Interviews

Daniel Hooker looking to remain an undefeated UFC lightweight against Jim Miller this weekend
By James Averis on April 20, 2018
This weekend at UFC Atlantic City, New Zealand’s Daniel Hooker attempts to win his third fight in a row, something that has eluded him since...
Lee Fook: Some people are just meant to fight
By Chris Quirk on April 10, 2018
To win one fight is hard. To win two fights in one night is even harder. But to win two fights in one night and...
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’
By James Averis on March 22, 2018
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...
Jimmy ‘The Brute’ Crute Interview : “I’m going to go after him”
By James Averis on March 21, 2018
‘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...
George Mann: I know I am capable of more
By Chris Quirk on March 21, 2018
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...
Video Interview: Daniel Hooker speaks about upcoming fight with UFC veteran Jim Miller
By James Averis on March 9, 2018
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...
Jayden Wright: I’d rather lose than be considered a boring fighter
By Chris Quirk on February 25, 2018
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...
Video Interview: New Zealand UFC welterweight Luke Jumeau speaks about his fight at UFC 221 in Perth
By James Averis on February 23, 2018
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...
John Wayne Parr talks UFC 221 Australian MMA, and possibly becoming Chris Weidman’s next sparing partner
By Peter Bateman on February 10, 2018
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...
Daniel Kelly on his career highlights, and fights to look out for at UFC 221
By Peter Bateman on February 10, 2018
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...
Video: Luke Rockhold says a move up to light heavyweight is imminent
By James Averis on February 9, 2018
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...
Video: Mark Hunt on Curtis Blaydes – ‘If he takes my spot, he deserves it’
By James Averis on February 9, 2018
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,...
UFC 221 Open Work Outs and Media Scrum – Yoel Romero ‘open salsa’ and Q/A
By Peter Bateman on February 9, 2018
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...
Tyson Pedro Interview: “I think we are just showing what Australia is capable of”
By James Averis on February 7, 2018
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...
Tai Tuivasa interview: ‘There’s a massive Polly takeover happening’
By James Averis on February 6, 2018
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...
Interview: Mark Hunt opens up on variety of topics ahead of UFC 221 clash with Curtis Blaydes
By James Averis on February 3, 2018
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...
UFC 221: Luke Rockhold ‘Whittaker is the true champion’
By James Averis on December 16, 2017
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...
Liam McNeill: I wake up every morning thankful for the position I’m in
By Chris Quirk on November 25, 2017
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...
Tai Tuivasa Interview: ‘I will beat him Bam Bam style, nice and quick’
By James Averis on November 17, 2017
“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...