Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

Bruce Buffer is best known as the iconic voice of the UFC.

The legendary octagon announcer is a true gentleman, a sharp entrepreneur, and a man with one hell of a life story. From discovering his long-lost brother, Michael Buffer, to the wild early days of the UFC and unforgettable nights in Vegas- this one’s got it all.

Today, I had the chance to sit down with Dana White and NSW Premier Chris Minns ahead of UFC 312—an event that’s set to put Sydney on the global stage once again.

Dana is one of America’s most successful entrepreneurs, taking the UFC from a struggling business into a global powerhouse. Chris, along with Destination NSW, played a key role in securing this event for Sydney, recognising the economic and cultural impact the UFC brings to the state.

In this conversation, we covered everything—from the UFC’s influence on Sydney to the global appeal of the sport, fighter preparation, and what makes a great champion. Dana shared insights into how the UFC cultivates stars, the business of fight promotion, and his own approach to leadership, drive, and health.

You can order UFC 312 live on Sunday, Feb 9, exclusively on Main Event via Kayo Sports.

I spoke to the reigning UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis before his rematch this Saturday at UFC 312 in Sydney.

We discussed his upcoming rematch with Sean Strickland, his journey to the top, what defines an elite champion, Alex Pereira being a cornerman for his opponent, his GOAT list, Conor McGregor, what’s next for him and much more.

You can order UFC 312 live on Sunday, Feb 9, exclusively on Main Event via Kayo Sports.

Anthony Albanese is Australia’s 31st and current Prime Minister, preparing for a crucial election year as he goes head-to-head with opposition leader Peter Dutton (who we had on the show last week).

In our discussion, we delved into his upbringing, the values that shaped him, his path to leading the nation, the current state of the U.S and what makes Australia stand out on the global stage. We also tackled major issues like the cost of living, the housing crisis, and the recent surge in antisemitism. And, of course, we couldn’t skip over the fierce NRL rivalry between our clubs - Souths and the Roosters.

It's election year in Australia, and this week I had the chance to sit down with the Leader of the Opposition - Peter Dutton.

You've seen him in parliament, you've read about him in the papers, but who really is Peter Dutton? Tune in to learn about the man behind the politician, where his political ambitions came from, his take on the big issues facing Australia and why he believes he should be the next Prime Minister.