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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]

Jesse Swain Calls Out Mitch Kelly After 9-Second KO | Australian MMA Podcast

Jesse “Psycho” Swain joins the Australian MMA Podcast after a stunning 9-second knockout win over Jeff Fisher at Eternal MMA. Swain breaks down the head-kick finish, his move to Sydney West Martial Arts, the lessons from his fight with Justin Van Heerden, and why he believes he is ready for another quick turnaround. He also calls out Mitch Kelly, discusses a potential Eternal MMA interim featherweight title fight, reflects on honouring the late Suman Mokhtarian, and shares his thoughts on the current Australian MMA scene. Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Jesse Swain’s 9-second KO 02:30 - Breaking down the head kick 03:30 - Training at Sydney West Martial Arts 04:35 - Lessons from the Justin Van Heerden fight 05:30 - Who Jesse wants next 06:20 - Mitch Kelly callout 08:00 - Jeff Fisher and the Deadpool mask 09:10 - Fighting on Suman Mokhtarian’s birthday 11:15 - Australian Top Team legacy 12:40 - Josh Togo’s influence 13:35 - August 22 return plans 14:20 - Eternal MMA interim belt talk 15:10 - Australian welterweight division drama 16:00 - Geelong Arena and Eternal MMA event thoughts 16:50 - Justin Van Heerden vs Emirhan Hekimoglu 18:00 - Final Mitch Kelly callout 19:15 - Outro For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au [www.australianmma.com.au]

Australian MMA News: Eternal 107 Recap, IMMAF Withdrawal, Navajo Stirling & Freedom 250

Mitch Tinley is back with Australian MMA News, covering the latest from around the local and international MMA scene. This episode includes a quick look at UFC Freedom 250, Alex Volkanovski’s presence on the card, IMMAF Australia withdrawing from the Youth World Championships, and a full recap of Eternal MMA 107 in Geelong. We also cover big performances from Jesse Swain, Kim Tran, D Samasoni, Josh O’Brien and Justin Van Heerden, plus the latest drama in Eternal MMA’s welterweight division. To finish, we preview two key fights involving Australian and New Zealand talent, with Sarmad Jahanara fighting at ONE Championship and Navajo Stirling taking on Ion Cutelaba at the UFC Apex. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 00:33 - UFC Freedom 250 and Alex Volkanovski 02:00 - IMMAF Australia withdraws from Youth Worlds 03:05 - Eternal MMA 107 recap 04:10 - Kim Tran makes history in Geelong 04:35 - Jesse Swain’s nine-second knockout 06:15 - Justin Van Heerden vs Emrehan Hekimoglu controversy 08:00 - Standout performances from Eternal 107 08:55 - Loni Filimoehala vs Sam Marles announced 10:15 - Eternal MMA welterweight drama 11:10 - Sarmad Jahanara fight preview 12:20 - Navajo Stirling vs Ion Cutelaba preview 13:20 - Final thoughts and wrap-up For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au [www.australianmma.com.au]

Navajo Stirling Talks Ion Cutelaba, UFC Apex Co-Main, Hair Transplant & Chasing a Statement Win

Navajo Stirling returns to the Australian MMA Podcast ahead of his UFC Apex co-main event against Ion Cutelaba. In this episode, Navajo opens up on his hair transplant journey, the confidence boost that came with it, life after joining the UFC, learning from early criticism, fixing his conditioning, and why he believes this is the fight where everything comes together. He also breaks down the dangers of Cutelaba’s Greco background, the importance of staying disciplined, and why he is chasing a performance bonus and a statement finish. Watch Navajo Sterling take on Ion Cutelaba at UFC Apex on Sunday morning in Australia. Timecodes: 00:00 Intro 02:05 Navajo Sterling joins the show 02:35 Hair transplant results and Turkey trip 06:00 Fighters sliding into the DMs about hair transplants 08:20 Getting things for free after making the UFC 10:15 Why Navajo has not shown his full game yet 12:45 Fixing conditioning and changing his training 15:10 Learning from fan criticism and staying grounded 17:30 Why even decision wins matter 19:00 Ion Cutelaba breakdown 21:15 No mercy mindset in the UFC 23:20 Staying disciplined and chasing the finish 25:00 Prediction, performance bonus and wedding ring plans 26:35 Final message For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au