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Jim and Matt break down all the action from UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs. Hill on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! After Jim gets Matt in trouble with his wife, Kevin Croom calls in fresh off his upset submission victory over Roosevelt Roberts. He shares what it feels like to finally make it to the UFC after 13 years as a professional fighter, and the secret to his standing guillotine that earned him the fastest submission at Lightweight for a fighter making their UFC debut. Gerald Meerschaert calls in after Jim and Matt recap the razor-close main event bout between Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill. He's pumped to end the hype train behind Khamzat Chimaev, and shares his take on Ed Herman's apparent fake groin shot. Jim and Matt close out the show recapping the rest of the action at UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs Hill and discuss what they are going to do to each other when the quarantine is lifted and they get to see each other for the first time in months!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Syys 202055min

On this episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim and Matt are joined by both headliners in Saturday's pivotal Strawweight matchup, Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill! First, Angela Hill calls in to make her case against her split decision loss to Claudia Gadelha, share how it feels to be the first African-American female to headline a UFC card, and her thoughts on opponent Michelle Waterson's recent comments on her game plan. After Jim and Matt recap the results from Dana White's Contender Series, Michelle Waterson joins the show. She shares how she could have done more in her loss to Carla Esparza and why she didn't hesitate to agree to fight five rounds last-minute. Finally, Jim and Matt make their picks for the main card of UFC Fight Night: Waterson vs Hill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Syys 20201h 7min

What holiday? Nothing's stopping Jim and Matt from recapping all the action from this weekend's UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Sakai! First, the guys speak with Jan Blachowicz before he takes on Dominick Reyes for the Light Heavyweight belt at UFC 253 on September 26th. He shares his training techniques in the Polish mountains, how one BJJ tournament in his teens made him abandon his pursuit of a career in the military, and his thoughts on why Jon Jones decided to move up to Heavyweight. Then, UFC commentator John Gooden calls in to talk about Leon Edwards' little known journey to success, how Edwards can leverage that story for a fight against Jorge Masvidal, and what went down in the Fight Island arena when Dan Hardy and Herb Dean got into it after an apparent late stoppage. Finally, Jim asks Matt about an iconic moment from his season of The Ultimate Fighter, and they recap the performances at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Sakai. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

7 Syys 20201h 14min

Jim and Matt break down everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's UFC Fight Night headlined by the Heavyweight clash between Alistair Overeem and Augusto Sakai! First on the show is UFC Strawweight Mallory Martin fresh off her come-from-behind victory over Hannah Cifers last Saturday. She shares how her coaches helped power her through nearly being finished in the first round, and who she's looking forward to facing next. After Matt tells a strange story involving a turnpike and a beehive, Brian Kelleher joins to discuss how he's taking advantage of recent opportunities, shares why he hates the way other sports leagues are handling having no audience, and whether or not hip-hop has a place for him in his post-fight career. Alistair Overeem then calls in to share what he used to draw as a kid, why he believes he's going to win against Augusto Sakai on Saturday, and what he plans on doing after his fighting career is over. Jim and Matt close out the show discussing the rumored Welterweight clashes of Kamaru Usman vs Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masvidal vs Nick Diaz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Syys 20201h 5min

The one and only Ray Longo joins Jim and Matt for this jam-packed episode of UFC Unfiltered! After Jim and Matt kill time while Longo figures out how to use Zoom, Alexa Grasso calls in fresh off her win over Ji Yeon Kim on Saturday. She reveals that she tested positive for COVID-19 mid-way through her camp, and explains how she managed to balance dealing with the disease while training. Then, owner of City Kickboxing out of Auckland, NZ, Eugene Bareman, joins the guys bright and early in New Zealand. He shares which Featherweight Alexander Volkanovski would most like to face, and gives insight into the feud between Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa. Matt and Ray speak to Dustin Poirier next. He opens up about his rumored bout against Tony Ferguson, what he said to Dan Hooker in the Octagon during their match, and his feelings on being awarded the inaugural Forrest Griffin Community award. The two Long-Islanders close out the show recapping Saturday's UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Rakic, and offering their take on how Sean O'Malley is handling his first career loss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Syys 20201h 20min

Since Jim has a date with the Osbourne's, coach and former UFC fighter Din Thomas joins Matt for the whole show! First, Din recaps his experience being quarantined in a Holiday Inn while Matt, Dana White, and Michael Bisping had fun without him filming Dana White's Looking FWD to a Fight. Then, Neil Magny calls in ahead of his co-main event bout against Robbie Lawler this Saturday. He shares what it was like sparring with Lawler in college and says why he'd be sure to practice with all top contenders if he were Kamaru Usman. After Jim makes his picks for UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakic and ditches Matt and Din, Anthony Smith joins the show. He elaborates on why he believes Stipe Miocic is a tougher opponent at Heavyweight than Francis Ngannou for Jon Jones, and why he's in a much better head space ahead of his main event bout against Aleksandar Rakic this Saturday. Matt and Din close out the show making their picks for this Saturday's card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Elo 20201h 4min

Jim and Matt are back at it after Frankie Edgar's successful Bantamweight debut! First, the guys offer their take on Edgar's razor-close win over Pedro Munhoz last Saturday, and Matt shares his own Dr. Pimple Popper moment from Brazil back in the day. Aleksandar Rakic is the first to join ahead of his main event bout against Anthony Smith on Saturday. He shares stories of getting kicked off his soccer team for being too aggressive and dreading grappling practice when first making the transition from kickboxing to MMA. Then, Robbie Lawler joins Jim and Matt after accepting a short notice fight against Neil Magny in the co-main event this Saturday. He relives his epic stare-down with Rory MacDonald in their legendary rematch and suggests self-help books for Matt to read during quarantine. Matt and Jim close the show recapping all the action from UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs Edgar and give their take on how Sean O'Malley is handling his first UFC loss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Elo 20201h

Ahead of this weekend's UFC Fight Night, headliners Frankie Edgar and Pedro Munhoz stop by UFC Unfiltered to check in with Matt and guest host, Barstool Sport's Robbie Fox! First, Robbie and Matt recap their experience at UFC 252 in the UFC APEX, and Robbie explains how it's similar to something from his past and how he felt when Matt did not say hello to him on fight night. Then, UFC Bantamweight Pedro Munhoz makes Matt feel old after revealing he has been a fan of Matt's dating back to his ADCC grappling matches from 20 years ago. He also shares how his upbringing in Brazil shaped his fighting style, and why he has a passion for teaching non-fighters the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Former UFC Lightweight champion Frankie Edgar also calls in and reveals his slightly pro-Mafia beliefs, how the smaller cage will (or will not) affect his game plan against Munhoz, and how his weight cut is going for his first weigh-in at 135 pounds. Finally, after Robbie arranges an anti-bullying seminar at Matt's BJJ school, Jim joins from a mysterious hotel to debate who Jon Jones' first opponent at Heavyweight should be and to make picks for this weekend's card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Elo 202055min