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UFC 2021 Recap Part 2: Brendan Fitzgerald and Din Thomas Dec 22, 2021

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Here's part two of Jim and Matt's final show of 2021, where they invited pals of the show to pick their favorite moments of UFC action from the past year.

Brendan Fitzgerald kicks off the show to make his pick for 'UFC Knockout of the Year.' He also discusses Derrick Lewis setting the record for most knockouts in the UFC, what it's like to be a commentator during complicated technical matchups, and how he plans on taking a break from watching fights for the holidays before working the first UFC event in 2022.

Then, Din Thomas closes out the show, and the year, and makes his pick for 'UFC Fight of the Year.' He also explains the lavish outfit he wore while working at his last UFC event, shares what it was like to make a video impersonating Stephen A. Smith for the MMA Awards, and teases Matt with knowledge of what he should be looking forward to on the next season of Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight.

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UFC 2021 Recap Part 1: Megan Olivi and Comedian Adam Ray Dec 21, 2021

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Jim and Matt are inviting pals of the show for the final two episodes of 2021 as they make their picks for their favorite moments of UFC action from the past year.

Comedian Adam Ray kicks off the show to make his pick for 'UFC Moment of the Year.' He also reveals why he's such a big fan of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, does some great impressions of Chuck Liddell and Jay Leno, and discusses how much of an advantage it is for fighters to weigh more than their opponents.

Then, Megan Olivi joins the show to make her pick for 'UFC Fighter of the Year.' She also recaps her weekend working on the sidelines for a football game in Detroit, reveals what Cub Swanson said about the future of his career after his first-round TKO win against Darren Elkins, and details why Belal Muhammad is a problem for top-ranked Welterweights after his win against Stephen Thompson on Saturday.

Don't forget to listen to part two of the UFC Unfiltered 2021 recap show this Wednesday with special guests Brendan Fitzgerald and Din Thomas!

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Gerald Meerschaert and Sijara Eubanks Dec 16, 2021

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Jim and Matt are joined by two fighters on the last card of the year: UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Daukaus!

First, Sijara Eubanks makes her UFC Unfiltered debut ahead of her bout against Melissa Gatto on Saturday night. After her and Jim question why they're both obsessed with 90 Day Fiancé, she breaks down how training with the likes of Frankie Edgar and coach Mark Henry is so beneficial to her game, and what her hometown friends thought of her deciding to pursue a career in mixed martial arts.

Then, after Jim and Matt make their pick for the main event on Saturday between Heavyweights Derrick Lewis and Chris Daukaus, Gerald Meerschaert calls in ahead of his bout against Dustin Stoltzfus. Besides him and Matt discussing the different implementations of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu during self-defense scenarios, he details how he plans to teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at his new martial arts academy and explains why Stoltzfus' two-fight losing skid makes him a more dangerous opponent.

Jim and Matt close the show with more fight picks for UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Daukaus.

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UFC 269 Recap: Michael Bisping and The Sklar Brothers Dec 14, 2021

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Jim and Matt call on UFC analyst and former UFC Middleweight champ Michael Bisping to help them break down all the action from this weekend's action-packed Pay-Per-View Card. Plus, the Sklar Brothers appear to tease a new project exclusively for UFC Fight Pass!
First, after Matt tells Jim about the not-so-great time he had taping UFC Watch Party at Ray Longo's house on Saturday, the Sklar Brothers make their UFC Unfiltered debut. They discuss the premise of their new show for UFC Fight Pass, explain what impressed them the most about Julianna Peña's stunning upset victory against Amanda Nunes, and break down the evolution of one of their stand-up bits from initial conception to how they perform it on-stage.
Then, Michael Bisping calls in ready to talk all things UFC 269. He breaks down how fatigue was the main factor that resulted in Peña's win over Nunes, which matchup he's looking forward to next for the reigning UFC Lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, and what Cody Garbrandt's career moves are after his TKO loss to Kai Kara-France. Plus, he recaps his infamous run-in with a rowdy stranger on Bourbon Street in New Orleans and the aftermath of that incident.

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UFC 269 Preview: Kai Kara-France and Amanda Nunes Dec 09, 2021

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra are back with another episode of Unfiltered where they talk about the upcoming UFC 269 pay-per-view event headlined by the lightweight title fight between defending champion Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier.

Kai Kara-France joins first and talks about his upcoming fight against former Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt. Then, he discusses why so many fighters out of New Zealand choose to train with City Kickboxing. Finally, Kai talks about his love for sneakers and his sneaker collection.

After, Jim and Matt go through the UFC 269 Main Card and discuss their picks.

The defending Women’s Bantamweight and Featherweight Champion, Amanda Nunes, stops by and talks about what she’s been up to recently with her family, who also make a guest appearance. Amanda also discusses her life back in Brazil and growing up on a farm. Finally, she talks about how she keeps herself motivated after defending her belt for so many years.

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Jamahal Hill and Vince Morales Dec 07, 2021

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Matt Serra returns from his vacation and is back at it again with his Jimmy Bird to break down all the action from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo.

First, Jamahal Hill stops by after his 48 second knockout win against Jimmy Crute. Hill discusses his fight preparation against Paul Craig compared to his fight preparation against Jimmy Crute and then he talks about potential future match ups in the Light Heavyweight division. To wrap things up, Matt, fresh off his trip to Florida, gives Jamahal some travel tips for Disneyworld and Universal Studios.

Up next, Vince Morales makes his UFC Unfiltered debut. The guys chat about his knockout win against Louis Smolka this past Saturday night, and about growing up in a family of fighters. Morales, Jim and Matt wrap things up with a discussion on their favorite scary movies and anime shows.

Finally, Jim and Matt close out the show discussing the main event between Jose Aldo and Rob Font.

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Jose Aldo, Rob Font, and guest co-host John Gooden Dec 02, 2021

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While Matt takes his much needed vacation, UFC commentator John Gooden fills in as guest co-host for today's preview of UFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo!

First, Jim and John discuss the longevity of Jose Aldo career and how recent advances in technology have allowed fighters to remain competitive later into their career.

Then, Rob Font calls in ahead of his main event bout against Jose Aldo this Saturday. He shares why he thinks Aldo will look to take him to the ground at some point during the fight, how he feels heading into his second straight main event, and what it was like to be exonerated of wrongdoing by USADA after initially testing positive for a banned substance after his last win against Cody Garbrandt.

After Matt Serra checks in with the guys to rant about Kevin Smith's latest adaptation of the He-Man series, Jose Aldo calls in before he headlines this weekend's Fight Night card at the UFC Apex. After John and Jose talk some soccer, he details how training with the Brazilian Navy revitalized his camp and how he's managed to remain an elite competitor after nearly two decades of professional competition.

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Beneil Dariush, Josh Emmett, and guest co-host Pearl Gonzalez Nov 30, 2021

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While Matt's on vacation, co-host of the UFC Fight Pass show "Extra Rounds" Pearl Gonzalez joins Jim on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered!

First, Beneil Dariush joins the show. He details why he accepted his upcoming bout against Islam Makhachev in February, how his new Tesla is after calling out Elon Musk after his last win during his post-fight interview, and how his daughter being born has changed his outlook on fighting and life.

Then, Josh Emmett calls in ahead of his fight against Dan Ige at UFC 269 on December 11th. He shares what the recovery process was like after suffering multiple injuries during his "Fight of the Year" contender against Shane Burgos, what he thinks of fighters who try to analyze their opponent's body language before fights, and which of his past injuries was the hardest to recover from.

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UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno and UFC Flyweight Ode' Osbourne Nov 23, 2021

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It's the last episode of UFC Unfiltered before the Thanksgiving holiday!

First, UFC Flyweight champion Brandon Moreno joins the show ahead of his trilogy bout against Deiveson Figueiredo in the co-main event of UFC 270 from Anaheim, California on January 22nd. He discusses how he bounced back from getting beat up during his first sparring session at age 12, his former coach Henry Cejudo coaching Figueiredo ahead of their bout, and how his obsession with Lego began while he was recovering from an injury.

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Then, after Jim and Matt discuss Kelten Vieira's victory over Miesha Tate on Saturday, Ode' Osbourne calls in after his win at UFC 268 over CJ Vergara. Ode’ shares why he did not consider calling off the bout despite Vergara missing weight, his life as a teacher and how he gets inspiration from the students he works with, why he got into fights when his family moved from Jamaica to the United States, and he shares his knowledge on cryptocurrency with Jim and Matt.

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Davey Grant and Rani Yahya plus UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate Preview Nov 18, 2021

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Jim and Matt are reunited to preview this Saturday's action-packed UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate!

First, they're joined by Davey Grant ahead of his bout against Adrian Yanez on Saturday. After he and Matt discuss their favorite Marvel movies, Grant discusses how growing up in a tough area of England drove him to transition from soccer to MMA, and how he's looking forward to a scrap with Yanez this weekend.

Then, after Matt tells Jim about his trip to Denver with Dana White and Din Thomas for Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight, Rani Yahya calls in ahead of his bout with Kyung Ho Kang on Saturday. He discusses how effective he believes leg locks are in MMA, what drove him to competing in BJJ at a young age, how MMA saved his life and reveals an encounter he had on a plane that tested his patience.

Finally, Jim and Matt close the show with their picks for UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs Tate.

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