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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the show reacting to the wild ending of UFC 321's main event — sharing their thoughts on Ciryl Gane's dominant first round against Tom Aspinall before the anticlimactic finish via accidental eye poke. Both hosts agree they want to see that fight run back — and while Jim pulled ahead of Matt in the week's win-loss standings, he still trails by 13.5 points overall.Then, fresh off a first-round submission win over Davey Grant in Vancouver, Charles Jourdain discusses his perfect 2-0 start since moving down to bantamweight, what it's been like finding success at 135 lbs., and the pride of watching his younger brother Louis earn a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series.Finally, David Onama joins the show to preview his first UFC main event against Steve Garcia. The Factory X featherweight opens up about his journey from Uganda to Kansas City, his growth under Marc Montoya, and his mindset heading into the biggest fight of his career.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for UFC 321: Gane vs Aspinall

Ep 199: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D will recap UFC Rio, and the final week of Dana White's Contender Series 2025. Picks will be given out during a trip up north to Canada for UFC Vancouver. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend!Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/AbV2OPepIJQ?si=V3_FiSf6yC2ZPsU0#UFC #UFCVancouver #AKP199 #MMAPicks #FreePicksFollow Axe Kick Picks on X:@AxeKickPicksFollow Axe Kick Picks on IG:@axekickpicksFollow the boys on X:Dylan: @rockk24Joey D: @10secondsleft_Follow the boys on IG:Dylan: @yorockk24Joey D: @10secondsleft_

John Morgan and Cold Coffee are finally back together in Las Vegas, and they've got some catching up to do after an incredible stretch of Dana White's Contender Series events. What's is the future of the show with the new Paramount+ deal, and what will the Apex look like in 2026? Cold Coffee reacts live to the news of Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman III, Fight Circus is in town, UFC Vancouver is on deck, and more.

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for UFC Vancouver: de Ridder vs Allen.

We're back again with another jam packed episode! This week we get excited about Volk joining JDM over in Perth for “champ camp”. Just over a month away from Jack fighting Islam, and we're keen as mustard! Plus we preview this weeks UFC Fight Night Vancouver, Marwan Rahiki on Contender Series, the Mangos vs Van Heerden announcement and much more! Hit the download button and step into the cage. Presented by Compa Tequila. Use code FOOK10 for 10% off all orders at Engage.

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for Dana White's Contender Series 2025 Week 10. THIS PATREON IS FOR THE FIGHT LINK DATABASE, NOT MY PICKS/BETS/WRITE UPS.

Javier "Blair" Reyes ha hecho historia en las artes marciales mixtas (MMA) de nuestro país al convertirse en el primer colombiano en ganar el Dana White's Contender Series, una competición que ofrece a los mejores peleadores del mundo la oportunidad de obtener un contrato con la UFC, la promotora y empresa de MMA más importante del planeta. En esta entrevista, “Blair” nos comparte sus inicios como peleador, lo que significa dedicarse y competir en este deporte tanto dentro como fuera de Colombia, su camino hasta firmar con la UFC y sus proyecciones a futuro para seguir representando al país a nivel internacional.

John Morgan is in Florida for CFFC 147, the end of a four-week stretch of events for Cage Fury Fighting Championships. Just before heading to the arena for the event, Morgan sits down to discuss a busy stretch of MMA, an incredible Dana White's Contender Series, Cold Coffee's solo efforts, CFFC 147, and more.

Ep 198: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D will recap PFL, BKFC 82, UFC 320, and Week 9 of the Dana White's Contender Series. Picks will be given out for UFC Rio, the exciting fight night is taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. As always, there will be picks for the final week of DWCS 2025 and combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend!Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/y2WhtWR5BYg?si=GTsX26-Y-zCafvm3 #PFL #BKFC #BKFC82 #UFC #UFCRio #DWCS #AKP198 #MMAPicks #FreePicksFollow Axe Kick Picks on X:@AxeKickPicksFollow Axe Kick Picks on IG:@axekickpicksFollow the boys on X:Dylan: @rockk24Joey D: @10secondsleft_Follow the boys on IG:Dylan: @yorockk24Joey D: @10secondsleft_

On today's episode of Good Guy/Bad Guy, DC & Chael dive into the news surrounding Conor McGregor and how he is facing an 18 month suspension for "whereabout failures". Only thing to say is that Chael P. Sonnen was right! The guys dive into what "whereabout failures" mean and how this suspension comes about. With Conor's suspension scheduled to end in March of 2026, and the White House event taking place in June... does this make it more likely that McGregor's return will in fact happen? Plus, does Youssef Zalal have a case, following his win vs Josh Emmett last weekend, to be next for featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski? DC breaks out the pen and paper to matchmake the division. And, the fight of the year took place Tuesday night on Dana White's Contender Series... Why did Chael believe the wrong person won? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for UFC Rio: Oliveira vs Gamrot.

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for Dana White's Contender Series 2025 Week 9. THIS PATREON IS FOR THE FIGHT LINK DATABASE, NOT MY PICKS/BETS/WRITE UPS.

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for PFL Champions Series 2: Nurmagomedov vs Hughes 2.

Ep 197: The boys are back for another great show! Joey D and D-Rock will recap UFC Perth and Week 8 of the Dana White's Contender Series. Quickly after, there will be a discussion about PFL Champions Series 2: Road to Dubai - The Rematch. We want to congratulate Dylan for getting media credentials for BKFC 82: Newark. He and Joey will still have a preview of the two championships being defended at UFC 320. As always, there will be picks for the upcoming week of the DWCS and combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend!Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/G1Jo19bBTYw?si=nUw3rjjaBhJL7Q_n#PFL #RoadToDubai #PFLChampionsSeries2 #UFC #UFC320 #BKFC82 #DWCS #AKP197 #MMAPicks #FreePicksFollow Axe Kick Picks on X:@AxeKickPicksFollow Axe Kick Picks on IG:@axekickpicksFollow the boys on X:Dylan: @rockk24Joey D: @10secondsleft_Follow the boys on IG:Dylan: @yorockk24Joey D: @10secondsleft_

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2.

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for Dana White's Contender Series 2025 Week 8. THIS PATREON IS FOR THE FIGHT LINK DATABASE, NOT MY PICKS/BETS/WRITE UPS.

Ep 196: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D will recap Week 7 of the Dana White's Contender Series. The UFC returns down under for a western Australia showdown at UFC Perth. As always, there will be picks for the upcoming week of the DWCS and combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend!Watch On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/HcJx3qnrUj8?si=v4tP0TlMAmQXr9xu#UFC #UFCPerth #DWCS #AKP196 #MMAPicks #FreePicksFollow Axe Kick Picks on X:@AxeKickPicksFollow Axe Kick Picks on IG:@axekickpicksFollow the boys on X:Dylan: @rockk24Joey D: @10secondsleft_Follow the boys on IG:Dylan: @yorockk24Joey D: @10secondsleft_

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for PFL 2025 Europe 3.

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for UFC Perth: Ulberg vs Reyes.

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for Dana White's Contender Series 2025 Week 7. THIS PATREON IS FOR THE FIGHT LINK DATABASE, NOT MY PICKS/BETS/WRITE UPS.

Anthony thinks the Nuggets should be title favorites this year. Adam gives his thoughts on the matter, then the guys go into how people in Denver feel about the Lakers, the summer of Skinny Luka and the two teams heading into the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep 195: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D will recap Bud Crawford's monumental win, Noche UFC, and Week 6 of the Dana White's Contender Series. As always, there will be picks for the upcoming week of the DWCS and combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend!Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/4ACEBGhoBxA?si=m7qD0bbhhQW0NEck#DWCS #AKP195 #MMAPicks #FreePicksFollow Axe Kick Picks on X:@AxeKickPicksFollow Axe Kick Picks on IG:@axekickpicksFollow the boys on X:Dylan: @rockk24Joey D: @10secondsleft_Follow the boys on IG:Dylan: @yorockk24Joey D: @10secondsleft_

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MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for Dana White's Contender Series 2025 Week 6. THIS PATREON IS FOR THE FIGHT LINK DATABASE, NOT MY PICKS/BETS/WRITE UPS.

Guest co-host RJ Clifford joins Jim and Matt for a packed Monday show after a huge week for fight fans!Flyweight Alden Coria kicks things off by discussing his journey from preparing for a Contender Series shot to making a successful short-notice UFC debut at Noche UFC. He also shares how training alongside Joshua Van at 4oz Fight Club has elevated his game.The guys then break down all the action from Noche UFC in San Antonio, including Diego Lopes' statement victory in the main event.Finally, legendary trainer and ESPN analyst Teddy Atlas makes his first appearance on the show to reflect on his remarkable life journey, give his take on Terence Crawford's legacy-defining win over Canelo Alvarez, and explain how he's grown to truly appreciate the UFC.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 194: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D will recap UFC Paris and Week 5 of the Dana White's Contender Series. TKO is making huge strides in the fight game as they host a double header, not only will they showcase their yearly Noche UFC, but Saul "Canelo" Alvarez defends his Super Middleweight undisputed titles against Terence "Bud" Crawford for the first boxing event under the Zuffa/TKO banner. As always, there will be picks for the upcoming week of the DWCS and combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend!Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/Mj8k1ocT0vI?si=r_oj6j9ONCC1wkR9#Boxing #RiyadhSeason #CaneloCrawford #MMA #UFC #NocheUFC #DWCS #AKP194 #MMAPicks #FreePicksFollow Axe Kick Picks on X:@AxeKickPicksFollow Axe Kick Picks on IG:@axekickpicksFollow the boys on X:Dylan: @rockk24Joey D: @10secondsleft_Follow the boys on IG:Dylan: @yorockk24Joey D: @10secondsleft_

John Morgan recounts an epic week at Dana White's Contender Series that unfortunately did not have the storybook ending he wanted, while Cold Coffee gives a behind-the-scenes look at fight week in Las Vegas for Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford.

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for Noche UFC: Lopes vs Silva.

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for Dana White's Contender Series 2025 Week 5. THIS PATREON IS FOR THE FIGHT LINK DATABASE, NOT MY PICKS/BETS/WRITE UPS.

Jim and Matt return from the Labor Day break with recent Dana White's Contender Series standout Donte Johnson and the great Jon Anik for today's episode of UFC Unfiltered.Fresh off a short-notice first-round knockout that secured his UFC contract, Johnson reflects on his rapid rise. Noticeably slimmer than the 297-pound collegiate defensive lineman who first walked into an MMA gym, the undefeated 6-0 prospect explains how the best version of himself may be found at light heavyweight or even middleweight.Between interviews, Jim and Matt trade picks for this Saturday's UFC Paris card before welcoming Jon Anik. The voice of the Octagon discusses the middleweight title picture, reflects on his hilarious cameo with Michael Bisping in The Naked Gun (2025), and shares what it means to call TKO's splashy entry into boxing with the Canelo vs. Crawford megafight — live on Netflix September 13.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of TTP, we break down the action from Paris this weekend and chat with a couple of fighters getting their second shot on Dana White's Contender Series this season. TIME STAMPS: Wes Schultz Interview - 1:53 Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Paris - 14:06 Chasen Blair Interview - 19:34

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for UFC Paris: Imavov vs Borralho.

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for Dana White's Contender Series 2025 Week 4. THIS PATREON IS FOR THE FIGHT LINK DATABASE, NOT MY PICKS/BETS/WRITE UPS.

On today's UFC Unfiltered, Matt Serra and Jim Norton welcome middleweight veteran Brad Tavares and flyweight contender Charles Johnson. Two weeks out from UFC Paris, Tavares explains how he's keeping his 37-year-old body primed to break his tie with Michael Bisping for the most middleweight wins in UFC history. Fresh off a $50K bonus knockout in Shanghai, Johnson recaps his win over Lone'er Kavanagh, the story behind his “skullet” haircut, and the decision to speak directly to Chinese fans in their own language during his Octagon interview. Plus, Jim and Matt share their takeaways from UFC Shanghai — including celebrating Aljamain Sterling's co-main event victory.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for Dana White's Contender Series 2025 Week 3. THIS PATREON IS FOR THE FIGHT LINK DATABASE, NOT MY PICKS/BETS/WRITE UPS.

Matt Serra and Jim Norton welcome top middleweight contenders Anthony Hernandez and Caio Borralho to discuss the 185-pound title picture after Khamzat Chimaev's win. Hernandez recaps his submission victory over Roman Dolidze, previews his recently announced UFC Vancouver bout vs. Reinier de Ridder, and shares a laugh with Matt about their mutual appreciation for certain… ‘plant-based' recovery methods. As someone also there in Chicago for Chimaev's win, Borralho assesses his place in the title queue and what it might take from him in September's UFC Paris headliner against Nassourdine Imavov to seal his place as Khamzat's rightful challenger. Plus, Matt shares his excitement to wake up early for UFC Shanghai's sneakily action-packed card — including a high-stakes grappler's delight set between Brian Ortega and Serra-Longo's own Aljamain Sterling.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for PFL 2025 World Tournament 10.

Matt and Jim unpack the action of UFC 319 on an episode of UFC Unfiltered that invites two victorious fighters from the card in Drakkar Klose and Loopy Godinez. Joining first is Klose, and the lightweight calls in to discuss the keys to his unanimous decision win over a tricky veteran like Edson Barboza. Drakkar touches on the memory of his deceased brother and how honoring him in victory helps him stay grounded. Between guests, the guys dish out some of their takeaways from UFC 319 and play matchmaker before finally bringing in Loopy Godinez for a chat. Matt sings the praises of Loopy's striking as the 11th-ranked strawweight details what a victory over a former champion like Jéssica Andrade does for her confidence.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MMALOTN is back to give you breakdowns and predictions for UFC Shanghai: Walker vs Zhang.

There is no replacing Matt Serra. But when the champ can't make the show, it's never a bad idea to get another champ to fill in — and that's exactly what today's Unfiltered episode delivers with Forrest Griffin talking UFC 319 w/ guest callers Geoff Neal and Chase Hooper. First up, 11th-ranked welterweight Geoff Neal reflects on his inspiring journey from a life-threatening ICU stay in 2020 to competing at the highest level in the UFC. He breaks down his upcoming matchup with Carlos Prates and weighs in on whether “MMA math” applies when comparing each of their recent losses to Ian Machado Garry. Then, Chase Hooper — just 25 years old and already entering his 12th UFC fight — talks about taking on Alexander Hernandez, a dangerous striker with only one submission loss in 24 pro bouts. Usually on dad duty 50+ weeks a year, Chase shares how his locked-in fight-week mentality has brought out his best performances since moving up to 155 pounds. Having seen many of UFC 319's fighters up close in his role at the UFC Performance Institute, Forrest offers sharp analysis for a comprehensive breakdown of the sneaky-good matchups that round out Saturday's stacked card.

On today's episode of UFC Unfiltered, we break down the massive Paramount + TKO deal — a jaw-dropping 7-year, $7.7 BILLION U.S. rights agreement starting in 2026. First, Jim and Matt catch up with middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis — gearing up for his fourth straight title fight and third defense. Dricus weighs in on Saturday's epic UFC 319 title showdown against Khamzat Chimaev and shares whether he thinks his unique style is finally getting the respect it deserves. Next, the guys chat with viral slam KO artist Elijah Smith. Now $50K richer after sending a message to the bantamweight division, the 22-year-old talks about his journey from football to MMA. In the back half of the interview, Elijah's ex-UFC fighter dad joins in to share his perspective as Elijah's trainer and mentor. Listen in as the guys break down the wild action from last weekend's UFC Fight Night and make their picks for Saturday's UFC 319 card!

With a fight card to look forward to, Jim and Matt invite a pair of all-action veterans on to the show in Andre Fili and Roman Dolidze. A longtime friend of the show, Andre Fili returns to UFC Unfiltered for the first time as a father in one of his most thoughtful interviews yet. He talks about the life changes since welcoming his son Valor, how fatherhood has shifted his mindset inside and outside the cage, and his upcoming matchup with Christian Rodriguez. Then, Roman Dolidze joins ahead of his middleweight main event against Anthony Hernandez. He talks about rebounding from back-to-back losses to a strong win streak, what's at stake this weekend, and what it is about the Georgian UFC fighters that keeps them so driven. Stick around as Matt and Jim make their picks for Saturday's UFC Fight Night card!

Today's episode of UFC Unfiltered delivers a powerful mix of rising talent and personal triumph as Jim and Matt welcome UFC featherweight prospect Austin Bashi and DWCS hopeful Jimmy Drago. First up is Bashi, fresh off his first UFC victory — a slick first-round submission over John Yannis. He reflects on bouncing back from his debut loss, chasing a dream he's had since childhood, and what it was like mimicking Alexander Volkanovski in Diego Lopes' camp. Between guests, Jim and Matt break down highlights from UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. Park — including standout performances from Tatsuro Taira, Chris Duncan, Esteban Ribovics, and more. Then, Jimmy Drago joins ahead of his Dana White's Contender Series debut on August 12th. The Yonkers native shares his incredible story — from losing his father, a 9/11 first responder, to battling addiction and surviving eight overdoses. With sobriety, discipline, and grit, Drago turned a goal of just winning one pro fight into a legitimate UFC dream — and he's one win away from making it real when he faces Ty Miller on the first DWCS card of 2025.

RJ Clifford jumps in as a guest co-host for one of those rare UFC Unfiltered episodes where we talk to a pair of fighters days away from fighting each other. Neil Magny drops in to reflect on his 35th UFC bout and what it means to fight another seasoned vet. Then later, Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos makes his Unfiltered debut with the help of a translator to discuss his mindset heading into the matchup and how he plans to overcome Magny's reach. Between interviews, Jim, Matt, and RJ dive into the recently announced light heavyweight headliner between Dominick Reyes and Carlos Ulberg in Perth. Could it be a #1 contender fight? Reyes is chasing his fourth straight win, while Ulberg looks to solidify his case as the next title challenger after Ankalaev vs. Pereira II.

Jim and Matt kick off the show recapping Saturday's UFC card in Abu Dhabi, where “Matt-stradamus” Serra stays red hot with another perfect night of picks. They react to Reinier de Ridder's razor-close win over Robert Whittaker, Petr Yan's bounce-back performance, and Steven Nguyen's record-setting knockdown spree before welcoming back Davey Grant to discuss his gritty win over Da'Mon Blackshear and what's fueling his late-career surge. Finally, inaugural UFC BJJ welterweight champ Andrew Tackett joins ahead of his first title defense this Thursday. The middle Tackett brother reflects on growing up in a grappling-obsessed family and shares why his aggressive style makes him a fan-friendly champion for a UFC BJJ ruleset already designed to deliver action.

Joe Pyfer, born in Vineland, New Jersey, is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Middleweight division, nicknamed "Bodybagz" for his devastating knockout power.  Raised in a challenging environment marked by abuse and homelessness, Pyfer began training in martial arts at age four, starting with jiu-jitsu and judo, and later wrestling in high school. Turning pro in 2018, he captured the Art of War and ROC middleweight titles before earning a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series in 2022 with a second-round TKO.  With a record of 14-3, including nine knockouts and three submissions, Pyfer has delivered highlight-reel finishes in the Octagon, earning Performance of the Night bonuses for wins over Alen Amedovski, Abdul Razak Alhassan, and Marc-André Barriault. His latest victory came via unanimous decision against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 316 in June 2025. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: https://americanfinancing.net/srs NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org https://tryarmra.com/srs https://meetfabric.com/shawn https://shawnlikesgold.com https://ketone.com/srs Visit https://ketone.com/srs for 30% OFF your subscription order https://lumen.me/srs https://masachips.com/srs – USE CODE SRS https://patriotmobile.com/srs https://rocketmoney.com/srs https://ROKA.com – USE CODE SRS https://USCCA.com/srs https://ziprecruiter.com/srs https://betterhelp.com/srs This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. https://drinkhoist.com – USE CODE SRS Joe Pyfer Links: IG - https://www.instagram.com/joepyfer UFC Profile - https://www.ufc.com/athlete/joe-pyfer  Journey to the UFC: Joe Pyfer debuts on Daily Wire+ July 25th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a loaded Wednesday on UFC Unfiltered as Jim and Matt welcome two top-10 UFC contenders and gear up for Saturday's UFC Fight Night card in Abu Dhabi! First, 7th-ranked lightweight Mateusz Gamrot joins the show just two months after his dominant win over Ludovit Klein. The American Top Team standout reflects on teammate Dustin Poirier's recent retirement before unpacking his place in the stacked lightweight division's current logjam at the top. Then, 7th-ranked middleweight Jared Cannonier jumps on to preview his August 16th bout with Michael “Venom” Page. Fresh off a 4th-round KO over "RoboCop" that snapped a 2-fight skid, Cannonier compares MVP's style to prior opponents before ultimately putting on his analyst hat with a pick in this Saturday's Whittaker vs. de Ridder main event. The guys wrap things up with three fight picks of their own for Saturday's early-start Fight Night in Abu Dhabi.

An event as wholesome as Dustin Poirier's farewell fight deserves a show just as impactful — so Jim and Matt bring in two people who know “The Diamond” better than most to help unpack all the emotion and action of UFC 318. First, American Top Team head coach Mike Brown shares what it was like cornering Dustin for the final time, reflecting on their journey together from shared fight cards to title runs — and what made Saturday night in New Orleans so unforgettable despite the loss to Max Holloway. Between interviews, Jim and Matt talk through some of their predictions before Lafayette's own Alan Jouban hops on to put a bow on UFC 318. Jouban offers his perspective on the crowd, atmosphere, and standout performances throughout the card. It's a full-circle episode that wraps up UFC 318 the right way.

Jim and Matt are back on UFC Unfiltered with veteran guests Michael Johnson and Jimmy Crute ahead of UFC 318.Michael discusses his resurgence at 39, including a new mindset, stem cell treatments in Cancun, and how he's embracing the gatekeeper role while aiming for one last title push. Matt, fresh off his own stem cell therapy, is especially curious about the impact ahead of Michael's fight with Daniel Zellhuber.Later, Aussie light heavyweight Jimmy Crute joins the show — and Matt immediately crowns him a fellow Kimura Savage. Crute opens up about bouncing back from a five-fight winless streak, adjusting to the New Orleans time zone, and what to expect in his bout against veteran Marcin Prachnio.Jim and Matt wrap with their UFC 318 picks — including the BMF title trilogy between Holloway and Poirier, and other must-watch matchups.