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The one and only Ray Longo joins Matt in-studio for today's episode. First, Jim calls in to discuss the upcoming match between Francis Ngannou and Jairzinho Rozenstruik, their New Years resolutions, and Jim's trip in Italy. Then, former UFC Women's Strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk calls in to talk about her upcoming fight against Zhang Weili at UFC 248 in March, how her personal struggles have affected her past matches, and her recent victory over Michelle Waterson. Finally, Joseph Benavidez joins the show to discuss his upcoming fight against Deiveson Figueiredo for the vacant Flyweight belt, what it's like to be fighting at his peak at 35 years old, and his favorite movies this year (no, not Star Wars). ZipRecruiter: Try for free at ZipRecruiter.com/UNFILTERED
UFC Women's Strawweight champion "Thug" Rose Namajunas, and Pat Barry, call in and talk to Matt and guest co-host Jamie "English" Crowder about UFC 224, Raquel Pennington's corner team, who's next in line for the UFC Women's Strawweight title, Joanna Jedrzejczyk vs. Tecia Torres, Justin Gaethje, and a more. Plus, Matt and Jamie break down all the action from Rio de Janeiro at UFC 224 and discuss Yair Rodriguez's release from the UFC.
UFC Women's Strawweight champion Rose Namajunas, and former UFC Heavyweight Pat Barry, call in from the road and discuss her upcoming first title defense in a rematch with Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 223, becoming more comfortable as the champ, being on a mission to change the world as a true martial artist, knowing what Joanna's gameplan will be against her, how she spends her days off, and much more. Before that, Matt Serra also calls in from the road and gets his picks in for UFC Fight Night London. Plus, Jim and guest co-host Phoenix Carnevale talk about Ronda Rousey essentially announcing her retirement from MMA, Michael Bisping and Luke Rockhold going back-and-forth on Twitter, Khabib's comments about his fight with Tony Ferguson in Brooklyn on April 7, and more.
The UFC Women's Strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk joins Jim and Matt in studio to discuss her most recent title defense against Jessica Andrade, fight days being glory days, wanting to fight at MSG again, starting her new foundation, and why she doesn't care who gets the next shot at the belt. Plus, the guys talk about UFC Fight Night: Gustafsson vs. Teixeira, Cyborg's altercation with Angela Magana, and more.
#4 UFC Women's Strawweight contender Rose Namajunas joins Jim and Matt in studio to talk about her upcoming fight against Michelle Waterson, dealing with her loss to Karolina Kowalkiewicz, having a purpose inside the Octagon, and she addresses Joanna Jedrzejczyk's recent comments about her, amongst other things. Later, Rose's opponent, #6 Strawweight Michelle Waterson calls in and discusses exercising her demons through MMA, how she got the nickname "Karate Hottie", Joanna picking her to beat Rose, and she clears the air with Matt about a joke from years ago. Plus, the guys discuss UFC 210 and the controversial Chris Weidman vs. Gegard Mousasi fight.
This week's warrior is Jessica Aguilar. Jessica Aguilar is a UFC Women's Strawweight fighter. Jessica was nice enough to join us for a conversation about her professional career and her personal aspirations. We even get to learn the Spanish translation for "Fuel for Warriors." Jessica talks with Tim about a number of good topcs including: Being a warrior for yourself Her start in MMA Does she think in English or Spanish? Women fighting men in MMA Her current challenges What inspires her each and every day. Be sure to join the conversation on Twitter using #FuelForWarriors and #FFW27. @Jagatt (Guest) @TimLawson21 (Host) @LawsonEntertain (Production) @LockNLoadJava (Production partner)