Paddy Baynes from Squared Up MMA, is a New Zealand MMA journalist who covers the Australian and NZ scenes, with a big focus on the NZ regional circuit.Paddy’s stepping into the cage on December 19 through the TrainAlta program: 20 weeks of MMA training that culminates in an amateur fight. He’s doing it to understand fighters and the process on a deeper level — from the grind of camp to the nerves on fight week.Paddy’s been doing his training at City Kickboxing under Eugene Bareman, and we talk mindset shifts, training realities, and what this experience changes about how he’ll cover the sport going forward.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

Australian MMA fighter Isaac Thomson joins Mitchell Tinley for an exclusive interview after being signed to the UFC at the last minute on fight week. In this must-watch conversation, Isaac breaks down how he got the call to step in against Joanderson Brito in Las Vegas, what it means to represent Australia on the UFC stage, and how he’s preparing for the biggest fight of his career.

Training out of Team Alpha Male alongside UFC legend Urijah Faber, Isaac shares insight into his mindset, preparation, and journey from Australian MMA to the Ultimate Fighting Championship. This interview gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the pressure, opportunity, and excitement of a short-notice UFC debut.

If you follow UFC, Australian MMA, or want to learn what it takes to reach the highest level of mixed martial arts, this interview is for you.

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UFC 325 is OFFICIAL and the UFC is coming back to Australia! 🇦🇺

On February 1, 2026 (local time) UFC 325: Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 hits Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, and the full fight card is stacked from top to bottom.

In this video, Mitchell Tinley reacts to the full UFC 325 fight card announcement – breaking down the main event, co-main and the bangers all over this Sydney card:

Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes 2 for the featherweight title

Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint Denis in a guaranteed war

Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy, Tai Tuivasa, Jimmy Crute and more Aussie favourites fighting at home

We’ll talk about:

Is Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 the right fight for the belt?

How big this event is for Aussie MMA fans

Which matchups are flying under the radar on this card

Early thoughts on who has to win on home soil

If you’re a UFC fan in Australia or you’re thinking about travelling to Sydney for UFC 325, this is your breakdown.

👉 Drop your predictions in the comments – who wins, Volk or Lopes in the rematch?

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TIMECODES:

00:00 - Intro

3:58 – Volk vs Lopez

7:57 – Dan Hooker vs Benoit Saint Denis

9:08 – Rafael Fiziev vs Mauricio Ruffy

10:38 – Tai Tuivasa vs Tallison Texiera

13:38 – Jimmy Crute vs Dustin Jacoby

15:38 – Quillan Salkild vs Rongzhu

18:23 – Serghei Spivac vs Ante Delija

19:13 – Jono Micallef vs Oban Elliot

21:26 – Kaan Ofli vs Yizha

24:23 – Junior Tata vs Billy Elekana

25:38 – Cam Rowston vs Cody Brundage

27:30 – Jacob Malkoun vs Torrez Finney

29:23 – Road To UFC 4 Finals

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Australian MMA is on the world stage! 🇦🇺🥊

In this exclusive interview, host Mitchell Tinley sits down with undefeated featherweight contender Sara Collins ahead of her massive PFL Women’s Featherweight Title clash with legend Cris Cyborg at PFL Lyon on December 13, 2025, at LDLC Arena in Lyon, France.

We dive into:

• Sara’s journey from Australia to the global spotlight in PFL

• Her game plan and mindset to dethrone Cris Cyborg

• Technical breakdown of the matchup and key advantages

• The pressure and pride of representing Aussie MMA on a world title stage

• Predictions for PFL Lyon and what’s next for her career

If you’re a fan of PFL, women’s MMA, or just love high-level fight IQ and storytelling, you’ll get heaps out of this chat.

👇 Let us know in the comments: Who wins at PFL Lyon – Sara Collins or Cris Cyborg?

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Website: www.australianmma.com.au

HEX Fight Series 37 Review:

Mitchell Tinley from the Australian MMA YouTube channel breaks down everything you need to know ahead of Hex Fight Series 37, going down November 22 in Melbourne.

The card is headlined by Kasib Murdoch vs Kris Ustijanovski, with massive stakes in the heavyweight title showdown between Danny Hartwell vs Ricky Biechun and the welterweight title clash Hoshi Friedrich vs JJ Ambrose.

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Former 8–0 MMA standout and 3x Australian MMA champion Issac “Headsplitter” Hardman sits down with Mitchell Tinley to talk all things Aussie combat sports. From being on the verge of a UFC call-up, to the brutal grudge match with Michael Zerafa, and his messy fallout with No Limit Boxing, nothing is off limits. Hardman opens up about:His undefeated run in MMA and transition to boxingThe build-up and chaos around the Zerafa fightHow things really broke down with No LimitLife after the hype and his next move on the Gold Coast fight sceneFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

HEX Fight Series 37 Preview: Kasib Murdoch vs Kris Ustijanovski | Australian MMA,Mitchell Tinley from the Australian MMA YouTube channel breaks down Hex Fight Series 37 going down November 22 in Melbourne, headlined by Kasib Murdoch vs Kris Ustijanovski, with Danny Hartwell vs Ricky Biechun for the heavyweight crown and Hoshi Friedrich vs JJ Ambrose for the 170lb title – full card preview, key storylines, and fight picks as Aussie MMA takes over Melbourne once again. Drop your predictions in the comments and subscribe for more Hex Fight SeriesFor more visit: www.australianmma.com.au

In this exclusive interview, host Mitchell Tinley sits down with undefeated Australian MMA prospect Kim Tran, a 3-0 professional fighter representing Bones MMA in Torquay under coach Matt “Bones” Williams.Kim breaks down her rapid rise in the sport, her upcoming fight on ONE FC on November 21st, and her long-term goal of one day stepping into the UFC.We dive into her training mindset, the culture at Bones MMA, and what drives her to keep pushing toward the top of the sport.If you’re a fan of Australian MMA or love supporting rising talent on the world stage, this is an interview you won’t want to miss.👇 Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more Australian MMA content and fighter interviews.For more visit: www.australianmma.com.au