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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by two fighters preparing for next weekend's Noche UFC card in Glendale, Arizona.First, 15th-ranked featherweight Jose Miguel Delgado joins the show after finding out he'll be stepping in for Yair Rodriguez to face Jean Silva in the Noche UFC main event. Having fully embraced his role as the underdog in this short-notice opportunity, the 28-year-old Arizona native out of MMA Lab identifies the ways his team has been able to replicate Silva's fighting style and in-Octagon antics.Between interviews, Jim and Matt react to Song Yadong's massive knockout win over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai — from the perfectly timed right hand that punished Umar's level change to the controversial reaction from Nurmagomedov's corner in the immediate aftermath.Then, 13th-ranked flyweight Tim Elliott stops by ahead of his featured prelim matchup against Edgar Chairez at Noche UFC. Elliott reflects on his wrestling roots behind his trademark “awkward” style, the longevity that still has him ranked in the Top 15 at 39 years old, and how his approach to accepting fights have put him in a position to accumulate UFC flyweight records that place him alongside (and in some categories ahead of) Demetrious Johnson.After the second interview, Jim and Matt go deeper on their other biggest UFC Shanghai takeaways before wrapping up with a look ahead to tomorrow's DWCS card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by two UFC Sacramento winners fresh off statement performances before looking ahead to this Saturday's UFC Shanghai card.First, 7th-ranked middleweight Gregory Rodrigues joins the show after collecting his fourth straight win in last Saturday's main event with a unanimous decision over hometown favorite Anthony Hernandez. Humbly aware of his reputation as a devastating striker, “RoboCop” reflects on how a fighter with jiu-jitsu roots has grown into a complete mixed martial artist under Kill Cliff head trainer Henri Hooft.A day removed from Alex Apodaca's historic upset of Bella Mir in Tuesday's DWCS main event, Jim and Matt reflect on what it takes to deliver as a massive underdog — a topic Matt Serra knows better than most.Jim and Matt are then joined by lightweight MarQuel Mederos, who assesses his own impressive showing against durable veteran Mason Jones. Now living and training in Arizona, Mederos revisits his Texas roots and how getting caught up selling weed in his younger years ultimately led him toward martial arts where he is now eyeing a Top-15 opponent next after a five-fight unbeaten start to his UFC career.Finally, Jim and Matt wrap up the show with three picks each in a preview of this weekend's fights in Shanghai.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra recap UFC Sacramento while catching up with two lightweights on opposite ends of their careers: short-notice UFC newcomer Stan Dorsainvil and recently retired legend Edson Barboza, one of the most electric strikers in UFC history.First, undefeated lightweight Stan Dorsainvil joins the show after rallying to beat Gauge Young in his short-notice UFC debut. Dorsainvil talks about taking the fight on short notice and battling back from a difficult first round before finding common ground with Matt over their shared love of action movies and video games. But a potential dealbreaker surfaces when the guys bring up an old Dorsainvil tweet that puts him on the opposite side of Matt Serra in a hilarious food debate.After sharing takeaways from UFC Sacramento, the guys welcome Barboza back to UFC Unfiltered following his retirement announcement after his UFC 330 loss to Esteban Ribovics. Barboza reflects on his 16-year UFC career, the highlight-reel finishes that made him one of the sport's most dangerous strikers, and what he wants fans to remember most now that he has laid his gloves down inside the Octagon.Finally, Jim and Matt wrap up with a quick look ahead to tomorrow's DWCS card and the next wave of UFC events on the calendar.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra look ahead to UFC Sacramento with two ranked fighters competing on Saturday's main card.First, 6th-ranked middleweight Anthony Hernandez joins ahead of his hometown-adjacent main event against Gregory “RoboCop” Rodrigues. Fighting near his native Dunnigan, California, Hernandez talks about this Saturday's homecoming, moving camp to Las Vegas to train with Sean Strickland after their fight earlier this year, and his long term vision to build a simpler life for his family.After previewing Saturday's card and congratulating the latest DWCS contract winners, Jim and Matt welcome Roman Dolidze back to the show. Dolidze discusses his return to 205 pounds after back-to-back losses at 185 pounds and what he makes of Reinier de Ridder as he also changes weight classes.Finally, Jim and Matt lock in their picks for Saturday's UFC Sacramento card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra recap UFC 330 while catching up with two fighters fresh off statement wins in Philadelphia.First, Charles Johnson joins the show after submitting late-replacement opponent Eduardo Chapolin with a third-round Scottish Twister. Johnson discusses the chaos of his opponent change, bouncing back from his own rare submission loss against Asu Almabayev, and what he's looking to do next.Jim and Matt react to the biggest UFC 330 storylines, including Islam Makhachev's record-setting welterweight title defense against Ian Machado Garry, Mackenzie Dern's first strawweight title defense against Gillian Robertson, and Edson Barboza laying down his gloves after a 16-year UFC career.Then, unbeaten middleweight Donte Johnson returns to UFC Unfiltered after detonating a first-round left hand on Eric McConico. Now 9-0 overall and 3-0 in the UFC, “Lockjaw” reflects on returning to his finishing ways, continuing to grow at Xtreme Couture as an everyday training partner of middleweight champion Sean Strickland, and why he wants his next fight as soon as possible.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this empowering episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are thrilled to welcome Mercedas Taaffe-Cooper, a registered psychologist and founder of the innovative Counterpunch program. With a rich background in competitive kickboxing and martial arts, Mercedas has dedicated her career to helping adolescents develop resilience and emotional regulation through physical activity-based training.Mercedas shares her inspiring journey from representing Ireland in kickboxing to creating a unique methodology that combines combat sports with psychological teachings. She highlights the importance of early intervention for young people, emphasizing that the skills learned through her program can prevent future mental health issues.Listeners will gain insights into:- The transformative power of combining physical movement with psychological tools- How Counterpunch addresses the needs of all adolescents, not just those at risk- The significant role of belonging and community in youth development- Strategies for gym owners to reach parents seeking resilience and confidence for their children- Upcoming projects, including the launch of an online facilitator training program designed to expand the reach of Counterpunch globally.Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that challenges traditional approaches to youth support and showcases the potential of sports as a medium for personal growth. For more information on Mercedas and Counterpunch, visit www.counterpunch.com.auPodMatchPodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Guests and Hosts For InterviewsSupport the show

Jim Norton and Matt Serra get a good look at this weekend's UFC 330 card with a pair of guests competing on Saturday's main card.First, 5th-ranked women's strawweight Gillian Robertson joins ahead of her title fight against champion Mackenzie Dern. Riding a five-fight winning streak into a battle between jiu-jitsu black belts, Robertson explains the source of her extreme confidence going into her first five-round fight.The guys then welcome lightweight Esteban Ribovics for his first appearance on UFC Unfiltered. Mixing in some English responses in between translator-assisted responses in his native Spanish, the Argentinian lightweight discusses what it means to be facing someone as creative with their striking as the legendary Edson Barboza.After reacting to the DWCS Season 10 Week 1 results, Jim and Matt put a stamp on the episode by locking in their picks for UFC 330.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Ultimate Fighter contestant Kat Paprocki joins the show to talk about her upcoming fight for Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship at the historic Fenway Park .We'll talk abut her transition from MMA to Bare Knuckle and her rise in BKFC and taking on one of their biggest stars . We also will talk about her dream walk out and why it might include Glorilla ? 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

In this episode of Bring the Pain, I reviewed our bets, parlays, and DFS plays for UFC Vegas 120, Gamrot versus Salkilld. That means I'll run through the fights while talking about the strategies we used to help slay the slates again. So you better buckle up because this ride is about to get take off. Have a great day, everyone, and may the fights be with you. CHAPTERS Fight Card Breakdown | UFC Vegas 120: Gamrot vs. Salkilld (2:08) Betting and DFS Breakdown | How did we do? (12:05) Saddle up Cowboy: Ending Thoughts (19:23) 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 #ufcvegas120 #mma #sportsbetting #dfs #hardhitsreviewBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bring-the-pain--3659369/support.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by women's bantamweight Alex Apodaca and women's flyweight Juliana Miller.Eager to show what a full fight camp looks like, Apodaca looks two weeks ahead to her Dana White's Contender Series main event matchup against Bella Mir. The 32-year-old Texas native discusses how casual kickboxing classes as a college student turned into Muay Thai dreams and eventually MMA, and what it's like balancing her fighting career with a full-time consulting job at a Big Four accounting firm.Then, Juliana Miller joins fresh off a pivotal submission win over Ravena Oliveira. Miller reflects on rising to the occasion with a patient grappling-heavy game plan that led to her rear-naked choke, and what it meant to show off her improved wrestling while representing Spokane after suffering the largest wildfire in the city's history.Finally, Jim and Matt recap Saturday's UFC Fight Night card, including Quillan Salkilld's first-round submission of Mateusz Gamrot, Diego Ferreira's Fight of the Night win over Billy Quarantillo, Alexia Thainara's biggest win yet over Amanda Lemos, and Ty Miller's continued rise at welterweight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 363: UFC 330 preview with two title fights at the top of the card.  Fight night recap and all the latest news.Hit up the show:X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMAEmail: mmaafterhours@gmail.com  

 In today's episode, Fares sits down with Julian "Jiggy" Connerton ahead of his highly anticipated pro debut. They discuss the highs and lows of his amateur career (0:22), what went into preparing for his professional debut (7:47), the impact of his recent move to Boston, MA (10:51), the roller coaster of life's side quests (16:15), the teammates and training partners who helped shape his journey (20:28), and close with the advice he'd give to his younger self (25:25). Follow Jiggy on IG: HEREFollow the Podcast on IG:https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/

Jim Norton and Matt Serra invite a pair of fighters with big UFC dreams in middleweight Joe Kropschot and bantamweight Jessie Rosas.Joining first is LFA middleweight champion Joe Kropschot, who joins ahead of his fight on next Tuesday's DWCS Season 10 premiere against unbeaten Jon Kunemann. Mentored by Gilbert Melendez, Kropschot discusses how a three-fight losing streak helped him turn the corner as an MMA pro now on the cusp of securing a UFC contract with a win.After previewing and making picks for Saturday's UFC Fight Night card headlined by Mateusz Gamrot vs. Quillan Salkilld, Jim and Matt welcome Jessie Rosas ahead of his short-notice UFC debut against veteran Miles Johns. Rosas discusses earning his UFC shot after winning the UWC Mexico title, growing up in a family with four pro fighters, and whether “Chiwiwis” belongs only to Raul Rosas Jr. or the entire Rosas family.Finally, the guys end the show by paying tribute to Allan Nascimento following the sudden passing of the beloved Brazilian flyweight at just 34 years old.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off today's episode with takeaways from a record-setting UFC Belgrade card that delivered 12 finishes — including a UFC-record 10 in the first round.First, heavyweight Steven Asplund joins ahead of his UFC Fight Night matchup with Guilherme Pat. Asplund discusses the message behind his recent Instagram post about fighting for “every little fat kid that doesn't feel confident,” staying authentically himself, and what he needs to do to bounce back from his loss to Vitor Petrino in this Saturday's fight.The guys then turn their attention back to UFC Belgrade, namely Uroš Medić's 30-second main-event knockout of Daniel Rodriguez and Navajo Stirling's short-notice statement win over Jan Błachowicz.Finally, friend of the show Neil Magny joins on his 39th birthday to talk about how he's evolved his game over the years 12 days ahead of his UFC 330 prelim matchup with Ramiz Brahimaj.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 362:  UFC Belgrade recap. Why MVP and PFL are merging.  Does it make sense? UFC is back in the Meta Apex this weekend.Hit up the show:X (formerly Twitter): @MMAafterhours @RealMikeCarlyle @FranklMika @CagedMindsMMAEmail: mmaafterhours@gmail.com  

Armz is a British-Ghanaian bodybuilder, combat sports athlete and social media personality who rose to prominence through his fitness content and motivational message. Known for his imposing physique and unapologetic honesty, he's built a career spanning bodybuilding, influencer boxing, music, and online content while openly discussing the triumphs, setbacks, and controversies that have shaped his life. Armz spent some time in Saudi Arabia, where he worked with the local fitness community, coaching aspiring bodybuilders and immersing himself in the Kingdom's rapidly growing health and fitness scene. On this episode, we explore what it was really like growing up on the streets of London, the discipline it took to avoid the traps that surrounded him, and the mindset that helped him forge a different path. We also discuss his rise to fame, the highs and lows of living life in the public eye, the lessons he's learned from failure and adversity, and why resilience has become the defining characteristic of his journey. This is a conversation about hardship, accountability, reinvention, and what it truly takes to build yourself both physically and mentally. 00:00 Intro3:36 Social Media and Comparison7:19 Embracing Saudi Culture9:12 Meditation and Self-Awareness11:07 Honest Friends, Loneliness and Community16:36 Living Without Regret20:01 Losing His Father and Struggling at School24:38 How Combat Sports Changed Armz30:55 Seven Months of Injuries and Adversity41:53 Everything Is Rigged in My Favour50:29 Strength Is Built Through the Fire53:48 No One Is Coming to Save You56:37 How London Shaped Armz Korleone1:03:05 His Mother's Sacrifices1:09:04 Surviving London and Guiding the Youth1:12:21 The Discipline Behind His Success1:15:22 Finding Purpose Beyond Social Media1:17:27 Returning to Ghana and Giving Back1:23:01 His Honest Experience Living in Saudi1:27:32 Exploring Islam and Spirituality1:30:31 Final Reflections

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.