around the corner, it’s shaping up as a massive week for Australian MMA.

Timecodes:

00:00 Intro

00:25 Demolition Fight Series returns

01:55 Joseph Luciano wins in China

03:10 Tai Tuivasa gets new UFC Perth opponent

04:22 Jack Jenkins vs Marwan is off

05:35 Rory Turner wins on ONE Championship

06:35 Eternal MMA 105 and UFC Perth preview

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Laurence “Manchild” Whitesmith joins Australian MMA ahead of his second professional fight at Eternal MMA 105 on May 1.Training out of Scrappy MMA alongside names like Jack Della Maddalena and under Ben Vickers, Whitesmith talks about growing up in the WA MMA scene, starting at Scrappy as a 12-year-old, taking the longer amateur road, sparring elite fighters, and why he believes his pro career is now heading in the right direction. He also breaks down his upcoming fight with Arte Trepca and why this matchup could be a major coming-out performance.

TIMECODES00:00 - Intro

02:10 - Laurence Whitesmith joins the show

03:00 - Why his pro career is starting to take off

04:10 - Starting at Scrappy MMA as a 12-year-old

05:20 - Growing up around WA MMA events

06:35 - When fighting became the goal

07:50 - Learning through hard rounds at Scrappy MMA

10:10 - Training with Jack Della Maddalena

11:40 - Realising there are levels in the gym

13:00 - The coaches and fighters who shaped his career

15:10 - Ben Vickers and the pressure of fighting on Eternal MMA

16:30 - Staying motivated after more than a decade in the sport

17:45 - Managing injuries and training like a pro

19:20 - Chasing the Eternal MMA welterweight title

20:25 - Breaking down Arte Trepca

22:00 - What fans can expect at Eternal MMA 105

22:40 - OutroFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Australian MMA News is back with a full recap of the biggest stories in the local scene and beyond, including Chelsea Hackett, Sean Gauci, David Martinez and Tyson Pedro at PFL Belfast, Tom Nolan landing a ranked UFC lightweight clash, Eternal MMA announcing its return to Geelong, and bare knuckle wins for Aaron Tau and Josh Kuhne. This episode also touches on Michelle Montague’s next UFC fight and the key talking points heading into another huge week for Aussie MMA.

Timecodes:

00:00 Intro00:32 PFL Belfast results overview01:08 Chelsea Hackett gets the win02:18 Sean Gauci defeats Liam Gittins03:45 David Martinez scores another finish05:28 Alan Philpott retires after loss06:12 Tyson Pedro falls short in co-main event07:30 JJ Wilson makes a statement in the main event08:28 Tom Nolan booked against ranked UFC opponent09:28 Michelle Montague gets her next UFC fight10:05 Eternal MMA returns to Geelong11:35 Bare knuckle wins for Aaron Tau and Josh Kuhne13:08 Final thoughts and wrap up

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Luke Dally joins Australian MMA ahead of his May 1 clash with Antonio Caruso in Perth on UFC weekend. He talks about the strange build-up to the fight, why he believes he is ready for the UFC, how John Campbell helps shape his game, balancing work and family with fighting, and why he expects to finish Caruso.

Luke also opens up on his post-fight speeches, the merch that has come from them, trying to join the Army before MMA, and what this fight could mean for the rest of his career.

TIMECODES:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Luke Dally joins the show
01:45 New merch and post-fight speeches
03:50 Antonio Caruso fight on UFC Perth weekend
05:40 Trying to join the Army before MMA
08:10 Balancing work, family and fighting
10:20 Why Luke believes he is UFC ready13:00 Breaking down Antonio Caruso as an opponent15:30 The strange build-up to the fight
18:10 Does Antonio Caruso think the fight is beneath him?
19:40 What kind of fight Luke expects
21:40 John Campbell’s coaching and game planning
24:10 Fighting on UFC weekend
25:30 Luke’s prediction and post-fight plans
26:40 OutroFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Sean Gauci joins Australian MMA ahead of his April 18 fight in Belfast against Liam Gittins, breaking down why he signed with PFL, how the UFC opportunity unfolded after Dana White’s Contender Series, his thoughts on bantamweight vs flyweight, and why he still believes PFL will come to Australia. He also opens up on health, career setbacks, his team, and what a big performance in Belfast could mean next.

TIMECODE:

00:00 Intro
01:05 Sean Gauci joins the show
01:50 Arriving early in Belfast and adjusting
02:45 Training in Ireland with Alan Philpott
03:30 Aussies and Kiwis stacked on the card
04:20 PFL Pacific and PFL Global plans explained
05:35 Why Sean signed with PFL after Contender Series
07:15 Bantamweight vs flyweight discussion
08:45 Missing time through injury and illness
09:50 Becoming one of the older heads in the sport
10:35 Why he still fights despite a career outside MMA
11:50 Health update and how he feels at bantamweight
13:00 Wrestling, striking and evolving his style
14:45 Looking back on the Contender Series fight
16:00 Feeling respected by PFL
16:45 Breaking down Liam Gittins as an opponent
17:55 Family support and fight week in Ireland
18:40 Ryan Dunstan and the team around him
19:25 PRP Global support and shoutouts
20:00 Fight night mindset and Irish celebration plans

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

This week on Australian MMA, we break down the biggest stories across the local and international scene, including Matty Iann’s heartbreaking Road to UFC withdrawal, James Vake’s tough loss, Lisa Kyriacou’s latest win in China, and Carlos Ulberg’s incredible UFC title victory after battling through injury. We also look ahead to a huge upcoming week featuring Sean Gauci, Chelsea Hackett, Tyson Pedro, David Martinez and more.

TIMECODES:

0:00 Intro

0:45 Matty Iann Out of Road to UFC

5:05 James Vake Suffers Tough Loss

7:15 Lisa Kyriacou Wins in China

11:15 Carlos Ulberg Wins UFC Gold

19:45 PFL Belfast Preview

23:05 Bare Knuckle Australia Mention - Aaron Tau

24:00 Outro

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Chelsea Hackett joins Australian MMA ahead of her April 18 return in Belfast, where she takes on Andrea Vasquez after two years away from competition. In this interview, Chelsea breaks down the wild travel saga that nearly derailed her trip, her excitement around coach Ben Johnston earning a UFC opportunity, and how Eugene Bareman came into the picture for fight week. The transcript covers her return to action, training in Ireland, her opponent, and why this feels like the happiest and most motivated she has been heading into a fight.

TIMECODES:
00:00 Intro01:32 Chelsea Hackett’s nightmare flight to Belfast06:18 Weight cut and surviving travel chaos08:09 Arriving in Ireland and training overseas10:34 Ben Johnston’s UFC opportunity14:36 The emotional side of Ben’s return and Darcy Vendy’s setback18:14 Two years out of the cage and what happened21:09 Fighting on a strong Aussie and NZ-heavy car22:33 Eugene Bareman stepping in to corner23:40 Chelsea’s mindset heading into Andrea Vasquez25:02 Breaking down Andrea Vasquez26:31 Final message before fight week

Ben Johnston joins Australian MMA to talk through one of the most remarkable stories in Australian MMA this year. After retiring, vacating his Eternal MMA title and shifting fully into coaching, Ben now finds himself heading to UFC Perth with the opportunity he always chased.

In this interview, Ben opens up on how the call came together, the bittersweet circumstances around Darcy Vendy, the challenge of going from coach back to fighter, and why this moment hits differently now that life outside the cage has changed so much.

From marriage and a baby on the way to a shock UFC call-up, this is a must-watch conversation with one of the most respected figures in Australian MMA.

TIMECODES:

00:00 - Intro

02:05 - Ben Johnston reacts to getting the UFC call

05:10 - How the opportunity came together

08:35 - Darcy Vendy’s role in the story

12:20 - Returning from retirement to active fight camp

17:10 - Coach to fighter mindset shift

22:00 - Has Ben lost a step?

25:20 - Is this a one-fight return or something bigger?

28:10 - Marriage, baby news and life changing fast

32:00 - Why this is the story of the year

35:10 - Final thoughts and UFC Perth

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

This week on Australian MMA, we break down the biggest stories across the local and international scene, including the latest Road to UFC announcements, new fights added to UFC Perth, Ben Johnston’s incredible late UFC call-up, and a tough result for Aussie flyweight Stewart Nicolls. We also touch on Eternal MMA’s next big rivalry, UFC BJJ results for Australian athletes, and what is next for some of the region’s top names.

TIMECODES:

0:00 Intro

0:45 Road to UFC Aussies Announced

4:35 UFC Perth Fight Additions

11:55 Ben Johnston’s UFC Opportunity

15:20 Eternal MMA Rivalry Builds

17:20 Stewart Nicolls’ Tough UFC Result

19:10 Aussies in UFC BJJ

21:00 Outro

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This week on Australian MMA, recorded Monday 30th of March 2026, we break down the biggest stories across the local and international scene. From Justin Van Heerden calling time on his career to Navajo Stirling’s rise continuing in the UFC, plus Kyle Mayocchi scoring another international win, there is plenty happening across Australian and New Zealand MMA.

We also cover UFC Perth ticket details, Casey O’Neill’s huge return, Israel Adesanya’s latest result, Aaron Tau’s bare knuckle move, and more key stories shaping the sport.

TIMECODES:

0:00 Intro

0:18 Justin Van Heerden Retirement News

3:05 UFC Perth Fight Night & Ticket Info

5:02 Melbourne Fight Series & Amateur Scene

6:35 UFC Seattle Recap

8:15 Israel Adesanya’s Latest Loss

10:05 Casey O’Neill’s Big Return

11:20 Navajo Stirling Keeps Rising

13:45 Aaron Tau Signs for Bare Knuckle

15:35 Kyle Mayocchi Wins in Japan

18:10 Parliamentary MMA Meeting & Aussie Representation

19:30 Outro

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Brando Pericic joins Mitchell Tinley on Australian MMA after his first-round win over Luis Sutherland at UFC London. The rising Australian heavyweight talks about his fast start in the UFC, chasing the top five, life between Adelaide, Sydney and New Zealand, his mindset in and out of camp, and why he believes a world title is inevitable.Brando also opens up on sponsorship, loyalty, handling growing media attention, his Croatian heritage, and when fans could see him back in the cage next. This is a must-watch interview with one of Australia’s most exciting heavyweight prospects.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Brodie Mayocchi joins Mitchell Tinley on Australian MMA to talk about his undefeated pro run, life at City Kickboxing, training under Brogan Anderson and Eugene Bareman, his recent win in China, and what could come next in his career. At just 20 years old, Mayocchi is already being talked about as one of Australia’s most exciting MMA prospects.In this interview, Brodie Mayocchi opens up about his development, the coaching team around him, potential future opponents, fighting internationally, and why he is not rushing his path to the UFC. If you follow Australian MMA, City Kickboxing, Eternal MMA, and rising UFC talent, this is one to watch.Subscribe to Australian MMA for more fighter interviews, MMA news, analysis, and Australian combat sports coverage.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Max Kruger joins Australian MMA to break down his recent win at Proving Grounds Fight League and what it means for his career moving forward.We dive into his growing online presence, now sitting around 100K followers, and the reality of balancing social media with real life as a fighter. Kruger also opens up about his laid-back personality outside the cage, his work in real estate, attending the TikTok Awards, and the early grind — including sleeping in a gym to chase his goals.A raw and honest look at one of Australia’s rising MMA personalities and the journey behind the content.Subscribe for more Australian MMA interviews, news, and fight coverage.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

This week on Australian MMA, we break down all the latest news across the local and global scene. From the action at Beatdown Promotions 13 to key UFC updates, plus Jacinta Austin making waves in the PFL and a look at Australia’s next lightweight star, we’ve got you covered.Stay up to date with everything happening in Australian MMA, including fight results, rising prospects, and major announcements shaping the sport.Subscribe for weekly MMA news, interviews, and fight coverage from across Australia and beyond.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Mitchell Tinley breaks down the latest UFC and PFL news, headlined by Marwan Rahiki earning a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus after a huge performance that has people across the MMA world talking.

We also dive into the stacked lineup of Australian fighters booked for UFC Perth on May 2, with one of the deepest cards for Aussie MMA in recent years.

Matchups discussed include:

• Jack Della Maddalena vs Carlos Prates
• Tai Tuivasa vs Sean Sharaf
• Steve Erceg vs Tim Elliott
• Jacob Malkoun vs Gerald Meerschaert
• Junior Tafa vs Kevin Christian
• Jack Jenkins vs Nakamura
• Quillan Salkilld vs Beneil Dariush
• Cam Rowston vs Robert Bryczek
• Dom Mar Fan vs Cody Steele

We also look ahead to some big PFL matchups involving Australian and regional fighters, including:

• Jacinta Austin vs Benita Van Rooij – March 20
• Sean Gauci vs Liam Gittins – April 16
• Alan Philpott vs Caolan Loughran – April 16
• Tyson Pedro vs Dovlet Yagshimuradov – April 16

Plus additional UFC matchups coming up in March including fights involving Brando Pericic, Israel Adesanya and Casey O’Neill.

Mitchell breaks down which fights matter most, which Aussies have the biggest opportunities, and why UFC Perth could be a massive moment for Australian MMA.

Mitchell Tinley breaks down everything that went down at Eternal MMA 104 including Kevin Kophamel capturing the Interim Featherweight Championship and what it was like being in the corner for the massive victory.

We dive into the key moments from the card including standout performances, rising welterweight contenders, and why the featherweight division in Australian MMA is absolutely exploding right now.

From Kophamel’s championship moment to the depth of talent coming through the ranks, Eternal MMA 104 proved the future of the sport in Australia is in very safe hands.

Mitchell gives a behind-the-scenes look at the emotions of cornering a fighter, the energy in the arena, and what these results mean for the divisions moving forward.

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Toby Tsang joins us ahead of his March 20 fight against Kevin Church at Beatdown Promotions 13 at Eatons Hill Hotel in Brisbane live on DAZN. We chat about his modelling career his quick rise in MMA how he got started in the sport how he stays grounded and his Chinese and Spanish heritage.

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Sarmad Jahanara is stepping up on just five days notice to take on Chin Cheng Yu at ONE Championship Friday Fights in Thailand.He joins Mitchell Tinley on The Whirlwind to talk about the chaotic life of a fighter, accepting short notice opportunities, and the devastating injuries he’s battled through during his career.

Sarmad is also joined by teammate Joseph Luciano, fresh off competing at Eternal MMA 103, as they discuss training, fighting internationally and the grind of the combat sports world.

🥊 Topics in this episode:

• Taking a ONE Championship fight on 5 days notice

• Fighting in Thailand at ONE Friday Fights

• The brutal realities of a fighter’s life

• Sarmad’s devastating injuries and recovery

• Joseph Luciano’s fight at Eternal MMA 103

• Training, opportunities and the Australian MMA scene

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In this exclusive interview, MMA fighter Loni Filimoehala talks about his fighting journey, training, mindset, and future in mixed martial arts.We dive into Loni's background, how he got into MMA, the challenges of becoming a professional fighter, and what drives him to compete at the highest level.

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Former Eternal MMA Welterweight Champion Joseph Luciano is back.

After competing in the PFL, Luciano returns to the Australian MMA scene to headline Eternal MMA 103 on February 21st against Glen Pettigrew.

Joseph talks about:

Why now was the right time to return to Australia
The new wave of rising Australian fighters
His growth since fighting in the PFL
His mindset heading into Eternal 103

And in classic Luciano fashion… he even tries to entice host Mitchell Tinley into stepping inside the cage.

Don’t miss this one ahead of a massive Eternal MMA card.

Glen Pettigrew returns at Eternal MMA 103 on February 21st to face former champion Joseph Luciano.

In this honest and in-depth interview, Glen discusses:

The ups and downs of his MMA career
Time away from the sport
Rebuilding and evolving as a fighter
Training out of Scrappy MMA
Working alongside UFC star Jack Della Maddalena
Competing against Josh Della previously and how that shaped him

Pettigrew is focused, motivated, and ready for the biggest test of his career at Eternal 103.

This is one you don’t want to miss.

Andrew Carpenter joins Australian MMA for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation.

A former South Australian MMA ring announcer and long-time advocate for the sport’s growth in SA, Andrew has been around the scene from the early days. We talk about the evolution of MMA in South Australia, the characters who built it, and where it’s headed next.

Outside the cage, Andrew is a well-known lawyer who has built a reputation pursuing justice in cases involving child sex predators — earning the title “the most hated man by child sex predators.” We discuss how that work shapes his mindset, his resilience, and how it contrasts with his passion for MMA.

A deep dive into law, legacy, and the rise of South Australian MMA.

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Fresh off his victory over Matt Fordham at Eternal 102, Luke Dally joins us to break down the fight and what’s next. Training out of Infinite MMA in Ballarat, Luke talks about whether he still feels underrated in the Australian MMA scene, how realistic a UFC run is right now, and the mindset he brings into every fight. We also dive into the energy he carries into the cage — and why he doesn’t like his opponents come fight night.

A raw and honest chat with one of Australia’s rising prospects.

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In this exclusive interview, Duke Didier dives deep into the Canberra MMA scene, the rise of his promotion Dynasty of Combat 2, and his relentless mindset as a fighter and promoter. Duke shares his vision for growing MMA in the ACT, what fans can expect from Dynasty of Combat 2, and why retirement is never on the cards. This is a must-watch for Australian MMA fans and anyone following the evolution of the sport in Canberra.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Eternal MMA 102 takes place on January 31st 5pm ADST & 2pm AWST at Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on UFC 325 weekend in SyndeyFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Ahead of Eternal MMA 102 in Sydney on January 31, Perci Mwambi sits down with Mitchell Tinley to break down his upcoming flyweight matchup against Michael Alsop.

Perci opens up about his MMA journey, the current state of the flyweight division in Australia, and how his work with kids with disability has shaped him both inside and outside the cage. He also speaks about the impact of his coach, Renato Subotic, and what this fight means for his future in Eternal MMA.

🎥 Full interview filmed ahead of Eternal 102
📍 Sydney, Australia
🥊 Flyweight bout: Perci Mwambi vs Michael Alsop

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Filmed in Perth outside Love Street Coffee, Quillan Salkilld sits down with Mitchell Tinley just over a week out from UFC 325 in Sydney.

Quillan talks about the buzz around being announced on the UFC 325 main card, the opponent change from Rongzhu to Jamie Mullarkey, and how he approaches camp when the matchup shifts mid-prep.

We also get into his coaching relationship with Rommel Wester, the gym culture in Perth, cross-training and working rounds with UFC fighter Tom Nolan, and how he handles fight week mentally by keeping it fun until it’s time to switch it on.

Quillan reflects on winning UFC Debut of the Year, the viral story around his family bakery, and he gives his UFC 325 prediction which is a late submission.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro (Love Street Coffee and Quillan’s rise)
01:10 UFC 325 main card announcement and week-out energy
03:10 Opponent change (Rongzhu out, Jamie Mullarkey in)
05:30 “I don’t care who I fight” and how camp stays consistent
08:10 Coach Rommel Luistro and keeping the ego in check
10:40 UFC Debut of the Year and bakery backstory
13:10 Cross-training with Tom Nolan and no-ego rounds
15:40 Fight week mindset (keep it fun, switch on late)
18:10 UFC 325 prediction (late submission)
19:30 Wrap / shoutouts

In this interview, Alastair Volders breaks down his journey as a professional fighter competing on ONE Championship’s ONE Friday Fights. We talk about his training at Absolute MMA, sharpening his skills alongside UFC fighters Kaan Ofli and Jack Jenkins, and what it takes to perform on one of the world’s biggest combat sports stages. A must-watch for MMA fans and aspiring fighters.

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In this full interview, we sit down with Kristóf Szántó from Strive Dietetics to break down what actually matters for combat sports nutrition — from training fuel and recovery, to smarter weight cuts and long-term performance habits.If you’re an MMA or boxing athlete (or coach), this one’s packed with practical takeaways you can apply immediately.

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Michael Alsop joins the Australian MMA Podcast for a full sit-down interview ahead of his upcoming fight at Eternal MMA 102, where he’s set to face Perci Mwambi.Alsop opens up about how he first found mixed martial arts, what drew him into the sport, and the journey that’s led him to this point in his professional career. He also speaks about the unique dynamic of chasing an MMA career alongside his partner — who is also a professional fighter — and the challenges and motivation that come with walking the same path.We break down the Eternal 102 matchup, preparation, mindset, and what the future holds as Michael continues to build momentum in Australian MMA.

🎙️ Hosted by Mitch Tinley📍 Australian MMA Podcast

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Former UFC fighter and respected coach Dylan Andrews sits down to talk about his journey from grassroots MMA to the UFC, the current state of mixed martial arts, and what’s missing in today’s generation of fighters.

Recorded before Christmas, this conversation goes deeper than wins and losses — touching on the responsibility of coaches to shape not just elite athletes, but disciplined, respectful, and grounded men. A must-watch for fighters, coaches, and anyone invested in the future of MMA.

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Justin Van Heerden opens up ahead of his Eternal MMA 102 showdown with Jesse Swain. He talks about the matchup, what it’s like training alongside UFC featherweight great Alex Volkanovski, and whether the UFC is still a realistic goal as he enters the next stage of his fighting career. A raw look at ambition, evolution, and what comes next inside and outside the cage.

Ahead of Eternal MMA 102 on January 31, Jesse Swain speaks candidly about the passing of his coach Suman Mokhtarian, the impact it’s had on his career, and how he’s moving forward. Jesse also breaks down his current training at Sydney West Martial Arts, the closure of Australian Top Team, and how it’s changed things for him and longtime teammate Matty Iann as they now train at different gyms. A raw and honest look at Jesse’s journey heading into his next fight against Justin van Heerden.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Isi Fitikefu joins the show for an honest conversation about his MMA journey — from earning a UFC contract and losing it due to injuries, to rebuilding himself alongside Rob Whittaker and Jacob Malkoun.We dive into the mental and physical toll of setbacks, what it’s like training with Australia’s elite, and his upcoming fight against Chase Mann on Friday Night Fights at ONE Championship on January 23rd. This is a story of resilience, patience, and unfinished business.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Aaron Tau jumps on for a wild (and brutally honest) car-chat fresh off training — talking life, camp, the madness that comes with chasing the UFC dream, and why this Road to UFC Final in Sydney is the moment he’s been building toward.

We cover training under Dan Hooker and the Kickboxing boys, the mentality shift from “fun fighter” to “winner,” what he knows about his opponent Naz Namsa, and why this time he’s doing it for him. It’s raw, funny, chaotic, and then suddenly deep — classic Aaron.

In this episode:

Training camp updates + dieting through Christmas
Dan Hooker’s “gym etiquette” (aka tough love)
Road to UFC Final in Sydney — fighting on the same card as Hooker
What Aaron knows about Naz Namsa + the danger he brings
Losing friends/family, resetting, and getting focused
“Be you” advice from the people closest to him
The mindset shift: fighter vs winner
Aaron’s promise for Feb 1

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Paddy Baynes from Squared Up MMA, is a New Zealand MMA journalist who covers the Australian and NZ scenes, with a big focus on the NZ regional circuit.Paddy’s stepping into the cage on December 19 through the TrainAlta program: 20 weeks of MMA training that culminates in an amateur fight. He’s doing it to understand fighters and the process on a deeper level — from the grind of camp to the nerves on fight week.Paddy’s been doing his training at City Kickboxing under Eugene Bareman, and we talk mindset shifts, training realities, and what this experience changes about how he’ll cover the sport going forward.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Australian MMA fighter Isaac Thomson joins Mitchell Tinley for an exclusive interview after being signed to the UFC at the last minute on fight week. In this must-watch conversation, Isaac breaks down how he got the call to step in against Joanderson Brito in Las Vegas, what it means to represent Australia on the UFC stage, and how he’s preparing for the biggest fight of his career.

Training out of Team Alpha Male alongside UFC legend Urijah Faber, Isaac shares insight into his mindset, preparation, and journey from Australian MMA to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. This interview gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the pressure, opportunity, and excitement of a short-notice UFC debut.

If you follow UFC, Australian MMA, or want to learn what it takes to reach the highest level of mixed martial arts, this interview is for you.

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UFC 325 is OFFICIAL and the UFC is coming back to Australia! 🇦🇺

On February 1, 2026 (local time) UFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 hits Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, and the full fight card is stacked from top to bottom.

In this video, Mitchell Tinley reacts to the full UFC 325 fight card announcement – breaking down the main event, co-main and the bangers all over this Sydney card:

Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2 for the featherweight title

Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint Denis in a guaranteed war

Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy, Tai Tuivasa, Jimmy Crute and more Aussie favourites fighting at home

We’ll talk about:

Is Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 the right fight for the belt?

How big this event is for Aussie MMA fans

Which matchups are flying under the radar on this card

Early thoughts on who has to win on home soil

If you’re a UFC fan in Australia or you’re thinking about travelling to Sydney for UFC 325, this is your breakdown.

👉 Drop your predictions in the comments – who wins, Volk or Lopes in the rematch?

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TIMECODES:

00:00 - Intro

3:58 – Volk vs Lopez

7:57 – Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint Denis

9:08 – Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy

10:38 – Tai Tuivasa vs Tallison Texiera

13:38 – Jimmy Crute vs Dustin Jacoby

15:38 – Quillan Salkild vs Rongzhu

18:23 – Serghei Spivac vs Ante Delija

19:13 – Jono Micallef vs Oban Elliot

21:26 – Kaan Ofli vs Yizha

24:23 – Junior Tata vs Billy Elekana

25:38 – Cam Rowston vs Cody Brundage

27:30 – Jacob Malkoun vs Torrez Finney

29:23 – Road To UFC 4 Finals

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Australian MMA is on the world stage! 🇦🇺🥊

In this exclusive interview, host Mitchell Tinley sits down with undefeated featherweight contender Sara Collins ahead of her massive PFL Women’s Featherweight Title clash with legend Cris Cyborg at PFL Lyon on December 13, 2025, at LDLC Arena in Lyon, France.

We dive into:

Sara’s journey from Australia to the global spotlight in PFL
Her game plan and mindset to dethrone Cris Cyborg
Technical breakdown of the matchup and key advantages
The pressure and pride of representing Aussie MMA on a world title stage
Predictions for PFL Lyon and what’s next for her career

If you’re a fan of PFL, women’s MMA, or just love high-level fight IQ and storytelling, you’ll get heaps out of this chat.

👇 Let us know in the comments: Who wins at PFL Lyon – Sara Collins or Cris Cyborg?

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HEX Fight Series 37 Review:

Mitchell Tinley from the Australian MMA YouTube channel breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Hex Fight Series 37, going down November 22 in Melbourne.

The card is headlined by Kasib Murdoch vs Kris Ustijanovski, with massive stakes in the heavyweight title showdown between Danny Hartwell vs Ricky Biechun and the welterweight title clash Hoshi Friedrich vs JJ Ambrose.

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Former 8–0 MMA standout and 3x Australian MMA champion Issac “Headsplitter” Hardman sits down with Mitchell Tinley to talk all things Aussie combat sports. From being on the verge of a UFC call-up, to the brutal grudge match with Michael Zerafa, and his messy fallout with No Limit Boxing, nothing is off limits. Hardman opens up about:His undefeated run in MMA and transition to boxingThe build-up and chaos around the Zerafa fightHow things really broke down with No LimitLife after the hype and his next move on the Gold Coast fight sceneFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

HEX Fight Series 37 Preview: Kasib Murdoch vs Kris Ustijanovski | Australian MMA,Mitchell Tinley from the Australian MMA YouTube channel breaks down Hex Fight Series 37 going down November 22 in Melbourne, headlined by Kasib Murdoch vs Kris Ustijanovski, with Danny Hartwell vs Ricky Biechun for the heavyweight crown and Hoshi Friedrich vs JJ Ambrose for the 170lb title – full card preview, key storylines, and fight picks as Aussie MMA takes over Melbourne once again. Drop your predictions in the comments and subscribe for more Hex Fight SeriesFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

In this exclusive interview, host Mitchell Tinley sits down with undefeated Australian MMA prospect Kim Tran, a 3-0 professional fighter representing Bones MMA in Torquay under coach Matt “Bones” Williams.Kim breaks down her rapid rise in the sport, her upcoming fight on ONE FC on November 21st, and her long-term goal of one day stepping into the UFC.We dive into her training mindset, the culture at Bones MMA, and what drives her to keep pushing toward the top of the sport.If you’re a fan of Australian MMA or love supporting rising talent on the world stage, this is an interview you won’t want to miss.👇 Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more Australian MMA content and fighter interviews.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

In this exclusive post-fight interview, Mitchell Tinley sits down with rising Australian MMA talent George Mangos after his explosive 1:50 first-round finish over Justin Van Heerden at Eternal MMA 101.

This fight marks the continuation of their rivalry after Mangos claimed victory in their previous HEX Fight Series title bout. We dive deep into:

🔥 His thoughts on the rematch and rapid finish
🔥 Lessons learned from his recent Dana White’s Contender Series fight vs Radley da Silva
🔥 Whether a potential Eternal title bout with Kevin Jousset or Kophamel is next
🔥 His mindset and readiness if the UFC Sydney card (rumoured Feb 2026) comes calling
🔥 What’s next for one of Australia’s most exciting MMA prospects

If you love Australian MMA, this is the interview you don’t want to miss.

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A huge weekend in combat sports, UFC 322 delivered drama, Eternal MMA 100 & 101 showcased Australia’s rising killers, and UAE Warriors 65 brought heat from the Middle East.

In this episode, we break down the biggest moments, standout performances, and why “that’s still our boy” hits different after a night like this.

If you love honest fight talk, technical breakdowns, and raw reactions, you’re in the right place.

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After a candid sit-down on the Australian MMA Podcast, Lisa Kyriacou lays out her game plan and championship mindset ahead of her Nov 8 clash with Fain Mesquitta for the inaugural flyweight title. Precision striking, relentless pace, and history on the line—Kyriacou is ready to claim gold.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Fresh off her chat on the Australian MMA Podcast, Fain Mesquitta breaks down her mindset, camp, and strategy ahead of her Nov 8 showdown with Lisa Kyriacou for the inaugural flyweight championship. Don’t miss this one—two elite warriors, one historic belt on the line. Who you backing?For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Australian MMA Podcast sits down with former ONE Championship standout Reece McLaren ahead of his clash with Yamato Fujita at UAE Warriors 65. Reece opens up about why he wanted out of ONE, what the contract realities were like, getting officially released, and why the UFC dream is still burning. We also dive into his move to CMBT for camp, the Fujita matchup, mindset, and what fans can expect on fight night.In this interview:Why Reece pushed to be released from ONE and how it finally happenedWhat his ONE contract was really like—pros, cons, and lessons learnedThe path forward: calling his shot for the UFCTechnical breakdown: Reece McLaren vs Yamato Fujita at UAE Warriors 65New team at CMBT and how the switch has sharpened his gameWhat Aussie fans can expect nextIf you enjoy Aussie MMA stories and straight talk from top talent, hit Subscribe, drop a comment with your predictions, and share this with a mate.Guest: Reece McLarenEvent: UAE Warriors 65 — McLaren vs Yamato FujitaHost: Australian MMA PodcastFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Welsh‑Australian MMA standout John‑Martin Fraser joins Australian MMA fresh off back‑to‑back wins at UAE Warriors — a first‑round elbows finish of Abdul Elwahab Saeed and a unanimous decision over Imamshafi Aliev — to talk prizefighting, being a dad, and launching Oasis Fight Academy. Fraser is Welsh‑born and fights out of Australia, and his recent UAE Warriors run has turned heads across the region. For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Australian UFC lightweight Quillan Salkilld steps into UFC 321 on just 10 days’ notice to face Nasrat Haqparast in the featured prelim. Despite losing his Instagram account, Quillan remains laser-focused and hungry to make a statement on the big stage. With a record of (insert record, e.g. 9-2), Salkilld shares insights on short-notice preparation, mindset, and what fans can expect from his explosive return to the Octagon.

Timecodes:

0:00 – Intro & live from the Middle East
1:10 – Finally getting the UFC call-up
1:47 – Short notice fight and opponent reveal
3:31 – Flying out last minute with the team
3:55 – Instagram hacked at 53k followers
4:50 – Calling out Mark Zuckerberg for his account
5:35 – Side hustles & random hobbies
6:05 – Chess battles and brain vs brawn
7:01 – Predicting a submission win
8:21 – Fellow Aussies succeeding on Contender Series
9:00 – Cody Haddon’s New York fight
12:10 – Brutal weight cut on 10 days’ notice
16:06 – Why he loves short notice “gangster” fights
17:03 – Climbing toward UFC rankings
18:57 – What fans can expect in this fight
19:47 – Walking out at Etihad Arena
20:24 – Picks for Aspinall vs Gane
21:04 – Mum’s reaction to Australian MMA magazine cover
21:40 – Message for Aussie fans

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In this episode, Mitchell Tinley sits down with rising Australian MMA talent Marwan Rahiki, who’s less than two years into his pro career and already knocking on the door of the UFC. Marwan talks about earning his shot at Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS), the grind that got him there, and what it means to represent Australian MMA on the global stage.He also opens up about his teammate George Mango’s recent fight and how George’s signing with Ali Abdelaziz is inspiring the next generation of fighters. Don’t miss this candid chat about discipline, opportunity, and chasing the UFC dream.👉 Subscribe for more Australian MMA stories and fighter interviews.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Australian fighter Stewart Nicoll joins Australian MMA to talk about his upcoming clash against Lucas Rohca at UFC Brazil. In this exclusive interview, Stewart opens up about battling through injuries, the challenges of fighting abroad, staying grounded with family, and of course — the story behind that iconic moustache.

🎙️ Interview by: Australian MMA
💥 Topics: Training camp, recovery, mindset, travel, and life outside the cage.
🇦🇺 Don’t miss this deep dive into the life of one of Australia’s rising MMA stars!

In this exclusive interview, Mitchell Tinley sits down with Aussie UFC featherweight Kaan Ofli ahead of his upcoming UFC Fight Night in Rio, Brazil (October 11th) where he faces Ricardo Ramos on UFC Fight Pass.Kaan opens up about:Preparing for the biggest fight of his career in Brazil 🇧🇷Becoming a new dad and how fatherhood changed his mindset 👶His journey from a 0-2 UFC start to rebuilding his career and mentality 🥊The support of the Australian MMA community and his message to fans 🙌Watch the full interview for a raw, honest, and inspiring look into the mindset of one of Australia’s rising MMA talents.📅 Fight: UFC Brazil – October 11th, 2025📺 Watch on: UFC Fight Pass🎙️ Host: Mitchell Tinley (Australian MMA)👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive MMA interviews and behind-the-scenes stories from Australian fighters!For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Fresh off his UFC Perth debut and Performance of the Night ($50K) bonus, Brando Peričić joins Mitchell Tinley on the Australian MMA Podcast with a bold prediction — he plans to be fighting for the UFC Heavyweight Title by mid-2026. Brando talks about the journey from living in City Kickboxing gym to the UFC stage, his mindset after Perth, and what’s driving his rise through the division.Watch the full interview and subscribe to the Australian MMA YouTube channel for more Australian fighter stories, interviews, and insights from the local MMA scene.

Timecodes:

0:00 – Intro: Future UFC Heavyweight Champion?
0:28 – Mitch introduces Brando Pericic and his UFC debut story
4:23 – Brando on life after his first UFC win & handling fame
5:38 – Reuniting with family in Adelaide after a year away
7:22 – Balancing Australia, New Zealand & Croatian roots
8:51 – Swearing on live TV and the Aussie crowd reaction
10:50 – Breaking down the first-round knockout at UFC Perth
12:37 – The struggle to find fights & learning on the job
16:18 – The Randall Raymond fight and lessons from loss
18:00 – The UFC dream and plans for a title shot by 2026
20:51 – Israel Adesanya & Tyson Pedro’s influence on his journey
27:42 – Living in his car and sleeping at the gym for 620 days
37:36 – Mental health battles, near tragedy, and helping others
40:03 – Fighting for purpose & how Brando wants to be remembered

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In this exclusive interview, Australian MMA fighter George Mangos opens up about falling short on Dana White’s Contender Series against Radley Da Silva. Now back in Las Vegas, George returns to corner his teammate Marwan Rahiki, who’s preparing to make his own push for a UFC contract. We dive deep into how George feels after the DWCS experience, what went wrong in his fight with Radley Da Silva, his mindset and plan to bounce back stronger, Marwan Rahiki’s preparation and UFC opportunity, and the evolution of Australian MMA talent on the world stage. 🎧 Tune in to hear honest reflections, behind-the-scenes insight from Vegas, and what’s next for George Mangos in his MMA journey. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Aussie MMA stories and fighter interviews.

Timecodes:

00:00 Cold open & plugs
00:38 Guest intro: George Mangos
01:00 Contender Series recap vs De Silva
03:08 Reaction to loss & opponent’s approach
04:55 Back in the gym + looking for next fight
07:27 Dana’s backstage chat & matchmaker feedback
09:53 Lessons learned & mindset shift
12:14 Cornering Marwan Rahiki (prediction)
16:50 Rankings talk & future options (UFC Sydney/PFL)
22:14 UFC Perth thoughts & wrap-up

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Mitchell Tinley breaks down all the action from UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs Reyes live in Perth, Australia 🇦🇺.From Carlos Ulberg’s huge KO over Dominick Reyes, to Jimmy Crute’s slick submission, Tom Nolan’s first-round finish, and Neil Magny’s upset win over Jake Matthews, we cover all the big fights, results, and surprises from the RAC Arena.We’ll also dive into the Performance of the Night bonuses, Australian fighters’ highlights, and what’s next for the stars of UFC Perth.🎙️ This is The Australian MMA Podcast with Mitchell Tinley – your home for Aussie fight news, reviews, and breakdowns.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more MMA content from Australia and beyond!For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Australian MMA’s Mitchell Tinley sits down with UFC featherweight Jack Jenkins ahead of his bout with Ramon Taveras at UFC Fight Night 199 (UFC Perth).Coming off a tough submission loss to Gabriel Santos, Jenkins opens up about how close he came to walking away from the sport, why he refuses to be just a journeyman, and what drives him to keep pushing forward.Despite the setback, the UFC still has high hopes for Jenkins — he’s featured in press conferences and even doing open workouts, opportunities usually reserved for the bigger names on the card.Topics covered in this interview:Jenkins’ mindset after the Santos lossHis determination to be the best or nothingUFC’s continued belief in his potentialPreparations for Ramon Taveras at UFC PerthDon’t miss this candid conversation with one of Australia’s top MMA talents.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Fresh off his massive victory on Dana White’s Contender Series, Cam “Battle Giraffe” Rowston joins host Mitchell Tinley on the Australian MMA Podcast.In this episode, Cam breaks down his DWCS win that earned him a UFC contract, the emotions behind that career-changing moment, and his mindset heading into his upcoming bout with Andre Petroski at UFC Fight Night Perth.We also dive into his training at City Kickboxing, how he prepares mentally for big fights, and what Aussie fans can expect as he continues to climb the middleweight division.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive MMA interviews and fight breakdowns.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

On this episode of the Australian MMA Podcast, Mitchell Tinley sits down with David Martinez — fresh off his win over Matt Vaile at Eternal 98. As one of the most decorated champions in Australian MMA history, Martinez reflects on his latest victory, the battles that shaped his career, and what a future in the UFC could look like.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

In this episode of the Australian MMA Podcast, I’m Mitchell Tinley, and I sit down with Jonathan “The Captain” Micallef ahead of his high stakes welterweight matchup with Oban “The Welsh Gangster” Elliott at UFC Fight Night, RAC Arena (Perth) on September 27, 2025.We dive into:Jono’s pro MMA record (8-1) and rise through the ranks. His UFC debut at UFC 312 in Sydney, where he beat Kevin Jousset via unanimous decision (29-28 across the board). What went into preparing for Elliott — strategy, mindset, and what this fight means at home in Perth. Jono’s goals for his UFC career, the pressure of carrying expectations, and how he’s staying sharp for each fight.👉 If you’re a fan of welterweight MMA, homegrown Aussie talent, or just love seeing fighters grow, this interview gives an inside look at what it takes for someone like Jono to make his mark.Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more exclusive talk and breakdowns on MMA in Australia.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

In this exclusive interview, host Mitchell Tinley sits down with rising UFC prospect Colby Thicknesse ahead of his second UFC bout against Josia Musasa at UFC Fight Night, RAC Arena Perth.Colby opens up about:His preparation at Freestyle MMA alongside Alexander VolkanovskiBeing one of Volk’s main training partners during campsHis mindset heading into his Perth showdownHis beefs with Emerhan Hekimoglu and Renato SuboticHow he’s keeping focused on the biggest fight of his careerDon’t miss this inside look at one of Australia’s most exciting MMA talents.👉 Subscribe for more exclusive interviews on the Australian MMA Podcast.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

In this exclusive interview, Mitchell Tinley sits down with Briana Bowley, sports psychologist and creator of The Bowley Blueprint, to dive deep into the mindset of athletes—especially in combat sports.We explore:How confidence can make or break performance in high-pressure sportsPractical strategies to overcome self-doubt and mental blocksThe Bowley Blueprint framework for peak performanceLessons from Briana’s experience coaching fighters and athletes at the top levelIf you’re an athlete, coach, or anyone looking to unlock confidence and resilience, this conversation will give you actionable tools to elevate your game.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more interviews on performance, mindset, and success in sports.👉 Learn more about Briana Bowley and The Bowley Blueprint: https://www.brianabowley.com/thebowle...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Eternal MMA 98 delivered in a big way, with David Martinez successfully defending his lightweight title in a statement performance. On this episode of the Australian MMA Podcast, we dive deep into his victory and what it means for the division moving forward.

We also break down the biggest moments across the card, including fighters making their case for title contention, rising prospects making noise, and key division-shaping results that fans need to know.

From technical breakdowns to future matchup talk, this episode covers everything you need to catch up on Eternal 98 and what’s next for Aussie MMA.

On this episode of the Australian MMA Podcast, I sit down with Matt Vaile as he prepares for his huge clash against reigning champion David Martinez at Eternal MMA 98 on September 13th.Vaile opens up about:Rounding out his career and the journey that brought him hereThe allure of the Eternal MMA title and what it means to himHis mindset heading into one of the biggest matchups of his careerDon’t miss this in-depth look at a fighter chasing championship glory. Fight Night: September 13th, Eternal MMA 98🎙️ Hosted by: Mitchell Tinley Subscribe for more exclusive interviews and breakdowns from the world of Australian MMA.#EternalMMA #MMA #AustralianMMA #MattVaile #DavidMartinez

Lawrence Lui joins the Australian MMA Podcast ahead of his August 22nd Road to UFC semi finals bout. We dive into his mindset, preparation, and the opportunity to shine on UFC Fight Pass. A must-watch for fans following Australia’s next wave of MMA talent.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Australian fighter Kitt Campbell shares his journey on the Road to UFC, breaking down the challenges, sacrifices, and opportunities that come with chasing the ultimate goal, a UFC contract. With every fight, Campbell gets one step closer to proving he belongs among the best in the world.Don’t miss this insight into the grit, determination, and heart of a fighter chasing his dream.👉 Subscribe for more MMA stories, fight breakdowns, and exclusive interviews.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Aaron Tau sits down ahead of his Road to UFC Semi Finals fight on August 22nd to talk about preparation, mindset, and what it takes to get to the next level. From learning new tricks in the gym to dealing with online hate, confronting a UFC fighter who filmed him training, and making key adjustments to his game, Aaron doesn’t hold back.He opens up about working with Dan Hooker, the mental battle of weight cuts, conquering nerves before fight night, and his fight predictions. This is the most raw and honest look yet at Aaron Tau as he continues his journey to the

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HEX 36 rivals EmreHan Hekimoglu and Jett Fisher join Mitchell Tinley for a face-to-face interview on the Australian MMA Podcast. With both men chasing UFC contracts, the tension is real and the trash talk doesn’t hold back. Don’t miss this explosive preview before fight night.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

George Mangos joins the Australian MMA Podcast to talk about his Dana White’s Contender Series opportunity, the road to the UFC, and what it means to represent Australia on the world stage.🎧 Full interview out now! Subscribe for more from the Aussie fight scene.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Marwan Rahiki is a 5-0 professional mixed martial artist out of Sydney, NSW and Lions Den Academy via Morocco. He is scheduled to take on Gabriel Schlupp in the main event of @beatdownpromotions 11 on July 5th...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Joining us on the show is @beatdownpromotions promoter and ex-UFC fighter Damien Brown. Beatdown Promotions 11 is scheduled to take place on July 5th at Eatons Hill Hotel in Brisbane...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Join Mitchell Tinley on Australian MMA as we dive into the journey of one of Australia’s top MMA fighters Joseph Larcinese (4-0) fresh off a dominant victory at Eternal 97. From their humble beginnings to their rise in the cage, discover what sets them apart in the world of combat sports. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive insights into Australian MMA!...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Join Mitchell Tinley on Australian MMA as we breakdown, react, make sense of @EternalMMA #Eternal97 that will take place on @UFCFightPass For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

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Join Mitchell Tinley on Australian MMA as we breakdown, react, make sense of ⁨@EternalMMA⁩ #Eternal96 that took place on ⁨@UFCFightPass⁩ For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

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Jon Aiello is a 6-1 amateur MMA fighter out of ‪@the-tfc-gym‬ . He is close friends with Eternal MMA champion Darcy Vendy. Jon jumps on the show to chat Darcy, his online antics and what he wants out of MMA Australian MMA Magazine: shop.australianmma.com.auFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Darcy Vendy is a 7-3 professional MMA fighter out of ‪@the-tfc-gym‬ . He is taking on Blair Bretag, defending his ‪@EternalMMA‬ middleweight championship on June 21st at Southport Sharks in the Gold Coast in Queensland. Australian MMA Magazine: shop.australianmma.com.auFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Blair Bretag is a 4-2 MMA fighter out of Team Compton in QLD. He takes on Darcy Vendy for the ‪@EternalMMA‬ 185lb title at Eternal MMA 96 in Gold Coast, QLD.For more visit:⁠ www.australianmma.com.au⁠

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Ran Deng is a 5-0 amateur fighter out of NTG Fight & Fitness. He is making his professional debut against now, Yusuke Sato at Eternal 96 on June 21st. Ran Deng joins the show to talk his struggles finding a fight, training with UFC talent and what it was like moving to Australia.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au & merch at shop.australianmma.com.au

Matty Iann is a 2-0 professional MMA fighter out of Sydney, NSW. He trains out of Australian Top Team and takes on Conor Birch for the Interim 135lb ‪@EternalMMA‬ title on June 21st...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

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Alfred Stoddart is a 4-4 professional MMA fighter out of SBG Australia. He competes at @EternalMMA on June 21st against Jackson Weir White.www.australianmma.com.auMerch at: shop.australianmma.com.au

Joseph Luciano is an 10-3 professional MMA fighter out of Absolute MMA in Melbourne. He is a former Eternal MMA champion, and Hex Fight Series title challenger. He is competing at PFL Nashville in Tennesse on June 12th/13th against Sarek Shields that you can see on Stan Sport...for more visit:

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Join Mitchell Tinley on Australian MMA as we react to the @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU card that took place on May 31st, 2025 in Melbourne.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Brodie Mayocchi is a 1-0 professional MMA fighter out of City Kickboxing in NZ. He is from Innisfail QLD, a town of 8,000 people. He takes on Arte Trepca at Hex Fight Series 35 on May 31st in Melbourne, Victoria.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro05:02 - Looking for fights 06:06 - City Kickboxing Sponsorship 07:46 - Day to day life 09:32 - Timeline 10:32 - Sacrifices 13:26 - Regrets 15:05 - Arte Trepca 19:40 - Lightweight Title 20:59 - Dan Hookers’ Backyard Scraps 21:36 - Fight PredictionFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Kasib Murdoch is a 4-0 professional mixed martial artist out of Freestyle MMA in NSW. He is the teammate of UFC fighters in Colby Thicknesse & Alex Volkanovski. He is competing against Liam Gusti for the 135lb @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU championship on May 31st.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro02:33 - Bali Fights 05:33 - Getting Fights 07:16 - Picking Fights 09:54 - Taking His Teammate's Belt 12:03 - Moving To Australia 15:13 - Funding It 15:46 - Training with Alex Volkanovski 17:53 - Why Does He Fight 20:34 - Hex 35 Prep 22:03 - Being RememberedFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Sem Kakembo is a 7-3 professional MMA fighter out of Combat 1. He is competing against Marwan Rahiki (4-0) on May 26th at ‪@HEXFIGHTSERIESAU‬ #35.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro02:55 - Marwan Rahiki Interview 03:17 - Veteran Status 04:40 - Mindset 05:42 - Moving Gyms 11:02 - Advantages Going Into Hex 35 12:32 - Fight WeekFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Join Mitchell Tinley on Australian MMA as we dive into the journey of Nikos Trepca who is gearing up to face Kieran Joblin at Hex fight Series 35 for the 155lb title..

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

03:28 - Hex Title Fight

06:03 - Long Hiatus

12:15 - The Love of MMA

13:33 - Doing Things Differently

13:53 - Coaching

17:23 - Arte Trepca

19:53 - Kieran JoblinFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Marwan Rahiki is a 4-0 professional mixed martial artist out of Sydney, NSW and Lions Den Academy via Morocco. He is scheduled to take on Sem Kaakembo at Hex Fight Series 35 on May 31st at FeatherweightTimecodes:00:00 - Intro06:27 – Beatdown Booking09:00 – Quick Rise12:12 – George Mangos15:45 – Grappling Critiques18:12 – Sem KakemboFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

🇦🇺 Mitchell Tinley previews the ANZAC charge at Road to UFC 4!Meet the fighters chasing a UFC contract:– Jack Becker (AUS, Lightweight)– Kitt Campbell (AUS, Lightweight)– Sebastian Szalay (AUS, Featherweight)– Aaron Tau (NZ, Flyweight)

– Lawrence Lui (NZ, Bantamweight)Get the lowdown on who they are, what’s at stake, and why this season could be huge for Aussie and Kiwi MMA.#RoadToUFC #AustralianMMA #UFC #ANZACMMAFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Mitchell Tinley of Australian MMA sits down with Dom Mar Fan ahead of his Road to UFC bout, diving into his mindset, preparation, and what a UFC contract would mean. The chat covers his gym Infinite MMA, insights on teammates like Jack Becker and Quillan Salkilld, his journey into the sport, training approach, and what legacy he wants to leave behind.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro05:30 – Road to UFC06:46 – Infinite MMA11:06 – Jack Becker & If He Wins13:36 – Quillan Salkilld16:11 – Light Sparring17:06 – MMA Origin18:46 – Sparetime20:50 – Prediction21:36 – Being Rememberedwww.australianmma.com.au

Mitchell Tinley from Australian MMA breaks down Jack Della Maddalena’s huge win at UFC 315, where the Perth fighter claimed the UFC welterweight title. Hear how Jack handled Belal Muhammad, what this means for Aussie MMA, and what could be next for Della Maddalena.#JackDellaMaddalena #UFC315 #AustralianMMA #MitchellTinley #UFCChampionFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Mitchell Tinley chats with Aaron Tau from City Kickboxing, as he opens up about his close bond with Dan Hooker and how he's making the most of a second shot at a UFC contract after falling short on Dana White’s Contender Series last year.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro03:51 – Being Rescued by Dan Hooker06:14 – Road to UFC in China07:14 – Getting a Hair cut07:52 – Lawrence Lui09:32 – Second Chances11:12 – Copping Hate11:32 – Fight Prediction12:52 – DWCS BTSFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Joining us on the show is Australian MMA vet Kitt 'The Killer' Campbell. Kitt has been a professional fighter for 12 years and at just 30 is just entering the prime of his career. Kitt has an opportunity of a lifetime and has a feature fight on Road to UFC on May 22nd where he will put his skills on display for a hope at a UFC contract...

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

05:35 - Road To UFC

06:29 - Running out of time

07:25 - Being on the UFC radar

09:25 - Frustrations

10:10 - Fighting on Eternal MMA

11:10 - Retirement & Resets & Reflections

16:12 - Redemption Fights

20:05 - Road to UFC prediction For more visit

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Seb Szalay is a professional MMA fighter out of Freestyle MMA by way of Perth, Westerna Australia. He has amassed an 8-1 record and is the current ‪@EternalMMA‬ 145lb title. He gets an opportunity to live his dream on Road to UFC in their featherweight tournament. If Seb can take out the tournament he will pick up a UFC contract...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Callan Potter joins Mitchell Tinley to break down the biggest stories in the Australian MMA scene right now. From Road to UFC hopefuls to rising stars like Quillan Salkilld and Harry Webb, we cover everything making waves across the country. Culibao gets cut? Who should the UFC sign next? And what’s going on with stability in the local fight scene?

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

05:35 - Australian MMA roundup

06:37 - Brentin Mumford vs Wes Capper

07:32 - Dimps Gillies vs Michael Barber

09:02 - New Level for Australian MMA

09:45 - Road to UFC

11:50 - Jack Becker

15:16 - Quillan Salkilld

15:55 - Harry Webb

19:50 - Who Would You Sign

21:25 - Kieran Joblin

22:55 - John Martin Fraser & Sebastian Temesi

23:55 - Stability in the scene

27:44 - Demoliton Fight Series

30:55 - Rockstar Ramblings

32:15 - Josh Culibao Gets Cut

34:17 - Coaching Fighters

37:25 - Damien BrownFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Antonio Caruso is a 10-2 professional MMA fighter hailing from Adelaide, South Australia. He is competing for the Tuff 'n' Uff lightweight title on May 22ndTimecodes:00:00 - Intro04:29 – Are People Turning On Him04:39 – Tinley vs Caruso Beef06:20 – Issues with Harry Webb09:55 – Pricing himself out of fights18:57 – Harry Webb’s Injury20:54 – Missing Opportunity25:43 – Being Done with Australian MMA30:17 – Tuff n Uff33:00 – CKBFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

UFC light heavyweight Navajo Stirling (6-0) joins Australian MMA to talk about his rise through the local scene, life in the big leagues, and what’s next inside the Octagon. From staying active to facing top contenders, Stirling opens up like never before. Navajo takes on Ivan Erslan at UFC 315 on May 11thTimecodes:00:00 - Intro03:09 - Getting Fights 06:09 - Staying Active 07:19 - How life has changed since the UFC 10:11 - Temptations 11:46 - The Rise 13:14 - Alex Pereira vs Mahoney Ankalaev 13:59 - The Bright Lights 21:11 - Reading comments 22:46 - Fighting Carlos Ulberg 26:25 - Ivan Erslan 28:45 - Hype 29:14 - Jack Della & PredictionFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Robyn O'Neill is a 2-1 MMA fighter and promoter of ⁨@provinggroundsfl⁩ which takes place on April 12th in the Gold Coast

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

03:15 - Fighter vs Promoter

04:19 - Recent Victory

06:12 - Health Issues

06:45 - Family Passing

08:05 - Gold Coast or Perth

09:12 - Proving Ground Fight League 6

12:50 - Best Ticket Seller

14:10 - PRP & Vex MMA Deal

16:00 - Fight To Look Out For For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

We break down the Road to UFC for Aussie prospects, spotlight Jack Della Maddalena’s journey, Volkanovski’s legacy, PFL’s push into Australia, and how regional MMA shows are creating future stars. Subscribe for more from the world of Australian MMA!

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Join Mitchell Tinley on Australian MMA as he chats to one of Australia's newest promoters, Paul Daniel who is the founder of Winners Circle Fighting Championship. They are expected to welcome 3000 spectators to the Newcastle Entertainment Centre on March 29th.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro03:15 – 3000 people in attendance03:48 – What Is Winners Circle06:39 – Quintet Jiu Jitsu08:28 – What To Expect09:45 – Paul’s Experience10:32 – Legitimacy14:55 – Unique Approach17:25 – Hurdles18:07 – Future20:18 – Attendance21:35 – MMA Banners23:25 – Paul’s Background25:45 – Being RememberedFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Sarmad Jahanara is a 3-1 professional MMA fighter out of Absolute MMA in Melbourne. He recently beat Max Kelly at Beatdown Promotion X that took place on DAZN in Brisbane, QLD.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

03:38 - Beatdown X Victory

07:25 - Declan Wolfinden

10:46 - Khan Deatta

12:17 - Kaleb Ridoeut

14:50 - Title Shots

18:08 - 2 Year Layoff

20:59 - Father Passing

22:20 - Career Goals

23:26 - Teammate Love

25:45 - Being RememberedFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Join Mitchell Tinley on Australian MMA as we dive into Eternal MMA 94 which took place on UFC Fight Pass on March 15th in the Gold Coast...

Timecodes:00:00 - Intro02:39 - Amateur Standouts 06:20 - Peter Templer vs Diellon Lihari11:22 - Matty Iann vs Mar Alaiasa13:31 - Rod Costa vs Tim Moore16:23 - Jesse Medina vs Josh Kuhne19:14 - Darcy Vendy vs Mat Myers

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Join Mitchell Tinley on Australian MMA as we dive into Beatdown X which took place on DAZN on March 14th in Brisbanet...

Join Mitchell Tinley on Australian MMA as we dive into Beatdown X which took place on DAZN on March 14th in Brisbane...Timecodes:00:00 - Intro02:11 - Beatdown X Results03:42 - DAZN PPV Thoughts07:05 - John Kuhn vs Caleb Miller08:45 - Coby Porter vs Manny Ritti12:10 - Jean Alexander vs Nick Thornton15:12 - Nate Law vs Mario Loga18:43 - Max Kelly vs Sarmad Jahanara23:47 - Jack James vs Blood DiamondFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Darcy Vendy is a 6-3 professional MMA fighter out of ⁨@the-tfc-gym⁩ . He is taking on Mat Myers, defending his ⁨@EternalMMA⁩ middleweight championship on March 15th at Southport Sharks.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro03:20 - Daddi Ravioli friendship

05:25 - Media

06:35 - Post Eternal 91

07:45 - Spirituality

10:43 - Performance of the Year

11:25 - Mat Myers Prep

12:32 - Physique

13:35 - Life Balance

16:54 - Preparing for fights

18:41 - Reading Books

20:25 - His Own PodcastFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Mat Myers is a 4-2 professional MMA fighter out of Frankston in Victoria. He trains out of Adrenaline MMA and recently spent nearly 3 years out of the game due to an ACL injury. Mat looks to reclaim his title at Eternal 94 in the Gold Coast on March 15th against Darcy Vendy...

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

03:51 - Fight Week

05:56 - Near 3yr Lay Off

07:26 - Jono Micallef

08:48 - Finding Training Partners

13:06 - Reputation13:54 - Eternal 94 & Darcy Vendy

17:46 - ACL Injury

22:16 - Support System

24:37 - Regrets

25:26 - MMA Origin

28:33 - Mum Watching Him Fight

29:07 - Kiwi or Aussie

30:21 - Eternal 94 Prediction

30:46 - Being RememberedFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Mike 'Blood Diamond' Mathetha is a 36yr olf professional MMA fighter out of Auckland, NZ by way of Zimbabwe. He takes on 6-2 Jack James for the @beatdownpromotions 170lb title on March 14th at Beatdown X. Timecodes:00:00 - Intro03:51 - Blood Diamond05:33 - Starting MMA Late09:38 - Getting Hate11:04 - How He Got In The UFC12:21 - Getting Picked On14:26 - Coming To NZ from Africa17:21 - Bringing His Mum Over18:06 - Getting A Real Job20:16 - Nutrition Meals Business23:51 - Friendship with Israel Adesanya30:05 - Being RememberedFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Josh Kune is a well known tattoo artist for Phresh Ink in Gold Coast and a professional MMA fighter with a record of 4-2. He was involved in the 2022 ‪@EternalMMA‬ fight of the year with Dimps Gillies. He takes on Jesse Medina on March 15th at Eternal MMA 94 at Southport Sharks.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro03:20 - Josh Kuhne04:00 - Bikies & Tattooing09:05 - Modern Day Fighters09:59 - Why Tattooing11:21 - Graffiti13:25 - Transitioning To MMA17:55 - Believing His Hype18:52 - Fight of the Year 202220:50 - Dealing with Hate21:03 - Fight In The Crowd At Eternal24:44 - Dealing with losses & future plan27:10 - BKFC27:50 - Tattooing UFC Stars29:35 - Looking After His Hands30:45 - Being RememberedFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Diellon Lihari is a 1-0 professional mma fighter out of Melbourne, Victoria. He trains out of the esteemed @AbsoluteMMA , He is competing at @EternalMMA against Peter Templer on March 15thTimecodes:00:00 - Intro

06:02 - Peter Templer

08:39 - Sandbagging Purple Belt

10:34 - New Look11:19 - Retirement

12:37 - Balancing Life

14:17 - Insane Strength

14:47 - David Martinez

16:02 - Striking

19:12 - Training Partners

22:17 - Jack Jenkins’s Injury

24:43 - Managing Injuries

28:07 - Eternal 94 PredictionFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Australian MMA host Mitchell Tinley breaks down and reacts to the action that look place at @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU on March 1st in Melbourne.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Nate Law is a 2-0 professional mixed martial artist competing at @beatdownpromotions on March 14th against KO artist, Mario Loga. It will be LIVE on YouTube from the Eatons Hill hotelTimecodes:

00:00 - Intro

04:35 New Zealand Exchange Program

06:00 Ben Johnston

06:55 Leg Lock Defence

08:30 Mario Loga

10:20 Embarrassing Moment

11:22 Family Support

11:54 Funding The Dream

15:26 Next Few Years

16:20 Weaknesses

17:08 The Fight Centre

21:10 Life Outside of MMA

22:55 Beatdown Promotions PredictionFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Join Mitchell Tinley on Australian MMA as we dive into the new seal that will see Perth as Australia’s home of the UFC! 🏆 The WA Government has secured a huge multi-event deal with TKO Group Holdings, bringing 5 major UFC & WWE events to RAC Arena over the next 18 months. This includes a UFC PPV in 2026 and a Fight Night in 2025! Find out how this deal cements Perth as a global combat sports hub! 👊🔥 #UFC #WWE #MMA #Perth #CombatSportsFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

George Mangos is a 6-0 professional MMA fighter out of Lions Den Academy in Sydney, NSW. He is widely regarded as one of the hottest prospects to come out of Australia in the modern age of MMA. He has ripped through his competition and beaten his opponents with a combined record of 35-10 on his way to his perfect record. George went undefeated as an amateur and amassed a perfect 5-0 record there too. He is expected to not just make it to the UFC but make an impact in the UFC. He takes on ADCC Oceania champion Ethan Thoman on March 1st at Hex 34Timecodes:00:00 - Intro03:57 - Greek Talk04:46 - Ethan Thomas07:27 - Being Signed To Chosen Advisory08:21 - UFC 312 Experience10:44 - Being Humbled11:57 - Seb Szalay13:15 - UFC Preparation15:16 - Being A Business18:22 - Distractions18:52 - Hex 3420:22 - Marwan Rahiki21:08 - Fight PredictionFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Justin Van Heerden is a 15-6 professional MMA fighter out of Freestyle MMA in Windang, NSW. He is a former Eternal & Hex 145lb champion and is vying for the @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU 155lb title against 26-15 City Kickboxing fighter Kieran Joblin at Hex 34 in Melbourne on March 1st.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro02:35 - Intro 03:30 - Alan Philpott04:30 - UFC & Eternal in Sydney 05:20 - Seb Szalay & George Mangos09:50 - Falling Short of the UFC13:25 - 3 Weight Champion?14:21 - David Martinez vs Costello15:55 - Colby Thicknesse vs Aleks Topuria18:25 - Alex Volkanovski Comeback20:35 - Volks Retirement22:12 - Kieran Joblin Hex 155lb title shot24:40 - Harry Webb27:40 - Harry Webb Fight31:54 - Antonio CarusoFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Huge UFC fight news! Jack Della Maddalena takes on Belal Muhammad at UFC 315, Alexander Volkanovski faces Diego Lopes for the vacant title at UFC 314, and Steve Erceg battles Brandon Moreno in Mexico on March 29. Australian MMA’s Mitchell Tinley reacts to these blockbuster matchups! 🔥 #UFC315#UFC314#AustralianMMAFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Brian Hyslop is a professional MMA fighter out of Glasgow, Scotland who will be taking on Anthony Drilich at Eternal MMA 93 in Perth, Western Australia on February 22nd.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro03:30 - How he ended up in Australia04:25 - Not Being A Fan06:32 - Thoughts On Anthony Drilich07:45 - 6 year ‘hiatus’08:40 - PFL10:10 - Growing Up In Glasgow11:20 - The Love of MMA13:40 - Enjoying Australia15:00 - Eternal 9315:35 - Being RememberedFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Farhood Khalabtar is a 7-3 amateur re fighter making his professional debut at Eternal MMA 93 in Perth on February 22nd against Adam Lawrence in what will surely be fight of the night. Farhood trains out of the notorious Australian Top Team in Western Sydney. ATT was in the news recently for an attempted failed murder plot aginst it's owner, Suman Mohktarian. ATT is home to former UFC fighters in Suman, his brother Ashkan and Alex Georgees. It's a hevily respected gym in Australian MMA. Eternal MMA 93 goes down on UFC Fight Pass 6pm AWST 22/2.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro04:01 - Gym Shootings05:59 - Farhood’s MMA Origin08:13 - MMA lessons09:13 - ATT’s Bad Reputation12:13 - Turning Pro16:34 - Sydney Gym Beefs18:23 - Renato Subotic19:53 - Eternal 9321:13 - He’s Toughest Training Sessions22:53 - Fighting with A Broken Hand25:38 - The Real Australian Top TeamFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Reacting to the UFC 312 card in Sydney that took place on Feb 9th.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Quillan Salkilld cs Anshul Jubli05:45 - Jono Micallef vs Kevin Jousset10:53 - Rongzu vs Kody Steele11:22 - Colby Thicknesse vs Aleks Topuria15:30 - Wang Cong vs Bruna Brasil15:50 - Tom Nolan vs Viacheslav Borshchev18:20 - Jack Jenkins vs Gabriel Santos21:20 - Jake Matthews vs Francisco Prado23:15 - Jimmy Crute vs Rodolfo Bellato24:51 - Justin Tafa vs Tallison Texiera 25:48 - Weili Zhang vs Tatiana Suarez26:52 - Dricus du Plessis vs Sean Strickland For more visit:www.australianmma.com.au

Reacting to the Eternal 92 fight card that took place on UFC Fight Pass on Feb 8th in Sydney on UFC weekend.For more visit:www.australianmma.com.au

Colby Thicknesse is a 7-0 professional mixed martial artist out of Windang, NSW. He trains out of the world famous Freestyle MMA and is the main training partner of UFC great, Alex Volkanovski. Colby is stepping up and stepping in to replace injured fellow Aussie and bantamweight, Cody Haddon to take on Aleks Topuria. Alex Toupuria is the younger brother of UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria who recently dethroned Colby's training partner, Alex Volkanovksi. In this interesting interview, Colby breaks down this unique fight and how it all came about...Timecodes:00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Aleksandre Topuria 01:50 - Looking Like A Soy Boy02:48 - Why He Got Into MMA04:01 - Being An Underdog04:43 - UFC Pressure 09:40 - UFC 312 Prediction10:50 - Autism11:35 - Responding To ‘The Hilton Lift’ Story13:10 - Life Without Volk15:01 - Full Time Fighting15:50 - 4 Fight Deal17:07 - Alex Volkanovski20:48 - Resetting In Chaos 22:13 - OutroFor mor visit: ⁠www.australianmma.com.au

Jack Jenkins is a 13-3 professional MMA fighter out of Bacchus Marsh in Victoria with the @ufc He takes on Gabriel Santos on February 9th at UFC 312 in Sydney...Timecode:00:00 - Intro00:05 - Weight Cutting03:15 - Ilia Topuria & Energy05:02 - Advice From Alex Volkanovski06:11 - Elbow Injury 07:05 - UFC 305 Revie07:51 - No Top 1509:10 - UFC 31210:05 - Receiving His Jiu Jitsu Blackbelt11:40 - Bryce Mitchell’s Comments 13:07 - Colby Thicknesse Attention15:07 - Next Stage Of Growth16:42 - Jack Jenkins Highlights17:30 - Fight Week ProcessFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Blair Bretag is a 3-2 MMA fighter out of Team Compton in QLD. He takes on former Dana White Contender Series competitor Cam Rowston on February 8th at Eternal MMA 92 in Sydney.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro02:00 - MMA The Business05:02 - Smelliest Fighter06:50 - Fight Week Obligations09:43 - Steroids or Cocaine10:22 - MMA Shootouts11:48 - Reflecting From Losses16:00 - Regrets17:33 - Eternal 9218:32 - Light HeavyweightFor more visit:⁠ www.australianmma.com.au⁠

Kevin Jousset is a 10-3 professional MMA fighter out of Paris, France by way of Auckalnd, New Zealand. He is currently scheduled to take on Australian Jono Micallef at UFC 312 in Sydney. For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Colby Thicknesse is a 7-0 professional mixed martial artist out of Windang, NSW. He trains out of the world famous Freestyle MMA and is the main training partner of UFC great, Alex Volkanovski. Colby is stepping up and stepping in to replace injured fellow Aussie and bantamweight, Cody Haddon to take on Aleks Topuria. Alex Toupuria is the younger brother of UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria who recently dethroned Colby's training partner, Alex Volkanovksi. In this interesting interview, Colby breaks down this unique fight and how it all came about...

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro
04:00 - Journey to the UFC
06:31 - Volks Influence
09:30 - 1 Fight Deal
10:12 - Not Liking The Topiria’s
11:00 - Adding To The Volk vs Topuria Story
13:03 - 2 Weeks Notice
15:01 - Spanish Hate
16:20 - Enjoying The Moment
19:00 - Injuries Going In
20:35 - Doubts It Would Happen
22:04 - UFC Rumours
23:43 - Being Tested

For mor visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Cam Rowston is a 10-3 professional mixed martial artist who trains out of the world famous City Kickboxing in New Zealand under the great Eugene Bareman. Cam was born an raised in Sydney, NSW but made the trip over back in 2019 to chase his UFC dream. Cam recently featured in Dana White Contender Series where he competed for a UFC contract, unfortunately coming up short against American Torrez Finney.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

4:00 - Cats

06:05 - Balancing Life & MMA

07:21 - City Kick Boxing

16:50 - Finding A Home In New Zealand

17:38 - Day To Day Life

18:25 - Dana White Contender Series

22:10 - Fight vs Blair Bretag on Eternal

24:40 - Why MMA

26:42 - Fight vs Alfred Stoddart Eternal Sydney

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Jimmy Crute is a 12-4-1 professional MMA fighter out of Melbourne in Australia. He competes at UFC 312 in Sydney against Renato Bellato at 205lbs. Jimmy looks to rebound from a spate of recent losses and remind everyone just how good he can be. Jimmy has found Christianity and states how that has helped his UFC journey and life!Timecodes:00:00 - Intro03:13 - Near Retirement05:12 - How He Bounced Back06:02 - Balancing Life07:21 - Finding Christianity10:19 - Still wanting to be champion10:49 - New Look Training11:24 - Support12:17 - UFC 31213:37 - Pressure To WinFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Jono Micallef is a 7-1 professional MMA fighter out of Melbourne in Australia. He was recently awarded a UFC contract for his win on Dana White Contender Series. He is the former @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU welterweight champion. On February 9th, for his UFC debut, he takes on another former Hex FS 170lb champion in Kevin Jousset at UFC 312 in Sydney.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro02:40 - Life As A UFC Fighter06:20 - Being Grateful08:20 - Being A Father11:42 - Is He Still Working12:30 - UFC 31214:20 - Kevin Jousset14:50 - Bouncing Back In Less Than A Year17:30 - Critics19:32 - How He Made The UFC21:15 - Ben Sosoli23:05 - Combat 1 - Sammy Hayward24:10 - UFC Sydney PredictionFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

David Martinez is a former 2-time @EternalMMA lightweight champion and after a brief rivalry with the scale is headed up to welterweight to challenge Irishman Stephen Costello for the Welterweight crown on February 9th in Sydney. Timecodes:00:00 - Intro02:20 - Eternal MMA 170lb title04:10 - Kitt Campbell04:50 - Stephen Costello06:20 - Life As A Welterweight08:30 - Having A Nutritionist09:40 - Team Compton10:55 - Welterweight Debut12:00 - Eternal Sydney13:07 - What Does He WeighFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Jackson Weir-White is a 2-0 professional MMA fighter out of Ipswich in QLD. He trains out of Team Compton and is scheduled to face Dimitri Petridis at Eternal MMA 92 in Sydney, the night before UFC 312.00:00 - Intro 03:15 - Training During Xmas04:02 - Sam Marles05:05 - Amateur Career vs Pro Career06:50 - Training with Opponents 08:12 - Rugby Career & Injuries 11:10 - Family 11:43 - Why MMA13:48 - Training with UFC fighters 14:30 - Team Compton18:05 - Dedication To MMA & Running A Business20:20 - Biggest Lesson20:50 - Eternal 92 in Sydney For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Join Mitchell Tinley to discuss the highs and lows of the year that was in Australian MMA for 2024, on both the regional, and world stage. Who picked up the trophies and who will take home the prestigious Inaugural Australian MMA championship belt.FULL LIST OF WINNER @ www.australianmma.com.auTimecodes:00:00 - Intro01:45 - 2024 Australian MMA Amateur Fighter of the Year02:28 - 2024 Australian MMA Submission of the Year04:07 - 2024 Australian MMA Knockout of the Year06:14 - 2024 Australian MMA Fight of the Year08:45 - 2024 Australian MMA Event of the Year10:39 - 2024 Australian MMA Promotion of the Year12:05 - 2024 Australian MMA Promoter of the Year12:52 - 2024 Australian MMA Coach of the Year13:25 - 2024 Australian MMA Breakthrough Fighter of the Year14:00 - 2024 Australian MMA Comeback Fighter of the Year16:31 - 2024 Australian MMA Next Level Female Fighter of the Year17:02 - 2024 Australian MMA Next Level Male Fighter of the Year17:49 - 2024 Australian MMA Female Fighter of the Year18:51 - 2024 Australian Male Fighter of the YearFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Join Mitchell Tinley on Australian MMA as he sits down with the legendary John Wayne Parr, a ten-time world champion in Muay Thai and kickboxing. Discover the stories behind his iconic fights, his transition to MMA, and his contributions to the world of combat sports. A true pioneer and inspiration, this is an episode you don't want to miss!Timecodes:00:00 - Intro03:30 - His Sense Of Humour 05:30 - Growing Up & Muay Thai Origin09:40 - Family & Combat Sports10:40 - Getting Tourette’s From Fighting 12:32 - Fight Injuries 13:50 - Getting Barstooled in Thailand18:02 - Why Muay Thai Is Huge In Thailand20:21 - Throwing Fights 23:45 - Hardest Loss24:26 - Proudest Moment 28:58 - Secret Muay Thai Rule29:08 - Why Isn’t Muay Thai Bigger30:50 - Training with George St Pierre34:59 - Australian Fame 36:47 - Writing A Book38:00 - Getting Deported From The US41:50 - Being Remembered For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

The UFC 312 card for Sydney continues to develop. Mitchell Tinley from Australian MMA reacts to the news of a potential fight between Jack Della and former 170lb king Kamaru Usman. Plus more fights have been officially confirmed for #UFC312, find out what they are...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Cam ONeill is the co-director, CEO, and founder of ⁠⁠ the top mixed martial arts promotion in Australia, featured on ⁠⁠

Recorded on the 2nd of December 2024, after the 2024 finale (Eternal 90 & 91), this exclusive interview dives into Cam’s journey in MMA, founding Eternal, TV rights, sponsorships, and the financial challenges of promoting.

Cam also opens up about his daughter, UFC fighter Casey O’Neill, her injuries, and another daughter making waves as a promoter.

We cover Eternal MMA’s impact on Australian MMA, the rise of the golden era, future plans for the promotion, and advice for fighters aspiring to make it to the UFC.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

03:34 - Cam O’Neill

04:20 - Disappearing from the media

05:12 - The origin of Eternal MMA

09:45 - Financial misconceptions of promoting

14:56 - Eternal MMA’s goal

16:00 - Selling Eternal MMA

16:40 - Embarrassing moments

19:42 - Picking and choosing fights

26:30 - Exclusive contracts

34:52 - Fighting on a liveable wage

38:20 - MMA on free-to-air

41:38 - Fox Sports & Kayo

42:50 - Issues with other promotions

45:57 - The golden era of Australian MMA

47:30 - Demolition Fight Series

49:40 - Former Eternal athletes

55:00 - MMA sponsorships

1:00:01 - Casey O’Neill in the UFC & injuries

1:03:20 - How he got into MMA

1:08:23 - Why he started Eternal MMA

1:10:20 - Work-life balance

1:11:11 - Pressure to keep going

1:15:04 - Spending money to make money

1:16:15 - Eternal’s best ticket sellers

1:19:10 - Australian MMA origin

1:20:11 - Retiring from MMA

1:23:12 - Setting fighters up for the UFC

1:25:13 - Casey O’Neill

1:27:20 - Being a father

1:30:40 - Regrets

1:32:03 - Being #1

1:38:01 - Eternal’s future

1:41:20 - MMA community

1:43:24 - Streaming vs traditional media

1:47:12 - Building the sport

1:48:41 - Being remembered

1:51:12 - Outro

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Breaking down and reacting to ‪@EternalMMA‬ for #EternalMMA91 on ‪@UFCFightPass‬ in the gold Coast with Mitchell TinleyFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Breaking down and reacting to ‪@EternalMMA‬ for #EternalMMA90 on ‪@UFCFightPass‬ in the gold Coast with Mitchell TinleyFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Reacting to Shuriken Fight Series 19 on @UFCFightPass For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

The UFC 312 card for Sydney just got bigger! Mitchell Tinley from Australian MMA reacts to the massive announcement of Sean Strickland vs Dricus Du Plessis for the Middleweight Championship and Zhang Weili vs Tatiana Suarez as the co-main event. Plus, rumors suggest the card is already full, but the rest of the fights are yet to be revealed. Don't miss this breakdown of one of the biggest cards of the year! #UFC312 #AustralianMMA #MitchellTinleyFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at @EternalMMA 90 weigh ins with former Eternal MMA 185lb champion Ben Johnston at Southport Sharks in the Gold Coast on November 28th...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Preview/Breakdown of @EternalMMA 90 on November 29th at Southport Sharks in the Gold Coast on @UFCFightPass Fight Card:Brentin Mumford vs David MartinezOden Muscat vs Joseph LarcineseAlistair Volders vs Ethan MitchellKen Viliamu vs Osh JacksonYusuke Sato vs Liam BrewsterFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Hex Fight Series 33 is in the books and featured Australian MMA athletes Kitt Campbell, George Mangos & Colby Thicknesse all win championships. Along with Justin Van Heerden Micahel Barber & other, there was plenty to talk about post show on the November 23rd event.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Hex Fight Series 33 features Australian MMA athletes Kaleb Rideout, Kitt Campbell, George Mangos, Colby Thicknesse, along with Justin Van Heerden and Abdalla Biyada, just to name a few. See which matchups matter the most heading into the November 23rd event.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Jake Matthews is one of Australia's most accomplished MMA fighters, boasting an impressive UFC career and representing the new wave of Australian MMA talent. From his inspiring origin story to balancing life outside of fighting, Jake reflects on his journey, including dealing with losses and the lessons learned from leaving gyms and coaches. He also shares personal milestones like the first thing he ever bought with UFC money and his time training with Jon Jones. Don’t miss this deep dive into Jake's career, life, and legacy in Australian MMA.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro04:20 - Kitt Campbell05:47 - Jake Matthews MMA Origin Story07:47 - Could He Have Played AFL11:47 - Life Outside of Fighting12:26 - First Thing He Ever Bought with UFC Money13:17 - Getting Noticed15:02 - Dealing with Losses16:22 - Career Regrets17:47 - Jealousy19:08 - Advice For Younger Fighters21:05 - Leaving Gyms & Coaches23:27 - Advantage of Time26:07 - Jack Jenkins28:16 - Jimmy Crute30:22 - Staying True35:07 - Time with Jon Jones36:20 - Arrogance of Young Success38:17 - Converting to Islam42:47 - UFC 312 (UFC Sydney)44:12 - The New Wave of Australian MMA45:57 - How Does Jake Matthews Want to Be Remembered

Colby Thicknesse is a 6-0 professional mixed martial artists, looking to defend his ‪@HEXFIGHTSERIESAU‬ 135lb title on November 23rd. Colby has been a longtime training partner of ‪@AlexVolkanovskiOfficial‬ and is a high chance to be the next Aussie signed to the ‪@ufc‬ . Timecodes:00:00 - Intro03:30 - Why The Bali Fights 07:30 - Hex 33 Opponent Critique10:50 - Loyalty to Hex12:10 - Being Tested Pre UFC14:20 - Career Overview 15:23 - Alex Volkanovski Relationship 16:00 - Avoiding Injuries 17:10 - Main Training Partners 22:00 - When It All Clicked 23:20 - Financing This Life25:39 - Sponsors Helping Out27:30 - What’s Going On With Craig Jones29:11 - Life So Far31:40 - What Makes Joe Lopez Special 32:50 - Family Support 33:30 - Emrehan Hekimoglu34:30 - Hex 3336:20 - UAE Warriors37:20 - Expiry Date38:05 - Volks Retirement

George Mangos is a 5-0 professional MMA fighter out of Lions Den Academy in Sydney, NSW. He is widely regarded as one of the hottest prospects to come out of Australia in the modern age of MMA. He has ripped through his competition and beaten his opponents with a combined record of 25-7 on his way to his perfect record. George went undefeated as an amateur and amassed a perfect 5-0 record there too. He is expected to not just make it to the UFC but make an impact in the UFC. He takes on 10-2 Shoichi Tomita at Hex Fight Series 33 on November 23rd at Melbourne Pavilion to defend his Hex 145lb title.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Greek MMA03:24 - Freestyle MMA03:45 - Training In A Small Team04:45 - Training Partners or Opponent’s05:32 - Is Super Fight coming back 06:02 - Fighters To Watch Out For07:24 - Celebrating his 21st08:10 - Being A Leqder 09:40 - Lions Den New Wave11:40 - Fighting Future & Opponent Critiques 12:50 - UFC Sydney 14:15 - Hex 33 Prediction For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

The first three fights for UFC 312 in Sydney are set! Join us as we break down these thrilling matchups, including Stewart Nicoll vs Rei Tsuruya in an intense grappler vs. grappler showdown, Jimmy Crute’s return against Marcin Prachnio in a striker vs. grappler clash, and Quillan Salkilld taking on Anshul Jubli with an expected dominant performance. Get all the insights and predictions for these exciting fights and find out what to watch for at UFC 312!For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Catch our exclusive interview with Denis Kelly, former Australian MMA fighter and now the force behind Bushido. Denis shares his journey from the cage to coaching, giving insights into his transition and how he's shaping the next generation of fighters through his training philosophy at Bushido. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on the evolution of MMA in Australia!For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Aldin Bates ia 9-3 professional MMA fighter. He is defintiely UFC ready but at 37 years old, the promotion seems skeptical. Aldin looks to put those doubts to rest as he takes on Stephen Costello (5-2) out of Conor McGregos gym, Straight Blast Gym, in Ireland. Bates & Costello compete for the interim 170lb title on October 26th, at Eternal MMA 89 on UFC Fight Pass.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro03:26 - Weight Cuts04:45 - Training with a woman07:59 - Peaking at 3710:48 - Learning To Swim12:52 - Jono Micallef & The UFC13:50 - Lachlan Stift & Stephen Costello17:50 - Prepping for the UFC21:35 - Getting Stripped by HEX Fight Series27:50 - Eternal 89 PredictionFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Miles Muecke, is the mastermind behind CMBT Nutrition and Training Centre, a premier gym making waves in the combat sports world. Mile shares his journey of building CMBT into more than just a gym—it’s become the home and training ground for top-tier fighters like Brentin Mumford, Tasar Malone, Christian Lapham, and Shannon Ross. We dive deep into the philosophy behind CMBT’s athlete-first approach, the role of nutrition in peak performance, and what makes his gym a breeding ground for Australia’s next generation of MMA talent. Don’t miss this exclusive insight into one of the most exciting hubs of Australian combat sports!Timecodes:00:00 - Intro03:18 - what is CMBT08:55 - Crowdfunding Shares12:51 - Big Goals18:25 - The Growth Of MMA19:40 - Martial Arts Journey22:26 - Coaching Learnings 25:55 - Imposter Syndrome 29:48 - Shannon Ross’s UFC Journey 36:43 - His Mothers Suicide48:08 - Being RememberedFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Kevin Kophamel is a 2-1 professional MMA fighter out of Perth, Western Australia. He recently competed at Eternal MMA 87 on UFC 305 weekend in Perth and put on what is widely considered one of the greatest fights in the history of Australian MMA. find out the fall out and how he's feeling along with what's next...

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

03:25 - Fight Of The Year Aftermath

13:37 - Thoughts On The Fight

15:47 - Being Authentic

20:41 - Controversial Decision

22:10 - People Calling Robbery

24:59 - Hidden Motivation

26:05 - How He Dug Deep

30:48 - David Martinez

33:20 - What Next

35:20 - Seb Szalay

37:01 - Life After The Fight

41:48 - Family

48:34 - Being Remembered

Find out more: www.australianmma.com.au

Sean Gauci is a 9-1 , 2 division Hex Fight Series champion. Anthony Drilich is an 8-1 professional mixed martial artist and a 3x Eternal MMA flyweight champion. They both compete against each other on October 9th in Las Vegas on Dana White Contender Series for a chance at a UFC contract. Find out why this fight matters...

Find out more: www.australianmma.com.au

Alastair Volders is a professional 2-0 mixed martial artist out of the esteemed ‪@AbsoluteMMA‬ . He is a budding star and takes on fellow rising star, Val Sharipov (3-0), on October 11th in Melbourne.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro03:27 - Val Sharipov 04:39 - MMA Start05:36 - First KO08:30 - Fighting Full Time09:25 - Why Absolute MMA10:16 - Jack Jenkins13:10 - Simon Carson’s Still Got It16:12 - Hardest Loss16:44 - Family Support18:01 - Having Fun19:24 - Val Sharipov Fight20:31 - Rogue Title Fight21:11 - Day In The Life23:10 - Coaching 26:01 - Being Remembered For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Jamie Edenden is a 4-2-1 Australian MMA fighter out of the Sunshine Coast in QLD. Jamie has become a powerhouse in the Australian MMA scene and will finally get her internation chance at competition against Abby Montes at INVICTA in the USA. Jamie has an extensive combat career and looks to finally make her mark September 20th.

Timecode:

00:00 - Intro

03:45 - Getting Fights

04:41 - Attractive Records

06:40 - Being Signed To Invicta

10:07 - One and Done

11:50 - Being Ready

13:20 - Invicta Title

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

@EternalMMA went down on @UFCFightPass on September 16th in the Gold coast of Australia. Some huge fights took place and Mitchell Tinley jumps on to react to all of them, along with highlighting the next couple of events...

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

01:18 - Matty Iann vs Jean Alexander

04:06 - Nate Law vs Connor Downey

07:30 - Damian Volar vs Christian Lapham

09:47 - David Martinez vs Luke Dally

15:43 - Tasar Malone vs Jesse Medina

18:54 - John Martin Fraser vs Alfred Stoddart

24:56 - Eternal 89, Rogue, Beatdown & Other Announced Events...

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Cody Haddon is a 7-1, now UFC fighter out of Perth, Western Australia. Cody has long been deemed the 'future' of Australian MMA. Cody started training at 6 years old. Now 26 and after multiple Australian titles in multiple disciplines, Cody finally got his shot on Dana White's Contender Series. Cody won his bout against Billy Brand via TKO in round #1, earning a @ufc contract..Quillan Salkilld is a 7-1 recently signed UFC fighter out of Perth, Western Australia. Quillan started training just 6 years ago. He has fought all of his fights out of Luistro Combat Academy. Quillan obtained his contract by beating Gauge Young on DWCS via decision.Both fighters, attribute their success to head coach Romel Luistro and both anticipate UFC gold...Timecodes:00:00 - Both Getting Signed 02:50 - Quillan Road To UFC04:30 - Aussie UFC Bantamweights 07:02 - Their Two Losses07:44 - Friendship 10:02 - Dream Fights 11:30 - Cody Haddon’s next fight 12:30 - Quitting School To Fight14:20 - Head Coach Romel Luistro18:20 - First time they sparred 20:22 - Making It25:00 - Career ProjectionsFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Romel Luistro is the head coach of @ufc fighters Cody Haddon & Quillan Salkilld. He is the founder and owner of Luistro Combat Academy, an MMA gym in Perth.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

John-Martin Fraser is a Welsh/Australian professional MMA fighter with a record of 7-4. He is a former two-time @EternalMMA middleweight champion and known for his thunderous knockouts. He takes on Alfred Stoddart (3-2) on September 14th on UFC Fight Pass..Timecodes:00:00 - Intro02:00 - Welsh Speaking03:28 - Moving To Team Compton04:23 - Eternal 88 Preparation 06:30 - Kyle Noke07:37 - UFC 30508:22 - Toughest Training Partner 08:50 - Steve Compton11:18 - Being The Veteran13:50 - Becoming A Dad15:40 - Gym16:20 - Podcast17:45 - Eternal 88 PredictionFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Alfred Stoddart is a 3-2 MMA fighter out of SBG Australia. He competes at @EternalMMA on September 14th.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro03:38 - Australian MMA Curse05:02 - Bout with John Martin Fraser06:34 - Career So Far 14:05 - Aiming For 40 Fights22:10 - Blair Bretag 25:48 - Damian Volar vs Christian Lapham 29:56 - Eternal 88 Prediction:31:00 - Title Shotwww.australianmma.com.au

Joseph Luciano is an 0-2 professional MMA fighter out of Absolute MMA in Melbourne. He is a former Eternal MMA champion, and Hex Fight Series title challenger. He is competing at Bellator in London on September 14th against Steven Hill that you can see on Stan Sport...for more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Luke Dally is a 3-1 professional MMA fighter out of Infinite MMA in Ballarat, Victoria. Luke Dally is a long time training partner of protege Harry Webb and long time student of the great John Campbell. Luke talks his upcoming bout with David Martinez at Eternal MMA 88.

Timecodes:

04:55 - Daily or Dally

06:15 - ‘The Diamond’ Origin

06:27 - Ballarat’s Reputation

08:27 - Getting Into MMA

11:10 - Balancing Life

11:52 - Where The Chip Came From

13:47 - Infinite MMA

15:05 - Harry Webb vs Kevin Kophamel Reaction

18:22 - Harry Webb

20:17 - David Martinez Fight

24:17 - Making The UFC

24:55 - John Campbell

25:55 - Being Remembered

For more visit: www.austalianmma.com.au

Sara Collins is a former Australian Rep in Judo and is currently a 5-0 professional mixed martial artist for @BellatorMMA She trains out of Resilience Training Centre in Melbourne, which is home to some of the most decorated judokas in Australian history. She makes history and competes against Leah McCourt on September 14th in London as apart of the Bellator Champion Series...

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

02:20 - Main Eventing

04:10 - Raygun

04:50 - Building Hype

05:20 - Joseph Luciano

07:30 - Career So Far

08:00 - Olympic Judo

08:50 - Judo to MMA

09:35 - PFL/Bellator MErger

12:30 - Fight Prediciton

15:13 - Dublin vs London

16:00 - PFL Tournament

16:20 - Full Circle

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Tasar Malone is a 3-0 professional MMA fighter out of QLD. He was awarded the 2023 Eternal MMA Breakout Fighter of the Year. He is a highly touted prospect that takes on Jesse Medina (16-14) at Eternal MMA 88 on September 7th on the Gold Coast...

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

02:40 - The Name Tasar

03:50 - Going Pro

06:15 - Climbing Into The Cage

07:30 - Step Up In Competition

11:47 - Watching Competition

12:45 - Knowing When To Go Pro

12:55 - Why MMA

14:59 - Telemarketing

19:00 - Getting In Trouble

21:28 - Living In His Van

24:49 - Breakthrough Fighter Of The Year

22:40 - Jack Jenkins Beef

27:50 - Jesse Medina Prediction

28:47 - Being Remembered

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

‪@HEXFIGHTSERIESAU‬ 32 took place on September 7th and featured some great fights! Timecodes:00:00 - Intro02:34 - Jake Piper vs Kasib Murdoch05:44 - Marwan Rahiki vs Michael Mannu09:53 - Kieran Joblin vs Jack Lyons11:58 - Jono Macallef vs Matt Vaile 15:48 - George Mangos vs Jarrett Wilbraham 20:05 - Lisa Kyriacou vs Cynthia CalvilloFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

@HEXFIGHTSERIESAU 32 take place on September 7th and features some great fights! Here are the ones we think you should watch...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Charles Joyner is a 3-1 professional MMA fighters out of Sydney, Australia. He is competing at Cage Warriors 176 on UFC Fight Pass in Glasgow against Brendan Guest at light heavyweight on September 7th. He is 15-2 in kickboxing and made the jump over to the UK a few years ago to chase his dream of making it to the UFC.

for more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Charles Joyner

George Mangos is a 4-0 professional MMA fighter who currently holds the ‪@HEXFIGHTSERIESAU‬ featherweight championship. George takes on Jarrett Wilbraham on September 7th at Melbourne Pavilion.

Timecodes:00:00 - Intro03:00 - Jarrett Wilbraham04:10 - The Featherweights 02:20 - Harry Webb vs Kevin Kophamel06:20 - Continuing The Hype07:09 - 5 Round Wars05:33 - Fight with Justin Van Heerden10:39 - Jarrett Wilbraham & Freestyle MMA10:32 - Pressure12:32 - Quillan Salkilld & DWCS15:40 - PredictionFor more: www.australianmma.com.au

Matt Vaile is a 12-4 professional MMA fighter who is taking on Jono Micallef (5-1) on September 7th at Melbourne Pavilion for Hex Fight Series 32. Matt has been around for many years and fought some of the best fighter in Australasia. He talks balancing his life, his fight career and what we can still expect from 'The Viper'.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro02:55 - Making Changes05:18 - Kitt Campbell07:20 - Hating His Opponent07:54 - UFC Goals09:30 - Luke Jam09:21 - Balancing Family11:20 - Doing things Differently 13:58 - MMA Fans14:10 - Bali Crowd Brawl16:50 - Hex 32 & Jono MicallefFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Jono Micallef is a professional mixed martial artist out of Combat 1 MMA in Melbourne. He currently holds a 5-1 MMA record. He is the former Hex Fight Series 170lb title holder and is looking to rebound from a Fight of the Year candidate fight where he dropped the title to Aldin Bates. On September 7th, he takes on former champion Matt Vaile at Melbourne Pavilion for Hex Fight Series 32.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.auTimecode:03:05 - Jono Micallef03:33 - FOTY with Aldin Bates06:59 - Adjustments 07:49 - Balancing Life08:27 - Highs and Lows12:39 - Matt Vaile13:49 - Kitt Campbell Fight In The Future15:59 - Training Partners vs Opponents

Lisa Kyriacou is a 7-2 professional MMA fighter on the cusp of making it to the UFC. She recently fell short by split decision to Qihui Yan at Road to UFC. On September 7th at Melbourne Pavilion, she will take on former #9 ranked UFC fighter Cynthia Calvillo for Hex Fight Series 32...

Timecodes:

00:00 - intro

03:20 - Road to UFC Bout

07:10 - Cynthia Calvillo

09:10 - Hex 32 Prediction

11:30 - Jack Jenkins & Kaan Ofli

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Demolition Fight Series 15 is a majority Amateur MMA fight night in Sunshine, Victoria. Josh Warner is the main matchmaker and Wayne Carl is the owner of Demolition Fight Series. Both the boys join host Mitchell, to break down the stacked card. Check out the card on @triller on August 31st.

Timecode:

00:00 - Intro

03:42 - Providing Future UFC Talent

07:52 - Amateur titles on DFS 15

09:02 - Fights To Watch

10:12 - Activity of Young Fighters

14:02 - Saying No To Fights

15:52 - Working with Talent

17:12 - Pro Fights

21:05 - Success Stories & Complaints

23:12 - Demolition Fight Series 15 Problems

26:03 - Future Goals

27:22 - Why Demolition Fight Series

29:55 - Fight You Can’t Miss

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Diellon Lihari was a 7-2 amateur fighter out of Melbourne, Victoria. He trains out of the esteemed ‪@AbsoluteMMA‬, He is competing in his first official professional MMA bout at Demolition Fight Series 15 against Isaac Dean on August 31st. The bout will be contested at 170lbs (77kg) and will be broadcast on ‪@triller‬ Timecodes:00:00 - Intro 03:10 - Retiring As An Amateur03:30 - Pro Career07:14 - Life Balance 08:50 - Absolute MMA Teammates 10:02 - Jack Jenkins & Kaan Ofli11:39 - Wars vs Dominance13:20 - Natural Talent 17:04 - What To Expect At A Demolition Show18:30 - Pro TitleFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Aidan Aguilera is a 10-8 professional MMA fighter out of Melbourne, Victoria. He recently competed against Jack Becker at @EternalMMA for #Eternal87. He recently announced his retirement from the sport.for more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Reacting to one of the greatest Australian MMA fights in the history of the sport, that took place at ‪@EternalMMA‬ on August 17th in Perth, Western Australia, on UFC 305 weekend. Eternal 87 produced one of the best fight cards in recent memory, with an incredible story. One of the biggest most hyped superstars and an almost cinderella style moments for his opponent. And that was just the co-main event.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro03:20 - Kevin Kophamel vs Harry Webb24:53 - Seb Szalay vs Dimps Gillies27:01 - Justin Van Heerden vs Rod Costa III30:00 - Frank Jankowski vs Colton Kielbasa32:20 - Jack Becker vs Aidan Aguilera IIIFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Jack Jenkins is a 12-3 professional UFC fighter out of Bacchus Marsh, Victoria. He takes on Herbert Burns at UFC 305 in Perth...

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

00:25 - New Management

04:10 - Becoming A Star

05:15 - What It’s Like In The UFC

06:50 - Coaches

08:10 - Being A Business

09:56 - Chepe Mariscal & Elbow Injury

11:08 - Advice For Young Jack Jenkins

12:09 - Dark Times

14:30 - Balancing Life

16:43 - Looking After People

18:05 - Mum and Dads Influence

20:40 - Kaan Ofli TUF 32

21:37 - Jealously & Guilt

23:40 - Groupies

24:24 - Herbert Burns

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

David Martinez is a 12-6 professional MMA fighter who takes on Harry Webb (4-0) for the Eternal MMA 155lb championship, at Eternal MMA 87 in Perth, Western Australia on UFC 305 weekend. He is a 2x Eternal 155lb champion and is looking to become a historic 3-time champion.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

02:50 - David Martinez

03:35 - UFC Weekend

04:55 - Being The Underdog

07:05 - Team Compton & Ignite

08:10 - Training With Flyweights

10:27 - Sean Gauci or Stewart Nicoll

11:10 - Celebrating Teammates Glory

13:11 - Is the dream still alive

15:10 - Eternal 87 Prediction

15:05 - UFC 305

16:05 - Donating His Purse

17:55 - Aidan Aguilera 19:07 - Sponsors

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Kaan Ofli is an 11-2-1 MMA fighter out of Melbourne, Australia. He is currently living in Bali and working for The Block. Kaan made history by becoming the first Australian to make the UFC's 'The Ultimate Fighter' 32 Finale (excludes TUF Smashes). Kaan is of Turkish decent and represents both flags in his quest for UFC glory. Kaan talks his tough upbringing, his mixed martial arts journey, and his love for his family...

For more on Kaan Ofli, click here

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

02:55 - Kaan Ofli

04:15 - TUF 32

06:57 - $5 Million Dollar NDA

07:25 - Life in the TUF house

09:40 - Not Wanting To Apply To TUF

13:20 - Calling His Shot

14:05 - Living In Bali

15:05 - Why He Left Australia

16:15 - Turkish Community

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Harry Webb is a 4-0 emerging superstar in the world of MMA. He is one of the most highly touted MMA prospects in the world. He takes on David Martinez at @EternalMMA on August 17th for the 155lb championship on @ufc weekend in Perth.

For moire visit: https://www.australianmma.com.au/

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

03:30 - Being A Cat Man

04:05 - Eternal 87 Preparations

04:55 - Luke Dally

07:05 - Infinite MMA Attacks & Fallout

17:05 - UFC Talk

22:40 - David Martinez

24:40 - John Campbell

Robyn O'Neill is a 1-1 amateur fighter out of Queensland, she is the promoter of Proving Grounds Fight League, which takes place on August 3rd at Southport Sharks in the Gold Coast. Robyn in the daughter of Eternal MMA promoter Cam O'Neill, and the sister of UFC star Casey O'Neill. Robyn reflects on coming up in the world of MMA and being one of if not, the, youngest promoter in Mixed Martial Arts.

For more on Proving Grounds click here

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Elvis Sinosic is an Australian MMA pioneer. He was the first Australian to compete in the ‪@ufc‬ and has paved the way for some of the all-time greats in the sport, like ‪@AlexVolkanovskiOfficial‬ and Robert Whittaker. He has had stints in politics and now runs a successful gym. He joins Mitch Tinley to recount coming up in the early days and what it was like being the first.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro02:30 - Elvis Sinosic03:07 - Elvis Sinosic’s Resume04:10 - MMA Origin09:16 - His First MMA Fight13:50 - Upbringing 15:30 - First Fight17:40 - How The Sport Has Changed18:58 - Legacy21:00 - Proudest Moment 24:52 - Growth of MMA28:53 - Most Challenging Time33:31 - What’s he doing now For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Colby Thicknesse is a 4-0 highly touted profesional MMA fighter out of Freestyle MMA. Freestyle MMA is home to the greatest Australian MMA athletes in Alexander Volkanovski and is also home to a talented Kiwi, Kasib Murdoch (1-0). Both boys will be competing on Sunday, the 21st of July at Canggu Fight Night 31, in Bali Indonesia...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Ethan Mitchell is a young 18 year old up and coming fighter out of Team Compton. Although currently 0-1, he is widely regarded to become a top talent in Australian MMA.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

John Martin Fraser is an 7-4 professional MMA fighter out of Team Compton. He is a 2x Eternal MMA champion and is talking on Alfred Stoddart on August 31st for Eternal MMA 88.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Dom Mar Fan is a 5-2 professional MMA fighter from Team Compton. He was the Eternal MMA 2023 Fighter Of The Year and is widely regarded as one of the most violent fighters in Australian MMA. He takes on Luke Dally at Eternal MMA 88 on August 31st.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Blair Bretag is a 3-1 professional MMA fighter out of Team Compton in Queensland. He is quickly becoming one of the top contenders in Australian MMA.For more: www.australianmma.com.au

Elliot Compton is a 1-1 professional MMA fighter with over 60 professional Muay Thai fights and multiple world titles. He is the son of the legendary Steve Compton at Team Compton which is home to multiple UFC fighters and upcoming stars. He joins us to talk about his MMA future, how long he's got left, and what we can expect from him in 2024.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at ‪@beatdownpromotions‬ with Mitchell Tinley at Eatons Hill hotel on July 13th...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at ‪@beatdownpromotions‬ with Mitchell Tinley at Eatons Hill hotel on July 13th...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at ‪@beatdownpromotions‬ with Mitchell Tinley at Eatons Hill hotel on July 13th...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at ‪@beatdownpromotions‬ with Mitchell Tinley at Eatons Hill hotel on July 13th...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at ‪@beatdownpromotions‬ with Mitchell Tinley at Eatons Hill hotel on July 13th...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at ‪@beatdownpromotions‬ with Mitchell Tinley at Eatons Hill hotel on July 13th...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at ‪@beatdownpromotions‬ with Mitchell Tinley at Eatons Hill hotel on July 13th...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at ‪@beatdownpromotions‬ with Mitchell Tinley at Eatons Hill hotel on July 13th...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at @beatdownpromotions with Mitchell Tinley at Eatons Hill hotel on July 13th...

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@beatdownpromotions 8 is LIVE and FREE on their YouTube page and features some great fights! Here are the ones we think you should watch...

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Justin Van Heerden (13-6) & Rod Costa (8-7) are two of the best regional fighters in Australian MMA. They will compete against each other on August 17th at Eternal MMA 87 on UFC 305 weekend for a very rare trilogy match up. Both men have brought the other a TKO victory and look to settle the score on UFC Fight Pass...Timecodes:00:00 - Intro03:32 - Rod Costa & Justin Van Heerden 05:40 - “He’s a coward”10:05 - Rod Costa Losing The Title 11:45 - What does this trilogy mean 15:33 - Being Overlooked20:55 - Kaan Ofli in TUF 32For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Diego Pereira is an 10-7 professional MMA featherweight on a 2-fight win streak. He is competing at @beatdownpromotions 8 at Eatons hill hotel in QLD. He represents the esteemed gym @the-tfc-gym and is looking to stake his name back in the upper levels of the featherweight division.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

03:48 - Still Chasing The Dream

05:32 - Eternal MMA Grand Prix

05:50 - Why This Opponent

07:10 - The Fight Centre

09:11 - Feeling For Your Teammates

10:45 - Being Slept On

11:32 - Prediction

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

TEDDY, or @tedsthetics, where you might find him on line, is a social media influencer with over 1 MILLION followers across all of the major platforms. He has done work for KAYO Sports, with the UFC and has dropped in to chat all things Australian MMA and how he thinks fighters can use his advice to make a living out of doing what they love! Teddy is a man with a very rare skillset of being able to back up what he preaches in the world of social media. If you're a fighter, promoter, or just a lover of his videos. This interview is for you. You can find him on Tik Tok & Instagram.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro02:08 - TEDDY - @tedsthetics03:10 - Loving Grassroots MMA04:19 - UFC 9905:48 - Learning About The Sport07:10 - UFC Perth08:27 - How To Build Your Following14:18 - Investing In Fights18:28 - Pressures of Social Media21:10 - Alex Volkanovski29:39 - Advice For Fighters33:03 - Australian MMA Fighters35:10 - Breaking Through To The Mainstream40:12 - Looking For Sponsors43:08 - Influencer Boxing45:53 - Final AdviceFor more visit: ⁠www.australianmma.com.au⁠

Recorded minutes after the announcement , Australian MMA host Mitchell Tinley reacts to the Eternal MMA 87 fight announcement between two former Eternal MMA title holders and former opponents, Rod Costa & Justin Van Heerden which will broadcast on UFC Fight Pass on August 17th on UFC 305 weekend in Perth.For more visit: ⁠www.australianmma.com.au

Robert Whittaker is a 22-7 former UFC champion, fresh off his spectacular first-round knockout victory over Ikram Aliskerov. Rob discusses his training, his family, and his future plans in the octagon. Don't miss this in-depth conversation with one of MMA's top fighters!👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 📢 ShareTimecodes:00:00 - Intro 01:32 - Nobody Cares When You Lose02:02 - UFC 305 03:30 - Why Rob Whittaker Started MMA05:15 - MMA In Australia06:30 - Weight Cutting 15 Years Ago07:25 - Inspirations 09:05 - Family & MMA09:40 - If He Weren’t In The UFC12:02 - Dricus & Israel13:20 - Revenge Tour13:45 - Being Remembered For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au#RobWhittaker #UFC #MMA #IkramAliskerov #Knockout #Interview #Fighter #Octagon #UFCHighlights #FightNight #KhamzatWhittaker #UFC305

George Mangos is a 4-0 professional MMA fighter that just captured the Hex Fight Series featherweight title against the AUS/NZ #1 P4P Justin Van Heerden, at Hex Fight Series 31. At just 20 years old, George, once dubbed the future, could very well already be the present...

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

03:10 - Hex Featherweight Champion

05:33 - Flying Triangle Win

07:40 - What’s next to do

08:35 - Jarret Wilbraham

12:50 - Staying Active

15:20 - Gambling for the belt

20:20 - Outro

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Recorded minutes after the event, Australian MMA host Mitchell Tinley reacts to the Eternal MMA 86 fight card which broadcast on UFC Fight Pass on June 22nd.

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Eternal MMA 86 takes place on June 22nd in the Gold Coast, on UFC Fight Pass. The card is headlined by Lachlan Stitt & John Vake for the 170lb title. Plus the 4-man grand prix that features Seb Szalay, Gabriel Schlupp, Oli Schmid & Dimps Gillie competing for a $5000 cash prize and the right to be called the Eternal MMA 145lb champion...

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

John Vake is a 15-8 professional MMA fighter out of City Kickboxing in New Zealand. He takes on Lachlan Stitt for the 170lb Eternal MMA title at Eternal MMA 86 in the Gold Coast.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

02:05 - John Vake

02:34 - 12 Year Career

3:30 - NZ Government Hates MMA

04:15 - Amature Wrestling

05:14 - Pro Wrestling

06:20 - Tonga & New Zealand Love

09:20 - Fighting Teammates

11:40 - Buying In

13:40 - Entering His Prime

14:35 - Sucking At Something You Love

16:52 - His Brothers Death

18:10 - Eternal 86 Prediction

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Lachlan Stitt is a 3-1 professional MMA fighter out of Sydney, NSW. He trains out of the XXX academy and has frequently mixed it up with UFC fighters Rob Whitaker & Jacob Malkoun. Lachlan was once dubbed the 'hardest fighter to match in Australia' by Eternal MMA boss before his star briefly fell when he suffered a submission loss at the hands of Peter Templer. Lachlan then suffered a horrible injury and was forced to take an extended time off. He's back and ready to be crowned the Eternal MMA welterweight crown, which he will compete for on June 22nd against 15-8 John Vake...

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

03:16 - Peter Templer Loss

07:20 - Maturity & Bouncing Back

09:16 - Spine Injury

12:20 - Sponsors Leaving

13:10 - Kaleb Rideout

18:50 - Eternal Sydney

21:00 - Tiger May Thai

22:02 - John Vake & Prediction

Mitchell Tinley reacts to the @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU pay per view on @CSN-WATCH on June 14th, 2024.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

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Cody Haddon is a 6-1 professional MMA fighter out of Perth, Western Australia. Cody has been training since he was 6 years old and now has, after 20 years, the opportunity to vie for a UFC contract when he competes on Dana White's Contender Series...

00:00 - Intro

01:15 - Cody Haddon

02:03 - Ranked 150th

04:02 - Dana White Contender Series

05:50 - Asked Quillan Salkilld

11:30 - Celebrating The Moment

17:20 - Losing To Steven Erceg

21:10 - UFC Fighters He’s Better Than

22:30 - Surprising The Family

25:24 - Leaving School At Year 10

29:30 - Rowdy Fans

39:09 - Ducking Fights

47:50 - DWCS Fight

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Eternal MMA 85 took place at HBF Stadium in Perth, Western Australia on June 8th. The card which was broadcast on @UFCFightPass , with Kuya Ito vs Rod Costa for the @EternalMMA 135lb title... Their next card is Eternal MMA 86, on June 22nd in the Gold Coast.

Timecodes:00:00 - Intro

00:35 - Eternal 85 Overview

06:02 - Amateurs

13:02 - Khan Deatta vs Hoshi Friedrich

18:06 - Kevin Hophamel vs Joe Davis

22:00 - Jack Becker vs Koshi Matsumoto

25:35 - David Martinez vs Wes Capper

30:17 - Anthony Drilich vs Max Leali

33:20 - Drilich vs Gauci

34:33 - Rod Costa vs Kuya Ito

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at @EternalMMA on June 8th on @UFCFightPass at Perth, Western Australia... #EternalMMA85For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at @EternalMMA on June 8th on @UFCFightPass at Perth, Western Australia... #EternalMMA85For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at @EternalMMA on June 8th on @UFCFightPass at Perth, Western Australia... #EternalMMA85For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at @EternalMMA on June 8th on @UFCFightPass at Perth, Western Australia... #EternalMMA85For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at @EternalMMA on June 8th on @UFCFightPass at Perth, Western Australia... #EternalMMA85For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at @EternalMMA on June 8th on @UFCFightPass at Perth, Western Australia... #EternalMMA85For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at @EternalMMA on June 8th on @UFCFightPass at Perth, Western Australia... #EternalMMA85For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at @EternalMMA on June 8th on @UFCFightPass at Perth, Western Australia... #EternalMMA85For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Ben Vickers is one half of the ownership team of Eternal MMA. Eternal MMA is one of, if not, the biggest Australian MMA promotion of all time. Ben is also the head coach of UFC start Jack Della. Ben covers the state of MMA in the country, the ups and downs of promoting, what to expect at Eternal 85 on June 8th and all the other story lines of Australian MMA. Ben Vickers doesn't hold back in this interview and it is one not to be missed.

For tickets visit: https://eternalmma.com/

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

00:45 - Eternal MMA Mitch Tinley Origin

03:20 - Making Matchups

05:01 - Jack Della vs Gilbert Burns

06:15 - Exclusive Contracts

11:27 - The State of Australian MMA

12:04 - Bringing In Internationals

15:10 - Joseph Luciano

19:39 - Nearly Calling It Quits

26:58 - Jack Della

29:41 - Best Fighter To Not Make It

32:30 - Eternals Message

34:12 - Eternal 85 Preview

36:28 - Cody Haddon

43:58 - UFC Fight Pass

45:00 - Eternal 85

50:30 - Abdalla Biyada

52:00 - George Mangos leaving the Grand Prix

54:20 - Eternal 85

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Ryan Bird is a successful businessman and co-owner of the newly formed PRP Global. A brand that helps out Australian MMA athletes in the world of MMA. Ryan is passionate about the sport and discusses, what's in it for him, why he's started PRP Global and how they intend to impact the sport in Australia.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

02:27 - PRP Global

02:56 - What is PRP Global

07:00 - What does PRP stand for

08:35 - Why get into MMA

11:02 - Fighters they support

12:10 - Business Model

15:16 - Grand Plan

17:40 - MMA Connections

19:16 - Alex Volkanovski After Party

21:00 - PRP Global Role In MMA

25:20 - Critiques

28:11 - Where’s the money coming from

32:00 - Future Sponsorships

To get in in contact with PRP Global hit up: https://prpglobal.com/https://prpglobal.com/

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Rod Costa is an 8-6 professional MMA fighter that will be defending his 135lb title against Kuya Ito (15-8-1) at Eternal MMA 85 at HBF Stadium in Perth, Western Australia on June 8th.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Rod Costa

00:35 - Training in the GI for MMA

01:02 - Coaching & Competing

01:40 - Teaching MMA

02:20 - Scrappy MMA Eternal Card

03:01 - Watching Teammates Fight

05:10 - Protecting the inner circle

06:02 - Retirement Talks

06:30 - Alan Philpott

07:50 - Cody Haddon in Perth

09:20 - Aaron Tau UFC

10:50 - Eternal 85 Prediction

11:20 - Main Event Pressure

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

George Mangos is a 3-0 professional MMA fighter out of Lions Den Academy in Sydney. George recently made waves in Australian MMA by bowing out of the Eternal MMA Featherweight Grand Prix in favour of a Hex Welterweight Championship against 13-5 and #1 145lber Justin Van Heerden on June 14th in Melbourne.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

03:42 - George Mangos

04:17 - Title Fight Confusion

05:30 - Controversial Eternal MMAGrand Prix Withdrawal

09:28 - Regrets

10:15 - Hex Title Fight Timeline

12:00 - Justin Van Heerden Thoughts

14:40 - Being The Underdog

15:40 - 3 weeks notice

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Justin Van Heerden is a 13-5 pro MMA fighter out of Freestyle MMA. He is scheduled to be facing George Mangos (3-0) at @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU #31 on June 14th. Justin is a former @EternalMMA 145lb champion and comments on the recent removal of his eventual opponent George Mangos of their 4-man grand prix. Justin also comments on Abdalla Biyada being knocked out in a mauy thai bout which forced him to not be medically cleared for their June 14th bout, hence George being the replacement. Justin comments on his teammates long standing beef with Sem Kakembo and his thoughts on people not staying true to contracts.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro 02:22 - Justin Van Heerden03:10 - Aballa Biayda Knockout 11:35 - Hex 145lb Title Opponent20:05 - George Mangos23:05 - Does he regret leaving Eternal MMA26:40 - Is the drama good for the sport 30:30 - Honouring Contracts34:50 - Likelihood of versing George Mangos39:20 - OutroFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Jarrett Wilbraham is a 7-2 professional MMA fighter from Freestyle MMA. He was/is slated to take on Sem Kakembo on June 14th in Melbourne at Hex Fight Series 31. Sem has had a long running beef with Sem Kakembo who trains at rival gym, Absolute MMA. Sem was previously linked to a title bout with Justin Van Heerden throwing the bout with Jarrett into confusion. Jarret also found himself almost on The Ultimate Fighter 32. Jarret joins the show to respond to Sem's interview yesterday and to adress many of the above points.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

3:25 - Sem Kakembo fight in doubt

06:32 - George Mangos

07:50 - The Ultimate Fighter

11:20 - Kaan Ofli Weigh In Issue

12:40 - Where did the beef start

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Sem Kakembo is a 6-2 professional MMA fighter out of @AbsoluteMMA in Collingwood. He is competing against Jarrett Wilbraham (7-2) on June 14th at @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU #31. Sem was rumoured for a bit to be connected to the title bout which involved the removal of champion Abdalla Biyada due to medical reasons. Sem is never one to shy away from a tough question and gives his thoughts on the field.

*NOTE: Moments after the recording of this interview, Hex Fight Series announced that George Mangos would be fighting Justin Van Heerden for the 145lb title...

Timecodes:00:00 - Intro

02:40 - Sem Kakembo

06:00 - Being Replaced In The Title Fight

07:30 - George Mangos Skipping The Line

08:40 - Jarrett Wilbraham Beef

09:28 - Thoughts On Justin Van Heerden

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Phil Cassidy is a a 12-year veteran of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) where he worked in Security and Policing roles as a Military Working Dog Handler and Instructor. His martial arts background extends back over 20 years obtaining a Black Belt in Goju Kai Karate in 2001, after a bit of a layoff he started up again with Go Kan Ryu Karate in 2008 until a friend introduced him to BJJ shortly before moving to Ipswich. In May 2017 he was awarded his Black Belt. Phil has also recently become a MMA referee/official with IMMAF Australia and MMA Australasia which sees him working at MMA fight nights and Cage Submission Grappling competitions in SE Qld. He is the current organiser for the Junior MMA Competition in Queensland which provides children a safe space to compete in mixed martial arts.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro 02:16 - Phil Cassidy03:25 - What is JMMAC10:27 - Interest 12:54 - Cost15:02 - Seminar 17:24 - Growing the Sport19:19 - Inspiration21:55 - Vision 24:44 - How To Get Involved For moe visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Mitchell Tinley reacts to Demoltion Fight Series 14 which broadcast on @TrillerTV on May 25th...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Mitchell Tinley reacts to @EternalMMA which broadcast on @UFCFightPass on May 24th...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Jack James is a 6-2 profesional MMA fighter out of Townsville, Queensland. He recently picked up a victory in his hometown at Beatdown Promotions 7 against Adam Cook. Jack talks a bout his horrendous start to the bout and his eventual comeback victory. Jack James talks about what's next and when we might see him back in the cage...

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

02:39 - Jack James

03:00 - Jack James vs Adam Cook

06:30 - Fighting In His Home Town

09:05 - Training Preparations

11:10 - Next Fight

17:34 - Beatdown Promotions Title Belts

19:30 - Fighters To Watch Out For

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Harry Webb, one of the hottest prospects in all of Australian MMA set the sport on fire when it was announced on the Eternal MMA 84 broadcast on UFC Fight Pass that he had signed an exclusive 12 month deal with @EternalMMA . Harry is the current @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU 155lb champion. These promotions are budding rivals and are the top 2 promotions in Australia. Find out more at www.australianmma.com.au

Aidan Aguilera is a 9-7 Pro MMA figher out of Adrenaline MMA in Victoria. He is taking on Lukaz Catubig (11-10-1) on Demolition Fight Series 14 on May 25th. Aidan has been fighting for 15+ years and has fought some of the very best fighters Australian MMA has produced.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro02:04- Aidan Aguilera 02:50 - Lukaz Catubig 03:10 - Fighting Tom Nolan4:50 - Using him to build stars 08:40 - Winning the title on a broken leg11:25 - How this fight came about 13:27 - Fight prediction 15:20 - Trash Talk18:00 - Early days of MMA19:27 - Why he started MMA20:55 - How much MMA has changed 22:10 - Preparing Fighters 29:00 - Coaching and fighting 32:12 - Hex Fight Series For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Brodie & Kyle Mayocchi are two professional mixed martial artist from a small town in Queensland called Innisfail. They are both undefeated in the professional ranks and have recently burst onto the scene in 2024. Brodie picked himself up a scholarship to world renown @CityKickboxingMMABJJ in New Zealand and Brodie has started 2-0 in just a couple of month, Both of these boys are the sure fire future of the sport in Australia.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro 02:10 - Brodie & Kyle Mayocchi03:20 - Trianing abroad 04:03 - MMA beginnings 05:20 - Fighting each other growing up 05:50 - Watching your brother fight 08:02 - Their Relationship 09:12 - Family Influence 11:02 - Innisfail, Queensland11:40 - Street Fights12:19 - Day Jobs14:05 - City Kickboxing Scholarship 16:10 - Walking s around weight18:04 - Shit Talking 19:10 - Hype Pressure 22:12 - Finding matchups 27:35 - Where do you want to be?For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Quillan Salkilld is a 6-1 MMA fighter out of Perth, Australia. He has recently announced that he will be apart of Dana White's Contender Series, where he will compete for a UFC contract later on in the year. Quillan is the Eternal MMA 155lb champion and has been highly touted for the big show for some time.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

03:50 - UFC 305

04:30 - Preparations

05:10 - Announcing

05:40 - Gambling on his management

08:10 - Australian MMA

09:00 - Still the Eternal MMA champion?

09:35 - Finding out about DWCS

10:30 - Telling the family

12:40 - UFC prediction

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Lisa Kyriacou is a 7-1 pro MMA fighter who is scheduled to take on Yan Qihui (24-4) in China for a @ufc contract. She trains out of @AbsoluteMMA in Collingwood, Victoria. Lisa reflects on her short journey from walking into an MMA gym all the way to the doorstep of the UFC.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.auTimecode:00:00 - Intro 03:45 - Lisa Kyriacou 4:20 - Road to UFC09:15 - How the fight was made 10:30 - Lisa’s 6 year journey 11:20 - Paycheque 11:55 - Local scene13:00 - What’s China like 15:10 - Fight prediction 16:03 - Eternal 84 17:05 - Post fight food

Damien Brown is a former UFC & RIZIN veteran in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. He joins Australian MMA host Mitchell Tinley to breakdown his show, Beatdown Promotions 7. The show took place on May 11th, in Townsville, Queensland. Damien is never one to shy away from a tough question. Damien also drops a fight announcement for Beatdown Promotions 8.Watch the card at @beatdownpromotions or visit www.australianmma.com.au for more...Timescodes:00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Beatdown 7 Attendance04:40 - 5yr Plan06:20 - Ranking Beatdown 707:10 - Jack James vs Adam Cook15:02 - Title Belts at Beatdown Promotions18:30 - Exclusivity Contracts 23:42 - Flyweight P4P in Australia 29:10 - Max Kelly vs Dee Samson’s Cancellation40:10 - Joseph Luciano Mismatch 51:12 - Myaocchi Brothers55:40 - Beatdown 8

Mitchell Tinley reacts to the @beatdownpromotions on May 11th, 2024.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Damien Brown is a 19-13 UFC and RIZIN veteran. He currently runs Beatdown Promotions in Queensland. Beatdown Promotions returns May 11th in Townsville for s stacked card. You can watch it LIVE and FREE on right here on youtube by heading to Beatdown Promotions or if you're in the area, tickets are still available at https://beatdownpromotions.com.au/For more visit: www.australianmma.com.auTimecodes:00:00 Intro 00:30 - Beatdown Promotions 7 Fight Week01:05 - MMA vs Boxing 06:20 - Isaac Hardman 08:40 - Best Fight Card On Paper10:15 - Difficulties Of Running A Fight Show17:05 - Fights To Look Forward Too.17:45 - Eternal MMA18:21 - Favourite Fight On Beatdown 721:38 - Biggest Challenge25:20 - How To Watch

Mitchell Tinley reacts to the @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU pay per view on @CSNNZL on May 4th, 2024.

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Joseph Luciano is an 8-2 professional MMA fighter out of Absolute MMA in Melbourne. He is a former Eternal MMA champion, and Hex Fight Series title challenger. He is on the cusp of the UFC and is taking on 7-0 Johnathon Veluz on May 11th in Townsville on Beatdown Promotions...

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

01:15 - Joseph Luciano

01:40 - Looking for a fight

03:28 - Jono Micallef Loss

04:02 - Guam

5:20 - Bouncing Back From Losses

5:45 - Old Age

11:30 - In Experienced Training Partners

13:40 - Simon Carson

15:15 - Adjustments

15:59 - Jono Micallef vs Aldin Bates thoughts

17:10 - Vs Jonathan Veluz

18:20 - His Opponents Resume

20:00 - Other Matchups

23:10 - Aldin Bates

24:37 - Beatdown Promotions 7

26:09 - What’s Next…

Stu Dare is a 9-8 Australian MMA veteran who is taking on the 2-0 prodigy from City Kickboxing in New Zealand on May 4th at Hex Fight Series 30.

Timecode:

00:00 - Intro

02:27 - Stu Dare

06:27 - Navajo Stirling

08:42 - Old School MMA

11:10 - Fighting For Free

12:01 - The Tumbleweed

13:20 - Retiring

14:50 - Tasmania

16:30 - Being Remembered

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Jacob Watts is the promoter of @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU and has jumped on the show to preview Hex Fight Series 30. He also highlights the trouble in finding the lightweight champion Harry Webb a fight. Jacob also talks in depth about his role with Hex Fight Series and what's next?

Timecodes:00:00 - Intro

02:10 - Jacob Watts

2:48 - Hex Goes Global

08:35 - Harry Webb

14:13 - Hex Fight Series 30

14:15 - Justin Van Heerden vs Michael Barber

16:45 - Genah Fabian vs Jamie Edenden

18:50 - Blood Diamona vs Raymart Quintana

21:00 - HEX FS 30 PPV Partner

22:10 - Navajo Stirling vs Stu Dare

24:35 - Sean Gauci vs Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa

28:20 - Booking International’s

31:22 - Brando Pericic vs Randall Rayment

39:02 - Hex’s Business Plan

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Navajo Stirling is a 2-0 pro MMA fighter out of the esteemed MMA gym, City Kickboxing. CKB is home to UFC stars Dan Hooker and former UFC 185lb champion, Israel Adesanya. Navajo Stirling takes on Australian MMA veteran Stu Dare on May 4th at Hex Fight Series 30 in New Zealand at light heavyweight. Navajo is a world class striker and on the cusp of the UFC and with a victory could very well solidify it.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

3:30 - Revealing His Opponent

06:10 - Being The Next Big Thing

12:30 - Work Hard, Party Hard

14:30 - NZ Fan Support

15:32 - City Kickboxing

17:53 - UFC Goal & MMA Beginning

20:13 - How He Makes Money

21:34 - Jealousy

22:50 - Israel Adesanya’s Kindness

25:28 - The Growing Tea

27:10 - Most Challenging Time

30:00 - Upbringing

31:15 - How a good can Navajo Stirling be

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Steve Erceg is a 12-1 UFC fighter who will be competing for the UFC flyweight title on May 5th against Alexandre Pantoja (27-5). Steve talks his rise up the UFC and his title fight in record time. He is competing for the belt despite being with the UFC for just under a year. Steve talks the critiques of his title shot and how he's prepared to shock the world.For more visit www.australianmma.com.auTimecodes:00:00 - Intro03:01 - Steve Erceg03:20 - Media Requirements04:40 - Surprising Rise05:20 - Staying Ready06:10 - walking around weight06:35 - UFC flyweight pressure 07:20 - Title Bout Criticism 08:11 - UFC 301 Prediction & Preparation09:30 - UFC Covering Expenses 09:50 - What He Spends His Money On10:30 - Partying11:10 - Being Remembered

Mitchell Tinley joins you to talk about all things Australian MMA. He breaks down the Shuriken Fight Series 17 which happened on April 20th. He also previews Eternal MMA 84 which will showcase a 4-man tournament for the featherweight crown and $5000. We cover more rumours about who might be next for the UFC and PFL plus some huge international matchups.

Timecodes:00:00 - Intro 3:20 - Eternal MMA 84 Preview - Jacinta Austin vs Amena Hadaya- 4 Man Grand Prix- Luke Jones vs Michael Stanoff- Seb Szalay vs Gabriel Schlupp- Dan Jones vs George Mangos- Alfred Stoddart vs Damian Volar24:30 - The Justin Van Heerden Gamble28:50 - Josh Togo in the PFL31:10 - Harry Webb can’t find a fight39:00 - Demoliton Fight Series - Aidan Aguilera vs Lukaz Catubig 41:02 - Hex Fight Series 30 Preview41:34 - Jamie Edenden vs Genah Fabian42:12 - Sean Gauci 125lb title 42:50 - Justin Van Heerden vs Michael Barber44:20 - Lisa Kyriacou Rumours44:50 - Joseph Luciano Rumours 45:10 - Shuriken Fight Series 17 Recap45:52 - Kyle Mayocchi’s Performance 49:20 - Kaan Husmek Loss50:41 - Ryan Cooper51:30 - Shuriken Commentators52:30 - John Vake’s Victory54:10 - Gase Sanita vs Gina Gee55:25 - Brando Pericic’s WinFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Sean Gauci is an 8-1 professional mma fighter. He takes on Nobuyoshi Nakatsukasa (10-4) for the Hex Fight Series 125lb title. Sean is the former Hex 135lb champ and currently holds a victory over UFC flyweight contender Steve Erceg who will be competing for the UFC 125lb title at UFC 301 on May 5th. For more on Sean Gauci head to his instagram page or for tickets and streaming information on Hex, head to www.hexfightseries.com

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

03:30 - returning to flyweight

06:30 - relationship with hex

08:35 - how close he was to signing with eternal

09:20 - Hex vs Eternal

10:40 - Fighting an international

13:50 - Beating Steve Erceg

16:05 - Health update

18:40 - Not getting credit

20:01 - Dominance MMA vs Dunstan Death Squad

22:40 - Sam Greco

23:18 - being a Chiropractor

24:02 - Sean Gaucis’ MMA origin story

26:23 - Nearly a jockey

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Justin Van Heerden is a 12-5 pro MMA fighter. He trains out of Freestyle Fight Gym in Windang, NSW. He is the Eternal MMA 145lb champion and is a future UFC fighter.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

04:10 - Justin Van Heerden

12:15 - Why it wasn’t Sem Kakembo

15:30 - you have to earn the fight with Abdalla

17:10 - Why Hex & Not Eternal

21:54 - Relationship with Cam…

23:34 - Who’s a tougher fight

27:31 - Clearing The Air

33:34 - UFC 305 opportunity

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Tanera Nathan is the lead commentator for Eternal MMA, an Australian MMA promotion on UFC Fight Pass. He joins the show to recap the Eternal MMA 83 event that took place on March 16th in the Gold Coast, in Queensland. The event was headlined by future UFC fighters, Ben Johnston & John Martin Fraser. For more or to check out the event, visit www.ufcfightpas.com
Timecode:

00:00 - Intro

01:54 - Tanera Nathan - Eternal MMA 83 Recap

05:30 - Taser Malone vs Ethan Mitchell

13:40 - Blair Bretag, Matsuyama vs Hayes

16:10 - Anthony Drilich

28:19 - Jack Becker vs Josh Togo

36:11 - John Martin Fraser vs Ben Johnston

44:45 - Who’s Next For The UFC

46:45 - Eternal MMA Fights To Come

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Ben Johnston is a 4-1 pro MMA fighte out of The Fight Centre in Brisbane. He is taking on John Martin Fraser for the Eternal MMA 83 185lb title on March 16th in the Gold Coast. Ben is on the verge of the UFC and is a regular training partner of the former 2x UFC 185lb champ Israel Adesanya of City Kickboxing in New Zealand. He is also the co-owner and main coach of The Fight Centre.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

01:40 - Title Shit

03:50 - Love For Teammates (TFC)

06:15 - Doing What It Takes

07:10 - Coaching & Competing

10:40 - Fighting Future

16:40 - Fight Prediction

18:00 - Sam Dobbs Tooth

Fore more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Damien Brown is a 19-13 former UFC and Rizin fighter out of Brisbane, QLD. He is a coach & promoter that runs Beatdown Promotions. He joins the show to talk Beatdown Promotions 6 and preview what could happen when Beatdown Promotions head to Townsville in Mary.Timecodes:00:00 - Intro01:10 - Damien Brown 02:20 - Beatdown Promotions 6 Recap04:00 - “There’s No Money In MMA”05:20 - TV Deals 08:24 - Planning Shows 10:10 - Thoughts On Beatdown Promotions 613:30 - Stewart Nicoll UFC 22:10 - Losing Records28:32 - Knowing Your Worth33:00 - Beatdown TownsvilleFor more visit: ⁠www.australianmma.com.au⁠

Renato Subotic is a widely respected coach out of MMAFFT & the UFC Gym in Sydney, NSW. He is a 2-0 pro MMA fighter and has developed a system that has attracted multiple champions, UFC fighters and other high level combatants to him. He has garnered over 100K followers on social media and is a force on the regional MMA scene.

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

On this episode, your host Mitchell Tinley recaps Beatdown Promotions 6 along with Australian MMA & UFC news. Including Jack Della's UFC 299 victory of Gilbert Burns, Kaan Ofli being included in TUF 32, Harry Webb vs JJ Ambrose of all people and of course everything that went down at Beatdown Promotions 6 in Queenslands on March 9th...

Timecode:

00:00 - Intro

00:45 - Jack Della UFC 299

03:00 - Kan Ofli TUF 32

04:30 - Abdalla Biyada Interim/Official Champion

08:47 - Harry Webb vs JJ Ambrose?

15:10 - Beatdown Promotions 6 Recap

19:10 - Amateur Standouts

25:10 - Max Kelly vs Matt Kindness

26:30 - Nick Kepu vs Alfred Stoddart

38:15 - Jess Medina vs Shoichi Tomita

43:02 - Jamie Sporne vs Jack James

49:01 - Stewart Nicoll vs Issei Kitano

53:40 - Outro (Eternal MMA 83 Preview)

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Alfred Stoddart is a 2-1 MMA fighter out of SBG Australia. He competes at Beatdown Promotions 6 on March 9th

www.australianmma.com.au

Callan Potter join Mitchell Tinley to talk about the week that was Australian MMA, including the near card of the year that was, Hex Fight Series 29

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

01:17 - Demolition Fight Series 13

04:20 - Harry Webb vs Abdalla Biyada

15:40 - Aldin Bates vs Jono Micallef

22:10 - Cody Haddon vs Paul Loga

27:10 - Kitt Campbell vs Matt Vaile

31:40 - Hex Fight Series 29 fights and fights to make

35:55 - Beatdown Promotions 6 & Eternal MMA 83

Quillan Salkild is a 6-1 Pro MMA fighter out of Perth, Western Australia. He is the @EternalMMA lightweight champion and is a future @ufc fightersFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

It's a MONSTER week in Australian MMA & UFC news, with Tyson Pedro & Steve Erceg both fighting. Hex Fight Series 29, Demolition Fight Series 13 & Diamondback Fighting Championship 19 previews. And reveiwing the XFC 71 show.

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Antonio 'The Saprtan' Caruso is a 9-2 MMA athlete that hails from Adelaide, SA. He is taking on David Martinez 11-5-1 at DFC 19 on March 3rd.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

02:10 What Brough him back

04:25 - trianing at kill Cliff

05:50 - punch me moment

07:02 - Jack della vs Gilbert Burns

08:15 - PFL & ONE FC

09:00 - Adelaide MMA

10:40 - David Martinez

12:20 - Adelaide Fan Base

14:00 - Fight Prediciton

15:00 - How Does He Want To Be Remembered

For more: www.australianmma.com.au

David Martinez is an 11-6 professional MMA fighter. He is a soon to be 11-5-1 MMA fighter as he suffered a controversial loss in Indonesia back in October at Brave Combat Federation 76. David talks all a bout this, along with his upcoming bout with former PFL & ONE FC fighter 9-2, Antonio 'The Spartan' Caruso...

For more visit: www.diamondbackfc.com

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Aldin Bates is an 8-3 profesional MMA athlete from Perth, WA, who is fighting for the @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU 170lb title against 5-0 Jono Micallef. He talks his opponent along with the other welterweights on the card. Aldin also touches on what you can expect from him come March 2nd and how his preparation has been.For tickets visit: www.hexfightseries.comFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

⁠Jacob Watts⁠ is the promoter of ⁠ @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU Jacob is on to chat ⁠Hex Fight Series 29⁠ which will take place on March 2nd, at Melbourne Pavilion in Melbourne, Victoria. The PPV can be purchased through their new PPV streamer ⁠ @beINSPORTS ⁠ and tickets are still available

For tickets visit: www.hexfightseries.comFor more visit: ⁠www.australianmma.com.au

Darcy Vendy takes on Abel Brites for the XFC 185lb championship on February 24th...

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Tai Tuivasa backstage at WWE Elimination Chamber in Perth, Western Australia, talking his upcoming bout at with Macin Tybura, Jon Jones & Western Sydney

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Jack Della backstage at WWE Elimination Chamber in Perth, Western Australia, talking his upcoming bout at #ufc299 For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

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Aaron Tau is a 7-0 professional MMA fighter, fighting out of City Kickboxing in New Zealand. He is taking on Shane Parker at XFC 71, on February 24th for the 135lb title.

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Shane Parker is a 5-5 professional MMA fighter out of Sydney, NSW. He takes on 7-0 Aaron Tau at XFC 71 for the 135lb belt. Shane has represented Australia in the Commonwealth Games in wrestling and even took a 7-year hiatus in the peak of his MMA career. He reveals why he came back and what we can expect come February 24th (XFC 71)...

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Welcome

02:00 - commonwealth games

03:11 - MMA origin

05:02 - why he stopped fighting for 8 years

06:13 - what brought him back

07:00 - fight with Michael Mannu

07:54 - 5-5 record

09:40 - regrets

11:11 - Aaron Tau

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Sam Marles is a professional 1-0 MMA fighter out of Absolute MMA in Collingwood, Victoria. He takes on Sam Dobb (3-2), at XFC 71 at 170lbs on February 24th in Queensland.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro02:00 - Welcome

03:00 - injuries

04:45 - Gym Slump

05:25 - Kaan Ofli leaving the gym

08:16 - watching teammates lose

09:50 - Watching opponents succeed

10:30 - Jack Jenkins

12:30 - Being The Depity Prime Ministers Son

16:30 - thoughts on Sam Dobb

18:00 - how does Sam Marles want to be remembered

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Sam Dobb is a 3-2 professional mma fighter out of QLD who is a former rep rugby and Australian representative in Judo. He takes on 1-0 Sam Marles at XFC 71 in QLD on February 24th.

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Timecodes:

02:00 - losing a tooth

04:15 - Summer Sam - Sam Marles Bout

08:25 - world class judo career

11:35 - knocking someone out

12:55 - training with an opponent

16:23 - XFC 71 vs Sam Marles

Annie Thatcher is a 2-1 professional MMA fighter, who competes against acclaimed striker Baby Nansen, at XFC 71 at Mansfield Tavern, Queensland. Annie joins Mitchell Tinley to talk her fight, the state of women's MMA and what it's like juggling a pro career and full-time employment.

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Jake Piper is an 9-2 amateur fighter out of the acclaimed 'Dunstan Death Squad' in the Sunshine Coast, Queenslad. He was originally scheduled to make his pro debut against Issei Moriyama at Beatdown Promotions 6 at Eatons Hill Hotel. His opponent was pulled due to an injury and Jake Piper was offered a couple of replacements. One in particular was a fighter by the name of Kasib Murdoch (10-0 am). When the injury was made public there was a few back and forth critiques online about why Jake Piper didn't take the fight. Jake join Mitchell to talk about his health concerns and why it'a so important to plan out your career in this day and age.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.auTimecodes:00:00 - Welcome01:54 - Opponents Injuries & Controversy03:34 - why he doesn’t want the Kasib Murdoch fight 05:45- mapping out his MMA plan 07:20 - health issues 7:45 - being in the professional spotlight 10:32 - teammate advice 12:36 - Alan Philpott or Rod Costa

Mitchell Tinley breaks down all the action that took place at HBF Stadium in Perth on February 10th for Eternal MMA 82.

Timecodes:

00:00 - MMA news

04:02 - Eternal MMA 82

06:44 - Amateur Fights (Stand outs & Dick Kicks)

16:41 - Julian Giustiniano vs Marwan Rahiki

21:37 - Khan Deatta vs Jong Hwan Lee

24:30 - Wes Capper vs Seong Chan Hong

27:54 - Toby Meech vs Daniel Mitchell

30:18 - Amena Hadaya vs Courtney Martin

33:12 - Rod Costa vs Alan Philpott

40:16 - Quillan Salkilld vs Dom Mar Fan 2

47:50 - Goodbye

Callan Potter is a former UFC fighter and Australian MMA nerd. He joins your host Mitchell Tinley to preview Eternal MMA 82, along with touching on the early 2024 outlook. Including XFC 71, Beatdown Promotion 6, Eternal MMA 83, Hex Fight Series 29 plus much much more...

Timecodes:

00:00 - Welcome

03:09 - biggest thing from the break

04;39 - Harry Webb vs Abdalla Biyada

05:24 - taking the team to the next level

06:24 - March Australian MMA

08:11 - XFC 71 10:11 - Beatdown 6

11:31 - Hex Fight Series 29

14:59 - Eternal MMA 82 Preview

15:29 - Khan Deatta vs Jong Hwan Lee

17:29 - Julian Guistiniano Marwan Rahiki

19:11 - Toby Meech vs Daniel Mitchell

20:45 - Wes Capper vs Sun Chan Hung

27:27 - Rod Costa vs Alan Philpott

34:09 - Quillan Salkilld vs Dom Mar Fan

36:29 - Fight Of The Night Prediciton

36:45 - Amena Hadaya vs Courtney Martin

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Wes Capper is a 4-2 professional MMA fighter, with over 50 professional boxing and muay thai fight. He is taking on Sung Chan Hong out of Korean Top Team, at Eternal MMA 82 on February 10th, at HBF Stadium in Perth, Western Australia. He is close friends and training partner of Daniel Bradshaw, the founder of the renowned streetwear brand 'Street X'. He also train alongside UFC ranked fighter, Jack Della, at Scrappy MMA.

For tickets head to www.eternalmma.com

Timecodes:

00:00 - Difficulties Finding Fights

01:44 - Juggling Age

03:10 - Training with Scrappy MMA

04:40 - George Kambosos Jr

05:30 - Boxing vs MMA Pay

05:55 - Street X Dan Bradshaw

07:10 - Eternal MMA 82 Opponent

07:33 - Quillan Salkilld vs Dom Mar Fan Prediction

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Anthony Drilich is a 6-1 professional MMA fighte out of Perth, Western Australia. He is the current Eternal MMA flyweight champion and trains out of his own Drilich combat Academy and Scrappy MMA. After originally being scheduled to defend his belt on February 10th at Eternal MMA 82, his bout has been moved to March 16th, Eternal MMA 83.

For more visit: Anthony Drilich

John Martin Fraser is an Australian professional mixed martial arts of Welsh decent, with a record of 7-3. He is a long time training partner of former UFC fighter Kyle Noke. He takes on Ben Johnston (4-1) at Eternal MMA 83 on March 16th in the Gold Coast. He has spent the last couple of weeks on a 'world tour' of training where depsite being based in the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, he has travelled through different states and cities, and soon countries, collecting kowledge on his quest to the next level.

For tickets visit: www.eternalmma.com

Rod Costa is a 7-6 professional MMA fighte rout of Perth, WA, He is the @EternalMMA bantamweight champion and is defending his title against Alan Philpott (20-15) on February 10th, at Eternal MMA 82 inn Perth.

For tickets visit: www.eternalmma.com or grab UFC Fight Pass

Courtney Martin is an 0-2 Pro MMA fighter out of Wolves Den, in Perth, Western Australia. She amassed a 7-1 amature record and has appeared in some of the biggest promotions in the world, including One Fight Championship. She takes on 3-2 Amena Hadaya, who trains out of the same gym as the UFC's 145lb champion Alex Volkanovksi, Freestyle MMA. They compete at 125lbs on February 10th at Eternal MMA 82.

For tickets head to www.eternalmma.com or check it out on UFC Fight Pass

Mark Hunt is an Kickboxing & MMA legend. He's fought in the @ufc , K1 and is an Australian/NZ MMA pioneer. He has recently been rumoured to be entering @BKFC and aims for the heavyweight title.Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 02:04 - Mark Hunt 02:44 - Why is mark hunt returning to fighting 03:55 - Brock Lesnar rumours 06:08 - Issue with fighting at 5008:05 - Fighting origin 10:12 - Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship13:45 - Pitty

for more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

In this podcast clip, Brian Ebersole (51-18) candidly recounts the challenging period when he faced accusations of match-fixing by the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) in the early 2000s regarding his bout against Shannon Ritch (58-89). Ebersole provides insights into the allegations, detailing the circumstances surrounding the controversy.

Full interview: Brian Ebersole Interview

Brian Ebersole is a former @ufc fighter from the US that currently resides in Australia. He's amassed an astonishing 51-18 professional record. He now currently works for @trainalta . He joins Mitchell Tinley on the show to talk all things MMA, including his impact on the sport in Australia, what life is like post UFC and even his controversial match with Shannon Ritch back in 2002 where he was accused of match fixing...

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

03:00 - Brian Ebersole

06:08 - Trainalta Wrestling for MMA seminar & Richy Walsh History 11:00 - Training begginers

14:01 - Transition to coaching form fighting

17:24 - Regrets

18:40 - Lessons Learnt

21:40 - Australia MMA training

24:00 - Legendary MMA try-outs

26:15 - Fitness & Fight Centre

26:58 - Australian Legacy

28:40 - The Shannon Ritch match alleged Match Fixing Controversy Explained

36:02 - How Does Brian Ebersole want to be remembered for more

visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Cody Haddon is a 5-1 professional MMA fighter out of Perth, WA. He is the @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU interim 135lb champion. He talks his recent health problems and when we can see him back in the cage.Timecodes:00:10 - Injuries 05:29 - Sean Gauci - Hex Fight Series Unificatiom about 08:50 - Michael Mannu vs Colby Thicknesse thoughts 09:50 - Rod Costa vs Alan Philpott thoughts11:10 - Freelance 13:00 - 2024 predictions For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Quillan Salkilld is a professional 5-1 mixed martial artist. He is defending his @EternalMMA 155lb title against Dom Mar Fan for the second time. Quillan is on the verge on the @ufc . He talks his Eternal MMA 82 bout, being recently named 'Australian MMA Fight of the Year', and his thoughts on UFC's Tom Nolan.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Alan Philpott is a 20-15 Pro MMA fighter out of Sydney, NSW. He will be taking on Rod Costa for the Eternal MMA Bantamweight Championship on February 10th, in Perth, Western Australia.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

01:30 - Alan Philpott

02:30 - beef with Rod

04:00 - Paul Loga fight/ Title fight

06:00 - Title Fight criticism

06:59 - Thoughts on the other bantamweights

07:30 - Abdalla Biayda Fight

09:12 - Visa

10:02 - Lions Den Academy

11:20 - retirement

13:10 - The New Wave

15:10 - Predcition

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

David Martinez is a 11-5-1NC professional MMA fighter out of QLD. He recently took on Murad Guseinov at Brave Combat Federation 76 in Jakarta, Indonesia where he picked up a controversial loss due to referee mistake. Along with this, David talks about losing his shot at the Eternal MMA title shot, his newly booked bout against Antonio 'The Spartan' Caruso in March for the ISKA lightweight title.

Timecodes:00:00 - Intro

02:57 - what happened during his controversial loss at Brave Combat Federation 76

10:10 - Appealing the loss

10:56 - missing out on the Eternal MMA title shot

12:40 - future with eternal 13:10 - fight against Antoni Caruso

14:20 - 5 fights in 12 months

15:40 - thoughts on Caruso

17:40 - 2024 predictions

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Wayne Carl is an Australian MMA fight promoter who runs a pro/am show called Demoltion Fight Series in Victoria. Wayne comes on the show to explain how it all got started, the troubles along the way and where the show will gon in the future...

Timecode:

03:01 - How Demolition Fight Series started

04:40 - MMA shows during Covid

07:00 - Lessons learnt

08:20 - Amature titles

17:20 - Family business

18:56 - Demoltion Fight Series 12 breakdown

27:40 - Shows going forward

30:10 - Head to head with Hex Fight Series

32:55 - How to be remembered

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Blake Richardson is a professional MMA ring announcer, commentator, comedian and actor who recently competed in his first mixed martial arts bout where he took on Jackson Mclellan at Domination MMA 6 on November 25th.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

02:10 - Why did he take an MMA fight

06:28 - Troubles in the fight

10:54 - How this fight came about

13:40 - More fights?

19:05 - Similarities between comedy and fighting

20:20 - Rocky relationship with his parents

24:40 - Lessons learnt in preparation

26:10 - Being bravery

29:15 - How does Blake Richardson want to be remembered in mma

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Callan Potter is a former UFC fighter and Australian MMA aficionado. He joins Mitchell Tinley to breakdown the huge card that was Hex Fight series 28 that took place on the 18th of November & preview a massive card in Eternal MMA 82, scheduled for February 10th, 2024

Timdcodes:

00:00 - Intro

03:55 - Sean Gauci out

04:10 - Paul Loga 2 fights, 2 outs

06:40 - Kaan Husmek fight cancelled (Tepou 7.3 kg miss)

12:10 - Raja Shippen vs Rana Singh (Rana Singh no show)

15:50 - Hex PPV Stream

16:18 - Troy Fumo vs Marco Orlovic

17:40’- Jack Lyons vs Max Kelly

19:38 - Harry Webb vs Niam Stephen

23:32 - Uelson De Jesus vs Joshua Riley

23:54 - Emrehan Hekimoglu vs Michael Mannu

30:50 - AFL legend Brendan Fevola fights a fan

33:40 - Jono Micallef vs Joseph Luciano

40:02 - Matt Vaile

42:48 - Kitt Campbell vs Blood Diamond

43:00 - Eternal MMA 82

43:20 - Dom Mar Fan vs Quillan Salkilld

46:40 - Alan Philpott vs Rod Costa

48:05- Anthony Drilich vs Jake Hearl

49:02 - 2023 wrap up & 2024 preview

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU Mitch Tinley is joined by Jono Mcallef, the NEW @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU welterweight championFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU Mitch Tinley is joined by Michael Mannu, the NEW @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU welterweight championFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU Mitch Tinley is joined by UFC fighter Jack Jenkins chatting his devastating elbow injury at UFC 293, his unexpected beef with UFC title challenger Illia Topuria and his love for horse racing among so many other things.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU Mitch Tinley is joined by @kaanhusmek chatting his opponents 7.3kg weight miss that ended with his fight being cancelledFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

@HEXFIGHTSERIESAU Mitch Tinley is joined by Damien Brown, chatting what went dont at @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU and what's in store for 2024For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Backstage at @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU Mitch Tinley is joined by Sam Hayward, the head coach of new welterweight champion, Jono Micallef.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Jacob Watts is the promoter of Hex Fight Series. Jacob is on to chat Hex Fight Series 28 which will take place on November 18th, at Festival Hall in Melbourne, Victoria. The PPV can be purchased through their new PPV streamer BeIN Sports and tickets are still available at www.ticketmaster.com/hexfs28

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

01:48 - Jacob Watts

02:42 - Matt Vaile vs Joseph Luciano

04:01 - Brendan Fevola vs Fan

08:10 - Q&A

08:47 - light heavyweight division

10:10 - Melbourne Bias & Interstate Fights

13:05 - Festival Hall Risks

13:53 - Show Critiques

14:46 - BeIN Sports PPV

16:30 - Hex FS 28 Best Fight

19:30 - Paul Loga vs Sean Gauci

21:50 - FREE PPV stream*

For more visit: Australian MMA

2 weeks out from their Hex Fight Series 28 170lb title bout, Jono Micallef & Joseph Luciano join Mitchell Tinley to chat expectations heading into the contest, competing at the historic Festival Hall and what it means to main event Hex Fight Series 28 on November 18th

For tickets click here

For more visit: Australian MMA

Max Kelly is a 1-1 Pro MMA fighter out of Queensland, Australia. He trains out of the Base Training Centre under the @ufc vet Damien Brown. He takes on Jack Lyons (3-1), known for running 50 marathons in 50 days at @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU #28 on November 18th at Festival Hall in Melbourne.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.auTimecodes:00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Max Kelly 02:48 - Why MMA03:39 - Relationship With Damian Brown06:35 - Career in MMA08:40 - Having Fun In MMA 09:40 - Being Married Young 11:30 - Jack Lyons 13:20 - If he wasn’t in MMA 13:50 - Family Support 16:30 - Brother vs Brother 17:20 - Hex Fight Series 28 Prediction19:40 - Sparring Damien

Callan Potter is a former UFC fighter and Australian MMA aficionado. He joins Mitchell Tinley (host) to chat all things Aussie MMA. Covering the November 4th event in Gold Coast, QLD, @EternalMMA 81...

Timecodes:

03:40 - John Martin Fraser vs Brogan Anderson

05:40 - John Martin Fraser’s Next Opponent

06:45 - Australian Middleweight Division

12:00 - Jack Becker vs Kieran Joblin

14:20 - Australian Lightweight Division

18:24 - Dom Mar Fan vs Michael Stanoff

22:50 - Diego Pereira vs Luke Jones

30:38 - Eternal MMA 81 Highlights

36:10 - Event Grade

37:35 - Sean Gauci vs Paul Loga

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Callan Potter is an 18-9 former UFC fighter out of Melbourne, Victoria. He's an Australian MMA aficionado and he joins the podcast top breakdown Eternal MMA 80 that took place at HBF stadium in Perth, Western Australia on the 28th of October, 2023.

Timecodes:

01:31 - Daniel Kelly (UFC)

03:03 - Eternal MMA 80 Reaction

06:22 - Quillan Salkilld vs Brett Pastore

14:03 - Anthony Drilich vs Frank Jankowski

17:22 - Anthony Drilich - Stewart Nicoll

19:55 - Wes Capper vs Kevin Piras

21:48 - Wes Capper - Josh Togo

25:47 - Kyle Noke (UFC) Advice

25:58 - Callan Potter vs Kyle Noke

27:38 - Dan Jones vs Seb Szalay

28:26 - Seb Szalay - Sem Kakembo

30:22 - Julian Guistiniano vs Ryan Cooper

31:26 - Krazy Horse vs Aldin Bates - Eternal 82

34:20 - Eternal MMA 80 Grade

For more visit: www.australiamma.com.au

Joseph Luciano is a professional MMA fighter with a record of 8-1. He created headlines when he was controversially pulled from one of the most highly anticipated bouts in Australian MMA history with Matt 'The Viper' Vaile at Eternal 78 in Sydney on September 9th on UFC Sydney (UFC 293) weekend in Sydney NSW, Australia. Jospeh hasn't commented to the media since then and this is his first official interview. He covers what happened and highlights his new bout against 5-0 Jono Micallef at Hex Fight Series 28 in Melbourne, Victoria. Joseph covers all of this, along with his love for his teammates at Absolute MMA, specifically UFC fighter Jack Jenkins who suffered a devastating injury at UFC 293. Joseph covers his hobbies outside of the cage and the sacrifices outside of the cage to achieve his dreams.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro04:45 - Why the Matt Vaile fight didn’t happen

15:35 - Does he regret it…

16:25 - Joseph Luciano vs Jono Micallef

17:35 - Jono Micallef or Matt Vaile

19:10 - Thoughts on Jono Micallef

20:05 - Motivation

21:15 - Running out of time

21:45 - Sacrifices

23:54 - Jack Jenkins Injury

26:05 - Jealousy

27:15 - Starting golf…

28:44 - Absolute MMA teammates

30:19 - Handling things differently

32:00 - Moving on…

For more visit: Joseph Luciano

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John Martin Fraser is a 6-3 professional MMA fighter out of the Sunshine Coast, QLD. He takes on City Kickboxing's Brogan Anderson at Eternal MMA 81 in the Gold Coast. John Martin Fraser is a Wales native now residing in Australia. He talks his spontaneous start to mixed martial arts and how he would like to be remembered in the sport.

For ticket click here

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

02:53 - The Valleys

03:35 - How he ended up in the Sunshine Coast

04:57 - Kyle Noke friendship

05:45 - Career in fighting

06:40 - Family Support

07:42 - Cage Warriors

09:50 - Fights with Mat Myers

12:30 - Thoughts on Brogan Anderson

14:40 - Injuries

15:42 - what’s the best piece of advice

Alfred Stoddart is a 2-1 Australian MMA professional fighter who competed at NZ promotion Shuriken Fight Series 16 in Auckland against Connor Woodman. He picked up the KO victory. This interview was recorded two days prior to that.

For more head to: www.australianmma.com.au

Frank Jankowski is a 3-0 professional MMA fighter out of Wolves Den in Joondalup, Western Australia. He takes on Anthony Drillich for the @EternalMMA flyweight title on October 28th at @hbfstadium9426

Tickets can be purchased at: www.eternalmma.com

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Jack Becker is a 10-4 professional MMA fighter out of Perth, Western Australia. He trains out of the esteemed Scrappy MMA alongside @ufc fighter Jack Della. He is taking on @CityKickboxingMMABJJ Kieran Joblin (24-14) on November 4th at Eternal MMA 81 in the Gold Coast.

For tickets head to www.eternalmma.com

Timecodes:00:00 - Intro

01:34 - Jack Becker

02:14 - Fighting In Perth

02:53 - Breaking His Leg In The Ring

10:28 - Being Repped By Chosen Advisory

11:22 - UFC Sydney Weekend

12:04 - Returning To 100%

13:30 - Leg Break Leg Injury Mentality

14:10 - Love For The Sport

15:25 - Wanting What Others Have

16:30 - Ben Vickers (Scrappy MMA)

18:15 - The State Of Australian MMA

21:15 - Kieran Joblin - Eternal MMA 81

22:20 - Growth Of The Sport

23:04 - Eternal MMA

23:23 - How Will Jack Becker Be Remembered

24:00 - Disappointing GSP

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Wes Capper is a professional Boxer, Muay Thai and MMA fighter out of Perth, Western Australia. He currently runs The Barn Martial Arts. He is taking on Batmunkh Burenzorig at Eternal MMA 80 in Perth, Western Australia on October 28th.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Eternal MMA 80 Opponent

01:28 - Earning His Stripes

03:50 - Watching Tape On Fighters

04:40 - John Brewin Fight Reaction

05:35 - Eternal MMA 80 Training Camp

06:25 - Daniel Bradshaw (Street X)

07:31 - Being Looked After

08:15 - Getting To Lightweight

09:25 - Walking Around Weight

10:05 - Submission Skills

Tickets available here

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Brett Pastore is a professional 3-1 MMA fighter out of New Jersey, USA. He is currently living in Thailand competing out of the world renown @tigermuaythai . He is scheduled to take on Quillan Salkilld at Eternal MMA 80 on October 28th at HBF Stadium in Perth, Western Australia. Brett is a former school teacher and is currently living the nomad life. to find out more about Brett Pastore follow him on Instagram.

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

01:35 - Living The Dream

02:13 - Being A School Teacher

04:36 - Family Support

05:40 - Finding Sambo

08:42 - Following The Dream

09:20 - Any Regrets?

10:18 - Tiger Muay Thai

10:50 - Toughest Lessons

12:30 - One FC Experience

13:20 - How The Eternal MMA Fight Happened

14:20 - Longterm Goals

15:20 - First Loss

15:53 - Returning To Australia

16:20 - How Does Brett Pastore Want To Be Remembered?

17:00 - What Lesson Would You Pass On?

17:50 - Kangaroo Meat

Quillan Salkilld is a professional 4-1 MMA fighter, out of Perth, Western Australia. He defends his @EternalMMA lightweight championship against Brett Pastore (3-1). Quillan chats his @ufc fight that fell through. He talks his meteoric rise up the ranks of Australian MMA. We talk his grass roots start to a potential UFC match up.To buy tickets use the code: SALKILLD here: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/eternal-mma-80-mt-claremont-28-10-2023/event/13005ED797630A6CFor more visit:www.australianmma.com.auTimecodes:00:00 - Intro3:24 - Cancelled @ufc fight 5:40 - Being an Eternal boy 07:33 - Helping build careers and reinvigorated others11:12 - No longer the underdog 12:00 - Fighting away vs fighting at home 12:45 - Family support 13:38 - @EternalMMA growth 14:23 - Main event pressure 15:58 - Relationship with the UFC now 18:53 - Thoughts on Brett Pastore

Mitchell Tinley breaks down all the huge fight announcements dropped on the 5th of October 2023 by @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU and @EternalMMA including Joseph Luciano vs Jono Micallef, Quillan Salkilld vs Brett Pastore, Dan Jones vs Seb Szalay, Matt Vaile vs Kitt Campbell...

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

01:40 - Joseph Luciano vs Jono Micallef

08:10 - Matt Vaile vs Kitt Campbell?

11:40 - Quillan Salkilld vs Brett Partore

12:40 - Where’s David Martinez

14:20 - Justin Van Heerden vs Kaan Ofli bs Abdalla Biayda

16:20 - Josh Togo update

18:00 - Joseph Luciano vs Matt Vaile

18:25 - Frank Jankowski vs Anthony Drillich

18:42 - Wes Capper

19:20 - Dan Jones vs Seb Szalay

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Ben Johnston is a 4-1 MMA fighter out of Queensland who just competed at @EternalMMA he is the head coach and co-owner of @thefightcentre-brisbane3826 and is a multiple time Muay Thai champion.

Timecodes:

00:00 - intro

04:32 - Eternal MMA 79 controversy

08:37 - is the @ufc really next

12:10 would it of been better to sit out the last fight

15:02 - fighting locally again

16:40 combat sports regrets

18:26 - running out of time

20:40 - backup plan

23:25 - love for Coaching

25:23 - evolution of the fight centre

28:57 - why combat sports

30:10 - mindset on fighting

33:02 - failures

33:58 - impersonating Alex Pereira and training with Israel Adesanya

35:20 - @CityKickboxingMMABJJ alliance

36:31 - how does Ben Johnston want to be remembered

37:19 - the kindness of Israel Adesanya

39:53 - when’s the next fight

40:23 - Brogan Anderson vs John Martin Fraser - Eternal MMA middleweight title

41:40 - UFC or Teammates

42:50 - reacting to negative comments

43:50 - Israel Adesanya dealing with critiques

45:30 - injuring Izzy

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Brad Walley is a 3-1 professional flyweight MMA fighter, fighting out of Adelaide, South Australia. He competes at Diamondback Fighting Championship 18 in the main event in a grudge match against JAke Hearl (3-3). Brad talks where the beef started, the current state of Adelaide MMA, his friendship with team mates and PFL athletes Shane Mitchell and his return from a devastating injury.

Timecodes:

2:45 - Jake Hearl beef origins

05:32 - Adelaide MMA

06:30 - Amature vs Pro MMA

09:10 - Flyweight respect

10:20 - Disliking your opponent.

11:00 - Injuries

14:30 - MMA community

16:02 - friendship with PFL’s Shane Mitchell

17:30 - Diamondback FC 18 main event prediction

17:57 - How does Brad Walley want to be remembered in MMA

For more visit: ⁠www.australianmma.com.au

Callan 'The Rockstar' Potter is a @ufc veteran and #AustralianMMA afficiando who joins Mitchell Tinley in chatting all things Australian MMA.

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

01:26 - what’s Callan been up to?

03:08 - Eternal MMA 79 Recap

04:06 - Ben Johnston main event questions

08:14 - Elliot Compton cancelation situation

10:40 - promotion transperancy

14:43 - Alfred Stoddart emergence

17:25 - George Mangos win

22:10 - George Mangos vs Jarrad Wilbraham

25:28 - Coby Porter

29:50 - Australian MMA rumours

31:00 - Jamie Edenden vs Janay Harding

32:34 - Stewart Nicoll - How much is a nicoll worth

35:04 - Beatdown Promtoions

35:24 - Brendan Fevola Hex Fight

36:22 - Brendan Fevola vs Daniel Kelly

37:25 - Kaan Ofli vs Abdalla Biayda

38:20 - Justin Van Heerden vs Ethan Thomas

For more visit: www.australianmme.com.au

George Mangos is a 2-0 professional featherweight out of Lions Den Academy in Sydney, NSW. He takes on Brogan Stewart-Ng at @EternalMMA in Gold Coast, QLD on the 23rd of September.

Timecode:

00:00 - Intro

03:20 - Great career start

07:28 - Lions Den Academy

08:40 - humility

09:47 - nightlife and trianing

10:16 - Why he got into MMA

11:10 - family support

12:42 - backup plan

15:23 - future goals

16:35 fighters in just sights

17:00 - fight predictions “I’ve pictured ways I can win

17:55 - mental preparation of fights

Damien Brown is a 19-13 former UFC and Rizin fighter out of Brisbane, QLD. He is a coach & promoter that runs Beatdown Promotions. September 16th is Beatdown Promotions 5 and will feature Jamie Edenden taking on the Bellator veteran Janay Harding. Damien talks his promotion, running MMA as a business and his potential bout with Aussie MMA legend George Sotiropoulos...

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Stewart Nicoll is a 6-0 professional flyweight fighter out of QLD in Australia. He is taking South African Dansheel Moodley at Beatdown Promotions 5 at Eatons Hill Hotel in QLD. You can see it LIVE on youtube by subscribing to their Youtube page.

Timcodes:

00:00 - Intro

02:48 - Undervalued Flyweights

04:00 - Stephen Erceg

06:20- Perfect Record

11:40 - what got you into MMA

13:40 - being challenged by regulars

16:50 - beatdown prediction

18:24 - how do gig want to be remembered

Joining us on the show is former 3-fight UFC veteran and Australian MMA aficionado Callan 'The Rockstar' Potter (18-9). We break down the events and fall out from Eternal MMA 78 and what it means for the fighters involved.

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

02:04 - Damien brown vs Simon Carson (NoGi Bjj)

02:30 - George Sotiropoulos Boxing

03:20 - David Martinez In Hospital

04:12 - Jack Becker vs David Martinez

10:18 - Quillan Salkilld Title Shot - Josh Togo

12:50 - Alan Philpott vs Shaun Etchell

16:05 - Rod Costa vs Alan Philpott

16:50 - Rod Costa vs Ethan Thomas

19:10 - Shaun Etchell Troubles

21:50 - Eternal MMA 78 Standout

22:24 - Potential Josh Kuhne vs Raja Shippen

24:30 - Joseph Larcinese vs Troy Fumo

26:02 - Eternal MMA 78 Summary

26:40 - Jack Jinks & UFC 293

Matt Vaile is a professional MMA fighter out of NZ, with a 12-2 record. He is a UFC hopeful an was supposed to be fighting at Eternal MMA 78 in Sydney on UFC 293 weekend against 8-1 Joseph Luciano before it was mysteriously cancelled... Matt Vailed joins us to predict why and what's next...

Timecode:

00:00 - Intro

01:40 - Eternal MMA Cancellation

04:02 - Contract Issues

07:00 - Joseph Luciano

08:20 - Being Inactive

13:20 - UFC Opportunities

16:10 - PFL

17:40 - MMA Future

18:05 - Kiwi Fans

19:20 - City Kickboxing

22:10 - How does Matt Vaile Want To Be Remembered?

22:40 - Cam O’Neil or Joseph Luciano?…

Fore more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

David Martinez is professional fighter that's now 11-5 and in line to take on Quillan Salkilld for the @EternalMMA champion for the third time. David talks his upcoming title shot, His horrendous weight cut, his split decision victory against Jack Becker, His wife Jane, being his manager and when we can see him back...

For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Timecodes:

00:00 Intro

01:15 - Weigh Cut Failure For Eternal MMA 78

12:10 - Health Update

14:30 - Jack Becker Fight

17:02 - Eternal MMA title shot (Quillan Salkilld_

Joining us on the show is professional mma fighter "Super Ali" Alan Philpott (19-15-1 NC). He takes on former 2x, 2 divisional Eternal MMA champion Shaun Etchell (9-4) in the co-main event of the injury riddled Eternal MMA 78 card in Sydney on September 8th, 2023. Chatting about all things MMA, the mentality of fighting and his relationship with Aussie UFC star, Josh Culibao.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.auTimecodes:04:25 - Eternal 78’s Sydney Curse07:00 - NSW combat sports authority/police pulling you from fights09:00 - Signed Exclusively to Eternal MMA11:05 - 4 fight losing skid15:30 - Leaving Igor MMA for Lions Den Academy19:23 - Friendship with UFC Fighter Josh Culibao22:00 - Career revival25:40 - Shaun Etchell27:05 - Bantamweight title shot28:35 - Family upbringing30:45 - How does Alan Philpott want to be remembered?

Jamie Edenden is a 1-2-1 professional MMA fighter out of Queensland. She's taking on @BellatorMMA veteran Janay Harding in the main even on @beatdownpromotions on September 16th at Eaton Hills hotel in Brisbane.

Timecode:

00:40 - Main eventing Beatdown Promotion 5

02:14 - Training with guys

03:45 - Preparing for Janay Harding

05:00 - Annie Thatcher controversial weight cut & fight cancelation

13:30 - Career direction

17:10 - Why’d you get into MMA

18:15 - What makes coach Ryan Dunstan so good?

19:50 - How do you want to be remembered For more

visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Brogan Anderson is a 15-3 NZ professional MMA fighter, trained out of City Kickboxing by the one and only Eugene Bareman. Brogan was getting ready for a chance at @EternalMMA gold taking on current middleweight champion Mat Myers at Eternal MMA 78 in Sydney on UFC 293 weekend. An injury unfortunately forced Mat Myers to withdraw and the 34yr old Brogan is left without an opponent. These are his thought...For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Josh Togo is the (as per Tapology.com) #1 lightweight in Australia and is currently 12-4. He jumps on the show to chat leaving MMA for Boxing, His up bring and his passions outside of fighting..

For more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_/

Josh Togo is the (as per Tapology.com) #1 lightweight in Australia and is currently 12-4. He jumps on the show to chat leaving MMA for Boxing, His up bring and his passions outside of fighting..

For more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_/

Timecodes: 00:12 - 2:30 - Going to boxing 02:37 - 3:00 @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU lightweight title 3:20 - 04:45 - George Sotiropoulos Rematch 4:52 - 06:18 - Boxing 6:20 - 08:22 - Giving back to the community 08:24 - 09:23 - Cooking for the homeless 09:25 - 12:26 - Rough up bringing 14:05 - 16:53 - ATT bad wrap 17:02 - 20:30 - Men’s business walks

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@HEXFIGHTSERIESAU promoter Jacob Watts chat to Mitchell Tinley to preview Hex Fight Series 27, What went down at the weigh ins and what surprise announcements he has coming up on Friday's show.

For more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_/ or Visit: https://hexfightseries.com/

@EternalMMA lightweight champion Quillan Salkilld joins us to talk about his recent sorta singing with the @ufc he's picked up a fight on the Road To UFC in Singapore. We also talk about his team mate Cody Haddons upcoming title fight at @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU and when we can see him next on Australian soil.

For more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianm...

Time codes: 00:00 - Getting sorta signed? 02:47 attic management 04:02 - next eternal defence 05:30 - Cody Haddon vs Raja Shippem prediction 06:26 - hardest worker at the gym 06:40 - UFC fight preparation 07:22 - road to the ufc prediciton

Recorded on the 7th of August 2023 but only now allowed to be released, former UFC vet Callan 'The Rockstar' Potter joins us as always to chat the latest rumours regarding Hex Fight Series.

for more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_/

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

09:00 Return to jiu jitsu

09:20 - Kaan out

10:15 - Abdalla Biayda vs Sem Kakembo vs Kaan Ofli

15:30 - best fights that never were

18:29 - Damien brown vs George sots newrly official

22:20 - Quillan Salkilld signed tot he ufc

26:10 - Josh Togo unmatched

29:16 - Ricky Biechun vs Randall Rayment

Joining us on the show is 0-0 Kane Rickus who will be making his pro debut at @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU on August 18th at Melbourne Pavilion.

For more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_/

Joining us is 4-1 professional MMA fighter Cody Haddon, He takes on Raja Shippen (19-12) for the interim @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU bantamweight championship August 18th, 2023 at Melbourne Pavilion.

For more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_/

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

05:03 - Quillan Salkilld - Road 2 The UFC

08:04 - Are You Jealous?

09:40 - His Road to The UFC

11:40 - Raja Shippens Game (Hes FS 27)

14:02 - No Trash Talk

16:10 - Loss To UFC Fighter Steve Erceg

18:04 - Family Support & Crazy Fans

19:10 - Sean Gauci or Rod Costa

Sem Kakembo joins us to talk about his newly announced bout with 7-1 pro MMA fighter Abdalla Biayda at Hex fight series 27 on August 18th at Melbourne Pavilion after his teammate Kaan Ofli got injured.

*this interview was recorded on the 8th of August prior to @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU announcing that it would indeed be for the interim title.

Timecode:

00:00 - Intro

07:21 - What if you win and have to fight your teammate?

08:00 - Thoughts on Abdalla Biayda

10:20 - Rivalry with Colby Thicknesse

11:15 - the glory of Absolute MMA

13:04 - Wu-tang Influence

for more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_/

Abdalla Biayda speaks for the first time since finding out his opponent Kaan Ofli is out of their Featherweight title fight at @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU . Abdalla talks his new opponent Sem Kakembo and what we can expect

Fore more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_/

Josh Culiabo is a UFC fighter out of Sydney, NSW. He is 11-2-1 and recently just lost to Lerone Murphy at UFC London. We chat to Josh about his loss, where he's at mentally and his thoughts on becoming a dad.

For more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_/

Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro

01:35 - UFC London Loss vs Lerone Murphy

03:15 - Becoming A Dad

06:25 - What Went Wrong

10:20 - Alan Philpott Friendship

15:05 - Eternal MMA Prediction vs Shaun Etchell

17:05 - Thoughts on the Australian MMA Scene

18:10 - UFC Sydney in September?

Ricky Biechun is a 6-2 pro MMA fighter competing for the @HEXFIGHTSERIESAU heavyweight title at Hex Fight Series 27 at Melbourne Pavilion on August 18th, 2023. Ticket available here: https://hexfightseries.com/ Stream it here: www.fite.tv/vl/p/hex-global/ Fore more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_/ Timecode: 00:00 - Intro 03:50 - Jimmy Crute retiring 05:02 - Bouncing back from loses 06:40 - Dealing with doubts 07:28 - State of the heavyweight division 09:10 - Heavyweight privilege 12:35 - MMA beginning 14:15 - Being mugged 16:02 - Randall Rayment assessment

Kaan Husmek is a former 7-1-1 amateur fighter making his professional debut on Hex Fight Series 27 at Melbourne Pavilion on August 18th against the highly touted 1-0 'The Human Highlight Reel" Harry Webb.

For tickets or the stream the event visit:

https://hexfightseries.com/

Follow Kaan Husmek:

https://www.instagram.com/kaanhusmek/?hl=en

Follow Australian MMA here: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_/

Timecodes:

00:00 - 01:50 - Intro

01:52 - 04:24 - business ventures

05:47 - 07:45 - family support

07:51 - 09:45 - Absolute MMA

09:50 - 11:20 - trianing camp

11:20 -13:00 - IMMAF

13:10 - 16:35 - Harry Webb Prep

17:30 - 20:10 - 3 fight plan

20:20 - 24:30 - lessons learned

25:22 - 25:50 - Jake Matthew converting to Islam

25:52 - 27:02 - wrap up

Hex Fight Series promoter Jacob Watts joins the show to chat Hex FS 27. Tickets are available here: www.hexfightseries.com

Timecodes: 00:00 - 04:10 - Intro 04:15 - 07:10 - Abdalla Biayada vs Kaan Ofli (FW C) 07:15 - 10:20 - Consistency 11:40 - 13:10 - Josh Togo/lightweight championship 13:20 -14:50 - Light heavyweight championship 16:10 - 17:23 - Who is the Hex matchmaker 17:10 - 17:50 - Raja Shippen vs Cody Haddon (Vacsnt IC) 17:55 - 19:40 Hardest fighter to match 19:45 - 20:35 - Kevin Jousset 20:40 - 21:50 - Sean Gauci 21:52 - 23:21 X-factor fight

Richy Walch is a 6 fight UFC veteran and the Director of Coaching and Business Development of Train Alta...

Alta is an MMA training program that is committed to transforming the lives of everyday Australians. The business provides technology enabled combat sports fitness training to everybody at all fitness levels that can be access both in-gym and at home. Train Alta partners with existing combat gym owners to solve a sector Wie issue of attracting new and a broader cohort of participants to the sport at grass roots levels, allowing gym owners to focus on their passion of coaching.

Timecodes:

00:00 - 01:41 - Intro

01:42 - 03:49 - What is Train Alta?

03:50 - 08:10 - What it's like training beginners as a UFC fighter

08:12 - 10:55 - Do people stick around?

11:00 - 14:02 - How do you manage the degrees of talent?

14:04 - 14:51 - How to get involved?

14:56 - 21:10 - Retiring at 27 from the UFC and transitioning to coaching

20:20 - 22:13 Advice to younger fighters

22:18 - 24:48 - How does Richy Walsh want to be remembered?

24:49 - 25:30 - Who should be signed to the UFC?

Joseph Luciano is an 8-1 (pro) fighter out of @AbsoluteMMA who currenlty holds the @EternalMMA welterweight championship. he is set to defend his belt against and #1 contender Matt Vaile. Joseph talks training in Thailand, his UFC team mate Jack Jenkins, Jack Della and the current Australian MMA landscape at welterweight. He talks gearing up for his Eternal MMA 78 bout on UFC weekend in Sydney September 8th and what winning means to him.For more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_/

Former UFC fighter and Australian MMA fight scene aficionado Callan 'The Rockstar' Potter joins us to as always breakdown some of the biggest Aussie fight announcements including, Kaan Ofli taking on Abdalla Biayda for the Hex FS FW belt, Mat Myers vs Brogan Anderson, Damien Brown vs George Sotiropoulos, plus a David Martinez breakdown and what's next for Quilan Salkilld, Jack Becker, Blake Donnelly, Josh Togo. Along with a UFC 293 recap and adopted Aussie JJ 'Superman' Ambrose retiring from the sport.

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Timecode:

00:25 UFC 290 recap, Jimmy Crute retiring, Shannon Ross KO & Jack Della, Eugene Bateman

08:45 - Lightweights - (Kieran Joblin, David Martinez, Quillan Salkilld, Jack Becker, Wes Capper, Blake Donnelly)

10:56 - Damien brown vs George Sotiropoulos

11:28 - Callan Potter out of retirement

16:42 - Kaan Ofli vs Abdalla Biayada

20:12 - May Myers vs Brodan Anderson

24:32 - Josep Luciano vs Aldin Bates Rumour

26:19 - JJ Ambrose Retirement

Tom Nolan is a 5-0 Pro MMA fighter out of the Team Compton Training Centre in Brisbane, Queensland. He as most recently been signed by the UFC to compete for a contract in Season 7 of Dana White Contender Series in Week 1 on August 8th, 2023 on UFC Fight Pass. The series has been a huge launch pad for many Australian UFC fighters, most notably, Jack Della, Jimmy Crute, Shannon Ross & Jack Jenkins.

To find out more about Tom Nolan head here: https://www.instagram.com/_thebigtrain_/

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Jack Jenkins is a Australian UFC fighter out of Melbourne, Victoria. He trains out of acclaimed gym @AbsoluteMMA under head coach Simon Carson. Jack recently took on Jamall Emmers at UFC on ABC 5 on June 24th in Jacksonville, Florida. He won the bout via what some people thought was a controversial split decision and we chat to Jack about his performance and what's next for the Bacchus Marsh boy.

For more: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_/

Alfred Stoddart is making his professional debut against MMA pro Darcy Vendy (3-3) who most notedly the only unavenged bout on phenom Jack Della's record. Alfred works in IT and has a unique outlook on the world of mixed martial arts. You can see him LIVE for FREE on June 24th...

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ack James is a 3-1 pro MMA fighter out of Townsville, QLD. He fights out of Courage Training Centre and is one of the hottest prospects on the Australian scene. You can see Jack LIVE on June 24th for FREE

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Paul Loga is an 8-7 pro MMA fighter out of QLD. He currently fights out of Base Training Centre under Damien Brown, the promoter. He is currently slated in the main event to take on 4-3 Shane Parker. He's a fighter, a father and you can see him LIVE June 24th...

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Damien Brown is an Australian ⁠mixed martial artist⁠ who competes in the ⁠lightweight⁠ division. A professional since 2010, he has also competed for the ⁠Ultimate Fighting Championship⁠, ⁠Rizin FF⁠, ⁠BRACE⁠, and ⁠Cage Warriors⁠. The currently 38yr old holds a 19-13 professional record and is the promoter of Beatdown Promotions which is having their 4th show at Eaton Hills hotel in QLD.

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Lote Tuqiri is a former professional dual-code rugby footballer who primarily played as a winger across both codes. He represented Australia in both rugby league and rugby union, and Fiji in rugby league. He jumps on to chat MMA, UFC 290, who would of mad a good MMA fighter and how you can win his UFC 290 prize give away valued at $30,000

For more visit: https://www.fanstands.com.au/

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Steven 'Astro Boy' Erceg is a 10-1 Pro MMA fighter out of Perth, Western Australia. After multiple false starts due to Visa issues he made his emphatic @ufc debut against ranked UFC flyweight David Dvorak. Steve shocked a lot of people cruising to a unanimous decision victory at #UFC289.For more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_/

Callan Potter is a former UFC fighter and multiple time Australian MMA champion. He is one of the most knowledgeable guys in all of Australian MMA about the regional circuit. He chats with former ring announcer, commentator and Australian MMA host Mitch Tinley to breakdown all the fights from @EternalMMA For more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_

Timecodes:

00:01 - Intro

01:12 - Eternal MMA 76 Recal

02:43 - Aaren McConnell vs George Mangos

06:49 - Toby Meech vs Jamie Renouf

10:08 - Aldin Bates vs Stu Dare

14:50 - Quillan Salkilld vs Blake Donnelly

26:50 - Justin Van Heerden vs Rod Costa II

Quillan Salkilld is a 4-1 pro mma fighter who just recently won the @EternalMMA lightweight championship at Eternal MMA 76 in Perth, Western Australia.

For more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_

@mitcheltinley breaking down all the actions of @EternalMMA at #EternalMMA76 at #HBF Stadium in Perth, Western Australia. Timecodes: 00:00 - 01:44 - Aaren Mcconnell vs Geroge Mangos 001:50 - 02:37 - Toby Meech vs Jamie Renouf 02:40 - 04:03 - Wes Capper vs John Brewin 05:15 - 07:10 - Stu Dare vs Aldin Bates 07:50 - 09:30 - Quillan Salkilld vs Blake Donnelly 09:32 - 12:36 - Justin Van Heerden vs Rod Costa

Justin Van Heerden is an 12-5 pro MMA fighter out of Freestyle Fight Team in NSW and is the @EternalMMA featherweight champion. He defended his belt in Perth, Western Australia at HBF stadium against @EternalMMA Bantamweight champion and Perth local who looked to try and take Justin's belt and become the first ever @EternalMMA concurrent double champion.

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Justin Van Heerden is an 11-5 pro MMA fighter out of Freestyle Fight Team in NSW and is the @EternalMMA featherweight champion. He defends his belt in Perth, Western Australia at HBF stadium against @EternalMMA Bantamweight champion and Perth local who looks to try and take Justin's belt and become the first ever @EternalMMA concurrent double champion. Justin talks his prediction for the fight, his involvement in teammate Colby Thicknesse's beef with Emrehan Hekimoglu and what we can expect next from him post #EternalMMA76

Tickets are still available: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/eternal-mma-mt-claremont-10-06-2023/event/13005E667585237C

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Wes Capper is as experienced as you can get in combat sports. with 50-100 boxing, muay thai & mma bouts under his belt he gears up for an MMA rturn 14 years in the making stepping up to take on John Brewin at Eternal MMA 76 at HBF Stadium in Perth, Western Australia.

For more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_

Colby 'Slicknesse' Thicknesse is a 3-0 MMA pro out of renowned fight gym Freestyle Fight Gym. Home of the UFC featherweight champions @AlexVolkanovskiOfficial . Colby is a highly touted prodigy who unfortunately had to withdraw from his bout with colourful character Emre Han Hekimgolu at Hex Fight Series 26 in Melbourne Victoria. Hekimoglu has mocked Colby since the withdrawal and Colby finally gets to respond.For more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_

In anticipation of his upcoming bout at Eternal MMA 76, where he aims to secure the distinction of being the first double champion in the promotion's history, Rod Costa, the reigning bantamweight champion of Eternal MMA, engages in an exclusive discussion with Australian MMA. The Felipe Pena black belt delves into diverse topics such as the establishment of his personal training facility, his preparations for the challenge posed by Justin Van Heerden, the featherweight champion. Furthermore, Rod elaborates on the inspiring journey of his training partner and dear friend, Jack Beckers, as he stages a remarkable comeback from a devastating injury. Notably, Rod also offers his perspective on the remarks recently made by Kaan Ofli, the reigning featherweight champion of the hex fight series. Secure your tickets for this highly-anticipated event at the following link: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/etern...Don't forget to use the exclusive code "COSTA" to avail yourself of this opportunity.For more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianm...

Abdalla Biayda is the #1 contender in the featherweight division in Australia. He's an 8-1 pro in MMA and talks what's next in his career. He talks about the Eternal MMA 76 main even between the champ Van Heerden defending against the bantamweight champion Rod Costa. He also speaks on inspiring the African community and when we can see him fighting next.for more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_

4-1 MMA prospect Cody Haddon chats all things MMA. He chats his thoughts on the recent Hex Fight Series card, the upcoming Eternal MMA card that features his teammate looking to become the Eternal champ. Cody talks his recent injuries and what he's done differently to mitigate them. For more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_

Quillamn Salkilld is a 3-1 MMA pro out of Perth, Western Australia who is taking on Blake Donnelly for the Eternal MMA lightweight championship.For tickets use the code: SALKILLD and visit: https://www.ticketmaster.com.au/etern...

Joining us on the show, fresh off a controversial no contest again Australian MMA pioneer George Sotiropoulos at Hex Fight Series 26 in Melbourne Victoria. Josh talks his teram Australian Top Team and what's next for his career. If he still believes he's the #1 lightweight in the world and when we can see him back.

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Amena Hadaya - UAE Warriors 41 Victory, Lebanese Support & Fighting Men, Plus More...

Joining us on the show is the 3-1 professional fighter out of Wollongong, New South Wales, Amena Hadaya. Fresh off a victory in Abu Dhabi at UAE Warriors over Mona Ftouhi. Amena talks training with an all men gym. the support she gets from her family and what it's like preparing to marry a fellow fighter.

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BONUS: Hex Fight Series 26 PREVIEW - Jacob Watts (Hex FS Promoter)

Joining us on the show is HEX FS promoter Jacob Watts. Hex takes place at Melbourne Pavilion on May 26th in Melbourne Victoria. The main event is a champion vs champion fight pitting Kitt Campbell defending his welterweight crown against Hex middleweight champion Kevin Jouset. The Co-main event sees the return of a UFC veteran and Australian MMA pioneer in Goeorge Sotiropoulos taking on former Australian lightweight champion Josh Togo.

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Joining us on the show is head coach of UFC Featherweight Champion and Freestyle Fight Teams Alexander Volkanovski. Along with reigning at the helm of the most prominent MMS gym in Australia, Joe is the promoter of Wollongong Wars in NSW. They have their 10th show on May 12 at the 'Sports Hub' in Gwynneville. Doors open at 5pm.

Joe also goes on to explain his journey from student to master. His humble beginnings to owning one of the most famous gyms in Australia. Coach Lopez highlights some of his favourite fighters in the gym. The ones to watch and he even recounts some stories you might not be aware of. Such the like of being a 'bodyguard' for some high level musical act including Ice T & Michael Hutchence of INXS.

For more on Wollongong Wars and how you watch it or buy tickets visit:

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Joining us on the show is @taneranathan the lead commentator for @EternalMMA , Eternal MMA 75 took place in the Gold Coast on May 6th, 2023. Tanera and Mitchell breakdown the fights down in this order:Timecodes:00:00 - INTRO02:04 - Overall Thoughts On Eternal MMA 7507:10 - Prelims19:41 - Anthony Drillich vs Jamie Renouf17:20 - Lachlan ‘Headshot’ Stitt vs Peter Templer23:33 - Tanera Banned From Touching The Belts25:03 - Niam Stephen vs Coby Porter29:59 - Josh ‘Kamikaze’ Kuhne Update31:40 - Harry Webb vs Oliver Schmid39:54 - Diego Pereira vs Jesse Medina48:55 - Eternal MMA 76 Predictions52:50 - How Does Tanera Nathan Want To Be Remembered.

BONUS: Diego Pereira - Eternal MMA Title Shot, Humble Beginnings, Being Looked Up To...

Diego Pereira joins us hot off a victory at Eternal MMA 75 over 16-11 Jesse 'Funky Cold' Medina. Diego talks how he got started in MMA and where he thinks he sits in Australian MMA

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BONUS: Harry Webb - High Praise, 8-0, Being The Greatest...

Harry Webb joins us hot off of his successful pro debut at Eternal MMA 75 in the Gold Coast. Harry went 7-0 in his amateur career and talks the high expectations he has on himself

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BONUS: Peter Templer - Shocking The Country, Living In Mackay & What's Next...

Peter Templer shocked the country over the weekend when he took out the highly touted undefeated prospect Lachlan 'Deadshot' Stitt. Peter talks what it was like to fight a former team mate and what'a next after his Eternal MMA 75 victory.

https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_/?hl=en

BONUS: Lachlan 'Deadshot' Stitt - Eternal 75, Signing Exclusively, Paying To Keep A Title...

Lachlan Stitt is a 2-0 MMA Pro out of NSW. He trains out of XXX Fight Academy & is taking on Peter Templar at Eternal MMA 75. He recaps his new found notoriety and pressures that come with being a prospect along with the night he was made to pay for a title...

for more visit: https://www.instagram.com/australianmma_/?hl=en

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BONUS: Jesse 'Funky Cold' Medina

Jesse Medina is a 16-11 Pro MMA fighter out of Mildura, Victoria. A town with a population of 36,000 where Jesse has amassed his 27 fight career . Jesse talks the struggles of preparing for elite competition in the Country. how he has stayed so relevant in the sport and where his nickname 'Funky Cold' originated from. You can catch Jesse Medina in his main event featherweight fight against Diego Pereira at Eternal 75 on May 6th on the Gold Coast by heading to: https://eternalmma.com/

Follow Jesse Medina here: https://www.instagram.com/jesse_funky_cold_medina/?hl=en

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BONUS: Quillan Salkilld Interview

Quillan Salkilld is a 3-1 MMA Pro out of Perth, Western Australia who is taking on Blake Donnelly (7-1 MMA) at Eternal 76 at HBF Stadium in Perth, W.A. on June 10th. Quillan fights out of Luistro Combat Academy. We talk how he got started in the sport and where he stacks up against some of the other contenders in the country.

for more visit: https://www.instagram.com/quillansalkilld/?hl=en

Joining us on the show is the 11-5 Eternal MMA fighter Justin Van Heerden. He is set to defend his Eternal MMA Featherweight title against Eternal Bantamweight Champion and acclaimed Jiu Jitsu practitioner Rod Costa. Justin talks always being the underdog. What he thinks of his current competition and what comes next.

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Joining us on the show is the 12-6 Australian MMA fighter Kitt 'The Killer' Campbell. He is set to defend his HEX FS Welterweight title against City Kickboxing and HEX FS Middleweight Champion Kevin Jousset. Kitt talks about being a professional for over 10 years. How close he is to the UFC and the fact that he nearly walked away from his dream.

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Joining us on the show is the 4-0 Australian MMA fighter & Resilience Training Centre's Sara Collins. She recently picked up a victory against MMA veteran Pam Sorenson at Bellator 293 in California. She talks her rise in sport of Judo. Representing the country and what it's like to be nurtured by two of Australia's most decorated fighters. Follow Sara Collins here: https://www.instagram.com/sara_collin...

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Joining us on a huge show is the PFL's Shane Mitchell. Shane Mitchell is a 13-4 MMA fighter out of South Australia. He has recently been signed to the Professional Fight League where he will compete on April 12th to hopefully make it through to the finals to win $1 million. Shane chats the state of Australian MMA. Training with UFC stars in Dustin Poirier & Colby Covington. Along with what we can expect in his big opportunity.

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Joining us on a huge show is none other than Michael 'The Voice' Schiavello! Schiavello is synonymous when it comes to combat sports. He is one of the most widely recognised voices around the world and he hails from none other than Melbourn, Victoria. On this episode we trace back his humbling start, his thoughts on MMA in Australia and what he would do to fix it. Michael is a genius in the combat world and we hope you enjoy.

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Danial 'Mini T' William joins us in a very unique situation where he was slated to face Rui Bothello on March 24th in Singapore Indoor Stadium at ONE Fight Night 8 but after an injury to the cards main event, he will now step in for Rodtang and fight for a flyweight kickboxing world title against Kiatmoo Superlek...

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Eternal MMA 74 Breakdown feat. Salt Fight Series w/ Mitchell Tinley & Callan Potter

Callan Potter joins Mitchell Tinley to chat Eternal MMA 74 (March 18th 2023) & Salt Fight Series (March 18th 2023) that occurred in Gold Coast, QLD & Melbourne, Victoria respectively. Callan gives his expect analysis on the fights and his thoughts on where to next for each fighter.

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Timecodes:

1:15 - Salt Fight Series

4:10 - Eternal MMA 74

4:55 - Tom Nolan vs Aidan Aguilera

8:55 - David Martinez vs Blake Donnelly

11:43 - Tony Caruso vs Brentin Mumford?

13:10 - Joseph Luciano vs Kaleb Rideout

13:45 - Jack Becker News

14:3 0 - Joseph Luciano vs Kaleb Rideout cont.

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Antonio ‘The Spartan’ Caruso

Tony Caruso is an 8-2 professional fighter hailing from Adelaide, South Australia. The Spartan has created his own path after rising up the regional scene to finding his way on the world stage with ONE FC & the PFL. Antonio Caruso talks what’s next and what he’s learned on his journey…

Also on the show we preview some of Eternal MM 74’s upcoming card on the Gold Coast as well as hear from one of their champions. We highlight an Aussie fighting in the UFC this weekend in Casey O’neil and dive into our Amateur spotlight with 5-2 Alfred Stoddart!

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Perth Fitfam is the home of fitness in Perth keeping you up to date and connecting the Perth fitness scene with our Vlogs, Blog, Podcast and Directory. Brendan McCormack is the man responsible for founding the pop culture phenomenon. If you've ever posted a workout on Instagram you'd be aware of #PerthFitFam

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Australian MMA Prodigy Colby 'Slickness' Thicknesse joins Mitchell Tinley to chat all things Mixed Martial Arts including; what it was like being the #1 training partner for the #1 P4P fighter in the world @AlexVolkanovskiOfficial as a teenager. The pressures of fighting under the spotlight of being 'the next big thing' in Australian MMA and his experience with concussions already.

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Australian PRO MMA fighter Jack Lyons (3-1) has completed 50 marathons in 50 days for a wonderful cause 'Blessing Bags For Melbourne'

Jack joins Mitch to talk about the troubles he faced and what was behind the initiative.

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Damien Brown is an Australian mixed martial artist who competed in the lightweight division. A professional since 2010, he has also competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Rizin FF, BRACE, and Cage Warriors. He runs the Beatdown Promotions a fight promotion run in North Queensland that is focused on the 'night out' experience . Their next card is March 4 at Eaton Hills Hotel in North Brisbane. Damien Brown joins Mitchell Tinley to talk the exciting fights on the card and what to expect from just their third event!

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EPISODE: #7

On today's show we sit down with the former Australian Idol contestant and #8 on the ARIA charts singer, song writer & recording artist Axel Whitehead. He’s also an actor on numerous hit TV shows including Home & Away, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Showtime’s Shameless. Axel is also a huge MMA fan and on the show we go into his love of the sport, the impact it has on our country and his experience with the local shows. We cover his earlier troubles in his career and what he’s learnt over his 20+ year journey.

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This BONUS includes Jacob Watts who is the promoter at Hex Fight Series. We discuss their new ESPN Deal, What really happened in the final minutes leading up to the Lukaz Catubig and Nikos Trepca Cancellation along with his personal thoughts on HEX FS 25 and what matches to make at HEX FS 26...

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Hex FS 25 & Demolition FS Breakdown w/ Mitchell Tinley & Callan Potter

Callan Potter joins Mitchell Tinley to chat Hex Fight Series (Feb 24th 2023) & Demolition Fight Series (Feb 25th 2023) that occurred in Melbourne, Victoria. Callan gives his expect analysis on the fights and his thoughts on where to next for each fighter.

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Timecodes:

2:07 - Hex & Demolition Summary with Callan Potter

4:37 - Jess Medina vs Rodolfo Marques

6:33 - Harry Webb vs Akram Naman

7:38 - Colby Thicknesse vs Michael Barber

9:18 - Nikos Trepca vs Lukaz Catubig

12:06 - Ricky Biechun vs Seung Jun

14:00 - Burak Sarman v Jason Petropoulos (Grappling Match)

15:10 - Lisa Kyriacou vs Amena Hadaya

19:05 - Sean Gaucci vs Hae Won Lee

20:55 - Kaan Ofli vs Jarrett Wilbraham

26:17 - Priscus Fogagnolo vs Kevin Jousset

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EPISODE: #6

On today's show we sit down with the #12 ranked UFC light heavyweight Jimmy Crute. We talk his upcoming bout, his injury and his new look on the sport. Along with Jimmy we also dive into the huge weekend of fights around the country.

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Kaan Ofli joins Mitchell Tinley on Triple MMA to discuss his HEX Fight Series Title Fight Feb 25th on HEX FS and his rivalry with Eternal MMA BW champ Rod Costa

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Timecodes:

1:12 - HEX Title Fight Replacement

3:10 - Jack Jenkins

3:50 - Why'd You Get Into MMA

8:30 - Rod Costa Rivalry

10:10 - UFC Bound?

11:20 - How Does Kaan Ofli Want to Be Remembered

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Joining us for a quick chat is South Australian promoter Craig Icke from Cardioflex who runs the Adelaide based Diamondback Fighting Championship. We chat their upcoming Apex Sports Fest that features all forms of combat including medieval sword fighting.

For more visit: https://diamondbackfc.com/

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Jarrett Wilbraham joins Mitchell Tinley on Triple MMA to discuss his HEX Fight Series Title Fight, living in his van to support his dream and the his fight app...

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Callan Potter joins Mitchell Tinley on Triple MMA to breakdown the recent Eternal MMA 73 card that took place at HBF Stadium in Perth, Western Australia.

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EPISODE: #5

On today's show we sit down with one of the most respected nutiritonists in all of MMA. Jordan Sullivan has a stable of champions under him at TFD. Jordan dispels a lot of the misconceptions when it comes to weight cutting, how to do it correctly and when exactly you should do it. He has worked with UFC stars, Kai Kara France, Israel Adesanya and current UFC FW Champion Alexander Vollkanovski. Tune in to this episode and make sure you keep up to date on the loads of FREE content Jordan has at: The Fight Dietitian

We also cover all the fall out from #UFC284, Joe Rogan moving to Australia and one fan is set to be banned for life...

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Rod Costa joins Mitchell Tinley on Triple MMA to discuss his latest injury, The lead up to his huge Eternal MMA fight on the UFC 284 in Perth and the disappointment of having to withdraw himself.

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Timecodes:

0:00-2:37 Intro
2:38 - 07:07 - Fighting Anyone
07:25 - 09:35 - Thoughts On KAAN OFLI
09:45 - 11:02 - Fight Goals
11:20 - 12:45 - Fighting On Other Promotions Besides Eternal MMA
12:55 - 16:02 - Fight With JACK JENKINS
16:10 - 19:12 Rivalry With ABSOLUTE MMA
20:35 - 22:40 - Sponsors
22:45 - 23:55 - Thoughts On SAM KAKEMBO
26:04 - 28:30 - Weigh In Controversy
31:30 - 33:30 - How Does Rod Costa Want To Be Remembered
32:40 - 39:04 - BREAKING NEWS - Injury

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EPISODE #4

Our first interview is with UFC Featherweight Josh Culibao. He's a 10-1-1 fighter out of Sydney. He trains out of Igor MMA and is taking on Melsik Baghdasaryan at UFC 284 in Perth. We chat to Josh about his proud Filipino heritage, what he'd be doing if he wasn't in MMA and the greta debate of what is the hardest trade.

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Our second interview is Jamie Mullarkey. A 15-5 UFC lightweight. Also competing at UFC 284 in Perth, Jamie gears up to take on 20yr old prospect Francisco Prado. We talk Jamie's mentality, his ability to make it to the top of his craft training out of the Central Coast and what we can expect from him come fight night.

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In this episode we also cover the lead up to UFC 284 plus some huge local fights coming up!

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EPISODE #3

Our first interview is with UFC Heavyweight Justin 'Bad Man' Tafa, He's currently 5-3 in his MMA record. Justin is competing at UFC 284 against Parker Porter in Perth Western Australia on Feb12th. Justin talks his loves for the Tafa Gang. How his life would of gone without MMA, becoming the first UFC heavyweight to miss weight and the difficulties of losing a child during fight camp.

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Our second interview is Justins younger brother, Junior Tafa. Junior is a highly touted UFC heavyweight with an undefeated 4-0 record. Junior at just 26 has been on the radar since he first walked into a fight gym. Nurtured by the great Mark Hunt, Junior talks his up brining, what to expect from him in the future and how his family has inspired his career.

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In this episode we also cover the fight replacements for #UFC284 and Eternal MMA, the Volkanovski vs Makhechev stare down and an exciting opportunity for young MMA hopefuls.

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Callan Potter joins Mitchell Tinley on Triple MMA to discuss all thing in the domestic regional fight scene. Hex Fight Series has announced a huge amount of title fights along with some huge rumours from Mitch about Eternal MMA

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Timecodes:

02:09 - Eternal MMA 73 Breaking News
02:44- Callan Potter Breaking Down Aussie MMA
04:19 - Kitt Campbell
05:39 - Stephen Erceg
07:30 - Cody Haddon
09:58 - Hex Fight Series Rebrand
10:56 - Kevin Jousset vs Priscus Fogonaldo
12:21 - Callan Potter Honest Thoughts on HEX
14:33 - Eternal MMA 73
16:01 - Rod Costa vs Justin Van Heerden Fight CANCELED
18:05 - Kaan Ofli
18:56 - More Of Callan Potter

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EPISODE #2

Our first interview is with Shannon Ross, a 33yr old 13-6 fighter hailing from Gold Coast in Queensland. He has held multiple Australian titles across multiple organisations. He’s fought in many different countries all around the world and if one of the toughest men we’ve ever produced. He is one of the only fighters in the history of the Dana White Contender Series to lose a fight, yet be offered a UFC contract for his effort.

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Our second interview ‘Phar’ Jack Jenkins is a 10-2 fighter out of the renown Absolute MMA in Melbourne Victoria. He is a multiple belt holder and one of the more complete fighters Australia has to offer. He’ll be competing against Don Shainis at UFC Perth and looks to show why he’s Australia’s next great featherweight.

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In this episode we also cover the new additions of #UFC284 and the controversial new slap league endorsed by the UFC (Power Slap League)

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EPISODE #1

Tyson Pedro is a 9-3 UFC fighter out of Penrith, New South Wales. The Australian holds the UFC record of 1239 days on the injury list. His comeback is nothing short of amazing. Tyson talks about the dark times. Who got him out and where he hopes fighting will take him. This is an insightful chat that really highlights the mentality of an athlete willing to lay it all on the line.

Also on the show is your weekly wrap up of Aussies in MMA. We cover Bryce Mitchell's thoughts on Alexander Volkanovski's stepping up to take on Russia's Islam Makhachev for the UFC's lightweight championship in Perth, W.A. at UFC 284. We also cover Eternal MMA & Hex Fight Series first cards of the year and none other than the King of Perth stepping up!

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Looking for an MMA podcast that can recap the week but also go in depth with some of the best fighters, coaches and personalities Australia has to offer? Then this podcast is for you! We'll keep you up to date on where all your favourite Aussies are in the sport of MMA domestically and abroad!

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