<p>Mitchell Tinley breaks down the latest <strong>UFC and PFL news</strong>, headlined by <strong>Marwan Rahiki earning a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus</strong> after a huge performance that has people across the MMA world talking.</p><p>We also dive into the <strong>stacked lineup of Australian fighters booked for UFC Perth on May 2</strong>, with one of the deepest cards for Aussie MMA in recent years.</p><p>Matchups discussed include:</p><p>• <strong>Jack Della Maddalena vs Carlos Prates</strong><br>• <strong>Tai Tuivasa vs Sean Sharaf</strong><br>• <strong>Steve Erceg vs Tim Elliott</strong><br>• <strong>Jacob Malkoun vs Gerald Meerschaert</strong><br>• <strong>Junior Tafa vs Kevin Christian</strong><br>• <strong>Jack Jenkins vs Nakamura</strong><br>• <strong>Quillan Salkilld vs Beneil Dariush</strong><br>• <strong>Cam Rowston vs Robert Bryczek</strong><br>• <strong>Dom Mar Fan vs Cody Steele</strong></p><p>We also look ahead to some big <strong>PFL matchups involving Australian and regional fighters</strong>, including:</p><p>• <strong>Jacinta Austin vs Benita Van Rooij – March 20</strong><br>• <strong>Sean Gauci vs Liam Gittins – April 16</strong><br>• <strong>Alan Philpott vs Caolan Loughran – April 16</strong><br>• <strong>Tyson Pedro vs Dovlet Yagshimuradov – April 16</strong></p><p>Plus additional <strong>UFC matchups coming up in March</strong> including fights involving Brando Pericic, Israel Adesanya and Casey O’Neill.</p><p>Mitchell breaks down which fights matter most, which Aussies have the biggest opportunities, and why <strong>UFC Perth could be a massive moment for Australian MMA.</strong></p>

The Australian MMA Podcast

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UFC Perth NEW Fights Announced, UFC Road To UFC Rumours & PFL + Rahiki Wins $100K Fight of the Night

MAR 17, 202616 MIN
The Australian MMA Podcast

UFC Perth NEW Fights Announced, UFC Road To UFC Rumours & PFL + Rahiki Wins $100K Fight of the Night

MAR 17, 202616 MIN

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<p>Mitchell Tinley breaks down the latest <strong>UFC and PFL news</strong>, headlined by <strong>Marwan Rahiki earning a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus</strong> after a huge performance that has people across the MMA world talking.</p><p>We also dive into the <strong>stacked lineup of Australian fighters booked for UFC Perth on May 2</strong>, with one of the deepest cards for Aussie MMA in recent years.</p><p>Matchups discussed include:</p><p>• <strong>Jack Della Maddalena vs Carlos Prates</strong><br>• <strong>Tai Tuivasa vs Sean Sharaf</strong><br>• <strong>Steve Erceg vs Tim Elliott</strong><br>• <strong>Jacob Malkoun vs Gerald Meerschaert</strong><br>• <strong>Junior Tafa vs Kevin Christian</strong><br>• <strong>Jack Jenkins vs Nakamura</strong><br>• <strong>Quillan Salkilld vs Beneil Dariush</strong><br>• <strong>Cam Rowston vs Robert Bryczek</strong><br>• <strong>Dom Mar Fan vs Cody Steele</strong></p><p>We also look ahead to some big <strong>PFL matchups involving Australian and regional fighters</strong>, including:</p><p>• <strong>Jacinta Austin vs Benita Van Rooij – March 20</strong><br>• <strong>Sean Gauci vs Liam Gittins – April 16</strong><br>• <strong>Alan Philpott vs Caolan Loughran – April 16</strong><br>• <strong>Tyson Pedro vs Dovlet Yagshimuradov – April 16</strong></p><p>Plus additional <strong>UFC matchups coming up in March</strong> including fights involving Brando Pericic, Israel Adesanya and Casey O’Neill.</p><p>Mitchell breaks down which fights matter most, which Aussies have the biggest opportunities, and why <strong>UFC Perth could be a massive moment for Australian MMA.</strong></p>