New Zealand Legend Dan Hooker chats about his MMA journey and upcoming UFC290 fight against Jalin Turner.

00:00 Introduction
00:15 Training over the last 11 years
01:00 Skill development
02:32 Toby's regret not rolling with Dan in 2012
03:04 Will we see more success from Dan?
05:08 Opponent Jalin Turner
06:58 Dan Hooker the fighter
10:43 Jalin's reach advantage
13:48 Grappling in this fight
15:37 UFC290 - Big card
16:40 Would Dan fight his hero Robbie Lawler?
18:13 Dan's prediction for the fight
18:39 New training this camp
20:34 Would Dan consider a traditional Maori facial tattoo?
22:41 Conclusion

Benny Regan, Australian Kickboxer, MMA & Martial Arts Rising Stars #53 Hailing from the Central Coast of NSW Australia, Benny Regan is an explosive knockout artist that fights boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai. Having trained with good friend and UFC Fighter Jamie Mullarkey, we may see Benny in Kickboxing or MMA rules in One FC one day soon. Chatted with Benny on the below topics:
00:00 Introduction
00:55 Different rule sets 
01:36 work with Jamie Mullarkey 
02:58 Interest in ground fighting
03:24 Benny’s game
04:36 Favourite MMA fighters 
05:41 K1 Max fighters and aim to fight in K1
07:22 Travelling for fighting
07:50 Central coast and training 
09:34 Greg Foley and Jason Lapin
09:56 First fights and the rule sets/restrictions
13:06 Training in Tiger Muay Thai and Thailand 
14:26 Different Gyms and training
16:42 Typical week of training
17:57 Sparring with different gyms/partners
18:33 Sparring on the coast
20:05 Transitioning to Boxing?
20:39 Move to MMA?
21:15 Grappling over time to help the transition 
22:28 CKB system
23:13 Recovery
24:29 How to make a living as a fighter
25:38 One FC and standup wars 
26:50 Aim for One FC
27:09 Training with Martin Nguyen and other fighters 
28:34 Conclusion

Alan "Super Ali" Philpott is a professional MMA fighter from Ireland, who now resides in Sydney Australia. Having ridden the highs and lows of his MMA career, he now aims to make a final run at the big leagues. Discussion topics below: 

00:00 Intro 
00:20 Is life chaotic 
00:50 Being an Englishman in Australia
01:39 Making Australia home
03:26 Visiting home? 
04:27 Life in Ireland 
05:52 Igor MMA gym
07:00 Working with Josh Culibao 
08:25 Insight into Josh
09:18 The big leagues and what’s holding Alan back 
11:20 Sports psychology and improving
14:10 Improving psychology to improve results
15:12 The difficulties of the professional MMA career
16:50 Sacrifices in MMA 
19:15 MMA fight purses in Oz
20:27 Frustration not making One 
22:20 MMA fighter Martin Nguyen 
24:05 Did he fight much as a youngster
25:38 Daily routine
27:38 Evolution of training 
28:27 Differences in training, best locations to train
29:59 Ideal future in 2023 and beyond 
31:23 Central Coast MMA
33:05 Conclusion

Rising MMA Fighter Jake Piper from Ignite MMA is showing promise an an amateur and is on the final run of fights before turning pro in 2024, where he is expected to make an impact on the local scene. Had a chat with him as follows: 
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Plans in MMA
00:45 Why Jake has hands of steel 
01:34 Jake’s start in MMA
03:37 Starting at Ignite and what it’s like as a gym
06:14 competing in the IMMAF tournament 
08:24 Jake has no fear or competing! 
09:48 2023 plans 
10:21 Areas of Jake’s game that he’s working on improving. 
10:49 Fergus Jenkins a good kiwi amateur
11:24 Advantage of getting to fight other countries
12:22 Training overseas
12:54 Fight record 
14:57 On turning pro 
16:20 Current training schedule
17:33 S&C
17:54 Working and training
20:22 potential opponents as pro
21:48 Izzy vs Pereira 
24:00 Fighters Jake looks up to
25:00 1%ers and diet etc 
27:54 Motivating yourself 
30:14 Conclusion  

Kaan Ofli is a rising star in the Australian MMA scene. With a big run of wins he is looking to take that next step into international competition with the A league, the UFC. In this chat we discuss his recent win and many other areas of his life and training. details below.
00:00 Introduction'
01:20 Bali MMA
03:13 Training in Bali vs Thailand
03:46 Training overseas
05:13 Gaining experience overseas
06:24 Where did he develop his style
08:06 Thoughts on Volks performance against Makhachev
09:31 Travelling to fight
12:34 Tough upbringing and how it relates to fighting
14:42 How did he choose MMA
16:12 Fight name Genghis Kaan
17:14 Good and bad things about MMA
19:33 Making a living as an MMA Fighter
22:33 Beating McGregor
22:58 Goal to go to UFC
24:22 Other fight promotions
26:03 Fighter purses in pro MMA in Australia
28:55 Daily training schedule
29:59 Rest, recovery and diet
31:32 1%ers such as sauna and icebath etc
32:30 Skill development in training
33:54 Favourite skillset
34:42 Motivation to train as a pro
36:06 Motivation from social media in last fight
37:22 Pathway to victory in last fight
39:07 Tips for motivation 
40:04 Tips for true health
41:05 Conclusion

Shannon Ross is an MMA Fighter fighting out of Queensland Australia. Having done well in a barnburner Dana White Contender Series fight, while suffering with appendicitis, he secured a contract for UFC. With his first UFC fight coming up we chat about the fight and more. 
00:00 Intro
00:14 UFC284 preparation
00:37 Stopping work to focus on training
02:55 Training at CMBT and Freestyle MMA
04:37 Father from Cyprus
05:54 Difficulties of MMA and last DWCS fight 
08:04 UFC284 card
08:44 Opponent Kleydson Rodrigues
10:39 Prediction
11:14 Previous DWCS fight against Salvador
14:24 Thoughts on hard training/fighting and CTE 
15:30 Start of his journey in MMA
17:58 Foray into Pilates
18:57 Ideal 2023 and future
19:54 Tips for motivation
22:12 Conclusion

Freestyle MMA's Jarrett Wilbraham just won the Wollongong wars and has big plans on the Australian and international MMA scene. Coupling his fighting prowess with his increasing online content via Instagram (@jwillchillerman) and his Fight Academy (link below) he seems destined for success.
Content of video below:
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Wollongong Wars Title Fight
01:27 Goals in MMA
02:09 Jarrett's online Fight study and other content
05:14 Fight Plans
06:18 Freestyle MMA and training there under Joe Lopez and with Volk
10:45 Travelling 
15:10 Improvements and recent performances
19:03 Starting as a professional/importance of amateur experience
21:52 Living in a Van
23:35 2023 and Future Goals
27:28 Typical week of training
29:05 Extra aspects of training eg Diet (Jordy the fight dietician) etc
31:48 Balance in training
33:48 Jarrett's partner and training
34:20 How to be motivated
37:15 True Health
38:58 Conclusion

Jarrett's Fight Study Academy
https://previewer.adalo.com/1bb8ab0a-09cc-4c6d-b73a-a9e3f350bcb6?target=66d4681aca0e4676b3cbbd04e076bb34¶ms=%7B%7D

David Martinez "The Smiling Assassin" is the Eternal MMA Lightweight Champ. He has ridden his MMA career from Amateur to pros, through the highs and lows to be a dominant force in the local Australian scene. Furthermore, he is an honest and humble man that is very likeable!
00:00 Introduction
00:14 The highs and lows of MMA
01:08 Beginnings and being inspired by the movie "Never back Down"
01:25 First fight after no training!
02:11 Amateur career
03:05 Titles held
03:43 Desire to fight in the big organisations and travel to fight
06:21 Thoughts on current UFC Lightweight fighters
08:40 All around strengths of UFC Fighters and Alex Pereira
10:02 Aiden Aguilera fight
11:02 Mental approaches towards opponents/fighting
13:37 Rewards for fighting (other than money)
14:05 Fighting Dimps Gillies
16:12 Standout fights
17:12 Handling the run of losses in the pros
19:04 Difficulties during Covid times
21:57 Influence of Volk and Joe at Freestyle MMA
23:52 Ignite Gym
25:17 Other areas of preparation
25:58 Diet
26:49 Tips for training and motivation
28:42 General wellness tips
31:05 Value of learning Martial Arts
33:17 Conclusion 

John Martin Fraser is a professional MMA Fighter that trains and fights out of Sunshine Coast, Queensland Australia. Currently holding the Eternal MMA belt John dreams of facing international competition, having already once fought Caros Ulberg in a very competitive match. He will be defending the title at Eternal MMA 72 on December 2nd on the Gold Coast Australia
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Dropping divisions
02:20 Start in fighting
03:18 Moving to Australia/how do you like Australia and its people?
04:11 Ignite Gym/Hellraiser
04:43 Upcoming Fight/previous fight
07:59 Training and fighting during Covid
10:20 Interest in fighting overseas
11:08 Training with UFC Fighter Jack Della's gym: Scrappy MMA
11:53 Plan for next fight
12:31 His intensity on a fight
12:49 Previous fight with UFC Fighter Carlos Ulberg
14:15 Future direction
14:57 Cross training at other gyms
15:32 CKB Gym and its fighters
16:55 Sunshine Coast QLD
17:33 Prediction for the fight
18:08 Conclusion

Mat Myers is a professional MMA Fighter originally from New Zealand but now residing in Australia. He aims to compete with the world's best but for now is focused on taking the Eternal Title at Eternal MMA 72 on December 2nd on the Gold Coast, Australia.
00:00 Introduction
00:20 Training for fight
01:03 coming from NZ and starting training in Oz
02:45 Starting in standup fighting and transitioning to MMA
03:40 Last fight against Fraser
05:31 Strategy for next fight
06:21 Covid interrupting training and closed-door training
10:22 Goal for fighting next year
11:08 Upcoming fight with Fraser
11:54 Intensity of Fraser
13:11 Future Goals
14:14 How would you fare against current UFC fighters eg Alex Pereira
16:18 Goal of fighting overseas
17:24 Prediction for upcoming fight
18:12 Eternal card
18:36 Adrenalin MMA & Fitness
21:17 Additional training (extra 1%ers)
22:38 Persistence and consistency leads to success
25:05 Conclusion