The Australian MMA Podcast

Ash Bristow, a 20-year-old amateur fighter training at Chincogan Peak Martial Arts, joins the Australian MMA Podcast ahead of his Eternal 112 matchup with Jesse James Parr. Bristow explains why he sees the fight as a chance to learn and improve, rather than focus on the hype around it.He also talks about how watching his cousin compete first sparked his interest in fighting, the influence of coach Isaac Tisdale, his family’s support, and balancing training camp with work. Bristow shares what he expects from Parr and how he hopes to be remembered in MMA.Subscribe for weekly Australian MMA news, exclusive interviews and fight coverage.For more Australian MMA coverage, visit:www.australianmma.com.au#AshBristow, #JesseJamesParr, #EternalMMA

Hong Kong fighter Rehaan Lulla joins Australian MMA after his short-notice, 31-second guillotine win over Jesse Swain at Eternal MMA in Perth. He explains how the fight came together, how Swain’s envelope prediction affected him, and why he holds no personal grudge after the bout.Lulla also discusses the MMA scene in Hong Kong, the challenges of arranging fights in China and India, and what he hopes to do next with Eternal MMA, including a possible number-one contender’s fight. Away from the cage, he talks about balancing training and coaching with his biotech work on algae-based air purifiers and carbon-capture projects.Subscribe for weekly Australian MMA news, exclusive interviews and fight coverage.For more Australian MMA coverage, visit:www.australianmma.com.au#RehaanLulla, #EternalMMA, #AustralianMMA

Baz Demirel joins Australian MMA after his professional win over Todoroff. He discusses the fight, the plan that led to the finish, and his hopes of competing at a Sydney event in February.Demirel also talks about raising two young boys while working full time in airport cargo and training at Lion’s Den Academy. He reflects on joining the gym after losing to Marwan Rahiki in the amateurs, fitting fight camp around work and family, and what it could take to move towards fighting full time.Subscribe for weekly Australian MMA news, exclusive interviews and fight coverage.For more Australian MMA coverage, visit: www.australianmma.com.au#BazDemirel, #AustralianMMA, #LionsDenAcademy

Miles Muecke, head coach at CMBT Training Centre, joins the Australian MMA podcast ahead of his professional debut at Eternal MMA 112. At 36, after years in martial arts and coaching, he explains why he decided to step into the cage himself, including the personal impact of supporting his wife through cancer treatment.Muecke also talks about balancing fight camp with coaching and business responsibilities, what it means to move from coach to fighter, and his thoughts on Tasar Malone’s Eternal featherweight title win. He reflects on the walkout that moved him and explains why he sees a coach’s role as different from a fighter’s.Subscribe for weekly Australian MMA news, exclusive interviews and fight coverage.For more Australian MMA coverage, visit:www.australianmma.com.au#MilesMuecke, #EternalMMA, #AustralianMMA

Ted from Veterans MMA joins Australian MMA to discuss the Sunshine Coast initiative offering free MMA sessions to veterans. He explains why connection can be lost after leaving the service, and how training, time with other veterans or simply sharing a coffee can provide a place to belong.Ted also talks about the group’s Remembrance Day fundraiser and its 28 November grappling event, which help fund the program. He reflects on his own martial arts background and the effort of bringing habits shaped by high-threat environments into family life. More information and donation details are at veteransmma.com.au.Subscribe for weekly Australian MMA news, exclusive interviews and fight coverage.For more Australian MMA coverage, visit:www.australianmma.com.au