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First and foremost- IF YOU NEED HELP, PLEASE REACH OUT! THERE IS ALWAYS ANOTHER OPTION!!!Call 988 from any cellphone, or go to https://fightstory.org/ to get the support you need.You are loved. You matter.#ImNoJoePodcast Welcome back, folks! We're gathered this evening to talk about the Ultimate Fighting Championship's annual September attempt to pander to the Latino/Mexican fan base for an interesting looking event. This card is a mixed bag at-best, but we'll still breakdown all of the in's and out's of #UFCNoche4 & all of the other cards happening this weekend that you need to know about. And, as always, we'll kick things off by getting into the news you need to know about that's come down the pipe since last week!#ImNoJoePodcast If you aren't a part of our Tapology group yet, join up now so you can get the feel of how things work before of our next tournament kicks off in 2 weeks! Join the group! Besides, IT'S FREE!#ImNoJoePodcast Our dear friend Ed has finished his battle. Please help us ease the burden on his wife MiMi to take care of his final arrangements.https://www.gofundme.com/f/edward-kapps-funeral-expenses#FuckCancer#ImNoJoePodcast Don't forget about our Tapology Fight Picks! Not the competitive type? Don't worry. The group on Tapology.com (ImNoBookie or Group#965) is where we can make & compete with our picks for all major fights, as well as just see how we all picked vs the results. The site keeps stats & will potentially let us compete head-to-head with each other AND YOU, the fans, if that's your cup of tea! Join in on the fun! #ImNoJoePodcast To honor our fallen friend Rye, please go watch the TMI episode we shot with him and leave some love. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JkCWj1CuMA#RIPVapeRye #BeLikeRye Show Links- https://linktr.ee/imnojoeThe Crew's Socials- TJ: https://www.youtube.com/c/GolfTeeVapes & https://www.instagram.com/golfteevapes/Justin: https://www.instagram.com/flint_lock1/Christian: https://www.instagram.com/slowbake_420/ The SlowBake & Contemplate Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/slowbake-and-contemplate Meter: https://linktr.ee/TheMeterDoesManyThings & https://linktr.ee/imnojoeYou can also join our Patreon & help support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/ImNoJoePLEASE know that any and all donations are non-refundable, so make sure it's what you want to do before you click Send.That being said, I appreciate each and everyone who supports the me in ANY way, be it sharing a stream or donating, or even just hanging out in chat. Thank you to each and everyone who helps out. I appreciate you all.Be safe everyone! Wash your hands, and help someone just to do it.#StayHomeIfYoureSickComeOverIfYoureThicc ;)It shouldn't need to be said but apparently it does so I will- *ALL* music used on this channel is performed by and used with explicit permission from Adam Pilarczyk. There is a text disclaimer at the beginning of the show, and he is present in nearly every episode's live chat stating as much. THE MUSIC USED HERE DOES NOT INFRINGE UPON ANY COPYRIGHTS, AND FALSE CLAIMS AS SUCH WILL BE TREATED AS MALICIOUS!!!#ImNoJoePodcast
With Matt Serra off for the day, Jim Norton welcomes guest co-host Michael Chiesa to help preview Saturday's UFC 331 card in Los Angeles.First, fan-favorite heavyweight Tai Tuivasa joins the show ahead of his prelim matchup against Robelis Despaigne. Tuivasa talks about preparing for a 6-foot-7 striker with massive reach, how he handles long travel and time-zone changes as an Australian fighter, and what it will take to snap his skid and regain momentum on Saturday.Then, Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson makes his UFC Unfiltered debut ahead of his main-card fight against Sean Sharaf. Chiesa's wrestling background comes in handy as he and Jim dive into Steveson's transition from elite wrestling to MMA, his 4-0 start with four first-round finishes, and what he learned from his first walk to the Octagon.Throughout the episode, Chiesa brings the same fighter-analyst perspective he now provides on UFC broadcasts, breaking down some of UFC 331's key stylistic matchups and storylines by ahead of fight night on Saturday.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 Noche UFC while catching up with two fighters fresh off wins in the past two weeks.First, Ignacio Bahamondes joins the show after a successful move up to welterweight against Muslim Salikhov. Bahamondes talks about snapping his two-fight skid, how his size and activity translated at 170 pounds, and what his presence in the division could do for an already stacked weight class.While unpacking this past weekend's Noche UFC results, the guys discuss Jean Silva's main-event submission win over Jose Miguel Delgado, Brandon Moreno's emotional co-main event victory, and Tommy McMillen's entertaining win over Marwan Rahiki.When Modestas Bukauskas hops on the show, the light heavyweight begins by reacting to the news of his good friend Tom Aspinall's decision to vacate his UFC heavyweight title. Modestas then discusses his UFC Paris win over Oumar Sy and the resilience fueling his 8-2 record in his second UFC stint.Finally, Jim and Matt make some predictions for this weekend's UFC 331 card in Los Angeles headlined by flyweight champion Joshua Van defending his title against former champion Alexandre Pantoja.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It was a quick night for Ryan Garcia and we're ready to recap his emphatic TKO of Conor Benn, go over the drama with promoter Oscar De La Hoya not being at the fight, we have a middleweight titleholder on the show and fight news on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all with their takes.They begin with the recap of Saturday night's Zuffa Boxing's Paramount+ card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Garcia's emphatic stoppage of Benn, retained his WBC title. It was a huge moment for Garcia and there a big questions about Benn after a devastating quick defeat. And, we go over what's next for both.Then, there was the Oscar drama of was he or was he not invited to be at the event? Get the scoop from Dan.Also, Cruiserweight Jai Opetaia TKO9 Noel Mikaelian, retains his lineal/Zuffa cruiserweight crown. A big night for the unbeaten Australian and now is David Benavidez next?On the rest of the undercardHeavyweight Da'Mazion Vanhouter KO1 Raphael AkpejioriLightweight Andres Cortes W10 Mark MagsayoWelterweight Alexis Rocha W10 Jose Ramirez, 147Then, a quick recap Friday night's ProBoxTV card in Oceanside, Calif. Abass Baraou W10 Giovani Santillan, wins vacant WBO Inter-Continental 154 fightLuis Alberto Lopez KO3 Daniel Lugo, 130 lb. fightThen, it's interim WBC middleweight champ Jesus Ramos one on one with Dan. He fights mandatory Meiirim Nursultanov on Sept. 19 on the PBC/DAZN card headlined by Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Nestor Bravo in San Diego. And, the middleweight division is pretty wide open at the moment. And, finally, some news...More on the proposed new site and date for Joshua-Fury!!! Additional possible dates are being discussed for December at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, WalesWe hearing more speculation about the prospect of Terence Crawford ending retirement. Dana White said he would “for the right fight.” Is this going to be a "Boots" Ennis bout? Canelo rematch?And, two-time heavyweight title challenger George Chuvalo died on Saturday, which was his 89th birrhday. Dan remembers a Canadian contender that seemingly fought everyone in the 1960s and 70s.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
It was a quick night for Ryan Garcia and we're ready to recap his emphatic TKO of Conor Benn, go over the drama with promoter Oscar De La Hoya not being at the fight, we have a middleweight titleholder on the show and fight news on the newest "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all with their takes.They begin with the recap of Saturday night's Zuffa Boxing's Paramount+ card at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Garcia's emphatic stoppage of Benn, retained his WBC title. It was a huge moment for Garcia and there a big questions about Benn after a devastating quick defeat. And, we go over what's next for both.Then, there was the Oscar drama of was he or was he not invited to be at the event? Get the scoop from Dan.Also, Cruiserweight Jai Opetaia TKO9 Noel Mikaelian, retains his lineal/Zuffa cruiserweight crown. A big night for the unbeaten Australian and now is David Benavidez next?On the rest of the undercardHeavyweight Da'Mazion Vanhouter KO1 Raphael AkpejioriLightweight Andres Cortes W10 Mark MagsayoWelterweight Alexis Rocha W10 Jose Ramirez, 147Then, a quick recap Friday night's ProBoxTV card in Oceanside, Calif. Abass Baraou W10 Giovani Santillan, wins vacant WBO Inter-Continental 154 fightLuis Alberto Lopez KO3 Daniel Lugo, 130 lb. fightThen, it's interim WBC middleweight champ Jesus Ramos one on one with Dan. He fights mandatory Meiirim Nursultanov on Sept. 19 on the PBC/DAZN card headlined by Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Nestor Bravo in San Diego. And, the middleweight division is pretty wide open at the moment. And, finally, some news...More on the proposed new site and date for Joshua-Fury!!! Additional possible dates are being discussed for December at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, WalesWe hearing more speculation about the prospect of Terence Crawford ending retirement. Dana White said he would “for the right fight.” Is this going to be a "Boots" Ennis bout? Canelo rematch?And, two-time heavyweight title challenger George Chuvalo died on Saturday, which was his 89th birrhday. Dan remembers a Canadian contender that seemingly fought everyone in the 1960s and 70s.Hear it all on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to this feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
(0:00) - Intro(2:22) - Ryan Garcia def. Conor Benn by second-round stoppage(15:30) - Is this the end for Conor Benn?(28:20) - Ryan Garcia vs. Teofimo Lopez next up? (38:20) - Zuffa boxing and their future(47:08) - Jai Opetaiai def. Noel Mikaelian; Benavidez next?(52:22) - Celebrating 500 episodes of Inside Boxing
(0:00) - Intro(2:22) - Ryan Garcia def. Conor Benn by second-round stoppage(15:30) - Is this the end for Conor Benn?(28:20) - Ryan Garcia vs. Teofimo Lopez next up? (38:20) - Zuffa boxing and their future(47:08) - Jai Opetaiai def. Noel Mikaelian; Benavidez next?(52:22) - Celebrating 500 episodes of Inside Boxing
Coming up Saturday night in Las Vegas, it's the battle for the WBC world welterweight title, as Ryan Garcia defends against Conor Benn. However, before the one of the biggest bouts of 2026 gets into the ring, flamboyant UFC president and head of Zuffa Boxing, Dana White joins our insider Dan Rafael for a one on one conversation.This conversation is actually a recorded audio interview that Dan did mid-week prior to the #GarciaBenn showdown. In their discussion, White talks about the magnitude for Zuffa and benefactor Turki Alashikh putting this bout on in Las Vegas. Also, their belief that Benn can become a superstar starting Saturday night that will catapult their promotion and interest. This is especially if the son of hall of famer Nigel Benn can capture the coveted "WBC green belt" and become an even more marketable star in the U,.K., as well.They also discuss White's contentious relationship with Garcia's promoter and hall of fame fighter Oscar De La Hoya, whom he regularly insults publicly and and on social media. Hear it all on this "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" feed and follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!
Coming up Saturday night in Las Vegas, it's the battle for the WBC world welterweight title, as Ryan Garcia defends against Conor Benn. However, before the one of the biggest bouts of 2026 gets into the ring, flamboyant UFC president and head of Zuffa Boxing, Dana White joins our insider Dan Rafael for a one on one conversation.This conversation is actually a recorded audio interview that Dan did mid-week prior to the #GarciaBenn showdown. In their discussion, White talks about the magnitude for Zuffa and benefactor Turki Alashikh putting this bout on in Las Vegas. Also, their belief that Benn can become a superstar starting Saturday night that will catapult their promotion and interest. This is especially if the son of hall of famer Nigel Benn can capture the coveted "WBC green belt" and become an even more marketable star in the U,.K., as well.They also discuss White's contentious relationship with Garcia's promoter and hall of fame fighter Oscar De La Hoya, whom he regularly insults publicly and and on social media. Hear it all on this "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast" feed and follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!!
Join Santiago Zuluaga, Steve Smith, and Mason Davis as they talk about UFC Paris, CFFC 161, the competition between Noche UFC and Benn vs Garcia, and debates on whether UFC332 is the worst UFC event of all time, and whether MVP deserved to not get a contract extension.
It's a massive world title showdown in Vegas for Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn, plus, Dana White is aboard talking one on one with our Dan Rafael and the latest on Fury-Joshua, which looks like it will now take place in the U.K. afterall. And, we shall go over it all on the newest "Big Figtht Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with Big Dan of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to go over it all.First, they preview Saturday night's Zuffa/Paramount+ card at T-Mobile in Las Vegas Garcia meets the son of the hall of famer Nigel Benn in a 12 round battle for Garcia's WBC welterweight title. Both fighters have "checkered pasts" with previous PED suspensions and there is a lot of intrigue around whether either fighter is handling the weight drain well? There's plenty to dissect, including can Garcia pack the bigger punch in this one?In the co-feature, Jai Opetaia vs. Noel Mikaelian, 12 rounds, for Opetaia's lineal cruiserweight title. There is also some controversy around this bout, including, will the WBC vacate the title after this fight no matter who wins?And, also Mark Magsayo vs. Andres Cortes, 10 rounds, lightweights, plus, Jose Ramirez vs. Alexis Rocha, 10 rounds, welterweights are discussed on the undercard.Then, a quick preview of Friday night's ProBox card in Oceanside, Calif.Giovani Santillan vs. Abass Baraou, 10 rounds, junior middleweightsLuis Alberto Lopez vs. Daniel Lugo, 10 rounds, junior lightweights Next it's Dan iwth Dana White The flamboyant head of UFC and the "front face" of Zuffa Boxing is promoting the Garcia-Benn event, which we discussed plus other topics like the progress of their promotion, the attempt to change the Muhammad Ali Act in Congress, and more.Then, some intriguing newsPer Dan;s reporting, the Joshua-Fury is now headed for Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Nov. 28th. Dan, has the latest on why Turki Alashikh, White, Zuffa, etc. are relenting on the fight not taking place in New York on November 20. Also, Dan is reporting, WBC heavyweight titlist Agit Kabayel will make his first defense against Nelson Hysa in Germany. The date penciled in is Nov. 28th also, like the Joshua-Fury.And, more from Dan, who says Matchroom is finalizing a three-belt junior middleweight unification fight between WBO/WBA titlist Jaron “Boots” Ennis and IBF titleholder Josh Kelly on a date that has not been determined yet. But his sources say would take place in late November or December but it will be at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Next, hall of fame two-time undisputed lightweight champion Ismael Laguna died on Tuesday in his home country of Panama. He was 83. Dan pays tribute, as only he can.Also, in the wake of Raymond Muratalla's decision to vacate the IBF lightweight title, the IBF has ordered Russian Artur Subkhankulov and Andy Cruz to meet for the vacant title, so Cruz will not move down in weight as he planned.And, finally, Amanda Serrano, the lineal and WBO/WBA women's unified featherweight champion, whose world titles in seven divisions are a female record, announced on social media that she will have her final fight in January. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
It's a massive world title showdown in Vegas for Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn, plus, Dana White is aboard talking one on one with our Dan Rafael and the latest on Fury-Joshua, which looks like it will now take place in the U.K. afterall. And, we shall go over it all on the newest "Big Figtht Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with Big Dan of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and Newsletter to go over it all.First, they preview Saturday night's Zuffa/Paramount+ card at T-Mobile in Las Vegas Garcia meets the son of the hall of famer Nigel Benn in a 12 round battle for Garcia's WBC welterweight title. Both fighters have "checkered pasts" with previous PED suspensions and there is a lot of intrigue around whether either fighter is handling the weight drain well? There's plenty to dissect, including can Garcia pack the bigger punch in this one?In the co-feature, Jai Opetaia vs. Noel Mikaelian, 12 rounds, for Opetaia's lineal cruiserweight title. There is also some controversy around this bout, including, will the WBC vacate the title after this fight no matter who wins?And, also Mark Magsayo vs. Andres Cortes, 10 rounds, lightweights, plus, Jose Ramirez vs. Alexis Rocha, 10 rounds, welterweights are discussed on the undercard.Then, a quick preview of Friday night's ProBox card in Oceanside, Calif.Giovani Santillan vs. Abass Baraou, 10 rounds, junior middleweightsLuis Alberto Lopez vs. Daniel Lugo, 10 rounds, junior lightweights Next it's Dan iwth Dana White The flamboyant head of UFC and the "front face" of Zuffa Boxing is promoting the Garcia-Benn event, which we discussed plus other topics like the progress of their promotion, the attempt to change the Muhammad Ali Act in Congress, and more.Then, some intriguing newsPer Dan;s reporting, the Joshua-Fury is now headed for Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Nov. 28th. Dan, has the latest on why Turki Alashikh, White, Zuffa, etc. are relenting on the fight not taking place in New York on November 20. Also, Dan is reporting, WBC heavyweight titlist Agit Kabayel will make his first defense against Nelson Hysa in Germany. The date penciled in is Nov. 28th also, like the Joshua-Fury.And, more from Dan, who says Matchroom is finalizing a three-belt junior middleweight unification fight between WBO/WBA titlist Jaron “Boots” Ennis and IBF titleholder Josh Kelly on a date that has not been determined yet. But his sources say would take place in late November or December but it will be at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Next, hall of fame two-time undisputed lightweight champion Ismael Laguna died on Tuesday in his home country of Panama. He was 83. Dan pays tribute, as only he can.Also, in the wake of Raymond Muratalla's decision to vacate the IBF lightweight title, the IBF has ordered Russian Artur Subkhankulov and Andy Cruz to meet for the vacant title, so Cruz will not move down in weight as he planned.And, finally, Amanda Serrano, the lineal and WBO/WBA women's unified featherweight champion, whose world titles in seven divisions are a female record, announced on social media that she will have her final fight in January. It's all part of the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.
Jim Norton and Matt Serra get ready for Saturday's Noche UFC card with a pair of fighters competing in featured spots in Glendale, Arizona.First, unbeaten featherweight Tommy McMillen makes his UFC Unfiltered debut ahead of his main-card matchup against Marwan Rahiki. “Tommy Gun” talks about the trash talk surrounding his fight, his wild Montana upbringing, fighting since childhood, the role his father played in his journey, and why he sees every walk to the Octagon as a chance to throw a party for the fans.After some UFC Paris and DWCS talk — plus a few early Noche UFC picks — former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno returns to the show for the first time since 2021 ahead of his co-main event fight against Joseph Morales. Moreno catches up with Jim and Matt about Legos, Pokémon cards and Warzone before opening up about the mental reset behind this training camp, staying present after back-to-back losses, and rediscovering the love of the sport that first made him a champion.Finally, Jim and Matt put a bow on their Noche UFC preview with some predictions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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We're back with another massive episode. No guest required this week, as we cover everything and anything in great detail. First up we recap UFC Paris which saw Dan Hooker unfortunately lose to newcomer Parnasse, then we jump into a full UFC Noche preview, where friend of the pod Marwan Rahiki is in action. Plus other friends of the pod Jai Opetaia and Jesse-James Parr fight this weekend! Hit the download button and step into the cage. Use code FOOK10 for 10% off all orders at Engage.
Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by a pair of featherweight veterans before making picks for Saturday's UFC Paris card.First, Giga Chikadze returns to UFC Unfiltered ahead of his UFC 331 matchup against Joanderson Brito in Los Angeles. The Georgian veteran discusses getting back to full health after pulling out of his previously scheduled fight against Vinicius Oliveira, opening up a new gym in Huntington Beach, and the urgency behind snapping his current skid as he looks to make another run at 38 years old.After saluting the five DWCS winners who earned UFC contracts, Jim and Matt welcome Sean Woodson back to the show following his split decision win over Jack Jenkins in Shanghai. Woodson talks about shaking off a 16-month layoff, fighting through a 13-hour time difference, how jail scared him straight into a focused path as an MMA fighter, and his recent move into streaming Warzone on Twitch.Finally, Jim and Matt wrap up the show with their picks for Saturday's UFC Paris card before taking Monday off for Labor Day.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 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.
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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.
On this edition of Pacific Coast Boxing, we catch up on everything the sport delivered since our last package. Boots Ennis TKO7 over Xander Zayas at Barclays Center — the most avoided fighter in boxing for three years just validated every reason people were avoiding him. Anthony Joshua knocked down twice in R1 by Kristian Prenga, then stops him in R2 seven months after a car crash that killed his trainer. Fury stops Wach in Thailand. Tszyu outboxes a rusted Errol Spence on home soil. Berlanga delivers on his Zuffa debut at MSG.Then the business: Oleksandr Usyk vacates all four heavyweight belts, leaving the division with four vacant titles for the first time since the early 1990s. The Senate introduces the most expansive version of the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act in 26 years. Tank Davis walks away from Haney negotiations over a 10% purse split — the most anticipated welterweight matchup of 2026 collapses before a date was set.We close with the preview: Teofimo Lopez vs. Rolando 'Rolly' Romero, August 22. Two fighters with something to prove, one fight that nobody saw coming, and a result that will define both men's next 12 months.Pacific Coast Boxing. No casual fan framing. Just boxing.
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.
Andy Scott is joined by guests Craig Richards, Lee Cutler and Louis Greene for this one-off special as the undercard for Zuffa Boxing 11 is announced.Richards previews his upcoming light heavyweight fight with Radivoje Kalajdzic, which will serve as the chief support to the 10-round heavyweight main event featuring Johnny Fisher.Cutler and Greene then discuss their much-anticipated middleweight clash at the Copper Box Arena.You can watch the boxing action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlinkListen to every episode of Toe2Toe here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933942/ringside-toe2toe-boxing-podcast-from-sky-sportsYou can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Ringside Toe2Toe Boxing Podcast".For all the latest boxing news, head to www.skysports.com/boxingFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Ade and Gareth unpack a busy weekend of action across the UK and Ireland as Callum Simpson avenged his only career defeat by beating Troy Wiliamson on points.Meanwhile in Dublin Aaron McKenna picked up the IBF Middleweight strap with a comfortable win over Etinosa Oliha at Zuffa 10, is he now the prominent force in Irish mens boxing after Pierce O'Leary's defeat last week?We hear from Eddie Hearn on rumours AJ vs Fury is set to go ahead in New York and ask what chance it happens at WembleyIs Fabio Wardley right to step back in with Daniel Dubois so soon? He has activated his rematch clause following his brutal defeat earlier this yearAnd we get into the weekend's action coming up too Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
On this week's Toe2 podcast, Andy Clarke and Gary Logan are joined by Commonwealth Games medallists Damar Thomas and Ruby White, two rising stars of England Boxing, to discuss their careers, achievements and ambitions for the future. Andy and Gary, also react to the latest developments surrounding a potential Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua showdown, with the blockbuster bout expected to take place in the USA, and look back at all the key moments from Saturday night's Zuffa Boxing 10 event.•You can watch the boxing action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlink•Listen to every episode of Toe2Toe here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933942/ringside-toe2toe-boxing-podcast-from-sky-sports•You can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Ringside Toe2Toe Boxing Podcast".•For all the latest boxing news, head to www.skysports.com/boxing•For advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk
Kell Brook this week announced he will be coming back in a ‘massive fight' later in the year at the age of 40, highlighting once again how difficult peace of mind is to find in the boxing afterlife. Chris Eubank Jnr, who could soon be another case in point, has been rumoured as the opponent and proves, once again, there is little that can be done when ageing boxers, fit and well on the surface, want to keep fighting. Also bracing himself for a return is Joseph Parker who has served a three-month ban after UKAD examined the heavyweight's reasoning for having traces of cocaine in his system and deemed them feasible enough. Callum Simpson gained revenge over Troy Williamson at the weekend, getting by with a little help from new coach Robert McCracken, but also exhibiting that there's plenty for them to work on. A new ‘world champion' was crowned in Dublin on Saturday night as Aaron McKenna picked up the IBF-flavoured slice of the middleweight pie but how far away is the Irishman from becoming the world's best at 160lbs? Probably not as far away as countryman Callum Walsh who, on the Zuffa undercard, passed the Tyler Denny test. In This Week, get ready to lamp up a fat one and get lost in the hazy days of Smokin' Bert Cooper. In August 1991, with would-be opponent Bruce Seldon outside the ring and Michael Buffer in glorious voice inside of it, the swarming slugger took on Anthony Wade in an event glowing with 90's nostalgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In today's episode, Fares reacts to last weekend's action across the fight world and looks ahead to what's in store this weekend.Quillan Salkilld shows up and DOMINATES Mateusz Gamrot (0:32), thoughts on the rest of the card from the APEX (5:30), the NEW UFC APEX Center (14:10), Dana White announces the UFC Noche card (16:22), previewing this weekend's UFC 330 card (21:21), MMA GOAT talk (22:42), Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry (25:02), and Mackenzie Dern vs. Maycee Barber picks (27:41).Then, over to boxing, as Zuffa heads to Ireland and brings home its latest star, Callum Walsh (33:35), before a NEW IBF Middleweight Champion is crowned in Aaron McKenna (34:45).Follow the Podcast on IG:https://www.instagram.com/thehbpod_/
I'VE GOT RECEIPTS FROM ALL THE D*** HEADS' - BEN SHALOM ON ZUFFA SHOW CLASH, RESPONDS TO FRANK SMITH
'EDDIE, MY APOLOGIES BRO!' - PAULIE MALIGNAGGI ON JOSHUA 'FIX' COMMENTS, SLAMS ZUFFA & FURY/AJ IN US
Off The Ball's Matthew Brennan sits down with a trio of Irish boxing names ahead of a massive night at the 3Arena, as the first Zuffa Boxing card lands in Dublin.Monaghan's Aaron McKenna talks about finally getting the chance to headline at home with the added carrot of competing for a world title, the frustration of opponents pulling out, and the years spent learning the pro game in America. He also looks ahead to a tricky unbeaten opponent and the “Farney Army” taking over.One of Ireland's most decorated amateurs Joe Ward reflects on a stop-start spell, big ambitions for titles, and testing himself in sparring with elite operators.Plus, Aaron's brother, Stevie McKenna on sharing the bill with each other, chasing statement wins, and why this card could be one to remember!SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
'DON'T GIVE A F***' - BEN SHALOM RIPS INTO DANA WHITE & ZUFFA, COURT CASE & EDDIE HEARN RELATIONSHIP
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.
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.
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.
In this podcast, Lukie and Dakota talk about Stephen Fulton Jr missing weight again and his fight with Liam Wilson being off. Also, who has less left, Tim Tszyu, Anthony Joshua, or Errol Spence Jr? We will know on Sunday. All three will appear on pay-per-view; in total, the weekend will have two PPVs, causing the consumer to spend over $100 to watch everything.A middleweight bout Saturday evening will pit Tszyu versus Spence, while earlier in the day, Joshua will face Kristian Prenga. We also briefly talk about Edgar Berlanga versus Steven Butler, and Richardson Hitchins' Zuffa debut
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.
Welcome to the very first episode of The Punch Perfect Podcast, your new favourite boxing show!Join hosts Emily Eubank, Ade Oladipo, and Liam Gough as they kick off their ultimate mission: attempting to engineer the ultimate fighter. A "Frankenstein GOAT" of boxing.But before serious punches are thrown, we step right into 'The Clinch' for a no-punches-pulled look at the sport. The producers have handed them an envelope containing a massive debate topic: "Fighters would rather retire a millionaire than be a Zuffa belt holder." With the clock ticking down a single three-minute round, the three tackle the dilution of championship belts, whether fighters are chasing clout over legacy, and if the entry of organisations like Zuffa will bring clarity or total chaos.They then get down to business in 'The Blueprint'; the heart of the show where they must collectively build their Frankenstein fighter. The attribute on the operating table is pure, unadulterated power. Each host champions up to three heavy-hitting fighters from history; who holds the absolute gold standard for the most devastating power? Can they reach a unanimous decision, or will it end in a split decision?Then for the final round, Em, Ade and Liam tackle the wild world of crossover boxing: how long will it be before we see a woman take on a man in a fight?
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.
Luke Thomas is joined by Aaron Bronsteter to preview all things combat sports this weekend. First, the guys preview the entire UFC Oklahoma City card headlined by former middleweight champions Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman, before diving in on the PFL Austin rematch between Johnny Eblen vs. Impa Kasanganay. They'll touch on the newly announced ZUFFA boxing bout between Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn, before covering all the hits and misses in combat sports this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.