The Australian MMA Podcast

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.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive MMA interviews and fight-week content.

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 titleDan Hooker vs Benoit Saint Denis in a guaranteed warRafael 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 fansWhich matchups are flying under the radar on this cardEarly thoughts on who has to win on home soilIf 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?👉 Like & subscribe for more UFC reactions, previews and Aussie fight content.TIMECODES:00:00 - Intro3:58 – Volk vs Lopez7:57 – Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint Denis9:08 – Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy10:38 – Tai Tuivasa vs Tallison Texiera13:38 – Jimmy Crute vs Dustin Jacoby15:38 – Quillan Salkild vs Rongzhu18:23 – Serghei Spivac vs Ante Delija19:13 – Jono Micallef vs Oban Elliot21:26 – Kaan Ofli vs Yizha24:23 – Junior Tata vs Billy Elekana25:38 – Cam Rowston vs Cody Brundage27:30 – Jacob Malkoun vs Torrez Finney29:23 – Road To UFC 4 FinalsFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

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 PFLHer game plan and mindset to dethrone Cris CyborgTechnical breakdown of the matchup and key advantagesThe pressure and pride of representing Aussie MMA on a world title stagePredictions for PFL Lyon and what’s next for her careerIf 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?👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more Australian MMA interviews, breakdowns, and fight week content.Website: www.australianmma.com.au

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

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