Joel Rasmussen

Southern Cross Combat

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Southern Cross Combat brings you all the latest interviews and news in Australian and New Zealand Mixed Martial Arts. Follow the podcast on Instagram to stay up to date on all the news @SouthernCrossCombat

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Joel Rasmussen

Episodes

Adele Fornarino - UFC Invitational 10, switching to MMA, Ffion Davies, CJI 2025 & more 13.02.2025 39:44

Ahead of her match-up with Ffion Davies at UFC Invitational 10, I speak to Adele Fornarino

Eugene Bareman - Israel Adesanya loss, Kevin Jousset's return, UFC 312, The next generation 08.02.2025 27:33

ahead of UFC 312, I speak to City Kickboxing head coach Eugene Bareman about Israel Adesanya's loss, Kevin Jousset's return to competition, UFC 312, the next generation of fighters, and more!

Merab Dvalishvili - O'Malley/Yan rematch, Umar's reaction to loss, Should Ilia fight Islam or Volk? 06.02.2025 4:55

While in Sydney, I speak to UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili about his next fight being either Sean O'Malley or Petr Yan, Umar Nurmagomedov's reaction to the loss, and if Ilia Topuria should stay at featherweight or go to lightweight

Joanna Jedrzejczyk - Retirement, BJJ comps, Weili v Suarez, UFC 312 06.02.2025 2:30

While in Sydney, I speak to UFC hall of famer Joanna Jedrzejczyk about her retirement, BBJ comps, and the UFC 312 strawweight title fight

George Mangos - Chosen Advisory, Dana White's Contender Series, Ethan Thomas & more 06.02.2025 11:26

Following the announcement of his signing o the chosen advisory, I speak to George Mangos about his future, being on such a stacked roster, his upcoming title defense and more

Seb Szalay - Being Underrated, Tasar Malone, Eternal 92, Champ Camp & more 03.02.2025 17:29

Ahead of his fight at Eternal 92, I speak to featherweight champion Seb Szalay about the fight, how the match-up happened, what he thinks of Tasar Malone, being underrated and more

Colby Thicknesse - Short notice UFC call up, Aleks Topuria, Fate & more 01.02.2025 19:57

Ahead of his short notice UFC call up, I speak to Colby Thicknesse about it, Aleks Topuria, fate and more

Jonathan Micallef - UFC 312, Kevin Jousset, UFC debut & more 29.01.2025 19:43

Ahead of his UFC debut at UFC 312, I speak with Jonathan Micallef about the match up, his opponent and more

Jack Jenkins - UFC 312, Top 15 opponents turning him down, one trick pony & more 25.01.2025 32:42

Ahead of his fight at UFC 312, I speak to UFC featherweight Jack Jenkins about getting turned down by the top 15, UFC 312, being a One Trick Pony and more

Semakadde Kakembo - Underground Fighting, Hex 34, 2025 goals 23.01.2025 19:05

Ahead of his fight at Hex 34 I speak to Semakadde Kakembo about the fight, back yard fighting, his 2025 goals and more

The Southern Cross Combat 2024 awards! 09.01.2025 41:21

Before 2025 truly kicks off for Aussie MMA, we look back on 2024 and give out some awards!

Darcy Vendy - Eternal 91, John-Martin Fraser, Fight Anxiety, Ben Johnston's retirement & more 28.11.2024 47:03

Ahead of his main event at Eternal 91, I speak to Darcy Vendy about the fight, his opponent, video games and more!

John-Martin Fraser - Fighting Darcy Vendy, Three time champ status, becoming a father & more 27.11.2024 23:38

Ahead of his main event at Eternal 91 against Darcy Vendy, I speak to John-Martin Fraser about his opponent, being a multi-time champion, becoming a father and more!

Wayne Carl - Why Demolition is closing, his favourite memories, if he's staying in the scene & more 26.11.2024 26:35

following the news of Demolition Fight Series closing its doors, I spoke with owner Wayne Carl about why it's closing, his memories from the promotion, where he's going next & more

Sean Gauci - Not getting the UFC Contract on DWCS, Hand Injury, Future Fights & more 25.11.2024 9:25

I speak with DWCS winner Sean Gauci about not getting a UFC contract, his hand injury, his next fight and more

Jimmy Crute - Return to UFC, 18 months away, UFC Sydney, Marcin Prachnio 25.11.2024 5:34

I catch up with Jimmy Crute about his return to the UFC, his time away from the sport, and his upcoming opponent at UFC Sydney

Quillan Salkilld - UFC Debut in Sydney, Jon Jones Inspiration, first UFC camp 23.11.2024 7:23

While in Melbourne, I speak to UFC Lightweight Quillan Sakilld about his upcoming UFC Debut, Jon Jones inspiration, his first UFC camp & more

Cody Haddon - Fighting for validation, UFC debut, UFC Sydney & more 23.11.2024 25:24

UFC Bantamweight Cody Haddon talks about his UFC debut, the validation that comes with being a UFC fighter, fighting on UFC Sydney and more

Justin Van Heerden - move to lightweight, Raph Scott, Kieran Joblin, George mangos & more 22.11.2024 40:51

ahead of Hex 33, I speak with Justin Van Heerden about fighting Raph Scott, who he wants to fight for the title, his time at featherweight, moving to lightweight, and much more

Frank Jankowski - Eternal 91 title defence, Anthony Drilich in Feb, short notice fights & more 20.11.2024 19:06

Ahead of his short-notice title defence at Eternal 91, I speak to Frank Jankowski about being the champ, the fight, possibly rematching Anthony Drilich & more

Daniel Mercurio Demolition 16 post fight interview 18.11.2024 7:03

Following his win at Demolition 16, I speak to Daniel Mercurio

Eoin Coughlan Demolition 16 post fight interview 18.11.2024 5:04

following his win at Demolition 16, I speak to Eoin Coughlan

Jonathan Micallef - UFC debut date & opponent, winning on DWCS, his brother fighting & more 18.11.2024 7:12

backstage at Demolition 16, I spoke to the newest Australian on the UFC roster Jonathan Micallef

Demolition Fight Series shutting down reaction 17.11.2024 17:48

Following this morning's news of Demolition Fight series closing its doors, I talk about the promotion, what it meant to fighters, and what it meant to me

Loni Filimoehala - Demolition 16, Fighting Eoin Coughlan, Filimoehala family, 12 sibling & more 15.11.2024 13:27

Ahead of his fight today at Demolition 16, I speak to Loni Filimoehala about the fight, his opponent, his family and having 12 siblings