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Jim Norton and Matt Serra look ahead to Saturday's UFC Belgrade card while catching up with two fighters coming off statement finishes in Abu Dhabi.First, 10th-ranked heavyweight Valter Walker joins the show after tying Demian Maia's UFC record with his fifth straight submission victory. Fresh off a first-round calf slicer win over Thomas Petersen, Walker discusses his historic leg-lock streak, the heavyweight names hovering around the title picture, and what could be next as “The Clean Monster” continues climbing the rankings.Then, Sam Patterson makes his UFC Unfiltered debut fresh off his knockout win over Santiago Ponzinibbio. Successful in his mission to deliver a fan-friendly fights on the heels of his frustrating setback against Michael “Venom” Page, Patterson reflects on his MMA beginnings and how it's set him on a path for success in the UFC's welterweight division.Finally, Jim and Matt wrap up the show by previewing and predicting a few fights from Saturday's UFC Belgrade card in Serbia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What up Doe ! We are back to talk about the biggest party of the Summer WWE Summerslam ! We are joined by our homie Ant Page of Podders of Destiny to give you our picks and predictions ! Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar CM Punk vs Cody Rhodeswe'll talk about it all !Make sure you come WATCH Summerslam with us at Draft Kings Social in Troy Mi as well ! We also will talk what's next in the story of Tyson fury vs Anthony Joshua too ! FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE – KNOCKOUTS AND 3 COUNTSBringing you the best in Combat Sports and Pro Wrestling – available everywhere!YouTube (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): http://www.youtube.com/c/Knockoutsand3CountsFacebook (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): https://www.facebook.com/knockoutsand3countsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knockouts-and-3-counts/id1446923286Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OpvW0QHBe3uRc3D0pbORt?si=33935ad9669146d3Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ko3cpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko3cpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ko3cpodMerch, Streams & Videos (Millions): https://millions.co/kyle-collisonIf you love what we do at KO3C, support us by grabbing merch or ordering a personal video at Millions.co.We go LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 PM EST — bringing you interviews, breakdowns, and the real talk you won't hear anywhere else.Want dope podcast clips ? Use our Opus clip Link : https://www.opus.pro/?via=Ko3C

What up Doe ! We are back to talk about the biggest party of the Summer WWE Summerslam ! We are joined by our homie Ant Page of Podders of Destiny to give you our picks and predictions ! Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar CM Punk vs Cody Rhodeswe'll talk about it all !Make sure you come WATCH Summerslam with us at Draft Kings Social in Troy Mi as well ! We also will talk what's next in the story of Tyson fury vs Anthony Joshua too ! FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE – KNOCKOUTS AND 3 COUNTSBringing you the best in Combat Sports and Pro Wrestling – available everywhere!YouTube (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): http://www.youtube.com/c/Knockoutsand3CountsFacebook (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): https://www.facebook.com/knockoutsand3countsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knockouts-and-3-counts/id1446923286Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OpvW0QHBe3uRc3D0pbORt?si=33935ad9669146d3Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ko3cpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko3cpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ko3cpodMerch, Streams & Videos (Millions): https://millions.co/kyle-collisonIf you love what we do at KO3C, support us by grabbing merch or ordering a personal video at Millions.co.We go LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 PM EST — bringing you interviews, breakdowns, and the real talk you won't hear anywhere else.Want dope podcast clips ? Use our Opus clip Link : https://www.opus.pro/?via=Ko3C

Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off today's episode with a full-fledged recap of Saturday's UFC Abu Dhabi card, breaking things down from Magomed Ankalaev's main event win over late-replacement opponent Bogdan Guskov all the way down to the opening fights of the night.After assessing Ankalaev's bounce-back performance and Ramazan Temirov's statement knockout of Steve Erceg in the co-main event, the guys dish out takeaways from the rest of the card — including what to make of heel-hook specialist Valter Walker adding a calf slicer submission to his growing highlight reel.Then, undefeated featherweight Ezra Elliott joins the show following a successful UFC debut on just five days' notice last week at UFC Oklahoma City. Elliott reflects on setting a featherweight record with 12 takedowns, explains why going the distance may have been valuable after seven straight first-round finishes to begin his career, and discusses his wrestling background, jiu-jitsu development and life at Red Hawk Academy alongside Sean O'Malley, Tommy McMillen, Jose Miguel Delgado and Marcus McGhee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 361: UFC's overseas run continues.  It was a bad week for a potential big boxing matchup. Conor McGregor gives an injury update and more.Hit up the show:X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMAEmail: mmaafterhours@gmail.com  

In his episode of Bring the Pain, Dan and I are back, ready to talk fights, while giving out free bets. On top of that, we'll have parlays and DFS lineups so that you can slay the slates. We also have Manny, from the Dojo of Pain, who is also a fighter on my team and loves to talk fight theory. With a winning combination like that, you can't go wrong. So buckle up because we're about to get take off. Have a great day, everyone, and may the fights be with you. Time Stamps: What's Cooking: Tom Aspinall Cleared! (10:46) Fight 1: Islam Dulatov vs. Wellington Turman (20:13) Co-Main Event: Steve Erceg vs. Ramazan Temirov (31:20) Main Event: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov (48:12) Fight Card Recap (1:08:39) Soup Can of the Week: Brendson Ribeiro (1:22:54) DFS Lineups and Rankings (1:25:23) The Parlay of Pain (1:30:26) Saddle up Cowboy: Ending Thoughts (1:34:01) Thank you for the support and contributions all of you make for my podcasts and articles each week. Y'all the real #Painbringers! Follow me at.... *Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Bring... *Twitterhttps://twitter.com/HeatOverid... *Spreaker Podcastshttps://spreaker.page.link/VS5... *Dr Roto Sports Websitehttps://drroto.com/author/robe... *You Tubehttps://youtube.com/@Heat00veride05?si=cVb49FjQD-Y6fKjT *Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/... *Spotify Podcastshttps://open.spotify.com/show/... *Podchaser Podcastshttps://www.podchaser.com/podc... *Iheart Podcastshttps://www.iheart.com/podcast... #drroto #fightclubofpain #ufcsheriffs #ufc #ufcabudhabi #mma #sportsbetting #dojoofpain #dfsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bring-the-pain--3659369/support.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra celebrate the 1,000th episode of UFC Unfiltered with a pair of Hall-of-Fame guests and a look ahead to Saturday's UFC Fight Night card in Abu Dhabi.First, Georges St-Pierre joins the show to discuss the upcoming biopic about his life, the art of knowing when to walk away from competition, and what advice he would give fighters like Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje as they continue navigating the later stages of their careers.Shortly after, newly inducted Hall-of-Famer Dominick Cruz makes his long overdue return to the pod to reflect on what the honor means after a career defined by championship greatness and injury comebacks. A true martial artist through and through, Cruz shares what he loves most about trading in the gloves for an analyst headset.Finally, the guys close out the milestone episode with a montage of friends of the show congratulating Jim and Matt on 1,000 episodes of UFC Unfiltered.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PARDON ME ! Tonight we air our chat with KC Navarro to talk his new immersed special on the TNA Wrestling YouTube and his World Title match against Nic Nemeth on AMC ! We also will be joined by our guy Will Pharaoh of Women's Wrestling Talk and the Kayfabe Podcast to talk #snme Raw and the road to #summerslam We also will talk #ufcokc and more ! FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE – KNOCKOUTS AND 3 COUNTSBringing you the best in Combat Sports and Pro Wrestling – available everywhere!YouTube (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): http://www.youtube.com/c/Knockoutsand3CountsFacebook (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): https://www.facebook.com/knockoutsand3countsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knockouts-and-3-counts/id1446923286Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OpvW0QHBe3uRc3D0pbORt?si=33935ad9669146d3Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ko3cpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko3cpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ko3cpodMerch, Streams & Videos (Millions): https://millions.co/kyle-collisonIf you love what we do at KO3C, support us by grabbing merch or ordering a personal video at Millions.co.We go LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 PM EST — bringing you interviews, breakdowns, and the real talk you won't hear anywhere else.Want dope podcast clips ? Use our Opus clip Link : https://www.opus.pro/?via=Ko3CPost navigation

PARDON ME ! Tonight we air our chat with KC Navarro to talk his new immersed special on the TNA Wrestling YouTube and his World Title match against Nic Nemeth on AMC ! We also will be joined by our guy Will Pharaoh of Women's Wrestling Talk and the Kayfabe Podcast to talk #snme Raw and the road to #summerslam We also will talk #ufcokc and more ! FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE – KNOCKOUTS AND 3 COUNTSBringing you the best in Combat Sports and Pro Wrestling – available everywhere!YouTube (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): http://www.youtube.com/c/Knockoutsand3CountsFacebook (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): https://www.facebook.com/knockoutsand3countsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knockouts-and-3-counts/id1446923286Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OpvW0QHBe3uRc3D0pbORt?si=33935ad9669146d3Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ko3cpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko3cpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ko3cpodMerch, Streams & Videos (Millions): https://millions.co/kyle-collisonIf you love what we do at KO3C, support us by grabbing merch or ordering a personal video at Millions.co.We go LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 PM EST — bringing you interviews, breakdowns, and the real talk you won't hear anywhere else.Want dope podcast clips ? Use our Opus clip Link : https://www.opus.pro/?via=Ko3CPost navigation

Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off today's episode by unpacking the biggest takeaways from UFC Oklahoma City, including Dricus Du Plessis' bounce-back win over Kamaru Usman, what that result means for Sean Strickland's next title defense, and where Usman goes from here.Then, Chase Hooper joins the show fresh off his first-round submission win over Mitch Ramirez. Hooper walks the guys through his rear-naked choke, opens up about the pressure of entering a fight on back-to-back stoppage losses, and discusses how baby No. 2 being set to arrive at any given moment affects his timeline for his next fight.After more UFC Oklahoma City reaction — including Christian Leroy Duncan's rise, Fatima Kline's impressive win, and Tommy McMillen's splashy arrival — Alden Coria stops by following his win over Stewart Nicoll. Now 3-0 in the UFC, Coria explains to a curious Matt Serra how the rush of fighting in the Octagon compares to Coria's exhilarating experience of climbing hundreds of feet into the sky as a cell phone tower technician.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 360: Dricus du Plessis with a statement win over Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night in OKC.  UFC heads to Abu Dhabi.  What's the timeframe for Conor McGregor's return?Hit up the show:X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMAEmail: mmaafterhours@gmail.com  

With UFC Oklahoma City just days away, Jim Norton and Matt Serra preview Saturday's card and lock in their picks before catching up with two fighters competing at the event.First, former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis joins ahead of his main event clash with Kamaru Usman. Du Plessis discusses his first fight since losing the title to Khamzat Chimaev, what makes Usman dangerous, and why a statement win should put him right back in the thick of the middleweight title picture against Sean Strickland — a champion he has already beaten twice.Then, Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani stops by ahead of his welterweight prelim matchup with Seokhyeon Ko. Looking to continue his upward trajectory after a successful UFC debut against Phil Rowe, the Hermosa Beach native reflects on how life has changed since moving to Las Vegas — from sharing an apartment with teammates to living in a house — all while explaining how teaching jiu-jitsu classes at 10 years old helped shape the student-of-the-game mentality he now brings to “The Q” fight team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the table tonight :#kennyomega winning the AEW Championship #smne What's next for #conormcgregor ? Our full recap of last weekends @mittenmuaythai and more ! FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE – KNOCKOUTS AND 3 COUNTSBringing you the best in Combat Sports and Pro Wrestling – available everywhere!YouTube (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): http://www.youtube.com/c/Knockoutsand3CountsFacebook (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): https://www.facebook.com/knockoutsand3countsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knockouts-and-3-counts/id1446923286Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OpvW0QHBe3uRc3D0pbORt?si=33935ad9669146d3Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ko3cpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko3cpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ko3cpodMerch, Streams & Videos (Millions): https://millions.co/kyle-collisonIf you love what we do at KO3C, support us by grabbing merch or ordering a personal video at Millions.co.We go LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 PM EST — bringing you interviews, breakdowns, and the real talk you won't hear anywhere else.Want dope podcast clips ? Use our Opus clip Link : https://www.opus.pro/?via=Ko3C#wwe #ufc329

On the table tonight :#kennyomega winning the AEW Championship #smne What's next for #conormcgregor ? Our full recap of last weekends @mittenmuaythai and more ! FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE – KNOCKOUTS AND 3 COUNTSBringing you the best in Combat Sports and Pro Wrestling – available everywhere!YouTube (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): http://www.youtube.com/c/Knockoutsand3CountsFacebook (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): https://www.facebook.com/knockoutsand3countsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knockouts-and-3-counts/id1446923286Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OpvW0QHBe3uRc3D0pbORt?si=33935ad9669146d3Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ko3cpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko3cpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ko3cpodMerch, Streams & Videos (Millions): https://millions.co/kyle-collisonIf you love what we do at KO3C, support us by grabbing merch or ordering a personal video at Millions.co.We go LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 PM EST — bringing you interviews, breakdowns, and the real talk you won't hear anywhere else.Want dope podcast clips ? Use our Opus clip Link : https://www.opus.pro/?via=Ko3C#wwe #ufc329

 In today's episode, Fares heads to Cage Titans 77 Media Day and catches up with professional MMA fighter Andrew "The Gladiator" Valdina ahead of the ninth fight of his professional career. We cover topics from fight week food noise (1:45), how his camp went and his thoughts ahead of Saturday night (3:12), Andrew's message to the world (6:13), his training partners and coaches (7:45), and close things out by shouting out his sponsors (11:36). Follow Andrew: HEREDonate to School Drive my messaging Big Mikey: HERE Follow the POD:https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off today's episode by beginning to unpack a UFC 329 card defined by stoppages, comebacks and unexpected turns before welcoming the first of two winners riding the high of first-round knockouts.Fresh off his win over former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt, Adrian Yañez joins the show to reflect, Yañez talks about the Cody matchup he long envisioned, the calming influence of coach Sayif Saud, and what kind of opponent he hopes to draw next.Then, Jim and Matt continue their UFC 329 recap before another winner joins the show in King Green. Coming off a dramatic last-second finish of Terrance McKinney, Green delivers a fiery, smoke-filled interview about surviving early danger, extending his winning streak to four, squashing things with McKinney after the fight, and why a potential Los Angeles showdown with Dan Hooker has his attention.Finally, the guys put a bow on UFC 329 with their remaining thoughts on the biggest results from Saturday's action.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Just Wondering, hosts Norm Hitzges and Mary Hitzges break down the biggest stories in sports at the MLB All-Star break, grading the Texas Rangers' first-place standing in the AL West and the challenges they face heading into the second half of the season. Norm also delivers a critical assessment of the US Men's National Team's World Cup performance, analyzing whether American soccer has truly made progress on the international stage. Plus, Norm calls out the boxing and MMA industry after the Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway fight left fans wondering if they got their money's worth from the highly hyped "comeback of comebacks."

Episode 359:  UFC 329 - Conor gets injured, now what? Paddy Pimblett's star shines bright, Gable Steveson looks to be a problem for the heavyweight division.Hit up the show:X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMAEmail: mmaafterhours@gmail.com  

Cassidy Roblero ("La Cazadora") on Martial Arts as an Outlet, Competition Mindset, and Building Confidence On this episode of The Jiu Jitsu Mindset, the host shares updates on the My Jiu Jitsu Journey app (a zero-advertising, subscription-based jujitsu-only platform) and Submission Coffee sponsoring the Momentum Martial Arts Competition Team, then interviews Momentum athlete and coach Cassidy Roblero. Cassidy describes starting boxing at 14 and MMA/jujitsu/Muay Thai at 15 during a personal crisis, crediting martial arts with providing a healthy outlet, structure, community, and inner calm. She discusses mentorship from Coach Darian and how martial arts principles apply to life, reflects on women's growing opportunities in combat sports, and explains how competition tests skills and mindset under pressure. Cassidy recounts pivotal experiences from her first jujitsu competition and first MMA fight, emphasizing self-belief, resilience, honesty, and adapting technique for safety, and highlights the confidence gains she sees in kids who train. She shares her fight name, La Cazadora ("The Huntress"), where to follow her (Cass on the Mats), and notes she's rehabbing a neck/shoulder with hopes to fight in September or October.   00:00 Welcome and Updates 01:46 Meet Cassidy Roblero 02:40 Martial Arts Saved Me 04:09 Crisis to Calm 07:08 Coaches and Life Lessons 09:24 Women in Combat Sports 13:27 Why Compete 18:07 First MMA Fight Mindset 22:05 Confidence and Resilience 27:53 Kids Program Transformations 33:21 The Huntress Identity 34:11 Follow and Next Fight

With UFC 329 just days away, Jim Norton and Matt Serra make their final picks from Saturday's International Fight Week card while catching up with two ranked fighters competing in Las Vegas.After picking up Monday's UFC 329 preview right where they left off, the guys welcome Tracy Cortez ahead of her ranked flyweight matchup with Wang Cong. Cortez details the ups and downs that have accompanied her seismic decision to switch gyms, move to Mexico City, and reconnect with her Mexican roots.Finally, friend of the show Cory Sandhagen returns to break down the stakes of his bantamweight rematch with Mario Bautista more than seven years after submitting him in Bautista's short-notice UFC debut. “The Sandman” assesses his place in the bantamweight division, reflects on the lessons he has learned from setbacks inside the Octagon, and discusses his entrepreneurial new chapter as the co-owner of a brand-new gym alongside his wrestling coach.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

HUGE SHOW TONIGHT !Tonight at 9pm EST the boys are back and we'll talk Kyle's trip to @grindtimeprowrestling and air our chats with @thetreymiguel and @realdarrenmccarty from their Grand Opening#cmpunk returns and wins the #wwe undisputed championshipThen last but certainly not least it's the return of #conormcgregor and well give you our picks and predictions for the return of the notorious on at #ufc327 !FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE – KNOCKOUTS AND 3 COUNTSBringing you the best in Combat Sports and Pro Wrestling – available everywhere!YouTube (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): http://www.youtube.com/c/Knockoutsand3CountsFacebook (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): https://www.facebook.com/knockoutsand3countsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knockouts-and-3-counts/id1446923286Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OpvW0QHBe3uRc3D0pbORt?si=33935ad9669146d3Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ko3cpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko3cpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ko3cpodMerch, Streams & Videos (Millions): https://millions.co/kyle-collisonIf you love what we do at KO3C, support us by grabbing merch or ordering a personal video at Millions.co.We go LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 PM EST — bringing you interviews, breakdowns, and the real talk you won't hear anywhere else.Wnt dope podcast clips ? Use our Opus Clip link : https://www.opus.pro/?via=Ko3C

HUGE SHOW TONIGHT !Tonight at 9pm EST the boys are back and we'll talk Kyle's trip to @grindtimeprowrestling and air our chats with @thetreymiguel and @realdarrenmccarty from their Grand Opening#cmpunk returns and wins the #wwe undisputed championshipThen last but certainly not least it's the return of #conormcgregor and well give you our picks and predictions for the return of the notorious on at #ufc329 !FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE – KNOCKOUTS AND 3 COUNTSBringing you the best in Combat Sports and Pro Wrestling – available everywhere!YouTube (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): http://www.youtube.com/c/Knockoutsand3CountsFacebook (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): https://www.facebook.com/knockoutsand3countsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knockouts-and-3-counts/id1446923286Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OpvW0QHBe3uRc3D0pbORt?si=33935ad9669146d3Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ko3cpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko3cpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ko3cpodMerch, Streams & Videos (Millions): https://millions.co/kyle-collisonIf you love what we do at KO3C, support us by grabbing merch or ordering a personal video at Millions.co.We go LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 PM EST — bringing you interviews, breakdowns, and the real talk you won't hear anywhere else.Wnt dope podcast clips ? Use our Opus Clip link : https://www.opus.pro/?via=Ko3C

Jim Norton and Matt Serra catch up with two fighters preparing for upcoming bouts before turning their attention to International Fight Week, where they make a few picks from Saturday's UFC 329 card.First, featherweight Austin Bashi returns for his second appearance on the show ahead of his July 18 matchup against Jose Miguel Delgado. Eager to return after an 11-month layoff, the 24-year-old explains why he's so confident he'll get another early finish and shares the story behind his Rocky Balboa-esque appetite for raw eggs and beef liver.Between interviews, Jim and Matt lock in their first two picks for Saturday's UFC 329 card, promising more predictions to come on Wednesday while debating what Conor McGregor's return could look like against a naturally smaller (but far more active) Max Holloway in the Hawaiian's welterweight debut.Then, Mateusz Gamrot checks in ahead of his Aug. 8 main event against surging Australian Quillan Salkilld. Gamrot discusses why he welcomed the matchup with one of the lightweight division's hottest prospects, reflects on the lessons he's taken from recent wins and losses, and explains which part of Salkilld's game he believes fans are overlooking.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 358: Conor McGregor is back! We take a look at everything International Fight Week and UFC 329.Hit up the show:X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMAEmail: mmaafterhours@gmail.com  

Miguel was joined on the Sports As A Weapon podcast by Dr. Gerald Horne and Anthony “Tony” Ballas to discuss the June 14, 2026 UFC “Freedom 250” event that was staged as an imperialist political spectacle by Donald Trump and Dana White. Dr. Horne, Anthony, and Miguel framed the spectacle as US imperial theater echoing “bread and circuses” and even late-stage Roman Empire decline. Additionally, Dr. Horne, Anthony, and Miguel discussed the parallels between Dana White and historic boxing promoters, fighter labor exploitation, and the event being used as a propaganda tool for US patriotism and militarization. Also, Miguel posed the question of alleged match-fixing amid the wider boom in sports gambling, crypto payments, and prediction markets, including the alleged leaked viral Twitter exchange between former UFC fighter and now commentator Daniel Cormier and Eric Trump. In the leaked message, Eric Trump sought insider betting information ahead of the UFC event. The episode conversation also links these dynamics to finance capital, media consolidation, and the crisis of US imperialism. Miguel, Dr. Horne, and Anthony also examined the UFC's new partnership with an AI military startup called Anduril and the normalization of AI within culture and warfare. To conclude the podcast, they discussed Dr. Horne and Anthony's article on Whiteness, Jake Paul, and the crisis of US Imperialism.Gerald Horne is John Jay and Rebecca Moors Chair of History and African American Studies at the University of Houston. Dr. Horne is the author of 50 books, including The BitterSweet Science: Racism, Racketeering, and the Political Economy of Boxing. His latest book is The Counter-Revolution Of 1893: The Hawaii Coup and the Roots of U.S. Imperialism in the Asia-Pacific Basin. Anthony Ballas is an organizer with NFEE Local 4935. He is also a PhD student in Literature at Duke University. His work appears in Monthly Review, Protean Magazine, Caribbean Quarterly, 3:AM Magazine, Truthout, Middle West Review, CounterPunch, Scalawag Magazine, Peace, Land and Bread Magazine, and elsewhere. He is also the host of the De Facto Podcast and co-host of Cold War Cinema. Links:* Follow Dr. Gerald Horne on Facebook * Black & Red — 40th Anniversary Edition by Dr. Gerald Horne (Pre-order)  * Slave Trade and the Roots of U.S. Imperialism by Dr. Gerald Horne (Pre-order) * De Facto Podcast with Anthony Ballas * The Cold War Cinema Podcast with Jason Christian, Anthony Ballas, & Paul T. Klein  * TKO and Anduril Announce Partnership Across UFC and Zuffa Boxing/UFC.com * Eric Trump Accused of Seeking UFC Fight Intel, Calls It ‘Completely Fake by Eric Fisher/Front Office Sports * Shadowboxing with Ghosts: Whiteness, Jake Paul, and the Crisis of U.S. Imperialism by Dr. Gerald Horne and Anthony Ballas/The Black Agenda Report * What American Fascism Has Already Looked Like by Dr. Gerald Horne and Anthony Ballas/PLB Magazine * Gerald Horne Around The Horne: America 250 July 4th Anniversary, Birthright Citizenship & Juneteenth/Activist News Network (YouTube)Miguel Garcia and Comrade E produced this episode. The Sports As A Weapon Podcast is part of the @Anticonquista Media Collective. Subscribe to the ANTICONQUISTA Patreon and follow ANTICONQUISTA on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.All the video episodes are on the ANTICONQUISTA YouTube, and listen/subscribe to the Sports As A Weapon Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Deezer, or wherever you get your podcasts.Follow us on:Twitter/X: @sportsasaweaponFacebook: fb.com/sportsasaweaponpodcastInstagram: @sportsasaweaponpodcastUpScrolled: @SportsAsAWeaponYouTube: @SportsAsAWeaponBlueSky: @sportsasaweapon.bsky.socialVisit our website: www.sportsasaweapon.com

Guest co-host Michael Chiesa fills in for Matt in an episode of Unfiltered that invites reigning strawweight champion into the show after discussions about UFC Baku and next weekend's UFC 329 card.First, Jim and Chiesa unpack the biggest storylines from UFC Baku, including Rafael Fiziev's much-needed knockout win in front of his home crowd. The conversation then shifts to UFC 329, where Chiesa shares his expectations for Conor McGregor's long-awaited return against Max Holloway and shares his thoughts on whether Max can hold is own in his very first fight at 170 pounds.Then, Mackenzie Dern joins ahead of her first UFC title defense against fellow jiu-jitsu ace Gillian Robertson at UFC 330. Dern reflects on the turnaround that led to her three-fight winning streak and championship victory, explains why the stylistic challenge against Robertson excites her, and reflects on what it meant to help out the next wave of UFC hopefuls on this season of The Ultimate Fighter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Today's episode, Fares reacts to Jaron "Boots" Ennis' latest performance (0:31) before discussing who should be next for the unified champion (6:53).  Xander Zayas' "quit" comments (11:58), Emiliano Vargas' continued rise (15:15), Ben Whittaker's US Debut (16:06), and Jahi Tucker's war (18:01).Oleksandr Usyk vacates his world titles and what that means for the future of boxing's biggest names (19:07). Looking ahead, this weekends July 4th boxing card featuring Abdullah Mason and Shu Shu Carrington making their first defenses (21:38).To close the show, UFC Baku Recap (24:04), including Rafael Fiziev's impressive second-round finish of Manuel Torres (24:30), discuss what's next for Shara Bullet (27:52), Camilo vs Sadykhov's stoppage (29:31), react to Asu Almabayev's rare submission win (31:18), and finish with Abus Magomedov's highlight-reel and one of the best finishes of the night (32:21).Follow the Pod on IG:https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

After a second successful event in Baku in as many years, Jim and Matt are joined by Brandon Royval and Shane Collins. The boys talk about wins, losses, and life outside the Octagon.After three years away from the show, perennial flyweight contender Brandon Royval, stops by to discuss his IFW bout against Lone'er Kavanagh. Nearing the end of his longest fight camp, Royval thinks a win could catapult him into title contention once more. Moving away from business talk, the trio play around with assigning fight songs and movie comparisons.Then, Shane Collins makes his Unfiltered debut just a week after his inaugural UFC bout. Although Shane just made his first walk to the Octagon, he's no stranger to the UFC atmosphere after revealing he's cornered multiple fighters. That experience provided a natural boost in the dominant decision win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 357: We recap UFC in Baku. Is the officiating that bad? Wanna invest in an MMA organization? All the latest news.Hit up the show:X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMAEmail: mmaafterhours@gmail.com  

This weekend is shaping up to be one for rhe record books if you're a Pro Wrestling Fan !Kyle and J Bone are back and will talk about ALL of the Pro Wrestling Predictions WWE Night of Champions King of the Ring NXT Great American BashQueen of the Ring TNA SlammiversaryAEW Forbidden Door The Return of Claressa Shields and more !FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE – KNOCKOUTS AND 3 COUNTSBringing you the best in Combat Sports and Pro Wrestling – available everywhere!YouTube (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): http://www.youtube.com/c/Knockoutsand3CountsFacebook (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): https://www.facebook.com/knockoutsand3countsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knockouts-and-3-counts/id1446923286Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OpvW0QHBe3uRc3D0pbORt?si=33935ad9669146d3Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ko3cpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko3cpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ko3cpodMerch, Streams & Videos (Millions): https://millions.co/kyle-collisonIf you love what we do at KO3C, support us by grabbing merch or ordering a personal video at Millions.co.We go LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 PM EST — bringing you interviews, breakdowns, and the real talk you won't hear anywhere else.Want Awesome clips of yur podcast ? Use our Opus Clip Link : https://www.opus.pro/?via=Ko3C

This weekend is shaping up to be one for rhe record books if you're a Pro Wrestling Fan !Kyle and J Bone are back and will talk about ALL of the Pro Wrestling Predictions WWE Night of Champions King of the Ring NXT Great American BashQueen of the Ring TNA SlammiversaryAEW Forbidden Door The Return of Claressa Shields and more !FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE – KNOCKOUTS AND 3 COUNTSBringing you the best in Combat Sports and Pro Wrestling – available everywhere!YouTube (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): http://www.youtube.com/c/Knockoutsand3CountsFacebook (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): https://www.facebook.com/knockoutsand3countsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knockouts-and-3-counts/id1446923286Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OpvW0QHBe3uRc3D0pbORt?si=33935ad9669146d3Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ko3cpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko3cpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ko3cpodMerch, Streams & Videos (Millions): https://millions.co/kyle-collisonIf you love what we do at KO3C, support us by grabbing merch or ordering a personal video at Millions.co.We go LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 PM EST — bringing you interviews, breakdowns, and the real talk you won't hear anywhere else.Want Awesome clips of yur podcast ? Use our Opus Clip Link : https://www.opus.pro/?via=Ko3C

Heading into the Fight Night in Baku, Din Thomas makes a special appearance and the boys meet up with Ode Osbourne and GiGi Canuto to talk the many eras of MMA, UFC, and TUF.First up, Ode Osbourne returns to the show with his patented humor and optimism to talk about righting ships, the excitement of new fights, niceties throughout the UFC roster, and much more. Ode may not be competing on the IFW card as he intended, but that hasn't deterred his drive and confidence.Right after Ode, TUF standout GiGi Canuto makes her first Unfiltered appearance. With her exciting performance on episode 3 of ‘The Ultimate Fighter,' Din and Matt compare their respective memories of their time on the show now that season 34 is underway. Plus, GiGi dives into her journey from Brazil to Las Vegas.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 356: UFC Fight Night recap and a preview of this weekend's Fight Night card. All the latest news.Hit up the show:X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMAEmail: mmaafterhours@gmail.com 

Coming off an electric Fight Night in Vegas, Jim & Matt are joined by a pair of Saturday night's winners: Christian Rodriguez and Levan Chokheli.First in the hot seat, Christian Rodriguez hops on to discuss his round one guillotine finish over Hyder Amil. Coming into Saturday's fight, the featherweight felt the need to win after coming off two straight losses. Christian credits some major changes in his life like moving to Vegas and a focus on mental health. With this new direction, he feels he's on the right path to reaching the top.Then, for the first time, Levan Chokheli hops on still radiating excitement from his 23-second KO over Leon Shahbazyan (in his UFC debut no less). The Georgian delves into his origins, hobbies, and living in Vegas compared to Georgia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Combat sports are about more than what happens inside the ring or cage—they're about the community, the opportunities, and the people working behind the scenes to help athletes succeed.In this episode of The Injured List Podcast, Brian sits down with Kevin Leka, founder of The Eleventh Round, to discuss his vision for creating an ecosystem that supports fighters, coaches, businesses, promotions, and fans across the combat sports world.The conversation explores the current state of boxing and MMA, athlete branding, career development, injury management, and the importance of collaboration in helping athletes build longer and healthier careers.The episode also introduces the new partnership between ILP Sports Consultants and The Eleventh Round, bringing expanded injury management and athlete support resources to combat sports competitors.Whether you're a fighter, coach, medical professional, or lifelong fan, this episode offers an inside look at where combat sports are headed—and how working together can create more opportunities for everyone involved.

We're back to talk Dan's least favorite family: the remaining Osbournes. Also we do our legally required sports talk, drink some Baja Blast, and talk about U.S. Attorney Matt Skiba (not that one).  Give us a call: 347-696-6679

Tonight is gonna be Dino Myte ! Dani Mo joins us to talk about Juggalo Championship Wrestling JCW Lunacy returning to Detroit TOMORROW night at The Majestic ! We'll also talk about her debut in Power Slap against the daughter of Rowdy Roddy Piper Teal Piper her time @lodestone_est2025 and more ! Ant of Podders of Destiny is back as well ! As always also available on @bodyslamnet @millionsdotco as well !!#jcwlunacy #powerslap #lodestone #wrestlingFOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE – KNOCKOUTS AND 3 COUNTSBringing you the best in Combat Sports and Pro Wrestling – available everywhere!YouTube (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): http://www.youtube.com/c/Knockoutsand3CountsFacebook (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): https://www.facebook.com/knockoutsand3countsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knockouts-and-3-counts/id1446923286Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OpvW0QHBe3uRc3D0pbORt?si=33935ad9669146d3Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ko3cpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko3cpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ko3cpodMerch, Streams & Videos (Millions): https://millions.co/kyle-collisonIf you love what we do at KO3C, support us by grabbing merch or ordering a personal video at Millions.co.We go LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 PM EST — bringing you interviews, breakdowns, and the real talk you won't hear anywhere else.Want dope clips of your podcast ? https://www.opus.pro/?via=Ko3C

Tonight is gonna be Dino Myte ! Dani Mo joins us to talk about Juggalo Championship Wrestling JCW Lunacy returning to Detroit TOMORROW night Harpos Concert Theater ! We'll also talk about her debut in Power Slap against the daughter of Rowdy Roddy Piper Teal Piper her time @lodestone_est2025 and more ! Ant of Podders of Destiny is back as well ! As always also available on @bodyslamnet @millionsdotco as well !!#jcwlunacy #powerslap #lodestone #wrestlingFOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE – KNOCKOUTS AND 3 COUNTSBringing you the best in Combat Sports and Pro Wrestling – available everywhere!YouTube (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): http://www.youtube.com/c/Knockoutsand3CountsFacebook (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): https://www.facebook.com/knockoutsand3countsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knockouts-and-3-counts/id1446923286Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OpvW0QHBe3uRc3D0pbORt?si=33935ad9669146d3Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ko3cpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko3cpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ko3cpodMerch, Streams & Videos (Millions): https://millions.co/kyle-collisonIf you love what we do at KO3C, support us by grabbing merch or ordering a personal video at Millions.co.We go LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 PM EST — bringing you interviews, breakdowns, and the real talk you won't hear anywhere else.Want dope clips of your podcast ? https://www.opus.pro/?via=Ko3C

Still in the throes of UFC Freedom 250, Jim & Matt are joined by Bia Mesquita and Manel Kape to talk their respective matchups on this Saturday's Fight Night.Joining the guys for her inaugural appearance, Bia Mesquita talks about her entrance to the UFC, transitioning from BJJ to MMA, and life in Florida compared to Brazil.Then, coming back on the show is Manel Kape who brings his signature confidence. While flyweight gold is the ultimate goal, Kape's immediate test is a long-awaited rematch with Kyoji Horiguchi. Even though he was bested in their first meeting, Starboy knows he has what it takes to get this one back.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tonight we will be joined by Nikki O'Shaugnessy PKA Xtreme Kim Chito talk about the Independent St Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame ! We will talk her career and go through the class of 2026 being an inductee in the class of 2024 ! We also will be joined by our guy Ant Page of Podders of Destiny FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE – KNOCKOUTS AND 3 COUNTSBringing you the best in Combat Sports and Pro Wrestling – available everywhere!YouTube (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): http://www.youtube.com/c/Knockoutsand3CountsFacebook (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): https://www.facebook.com/knockoutsand3countsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knockouts-and-3-counts/id1446923286Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OpvW0QHBe3uRc3D0pbORt?si=33935ad9669146d3Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ko3cpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko3cpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ko3cpodMerch, Streams & Videos (Millions): https://millions.co/kyle-collisonIf you love what we do at KO3C, support us by grabbing merch or ordering a personal video at Millions.co.We go LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 PM EST — bringing you interviews, breakdowns, and the real talk you won't hear anywhere else.

Tonight we will be joined by Nikki O'Shaugnessy PKA Xtreme Kim Chito talk about the Independent St Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame ! We will talk her career and go through the class of 2026 being an inductee in the class of 2024 ! We also will be joined by our guy Ant Page of Podders of Destiny FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE – KNOCKOUTS AND 3 COUNTSBringing you the best in Combat Sports and Pro Wrestling – available everywhere!YouTube (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): http://www.youtube.com/c/Knockoutsand3CountsFacebook (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): https://www.facebook.com/knockoutsand3countsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knockouts-and-3-counts/id1446923286Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OpvW0QHBe3uRc3D0pbORt?si=33935ad9669146d3Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ko3cpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko3cpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ko3cpodMerch, Streams & Videos (Millions): https://millions.co/kyle-collisonIf you love what we do at KO3C, support us by grabbing merch or ordering a personal video at Millions.co.We go LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 PM EST — bringing you interviews, breakdowns, and the real talk you won't hear anywhere else.

Hot off the heels of UFC's most historic event since the promotion's inception, Jim, Matt, Michael Aswell Jr., and Stephen Thompson dive into what made UFC Freedom 250 so special.First, the always-fun featherweight Michael Aswell Jr. joins the show ahead of this Saturday's matchup against Gaston Bolaños at the Meta APEX. The guys discuss Michael's game plan, the greatness of Joshua Van, and rehash old stories of training with friends.Then, Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson hops in to give his first-hand account on the South Lawn bouts along with veteran move-sets and his future plans as he nears the final fight of his UFC contract.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are back tonight and have a lot to talk about ! We'll talk #ufcwhitehouse and what we think we'll see from this once in a lifetime fight We'll talk #kingofthering and #queenofthering #danhausen and the #knicks and more ! As always also available on @bodyslamnet and @millionsdotco !FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE – KNOCKOUTS AND 3 COUNTSBringing you the best in Combat Sports and Pro Wrestling – available everywhere!YouTube (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): http://www.youtube.com/c/Knockoutsand3CountsFacebook (Live Tues & Thurs 9PM EST): https://www.facebook.com/knockoutsand3countsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knockouts-and-3-counts/id1446923286Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3OpvW0QHBe3uRc3D0pbORt?si=33935ad9669146d3Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ko3cpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ko3cpod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ko3cpodMerch, Streams & Videos (Millions): https://millions.co/kyle-collisonIf you love what we do at KO3C, support us by grabbing merch or ordering a personal video at Millions.co.We go LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 9 PM EST — bringing you interviews, breakdowns, and the real talk you won't hear anywhere else.Want to have great clips of your show or podcast ? Use our Opus Clip Link : https://www.opus.pro/?via=Ko3C

Two fighters gearing up for bouts on Sunday's historic UFC Freedom 250 card join today's episode of UFC Unfiltered as Ciryl Gane and Mauricio Ruffy call in on an episode featuring Din Thomas as a guest co-host in place of Matt Serra.First, former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane joins ahead of his high-stakes showdown against Alex Pereira. Gane discusses the unique challenge of facing one of the UFC's most feared strikers, reflects on competing for championship gold yet again, and explains his current state of zen going into Sunday's co-main event.Between interviews, Jim and Din break down some of the biggest storylines and matchup dynamics surrounding UFC Freedom 250, including Ilia Topuria's lightweight title defense against Justin Gaethje and what's at stake for several of the sport's biggest names on perhaps the most anticipated card of all-time.Then, Mauricio Ruffy stops by ahead of the biggest fight of his career against Michael Chandler. The 29-year-old Brazilian explains what a victory over a former title challenger would mean for his future, what he's expecting from Chandler in their upcoming fight, and why he believes he's ready for the spotlight on one of the UFC's grandest stages.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fresh off Saturday's card at the Meta APEX, Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome a victorious bantamweight and one of the UFC's funniest celebrity fans to today's episode of UFC Unfiltered.First, Marcus McGhee joins after returning from an 11-month layoff with a unanimous decision win over John Yannis. The MMA LAB standout reflects on bouncing back from the first UFC loss of his career, explains why he believes he belongs in the bantamweight Top 15, and shares what it meant to have all four of his kids watch him fight live for the first time.Between interviews, Jim and Matt break down the biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim, including Gabriel Bonfim's dominant performance against former champion Belal Muhammad and what the result means for both guys moving forward.Then, comedian Brad Williams returns to the show to talk about his latest stand-up special, Live on Short Street, before diving into all things UFC. Brad helps Jim and Matt unpack the UFC's upcoming White House event as the guys each lock in predictions for the stacked Sunday card on the White House lawn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The streaking Edmen Shahbazyan joins the boys as he preps for his co-main event matchup against 4th ranked Brendan Allen.Riding a three-fight win streak, the middleweight looks to cause waves in the rankings with a win over Allen, who is riding a win streak of his own. Showing no signs of hesitation, Edmen believes he can jump the pack with a big win on Saturday and spoil Bredan's return to the Octagon.After the interview, Matt and Jim make some picks throughout the UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs Bonfim card. They also dig further into UFC Macau, Matt's birthday events, gi vs no-gi jiu jitsu, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A pair of fighters gearing up for this Saturday's UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim event join Jim and Matt on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered.Returning to the pod for the first time in nearly five years to the day, Leavitt talks about how he's turned things around for his current two-fight winning streak ahead of a scrap against Joanderson Brito.Between interviews, the conversation shifts to this past weekend's UFC Macau event, where Matt heaps praise on Angela Hill's stellar performance before ushering in a convo on other takeaways from an event filled with finishes.Later, undefeated 21-year-old Santiago Luna joins ahead of the toughest test of his career. Luna explains why he's embracing the opportunity to face Bryce Mitchell and what a victory over the longtime ranked contender would mean for his future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Din Thomas fills in for Jim Norton alongside Matt Serra on an episode of UFC Unfiltered featuring two welterweight veterans with remarkable life stories.First, Daniel Rodriguez joins ahead of his August main event against Uroš Medić to discuss the experiences that shaped his mindset long before he ever stepped into the Octagon. Rodriguez gets candid about his eight-month stint in a Tijuana jail and explains why the pressure of professional fighting has never rattled him the way real-life survival situations once did. The 39-year-old veteran also reflects on starting MMA at age 25 and why he believes his life experience gives him a different perspective than most fighters.Then, Themba Gorimbo checks in at peace with his decision to retire from MMA at just 35 years old. Gorimbo opens up about embracing the next chapter of his life, his plans to move to Australia and tell his story in new ways, and why he wishes he had met Daniel Cormier earlier in his journey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.