Interviews
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Kai Kara-France on UFC call up: ‘Nothing’s confirmed but it’s going to happen, it’s only a matter of time before it’s going to happen’
New Zealand’s Kai Kara-France recently won his fifth straight fight submitting his opponent in the first round. The win brought the 24 year olds professional MMA...
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Jimmy ‘The Brute’ Crute Interview : “I’m going to go after him”
‘Your opponent has pulled out.’ Five dreaded words no fighter ever wants to hear. In the lead up to the second defence of his Hex...
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George Mann: I know I am capable of more
With numerous state, regional and world titles in the trophy cabinet and at just 19 years of age, the sky is the limit for the...
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Video Interview: Daniel Hooker speaks about upcoming fight with UFC veteran Jim Miller
New Zealand’s Daniel Hooker will fight UFC veteran Jim Miller on April 22nd (AEST) at UFC Fight Night 128 in Atlantic City. Hooker will be...
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Jayden Wright: I’d rather lose than be considered a boring fighter
Every fighter who steps into the ring will have a story about how they got to that point and what drives them to succeed. For...
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Video Interview: New Zealand UFC welterweight Luke Jumeau speaks about his fight at UFC 221 in Perth
At UFC 221 in Perth, New Zealand Welterweight Luke Jumeau put on a display that epitomised the Kiwi fighting spirit. Up against undefeated prospect Daichi...
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John Wayne Parr talks UFC 221 Australian MMA, and possibly becoming Chris Weidman’s next sparing partner
John Wayne Parr (JWP) is one of Australia’s most successful athletes, and perhaps its most decorated combat sports star. FNA sat down with the 10-time world Muay...
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Daniel Kelly on his career highlights, and fights to look out for at UFC 221
Legend of Australian combat sports Daniel Kelly chats with FNA at the UFC 221 Media Day, to discuss everything from training partner, Jake Mathews, to...
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Video: Luke Rockhold says a move up to light heavyweight is imminent
Ahead of UFC 221 in Perth, Luke Rockhold works out for the fans and speaks to the media. He discusses his camel entrance, why a...
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Video: Mark Hunt on Curtis Blaydes – ‘If he takes my spot, he deserves it’
Ahead of UFC 221 in Perth, Mark Hunt works out for the fans and speaks to the media about how much he loves to compete,...
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UFC 221 Open Work Outs and Media Scrum – Yoel Romero ‘open salsa’ and Q/A
Yoel Romero decides that salsa dancing is a much funner way to warm up at the UFC 221 Open Workouts, and talks to the media...
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Tyson Pedro Interview: “I think we are just showing what Australia is capable of”
When Tyson Pedro got the call up to the UFC, he couldn’t quite believe his luck. While most fighters compile double digit fight records before...
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Tai Tuivasa interview: ‘There’s a massive Polly takeover happening’
As far as heavyweight debuts go, few have been as spectacular as that of Tai ‘Bam Bam’ Tuivasa. In front of a boisterous home crowd...
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Interview: Mark Hunt opens up on variety of topics ahead of UFC 221 clash with Curtis Blaydes
With over 70 professional fights to his name, Mark Hunt has been leading the way for combat sports in Australia and New Zealand for over...
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UFC 221: Luke Rockhold ‘Whittaker is the true champion’
At UFC 221 in Perth, Luke Rockhold will challenge Robert Whittaker for the UFC middleweight title. Speaking to the media in Sydney, Rockhold explains why...
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Liam McNeill: I wake up every morning thankful for the position I’m in
Looking for his third win of the year since returning from an extended layoff, Melbourne lightweight Liam McNeill (17-5-0) is quietly confident in the leadup...
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Tai Tuivasa Interview: ‘I will beat him Bam Bam style, nice and quick’
“I will beat him Bam Bam style, nice and quick”. Quite the statement from 24-year-old heavyweight Tai ‘Bam Bam’ Tuivasa who makes his octagon debut...
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Jake Matthews looking to show everybody what he is capable of at UFC Sydney
Jake Matthews makes his return to the UFC this weekend after a yearlong hiatus from the octagon due to dual hip surgery. Years of footy...
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Alex Volkanovski Interview: ‘That’s my thing, be the nice guy, beat them up and say sorry after it’
The road to this weekend’s UFC event in Sydney has not been a straightforward one for Alex Volkanovski. Multiple opponent pull outs left the Shellharbour...
