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Hear Jim and Matt's reaction to UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Chikadze, and their thoughts on Tyron Woodley's boxing match against Jake Paul, on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Jim and Matt discuss Jake Paul's split decision win against Tyron Woodley in a boxing match, and Matt gives props to Gerald Meerschaert for his submission win against Makhmud Muradov on Saturday. Then, UFC Welterweight Claudio Silva joins the show. He shares his experience helping families in need in his home country of Brazil during the pandemic, what inspired him to start his own açaí business, and how old-school UFC veterans like Vitor Belfort inspired him to begin training MMA as a kid. After that, actor and mixed martial artist Michael Jai White closes out the show. He talks with the guys about everything from his conversations with Mike Tyson while he was in prison, to the reboot of his classic film "Spawn", to the myriad of UFC champions he's had the chance to train with. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

31 Aug 20211h 18min

Find out what Edson Barboza's new walkout song is on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Bryan Battle joins Jim and Matt before his co-main event bout against Gilbert Urbina at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Chikadze to decide the winner of The Ultimate Fighter's Middleweight tournament. He shares how people treated him differently when he weighed nearly 300 pounds, how he found success at mixed martial arts despite beginning his training at age 21, and explains the origin of his nickname 'Pooh Bear.' Then, Edson Barboza joins ahead of his main event bout against Giga Chikadze on this Saturday's UFC Fight Night. Before Matt serenades him with a tribute song to his kicks, Barboza reveals what changes he's made to his training and diet that have him feeling better than ever, and his thoughts on the bizarre sequence that ended his bout with Shane Burgos. Finally, Jim and Matt close the show with their picks for the main and co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Chikadze. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26 Aug 202144min

Matt has big news on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, UFC Heavyweight Chris Daukaus joins Jim and Matt on the show ahead of his bout with Shamil Abdurakhimov at UFC 266 September 25th in Las Vegas. As an active police officer in Philadelphia, he offers his take on why other officers should be required to train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He also shares theories on why he's been able to win via first-round knockout in his first three UFC appearances, and what he thinks of Francis Ngannou's decision to forego a quick turnaround title defense. Then, Matt makes a big announcement regarding Merab Dvalishvili's upcoming bout against Marlon Moraes at UFC 266. Finally, Jim and Matt close the show with their favorite moments from UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Gastelum, including Ignacio Bahamondes' show-stopping spinning wheel kick knockout over Roosevelt Roberts and Jared Cannonier's gritty decision win over the durable Kelvin Gastelum. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24 Aug 202137min

It's been two long weeks since the last UFC card, so Jim and Matt are pumped to talk about the most exciting matchups at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Gastelum on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered. First, former Olympic wrestler turned UFC fighter Mark O. Madsen joins Jim and Matt for the first time on UFC Unfiltered. He explains how the fractured jaw he suffered in his last UFC fight has been the least of his worries this past year, how his striking game is coming along while he transitions to MMA, and what to expect in a co-main event against an all-timer in the UFC. That all-timer is Clay Guida, who joins -- for the first time ever, somehow! -- to talk about his fight prep, his fishing, and what to do when you're lining up against an Olympic wrestler. Plus, Clay offers a rematch to a very notable fighter as he looks ahead to his next fight. Finally, Jim and Matt discuss their latest project together, Watch Party, available on UFC FightPass this Friday, and close the show with their picks for UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Gastelum this Saturday on ESPN+. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

19 Aug 202151min

It's fight week once again on UFC Unfiltered! First, Jim and Matt are joined by comedian and retired detective Todd McComas. He talks about the various UFC events he's been to in support of his old friend Chris Lytle, offers his take on the rumored matchup between UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou and UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Ciryl Gane, and tells some of his favorite stories from his time with his friend who happens to be a former hitman, and from his time with Pat McAfee and the Barstool Sports crew. Then, Vinc Pichel joins the show ahead of his bout with Austin Hubbard at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Gastelum this Saturday from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. He shares what sparked his switch to Factory X in Colorado, how he was able to land a spot on a fight team with just a few months of training in his mid-20's, and how he's able to play video games on Twitch for up to 12 hours straight. Jim and Matt marvel at Vinc's mustache, and he tells them about the very unique way he keeps it trim! The guys close the show with Matt's take on the new Suicide Squad movie and a personal life update. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Aug 202158min

BJJ Master and combat sports legend Rickson Gracie, and UFC lightweight Rafael Fiziev fresh off his victory at UFC 265, join Jim and Matt on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, BJJ Master Rickson Gracie calls in. He talks with Jim and Matt about which memories were hardest to share in his new memoir "Breathe: A Life in Flow", why learning how to properly breathe influenced every facet of his and his students' lives, what it was like to be on the forefront of the MMA movement, and so much more. Next, Rafael Fiziev joins the show fresh off his win against Bobby Green at UFC 265 last Saturday. He tells Jim and Matt about learning his first grappling moves on YouTube when he began his MMA training, reveals how he felt about Green's in-cage talk and facial expressions, and how he began training in Muay Thai as a kid after he was bullied. Finally, Panini America spokesman Brett Whitley calls in to share the latest news on Panini's UFC fighter collectible cards, including their most recent foray into NFTs. Remember to subscribe, rate, review and follow the show on Instagram @UFCUnfilteredSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Aug 202159min

Jim and Matt get a chance to talk to one of MMA's top journalists, a UFC Heavyweight contender, and recap on all things UFC 265 on today's episode! First, Yahoo Sports combat sports journalist Kevin Iole joins the show. After he shares an amazing story about Dana White's time as a boxing-aerobics instructor from back in the day, he shares how Jose Aldo proved him wrong on Saturday after his dominant win against Pedro Munhoz in the co-main event and explains why he thinks both Ciryl Gane and Jon Jones would win if they were to face current Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou. Then, Jairzinho Rozenstruik calls in ahead of his bout against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 266 on September 25th. He discusses what he thought of the performances from Ciryl Gane and Derrick Lewis, relives his visit back to his home country of Suriname as a famous athlete, and offers what he sees as his path to a title fight. Jim and Matt close the show with a recap of their favorite moments from UFC 265, including Ciryl Gane's dominant win against Derrick Lewis in the main event, Vicente Luque's surprising submission of Michael Chiesa, and the "Fight of the Night" winning bout between Rafael Fiziev and Bobby Green. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Aug 202152min

We have packed episode of UFC Unfiltered ahead of UFC 265 this Saturday in Houston, Texas! First, Karolina Kowalkiewicz joins UFC Unfiltered for the first time ahead of her bout against Jessica Penne this weekend. She shares how her recent eye surgery and time off have improved her mentality heading into her fight with Penne, why her dream is to host a travel show someday, and what it was like to train with fellow Polish fighter and fthe ormer UFC Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk during fight camp. After Jim and Matt make their picks for the main event of UFC 265, the Interim Heavyweight title fight between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane, Michael Chiesa calls in before his main event bout against Vicente Luque on Saturday. He talks about the behind-the-scenes outtakes with Justin Gaethje from his first Hollywood commercial shoot, reveals why the most nervous he's ever been before a fight was in the lead up to his bout against Diego Sanchez, and makes his case for why Luque has never faced a fighter like him. Chiesa's opponent, Vicente Luque, is the last guest to join today's show. He explains why he views Chiesa as a test before a potential bout against current Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman, how training with Usman in the past has prepared him for his fight against Chiesa, and why he thinks his grappling will be on-point on Saturday. Jim and Matt close the show with the rest of their picks for UFC 265, including the co-main event between Bantamweights Jose Aldo and Pedro Munhoz and a Strawweight showdown between Angela Hill and Tecia Torres. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Aug 20211h 8min