We’re back with another banger of an episode!

This week, we talk about all the chaos surrounding UFC 316, who’s headlining, who’s pulling out, and whether the card lives up to the hype. We also break down some of the biggest moments from the IBJJF Gi Worlds, and... yes — we get into the real controversy of the weekend: Did Adele really lose?!

Tune in for fight breakdowns, comp stories, gym talk, and the usual unfiltered takes from your favourite Aussie MMA heads.

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Welcome back to another chaotic, unfiltered episode of Aussie MMA Mates — where we dive deep into the fight game from every angle.

In Episode 21, we recap the latest Quintet, launch Grappler’s Haven, and break down all the major headlines:

• UFC FPI 11 and what’s up with the rules change?

• IBJJF Worlds — is Megaton really taking on Murasaki?!

• George Mangos gets his shot on the Contender Series

• Jon Jones tangents, UFC 318 buzz, and possible matchups like Brady vs Garry

• We also unpack the Topuria brothers splitting with their coaches — is there drama brewing?

Plus: fight predictions, tangents, roasting, and as always, way too many opinions.

🕒 Timestamps:
0:00 Random Tangent, Recent Quintet Recap
5:54 Grappler's Haven is LIVE!
11:20 Fight Night
17:38 UFC FPI 11
30:50 Jon Jones Tangent
35:50 BJJ Worlds, Megaton vs Murasaki???
46:44 George Mangos on the Contender Series!
49:38 Pena vs Griffith
52:46 Kit Dale vs Ribeiro
59:14 Ribas vs Ricci
1:01:22 Walker vs Zhang
1:06:20 Elliot vs Asakura
1:08:38 Fluffy vs Dolidze
1:11:02 Volk vs Rodriguez 2
1:14:48 UFC 318
1:18:58 Brady vs Garry
1:23:32 Prates vs Page
1:25:34 Silva vs Lopes
1:28:40 Ilia & Aleksandre Topuria Split From Their Coaches??

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The XFC 3805 Champions & Their Coach – Eren, Bilal, Amish, Dion | THE AUSSIE MMA MATES SHOW | EP 4

Fresh off Powerplay 49, we sit down with the XFC 3805 squad — Coach Dion (@xfc3805) and rising champions Eren “Slick” Selvi (@SlickSelvi), Bilal “Nitro” Niazi (@NitroNiazi), and Amish “The Brawler” Chopra (@choppachopra).

We break down their performances, mindset during fight week, post-fight reflections, and what it’s really like inside one of Melbourne’s top fight teams. Expect laughs, real talk, and insight into the fighter-coach bond that’s producing killers.

🗣️ Let us know your favourite moments in the comments & who you'd love to see on next!
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EP. 19 – JDM is the New Champ! CJI 2, Giles Trials & Boxing is BACK 🥊🔥
In this episode, we react to Jack Della Maddalena's rise to champ status and what it means for the welterweight division.
We dive into all things CJI 2 — the matchups, chaos, and standout performances — plus we break down Giles’ rollercoaster journey and where he goes from here.
And yep… boxing is BACK. We chat about recent fight cards, momentum shifts, and why the sweet science is heating up again.
Full breakdowns, laughs, and Aussie energy as always.

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