Interviews

Dan Hooker: UFC Melbourne, the featherweight division and the business of fighting
By Emma Challands on September 19, 2016
It has been a big year so far for Dan Hooker. An impressive first round submission at UFC Brisbane over Mark Eddiva took his wins...
Pro File: Kairin Moses
By Chris Post on September 13, 2016
Kairin Moses Age: 29 Place of Birth: Waitangi, New Zealand Fighting out of: Gladstone, Queensland Gyms/Affiliations: Beast Martial Arts Academy, Gladstone Weight Division: Bantamweight Pro...
Trent Girdham: The next big thing
By Emma Challands on September 6, 2016
Trent Girdham may only be 19 years old but the Sydney local is as focused as they come. After taking up boxing at the age...
Damien Brown: Prepared & ready for glory at UFC 201
By Emma Challands on July 30, 2016
Damien Brown makes his return to the Octagon on July 31st (AEST) in his second fight for the UFC after making his debut with the promotion back in...
Issac Hardman – KO’s, Destiny and John Wayne Parr
By Emma Challands on June 17, 2016
Issac Hardman has one thing on his mind ahead of his return to AFC this weekend and that’s to take one step closer to fulfilling...
Alex Chambers on her come back, the strawweight division and why Amanda Nunes can beat Miesha Tate
By Emma Challands on June 9, 2016
Alex Chambers is on her way to a full recovery following a devastating knee injury that has seen her sidelined since September last year. The...
Pro File: Aydin Mrouki
By FNA Staff on May 23, 2016
Aydin Mrouki Age: 24 Place of Birth: Baghdad, Iraq Fighting out of: Sydney, Australia Gyms/Affiliations: Australian Top Team Weight Division: Featherweight Pro MMA Record: 1-0...
Robert Whittaker: Fights are won on the mat not in the papers
By Emma Challands on April 1, 2016
It’s been an incredible ride to the top of the UFC’s middleweight division for Robert Whittaker. The Kiwi who resides in Sydney has been on a...
Pro File: Sam “The Sharpshooter” Hayward
By FNA Staff on March 15, 2016
Age: 25 Place of Birth: Ballarat, Vic Fighting out of: Ballarat, Vic Gyms/Affiliations: Infinite MMA Nickname: The Sharpshooter Pro MMA Record: 6-1 Amateur MMA Record:...
Ben Edwards announces switch to MMA: I can’t wait to put some wins together and march into the UFC
By David Lewellin on March 3, 2016
Australian heavyweight kickboxer Ben Edwards recently announced on social media that he will be making a major leap across to mixed martial arts with his...
John Wayne Parr, Brad Riddell rematch this Friday night at CMT 8
By James Averis on March 1, 2016
Even with the growing popularity of MMA, one simple fact remains true; many fans prefer it when the fight remains standing. A huge UFC fan...
Ebersole ready to give Kennedy one last lesson
By Emma Challands on February 29, 2016
It was announced at Hex Fight Series 5 on Saturday 20th February that former UFC fighter Brian Ebersole (51-17-1) would come out of retirement for one night only...
Ten Questions with Brendan “the Badger” O’Reilly
By Matthew Hull Styles on February 24, 2016
With a style and work ethic that befits his namesake, Brendan “the Badger” O’Reilly has emerged as one of Australia’s shining MMA stars. Beginning his...
I am the best unsigned lightweight in Australia: An interview with Damien Brown
By Emma Challands on February 17, 2016
If it’s one thing that Damien Brown understands, it’s sacrifice. The former military man put his life on the line to serve his country in...
I’m all about finishing fights and making statements – An interview with Alex Volkanovski
By Emma Challands on January 23, 2016
Alex Volkanovski is a man who knows what he wants. The featherweight, who resides in New South Wales with his wife and young daughter, has...
Fad Diets, IV Bans & Ronda Rousey: An Interview with Mike Dolce
By Emma Challands on November 26, 2015
Mike Dolce strikes an imposing figure, intimidating almost…until he smiles. He has a sparkle in his eye that can only be found in the rare...
The bigger the show, the better I fight: An Interview with Jamie Mullarkey
By Emma Challands on November 20, 2015
Jamie Mullarkey is 21 years old, but you wouldn’t know it. He speaks forthrightly, and passionately about his career, but understands that there is more...
Pro File: Myles Simpson
By FNA Staff on November 19, 2015
Age: 28 Place of birth: Adelaide, SA Fighting out of: McLaren Vale, SA Gym: Ringworks MMA Nickname: M16 Pro record MMA: 6-1 Pro record Muay...
Kilapino ready for war in ONE Championship debut: An Interview with Natalie Gonzales Hills
By Emma Challands on November 10, 2015
Natalie Gonzales Hills is self confessedly going through her warrior phase. At 27 years old, the Filipino born, Brit, now residing in Sydney, Australia has...