The Australian MMA Podcast

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 Tu...

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...

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 an...

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...

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 mea...

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 Pedr...

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 ret...

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 challe...

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...

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,...

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 growi...

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...

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...

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 announceme...

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 Madda...

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 r...

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 Etern...

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. For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

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...

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 Pettigre...

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...

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...

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 evolutio...

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