Joseph Larcinese Targets a Finish in His Road to UFC Semi-Final

The Australian MMA Podcast · Aug 26, 2026 · 21m

Australian flyweight Joseph Larcinese joins Australian MMA ahead of his Road to UFC semi-final against Takaya Suzuki. With a place in the tournament final at stake, Larcinese explains why this camp has been completely different from the injury-plagued preparation behind his previous split-decision victory.

Larcinese discusses Suzuki’s speed, his own push to return to finishing fights and the mentality he has developed by consistently accepting difficult opponents. He also explains why Road to UFC can be such a demanding route into the promotion, embracing the underdog role, working with coach…