Southern Cross Combat brings you all the latest interviews and news in Australian and New Zealand Mixed Martial Arts. Follow the podcast on Instagram to stay up to date on all the news @SouthernCrossCombat
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95bFM's weekly look at Asia-Pacific news with AUT Pacific Media Centre's Sri Krishnamurthi and David Robie. You can check out the Pacific Media Centre at www.pmc.aut.ac.nz
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Adele Fornarino - UFC Invitational 10, switching to MMA, Ffion Davies, CJI 2025 & more
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39:44Ahead of her match-up with Ffion Davies at UFC Invitational 10, I speak to Adele FornarinoAf Joel Rasmussen
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Eugene Bareman - Israel Adesanya loss, Kevin Jousset's return, UFC 312, The next generation
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27:33ahead of UFC 312, I speak to City Kickboxing head coach Eugene Bareman about Israel Adesanya's loss, Kevin Jousset's return to competition, UFC 312, the next generation of fighters, and more!Af Joel Rasmussen
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Merab Dvalishvili - O'Malley/Yan rematch, Umar's reaction to loss, Should Ilia fight Islam or Volk?
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4:55While in Sydney, I speak to UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili about his next fight being either Sean O'Malley or Petr Yan, Umar Nurmagomedov's reaction to the loss, and if Ilia Topuria should stay at featherweight or go to lightweightAf Joel Rasmussen
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Joanna Jedrzejczyk - Retirement, BJJ comps, Weili v Suarez, UFC 312
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2:30While in Sydney, I speak to UFC hall of famer Joanna Jedrzejczyk about her retirement, BBJ comps, and the UFC 312 strawweight title fightAf Joel Rasmussen
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George Mangos - Chosen Advisory, Dana White's Contender Series, Ethan Thomas & more
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11:26Following the announcement of his signing o the chosen advisory, I speak to George Mangos about his future, being on such a stacked roster, his upcoming title defense and moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Seb Szalay - Being Underrated, Tasar Malone, Eternal 92, Champ Camp & more
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17:29Ahead of his fight at Eternal 92, I speak to featherweight champion Seb Szalay about the fight, how the match-up happened, what he thinks of Tasar Malone, being underrated and moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Colby Thicknesse - Short notice UFC call up, Aleks Topuria, Fate & more
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19:57Ahead of his short notice UFC call up, I speak to Colby Thicknesse about it, Aleks Topuria, fate and moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Jonathan Micallef - UFC 312, Kevin Jousset, UFC debut & more
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19:43Ahead of his UFC debut at UFC 312, I speak with Jonathan Micallef about the match up, his opponent and moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Jack Jenkins - UFC 312, Top 15 opponents turning him down, one trick pony & more
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32:42Ahead of his fight at UFC 312, I speak to UFC featherweight Jack Jenkins about getting turned down by the top 15, UFC 312, being a One Trick Pony and moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Semakadde Kakembo - Underground Fighting, Hex 34, 2025 goals
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19:05Ahead of his fight at Hex 34 I speak to Semakadde Kakembo about the fight, back yard fighting, his 2025 goals and moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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The Southern Cross Combat 2024 awards!
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41:21Before 2025 truly kicks off for Aussie MMA, we look back on 2024 and give out some awards!Af Joel Rasmussen
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Darcy Vendy - Eternal 91, John-Martin Fraser, Fight Anxiety, Ben Johnston's retirement & more
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47:03Ahead of his main event at Eternal 91, I speak to Darcy Vendy about the fight, his opponent, video games and more!Af Joel Rasmussen
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John-Martin Fraser - Fighting Darcy Vendy, Three time champ status, becoming a father & more
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23:38Ahead of his main event at Eternal 91 against Darcy Vendy, I speak to John-Martin Fraser about his opponent, being a multi-time champion, becoming a father and more!Af Joel Rasmussen
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Wayne Carl - Why Demolition is closing, his favourite memories, if he's staying in the scene & more
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26:35following the news of Demolition Fight Series closing its doors, I spoke with owner Wayne Carl about why it's closing, his memories from the promotion, where he's going next & moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Sean Gauci - Not getting the UFC Contract on DWCS, Hand Injury, Future Fights & more
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9:25I speak with DWCS winner Sean Gauci about not getting a UFC contract, his hand injury, his next fight and moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Jimmy Crute - Return to UFC, 18 months away, UFC Sydney, Marcin Prachnio
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5:34I catch up with Jimmy Crute about his return to the UFC, his time away from the sport, and his upcoming opponent at UFC SydneyAf Joel Rasmussen
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Quillan Salkilld - UFC Debut in Sydney, Jon Jones Inspiration, first UFC camp
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7:23While in Melbourne, I speak to UFC Lightweight Quillan Sakilld about his upcoming UFC Debut, Jon Jones inspiration, his first UFC camp & moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Cody Haddon - Fighting for validation, UFC debut, UFC Sydney & more
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25:24UFC Bantamweight Cody Haddon talks about his UFC debut, the validation that comes with being a UFC fighter, fighting on UFC Sydney and moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Justin Van Heerden - move to lightweight, Raph Scott, Kieran Joblin, George mangos & more
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40:51ahead of Hex 33, I speak with Justin Van Heerden about fighting Raph Scott, who he wants to fight for the title, his time at featherweight, moving to lightweight, and much moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Frank Jankowski - Eternal 91 title defence, Anthony Drilich in Feb, short notice fights & more
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19:06Ahead of his short-notice title defence at Eternal 91, I speak to Frank Jankowski about being the champ, the fight, possibly rematching Anthony Drilich & moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Daniel Mercurio Demolition 16 post fight interview
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7:03Following his win at Demolition 16, I speak to Daniel MercurioAf Joel Rasmussen
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Eoin Coughlan Demolition 16 post fight interview
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5:04following his win at Demolition 16, I speak to Eoin CoughlanAf Joel Rasmussen
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Jonathan Micallef - UFC debut date & opponent, winning on DWCS, his brother fighting & more
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7:12backstage at Demolition 16, I spoke to the newest Australian on the UFC roster Jonathan MicallefAf Joel Rasmussen
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Demolition Fight Series shutting down reaction
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17:48Following this morning's news of Demolition Fight series closing its doors, I talk about the promotion, what it meant to fighters, and what it meant to meAf Joel Rasmussen
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Loni Filimoehala - Demolition 16, Fighting Eoin Coughlan, Filimoehala family, 12 sibling & more
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13:27Ahead of his fight today at Demolition 16, I speak to Loni Filimoehala about the fight, his opponent, his family and having 12 siblingsAf Joel Rasmussen
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Kaleb Rideout - Returning from injury, fighting Kitt Campbell, Hex 33, Lachlan Stitt & more
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32:47Ahead of his fight at Hex 33, I speak with Kaleb Rideout about fighting Kitt Campbell, his time away due to injury, Hex 33, teammate Lachie Stitt & moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Kitt Campbell - Fighting Kaleb Rideout, Hex 33, Coming to AET, Three time champ opportunity & more
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14:58Ahead of his main event at Hex 33, I speak with welterweight title contender Kitt Campbell at AETAf Joel Rasmussen
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Eoin Coughlan - Pro debut, Demolition 16, Olympics v MMA & More
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18:32ahead of his pro debut at Demolition 16, I speak with Eoin Coughlan at Resilience Training CentreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Aldin Bates - Eternal 89, Lachie Stitt, Stephen Costello, Campbell v Rideout & more
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1:03:33Aldin Bates talks about his upcoming title fight at Eternal 89 against Stephen Costello, disputed champion Lachlan Stitt, Kitt Campbell v Kaleb Rideout, being a father, his journey, & moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Stephen Costello - Eternal 89, Aldin Bates, fighting for family, Irish MMA, SBG Ireland & more
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29:55Stephen Costello is one-half of the Eternal 89 main event and will fight Aldin Bates for the interim Eternal welterweight championship.Af Joel Rasmussen
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Colby Thicknesse - two fights booked, Israel Adesanya's shout-out, UFC timeline, CFN 32, Hex 33
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31:07Ahead of a very busy schedule, I speak to Colby Thicknesse about his upcoming fights, why he booked them back to back, the level of his opponents, being named dropped by Israel Adesanya, his UFC timeline, and moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Raymart Quintana - Eternal 89, being underrated, Coffee, Rubix Cubes & More
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1:02:09Ahead of his fight at Eternal 89, Raymart Quintana talks about the fight, his previous life as a barista, being a fighter, being underrated in the scene, rubix cubes and moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Jacinta Austin - UAE Warriors 55, fighting for titles, not staking her happiness on the UFC & more
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34:33ahead of her fight at UAE Warriors 55, I speak to Jacinta Austin about the fight, her last fight against Amena Hadaya, fighting for titles, being a trailblazer, and not staking her happiness on a UFC contractAf Joel Rasmussen
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Jono Micallef - DWCS shot, becoming a father, Mohammad Ado, & more
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19:58Ahead of his fight on Dana White's Contender Series, I speak with Jono Micallef about the opportunity, becoming a father, his family, his journey, and Mohammad AdoAf Joel Rasmussen
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Cody Haddon - UFC debut, the pressure to succeed, short camps, doubts and what keeps him going
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48:15Ahead of his UFC debut against Dan Argueta, I speak to Cody Haddon about the fight, the lifelong pressure to succeed, having a short camp, his doubts and motivations.Af Joel Rasmussen
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FOR ALL THE MARBLES - Sean Gauci v Anthony Drilich pre-fight thoughts
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16:06tune in on YouTube tomorrow at 11am AEDT for my live reaction to the fights! Joel Rasmussen gives his thoughts on the upcoming fight between Anthony Drilich and Sean Gauci on Dana White's Contender SeriesAf Joel Rasmussen
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Max Kelly - Beatdown 9, charity, title fights, main eventing & more
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44:31Ahead of his fight at Beatdown 9 on October 19th, I speak to Max Kelly about the fight, his charity work, title fights, and more. Max's shirt, with proceeds going to charity, can be found here: https://www.fanwear.com.au/products/max-kelly-supporter-tee-preorder-unisex-kidsAf Joel Rasmussen
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Jett Fisher - Hex exclusive deal details, the jump to pro mma, pressure, family, & more
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22:36Following his exclusive signing to Hex Fight Series, I speak to Jett Fisher about the deal's details, the pressure of moving to pro MMA, having a fighting family, and more.Af Joel Rasmussen
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Danial Williams - ONE Fight Night 25, nearly retiring, Training at Luistro combat academy, 'Mini T' & more
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53:56Ahead of his fight at ONE Fight Night 25, I speak to Danial 'Mini T' Williams about his gym switch to Luistro Academy, his debating retirement, and moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Alish Smith - Cage Warriors 177, England, Rhi Rhi Hudson, fighting on holiday, perseverance, & more
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43:06Ahead of Cage Warriors 177, I speak with Alish Smith about the fight, her opponent Rhi Rhi Hudson, travel, perseverance, and moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Joseph Luciano - Short notice Bellator call up, PFL Australia future, Steven Hill, the rainbow zone
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25:19Bellator/PFL fighter Joseph Luciano talks about the short notice call up to Bellator Championship Series London, PFL Australia, and the Rainbow zoneAf Joel Rasmussen
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Jamie Edenden - Invicta FC 57, Abby Montes, world stage of fighting, Dunstan Death Squad & more
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25:59Ahead of her fight at Invicta 57, I speak to Jamie Edenden about getting the call to fight on the world stage, her opponent Abby Montes, her gym and moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Lion's Den head coach Luke Pezzutti - George Mangos, Marwan Rahiki, the gyms success, amateur team
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16:49Lion's Den head coach Luke Pezzutti talks about Geroge Mangos' win at Hex 32, Marwan Rahiki's win, the amateur team and the gym's success over the weekend of fightsAf Joel Rasmussen
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Marwan Rahiki - KOing Michael Mannu, short notice fights, Calling out Alastair Volders, 3-0
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8:18Following his win at Hex 32, I speak with Marwan Rahiki at road to Hex 1 about his victory over Michael Mannu, and wanting to fight Alastair VoldersAf Joel Rasmussen
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Alastair Volders - Rogue 7, Val Sharipov, Marwan Rahiki's callout, cornering
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6:00Alastair Volders talks about his fight at Rogue 7 against Val Sharipov, being called out by Marwan Rahiki, and cornering his teammatesAf Joel Rasmussen
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Sean Gauci - DWCS, Anthony Drilich, training back at home, the next flyweight from Australia
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11:29At Hex 32, I speak to DWCS fighter Sean GauciAf Joel Rasmussen
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Kasib Murdoch - Hex 32 victory, his name, Jake Piper, Fighting in Bali in 5 weeks, & more
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6:08Following his win at Hex 32, I speak to Kasib MurdochAf Joel Rasmussen
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Jono Micallef - Hex 32 victory, Email from Sean Shelby, UFC call up, having a baby & more
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9:48Following his victory at Hex 32, I speak to Jono Micallef about his win, an email he received from Sean Shelby, UFC, having a baby & moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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George Mangos - Still the Champ, DWCS, 100% Finish record, Seb Szalay, Diego Periera, & more
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5:12Following his win at Hex 32, I speak with Featherweight champion George Mangos talks about what's next, his fight with Jarrett Wilbraham, DWCS, Seb Szalay, and moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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Cynthia Calvillo - Hex 32 victory, First win in 4 years, fighting in Aus, what's next & more
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6:37Following her win at Hex 32, I speak to new Hex Flyweight Champion, Cynthia Calvillo talks about whats next, how the fight went, fighting in Aus, and moreAf Joel Rasmussen
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