Fresh off his UFC Perth debut and Performance of the Night ($50K) bonus, Brando Peričić joins Mitchell Tinley on the Australian MMA Podcast with a bold prediction — he plans to be fighting for the UFC Heavyweight Title by mid-2026. Brando talks about the journey from living in City Kickboxing gym to the UFC stage, his mindset after Perth, and what’s driving his rise through the division.Watch the full interview and subscribe to the Australian MMA YouTube channel for more Australian fighter stories, interviews, and insights from the local MMA scene.

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0:00 – Intro: Future UFC Heavyweight Champion?
0:28 – Mitch introduces Brando Pericic and his UFC debut story
4:23 – Brando on life after his first UFC win & handling fame
5:38 – Reuniting with family in Adelaide after a year away
7:22 – Balancing Australia, New Zealand & Croatian roots
8:51 – Swearing on live TV and the Aussie crowd reaction
10:50 – Breaking down the first-round knockout at UFC Perth
12:37 – The struggle to find fights & learning on the job
16:18 – The Randall Raymond fight and lessons from loss
18:00 – The UFC dream and plans for a title shot by 2026
20:51 – Israel Adesanya & Tyson Pedro’s influence on his journey
27:42 – Living in his car and sleeping at the gym for 620 days
37:36 – Mental health battles, near tragedy, and helping others
40:03 – Fighting for purpose & how Brando wants to be remembered

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