This week on Australian MMA, we break down all the latest news across the local and global scene. From the action at Beatdown Promotions 13 to key UFC updates, plus Jacinta Austin making waves in the PFL and a look at Australia’s next lightweight star, we’ve got you covered.Stay up to date with everything happening in Australian MMA, including fight results, rising prospects, and major announcements shaping the sport.Subscribe for weekly MMA news, interviews, and fight coverage from across Australia and beyond.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Mitchell Tinley breaks down the latest UFC and PFL news, headlined by Marwan Rahiki earning a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus after a huge performance that has people across the MMA world talking.

We also dive into the stacked lineup of Australian fighters booked for UFC Perth on May 2, with one of the deepest cards for Aussie MMA in recent years.

Matchups discussed include:

• Jack Della Maddalena vs Carlos Prates
• Tai Tuivasa vs Sean Sharaf
• Steve Erceg vs Tim Elliott
• Jacob Malkoun vs Gerald Meerschaert
• Junior Tafa vs Kevin Christian
• Jack Jenkins vs Nakamura
• Quillan Salkilld vs Beneil Dariush
• Cam Rowston vs Robert Bryczek
• Dom Mar Fan vs Cody Steele

We also look ahead to some big PFL matchups involving Australian and regional fighters, including:

• Jacinta Austin vs Benita Van Rooij – March 20
• Sean Gauci vs Liam Gittins – April 16
• Alan Philpott vs Caolan Loughran – April 16
• Tyson Pedro vs Dovlet Yagshimuradov – April 16

Plus additional UFC matchups coming up in March including fights involving Brando Pericic, Israel Adesanya and Casey O’Neill.

Mitchell breaks down which fights matter most, which Aussies have the biggest opportunities, and why UFC Perth could be a massive moment for Australian MMA.

Mitchell Tinley breaks down everything that went down at Eternal MMA 104 including Kevin Kophamel capturing the Interim Featherweight Championship and what it was like being in the corner for the massive victory.

We dive into the key moments from the card including standout performances, rising welterweight contenders, and why the featherweight division in Australian MMA is absolutely exploding right now.

From Kophamel’s championship moment to the depth of talent coming through the ranks, Eternal MMA 104 proved the future of the sport in Australia is in very safe hands.

Mitchell gives a behind-the-scenes look at the emotions of cornering a fighter, the energy in the arena, and what these results mean for the divisions moving forward.

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Toby Tsang joins us ahead of his March 20 fight against Kevin Church at Beatdown Promotions 13 at Eatons Hill Hotel in Brisbane live on DAZN. We chat about his modelling career his quick rise in MMA how he got started in the sport how he stays grounded and his Chinese and Spanish heritage.

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Sarmad Jahanara is stepping up on just five days notice to take on Chin Cheng Yu at ONE Championship Friday Fights in Thailand.He joins Mitchell Tinley on The Whirlwind to talk about the chaotic life of a fighter, accepting short notice opportunities, and the devastating injuries he’s battled through during his career.

Sarmad is also joined by teammate Joseph Luciano, fresh off competing at Eternal MMA 103, as they discuss training, fighting internationally and the grind of the combat sports world.

🥊 Topics in this episode:

• Taking a ONE Championship fight on 5 days notice

• Fighting in Thailand at ONE Friday Fights

• The brutal realities of a fighter’s life

• Sarmad’s devastating injuries and recovery

• Joseph Luciano’s fight at Eternal MMA 103

• Training, opportunities and the Australian MMA scene

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In this exclusive interview, MMA fighter **Loni Filimoehala** talks about his fighting journey, training, mindset, and future in mixed martial arts.We dive into Loni's background, how he got into MMA, the challenges of becoming a professional fighter, and what drives him to compete at the highest level.

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Former Eternal MMA Welterweight Champion Joseph Luciano is back.

After competing in the PFL, Luciano returns to the Australian MMA scene to headline Eternal MMA 103 on February 21st against Glen Pettigrew.

Joseph talks about:

• Why now was the right time to return to Australia

• The new wave of rising Australian fighters

• His growth since fighting in the PFL

• His mindset heading into Eternal 103

And in classic Luciano fashion… he even tries to entice host Mitchell Tinley into stepping inside the cage.

Don’t miss this one ahead of a massive Eternal MMA card.

Glen Pettigrew returns at Eternal MMA 103 on February 21st to face former champion Joseph Luciano.

In this honest and in-depth interview, Glen discusses:

• The ups and downs of his MMA career

• Time away from the sport

• Rebuilding and evolving as a fighter

• Training out of Scrappy MMA

• Working alongside UFC star Jack Della Maddalena

• Competing against Josh Della previously and how that shaped him

Pettigrew is focused, motivated, and ready for the biggest test of his career at Eternal 103.

This is one you don’t want to miss.

Andrew Carpenter joins Australian MMA for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation.

A former South Australian MMA ring announcer and long-time advocate for the sport’s growth in SA, Andrew has been around the scene from the early days. We talk about the evolution of MMA in South Australia, the characters who built it, and where it’s headed next.

Outside the cage, Andrew is a well-known lawyer who has built a reputation pursuing justice in cases involving child sex predators — earning the title “the most hated man by child sex predators.” We discuss how that work shapes his mindset, his resilience, and how it contrasts with his passion for MMA.

A deep dive into law, legacy, and the rise of South Australian MMA.

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Fresh off his victory over Matt Fordham at Eternal 102, Luke Dally joins us to break down the fight and what’s next. Training out of Infinite MMA in Ballarat, Luke talks about whether he still feels underrated in the Australian MMA scene, how realistic a UFC run is right now, and the mindset he brings into every fight. We also dive into the energy he carries into the cage — and why he doesn’t like his opponents come fight night.

A raw and honest chat with one of Australia’s rising prospects.

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