The Australian MMA Podcast

Undefeated Toby Tsang Eyes Beatdown Gold | Title Fight Interview

George Fitton sits down with undefeated Australian light heavyweight Toby Tsang ahead of his Beatdown light heavyweight title fight against Massive Machine in Brisbane.Tsang opens up about the pressure of staying undefeated, preparing for his first five-round fight, balancing MMA with modelling, the possibility of fighting for Eternal MMA, and his ambitions of earning a shot on Dana White’s Contender Series.He also explains why he refuses to believe he is unbeatable, what makes Massive Machine such a dangerous opponent, and why he is predicting another first-round finish.Subscribe to Australian MMA for more interviews, news and coverage from across the Australian and New Zealand MMA scene. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Fight week, weight cut and modelling 03:15 - Pressure of fighting for a title 05:52 - Preparing for his first five-round fight 08:07 - Opponent change and the road to a title shot 11:05 - Toby’s relationship with Beatdown 13:23 - Breaking down Massive Machine 16:24 - Where Toby’s aggression comes from 18:11 - Staying undefeated and handling momentum 20:05 - Eternal MMA, overseas opportunities and the UFC 22:19 - Fight prediction and post-fight plansFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au [www.australianmma.com.au]

Nate Law Talks Max Kelly, Fatherhood & Chasing Performance of the Year

Nate Law joins the Australian MMA Podcast ahead of his Beatdown Promotions 14 clash with Max “Mad Max” Kelly. In this episode, Nate opens up about bouncing back from his Fight of the Year loss, getting back in the win column at JC MMA in China, watching his coach Ben Johnston make the walk to the UFC, and balancing fight camp while becoming a new dad to six-week-old twins. He also breaks down the Max Kelly matchup, shares his thoughts on the noise around the Australian welterweight division, and explains why he is chasing a performance of the year, not a fight of the year. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 03:10 - Welcoming Nate Law 03:25 - Fight of the Year and dealing with the loss 04:40 - Watching the fight back and learning from it 05:05 - The fear of being knocked out 05:40 - Fighting at JC MMA in China 06:20 - Bouncing back and wanting to stay active 06:50 - Ben Johnston making the UFC 07:50 - Training with Ben as an active fighter again 08:40 - Nate’s maturity and leadership in the gym 09:45 - Becoming a dad during fight camp 10:25 - Balancing fatherhood and fighting 11:35 - Life with six-week-old twins 13:35 - What surprised Nate about being a dad 14:45 - How fatherhood gives him more motivation 15:35 - Has being a dad made him softer? 16:30 - Finding out it was twins 17:45 - Would Nate’s kids do martial arts? 18:10 - Family in New Zealand and staying connected 18:35 - Nate’s mum watching the wrong fight 19:35 - The cancelled Eternal fight 20:25 - Getting Max Kelly at Beatdown 14 20:55 - Breaking down Max Kelly 21:10 - Is Max better than his record? 21:30 - The Australian welterweight division drama 22:00 - Loni Filimoehala’s tier list 22:40 - Staying active for the rest of the year 23:20 - Nate’s fight prediction 23:35 - Final thoughts For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au [www.australianmma.com.au]

Australian MMA News: Kaan Ofli Wins, Rob Wilkinson, Eternal Fights Announcements & Beatdown 14 Preview

This week on Australian MMA Last Week Today, we recap the latest local MMA results, including amateur action from Showdown and Wollongong Wars, plus big upcoming matchups featuring Tasar Malone, Justin Van Heerden, Christian Lapham, Luke Stockman and Hex Fight Series 39.We also look at Kaan Ofli’s huge UFC win, Rob Wilkinson’s return to form in the PFL, and preview Beatdown Promotions 14, including Annie Thatcher, Nate Law vs Max Kelly, Ben Watson and Toby Tsang. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - Local MMA results from Showdown and Wollongong Wars 02:00 - Taser Malone vs Justin Van Heerden 2 announced 02:50 - Christian Lapham vs Luke Stokman preview 03:45 - Hex Fight Series 59 matchups announced 05:10 - Kaan Ofli’s big UFC win 06:50 - Rob Wilkinson’s PFL comeback win 08:00 - Beatdown Promotions 14 preview 09:25 - Nate Law vs Max Kelly fight to watch 10:20 - Toby Tsang and Ben Watson preview 11:05 - Jillian Hardey wins in Sambo 11:30 - OutroFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au [www.australianmma.com.au]

Australian MMA News: Volk Climbs Again, Navajo Stirling’s Big Win, Kaan Ofli Return & Regional Recap

This week on Australian MMA’s Last Week Today, we break down the latest in Australian and New Zealand MMA, including Alex Volkanovski climbing back up the UFC pound-for-pound rankings, Tom Nolan moving to number 14, Navajo Stirling’s big win over Ion Cutelaba, Sarmad Jahanara’s violent ONE Friday Fights finish, Reece McLaren’s UAE Warriors title fight, Jack Della Maddalena training with Max Holloway, and what is coming up next for Aussie MMA fans. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Alex Volkanovski moves up the pound-for-pound rankings 01:04 - Tom Nolan climbs to number 14 01:25 - Quillan Salkilld fight news 01:55 - Sarmad Jahanara’s brutal ONE Friday Fights win 03:10 - Navajo Sterling defeats Ion Cutelaba 04:58 - What could be next for Navajo Sterling 05:52 - Reece McLaren’s UAE Warriors title fight 07:03 - Imran Khan responds after Justin Van Heerden DQ loss, 08:05 - Jack Della Maddalena trains with Max Holloway 08:57 - Luke Jacob retirement comments 09:25 - Showdown NSW preview 09:55 - Kaan Ofli returns at UFC Baku 10:25 - Final thoughts and subscribeFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au [www.australianmma.com.au]

Danny Mac Explains Why IBC Is Taking Over Australian Combat Sports

Danny Mac from International Brawling Championship joins the Australian MMA Podcast ahead of IBC’s July 15 show in Southport, Queensland. We talk about the rise of IBC, why MMA and boxing athletes are crossing over, the role of entertainment in combat sports, fighter contracts, building the brand, Aaron Tau joining the card, Isaac Hardman, the diamond, production standards and what makes IBC different from traditional MMA and boxing. IBC has quickly become one of the most talked-about combat sports promotions in Australia, mixing stand-up fighting, big personalities and a fan-first approach. Watch the full interview with Danny Mac as he explains where IBC is heading next. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - What IBC is and why MMA fans are watching 03:05 - Danny Mac on IBC’s fourth show 04:20 - Matching entertaining fights 05:40 - Do wins and losses matter in IBC?07:05 - Getting bigger names as IBC grows08:35 - Isaac Hardman and finding the face of IBC10:20 - Gyms starting to train specifically for IBC11:45 - Scaling IBC across Australia and overseas13:00 - What has changed since the last event14:10 - Fighter contracts and building the brand16:00 - Rewarding effort over results17:25 - Watching MMA and boxing for future IBC fighters19:00 - Why MMA fighters are interested in IBC20:15 - The diamond and creating viral moments21:25 - Aaron Tau joining the IBC card22:40 - July 15 show details and production23:25 - Why fans should watch IBC For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au [www.australianmma.com.au]