Best Joel Rasmussen Podcasts (2025)

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Australia's next top featherweight? - Hex Fight Series 35 PREVIEW - Across The Ditch Ep 2 1:09:32

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Episode 2 of Across the Ditch, where Joel Rasmussen and Paddy Baynes talk about the upcoming Hex Fight Series 35, breaking down all the pro fights as well as some of the amateur ones, too.By Joel Rasmussen

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Liam Gusti - Jake Sendler's passing, title fight at 1-0, Israel Adesanya telling him to fight 40:38

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Ahead of his bantamweight title fight at Hex 35, I traveled to Mat Masters in Melbourne to speak to Liam Gusti about the fight, how he is doing following the passing of Jake Sendler, getting a title fight this early in his career, Israel Adesanya telling him to fight, and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Kasib Murdoch - Hex title fight, Getting sick in Bali, moving to Aus and more 46:31

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Ahead of his title fight at Hex 35, I speak to Kasib Murdoch about the match-up and his opponent, moving to Australia, getting sick in Bali and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Jack Becker - Road to UFC, his mental shift over the years, his opponent and more 33:18

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Ahead of his appearance on Road to UFC, I speak to lightweight Jack Becker about getting in the tournament, his opponent, and how his mental state has changed over the years.By Joel Rasmussen

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Lawrence Lui - Road to UFC, not knowing City Kickboxing, MMA Journey, being a chef and more 25:17

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Ahead of his appearance on the Road to UFC bantamweight tournament, I speak to Lawrence Lui about not knowing City Kickboxing before he joined, being in the tournament, his MMA journey, and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Dom Mar Fan - Road to UFC, potentially fighting Jack Becker?, violent mentality & more 43:44

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Ahead of his appearance in the Road to UFC lightweight tournament, I speak to Dom Mar Fan about the tournament, potentially fighting Jack Becker, why so many Aussies are in lightweight and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Aaron Tau - Road to UFC, moving to flyweight, Dan Hooker and more 36:54

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ahead of his fight on the road to UFC, I speak to Aaron Tau about the bout, his move to flyweight, friendship with Dan Hooker and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Seb Szalay - Road To UFC, His career thus far, rainbow six siege & more 25:58

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Ahead of his upcoming fight on Road to UFC, Seb Szalay talks about how he got this opportunity, his opponent, the journey so far, rainbow 6 seige and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Kitt Campbell - Road to UFC, love from the scene, China & more 25:10

24d ago25:10

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Ahead of the road to UFC, I speak to Kitt Campbell about the journey there, the response from the scene, if he'll get a UFC contract, and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Sem Kakembo - why he left Absolute, Combat 1, Fighting Marwan Rahiki & more 31:31

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Ahead of his title fight at Hex 35 against Marwan Rahiki, I speak to Sem Kakembo about moving gyms, his fight, his goals, and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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"Jack will stop Belal." JDM's coach Ben Vickers on UFC 315, Belal Muhammad, and Ian Garry's comments 38:51

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Ahead of UFC 315, Jack Della Madalena's head coach Ben Vickers speaks on the fight, Belal Muhammad, Ian Garry's comments on the fight, the UFC welterweight division and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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SFL 2 and Eternal 95 EXPLAINED - preview - Across the Ditch Ep. 1 1:27:53

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Ahead of Eternal 95 and SFL 2, Joel Rasmussen and Paddy Baynes explain the card, who the fighters are, where they're from, and why you should care. Thank you to Paddy Baynes from Squared Up MMA for being in this video - https://www.youtube.com/@UCIB5PjtM55Iy8qNZjLA1eCABy Joel Rasmussen

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Adnan Larry - Osh Jackson, being a heavyweight, Young, Black and Sexy 13:44

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ahead of his fight at Eternal 95, I speak to Adnan Larry about the fight, being a heavyweight and being Young, Black and SexyBy Joel Rasmussen

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Alastair Volders - UFC By 2026?, Featherweight division, Marwan v Sem, Moving to Melbourne & more 18:57

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While at Absolute MMA, I caught up with Alastair Volders, where we talk about UFC plans, the featherweight division, Marwan Rahiki v Sem Kakembo, moving to Melbourne & moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Sam Marles - Fighting Nate Law, 10 months out, Jackson Weir-White & more 28:55

1M ago28:55

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Ahead of his return after 10 months out of the cage, I spoke to Sam Marles about his time out, fighting Nate Law, training, and much more!By Joel Rasmussen

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Nathaniel Law - Dan Hooker, Fighting Sam Marles, Moving to Australia, Sweet and Sour pork & more 1:04:55

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Ahead of his fight against Sam Marles at Eternal 95, I speak to Nathaniel Law about leaving everything behind to move to Aus to fight, his fight with Sam Malres, training under Dan Hooker, Sweet and Sour Pork, and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Robyn O'Neill - Kicking out UFC fighters, PGFL 6, being a fighter and promoter & more 48:43

2M ago48:43

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Ahead of PGFL 6, I talk to fighter/promoter Robyn O'Neill about kicking UFC fighters out of shows, the upcoming Proving Grounds Fight League show, and more links: https://linktr.ee/provinggroundsflBy Joel Rasmussen

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Jamie Edenden - Fight cancellations, Jackie Cataline, Never giving up & more 51:15

2M ago51:15

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Ahead of her number 1 contenders fight with Jackie Cataline at Invicta 61, I speak with Jamie EdendenBy Joel Rasmussen

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Joseph Luciano - PFL Debut, Thad Jean, Bareknuckle fighting & more 23:04

2M ago23:04

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ahead of his PFL debut (kinda) I speak to Joseph LucianoBy Joel Rasmussen

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Sarmad Jahanara - Surviving car crashes, Returning from injury, short notice fight, Max Kelly & more 14:21

3M ago14:21

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ahead of his short notice return to the cage at Beatdown 10, I speak to Sarmad Jahanara.By Joel Rasmussen

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Jack James - Fighting Blood Diamond, 10 month return, title fights & more 22:48

3M ago22:48

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Ahead of his main event at Beatdown 10, I speak to Jack James tickets for Beatdown are now sold outBy Joel Rasmussen

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Mat Myers - nearly retiring, coming back, Darcy Vendy, middleweight division & more 18:33

3M ago18:33

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Ahead of his fight at Eternal 94, I speak to Mat Myers about nearly retiring, coming back, his opponent Darcy Vendy and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Darcy Vendy - Mat Myers, being champion, throwing up red frogs & more 45:27

3M ago45:27

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Ahead of Eternal 94, I Speak with Eternal middleweight champion Darcy VendyBy Joel Rasmussen

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Jacob Lepage - Moving to Combat 1, moving to lightweight, Showdown 22, Jordan Thomas & more 6:17

3M ago6:17

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Backstage at RTH 3, I speak to Jacob Lepage ahead of his fight at Showdown 22By Joel Rasmussen

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Colby Thicknesse - Still in UFC? Return fight? coping with loss 6:47

3M ago6:47

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I speak to Colby Thicknesse about his contract status, his return to fighting, and coping with lossBy Joel Rasmussen

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Justin Van Heerden - George Mangos, Kieran Joblin, Hex lightweight title, lightweight & more 13:01

3M ago13:01

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Backstage before the Hex 34 press conference, I speak to Justin Van Heerden, and get interrupted by George MangosBy Joel Rasmussen

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Ricky Biechun - Hex 34, No social media, interim titles, UFC & more 17:47

3M ago17:47

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ahead of his fight at Hex 34, I speak to Ricky BiechunBy Joel Rasmussen

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Adele Fornarino - UFC Invitational 10, switching to MMA, Ffion Davies, CJI 2025 & more 39:44

4M ago39:44

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Ahead of her match-up with Ffion Davies at UFC Invitational 10, I speak to Adele FornarinoBy Joel Rasmussen

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Eugene Bareman - Israel Adesanya loss, Kevin Jousset's return, UFC 312, The next generation 27:33

4M ago27:33

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ahead 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!By Joel Rasmussen

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Merab Dvalishvili - O'Malley/Yan rematch, Umar's reaction to loss, Should Ilia fight Islam or Volk? 4:55

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While 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 lightweightBy Joel Rasmussen

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Joanna Jedrzejczyk - Retirement, BJJ comps, Weili v Suarez, UFC 312 2:30

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While in Sydney, I speak to UFC hall of famer Joanna Jedrzejczyk about her retirement, BBJ comps, and the UFC 312 strawweight title fightBy Joel Rasmussen

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George Mangos - Chosen Advisory, Dana White's Contender Series, Ethan Thomas & more 11:26

4M ago11:26

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Following 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 moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Seb Szalay - Being Underrated, Tasar Malone, Eternal 92, Champ Camp & more 17:29

4M ago17:29

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Ahead 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 moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Colby Thicknesse - Short notice UFC call up, Aleks Topuria, Fate & more 19:57

4M ago19:57

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Ahead of his short notice UFC call up, I speak to Colby Thicknesse about it, Aleks Topuria, fate and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Jonathan Micallef - UFC 312, Kevin Jousset, UFC debut & more 19:43

4M ago19:43

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Ahead of his UFC debut at UFC 312, I speak with Jonathan Micallef about the match up, his opponent and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Jack Jenkins - UFC 312, Top 15 opponents turning him down, one trick pony & more 32:42

4M ago32:42

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Ahead 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 moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Semakadde Kakembo - Underground Fighting, Hex 34, 2025 goals 19:05

4M ago19:05

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Ahead of his fight at Hex 34 I speak to Semakadde Kakembo about the fight, back yard fighting, his 2025 goals and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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The Southern Cross Combat 2024 awards! 41:21

5M ago41:21

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Before 2025 truly kicks off for Aussie MMA, we look back on 2024 and give out some awards!By Joel Rasmussen

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Darcy Vendy - Eternal 91, John-Martin Fraser, Fight Anxiety, Ben Johnston's retirement & more 47:03

6M ago47:03

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Ahead of his main event at Eternal 91, I speak to Darcy Vendy about the fight, his opponent, video games and more!By Joel Rasmussen

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John-Martin Fraser - Fighting Darcy Vendy, Three time champ status, becoming a father & more 23:38

6M ago23:38

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Ahead 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!By Joel Rasmussen

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Wayne Carl - Why Demolition is closing, his favourite memories, if he's staying in the scene & more 26:35

6M ago26:35

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following 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 & moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Sean Gauci - Not getting the UFC Contract on DWCS, Hand Injury, Future Fights & more 9:25

6M ago9:25

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I speak with DWCS winner Sean Gauci about not getting a UFC contract, his hand injury, his next fight and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Jimmy Crute - Return to UFC, 18 months away, UFC Sydney, Marcin Prachnio 5:34

6M ago5:34

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I catch up with Jimmy Crute about his return to the UFC, his time away from the sport, and his upcoming opponent at UFC SydneyBy Joel Rasmussen

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Quillan Salkilld - UFC Debut in Sydney, Jon Jones Inspiration, first UFC camp 7:23

6M ago7:23

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While in Melbourne, I speak to UFC Lightweight Quillan Sakilld about his upcoming UFC Debut, Jon Jones inspiration, his first UFC camp & moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Cody Haddon - Fighting for validation, UFC debut, UFC Sydney & more 25:24

6M ago25:24

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UFC Bantamweight Cody Haddon talks about his UFC debut, the validation that comes with being a UFC fighter, fighting on UFC Sydney and moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Justin Van Heerden - move to lightweight, Raph Scott, Kieran Joblin, George mangos & more 40:51

6M ago40:51

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ahead 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 moreBy Joel Rasmussen

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Frank Jankowski - Eternal 91 title defence, Anthony Drilich in Feb, short notice fights & more 19:06

6M ago19:06

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Ahead of his short-notice title defence at Eternal 91, I speak to Frank Jankowski about being the champ, the fight, possibly rematching Anthony Drilich & moreBy Joel Rasmussen