Matt and Jim begin today's show with the latest UFC news, including the Jorge Masvidal situation and the rumors about Jessica Eye's weigh-in last week.  Then, UFC Bantamweight Merab Dvalishvili joins the show to discuss how it felt having his opponent, Ray Borg, drop out of their scheduled match due to a family emergency and how he moved forward and accepted a new opponent with very short notice. He also reveals why he called out Sean O'Malley after his victory Saturday.  Creator of Entourage Doug Ellin also calls in to share why he decided to include Ronda Rousey in the Entourage movie and why the UFC and Entourage mesh so well.  Finally, UFC Middleweight Marvin Vettori joins the show fresh off his first-round submission win against Karl Roberson on Saturday. He shares what it's like to be treated no different back home in Italy despite his star status within the UFC, how he is ready to fight again soon and wanting a rematch against Israel Adesanya.

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Marvin Vettori, Merab Dvalishvili, and Entourage creator Doug Ellin

Both fighters from this weekend's main event join the guys on today's UFC Unfiltered! First, Matt and Jim recap the latest UFC news, including the three title fights scheduled for UFC 251 and the location of Fight Island! UFC Flyweight Jessica Eye joins the show to share her thoughts on the current state of women in MMA, how she's overcome a back injury from a car accident as a teenager, what it was like to switch gyms and move across the country, and how she feels about headlining a UFC card for the first time.  Her opponent, Cynthia Calvillo, calls in to share how she went from walking into an MMA gym for the first time at age 23, to winning her first fight one year later, to becoming a UFC fighter and why she switched camps from Team Alpha Male to AKA.  Finally, Matt and Jim make their picks for this weekend's event, UFC Fight Night: Eye vs Calvillo.

Jessica Eye and Cynthia Calvillo

Matt and Jim recap everything from Saturday's action-packed card! First, UFC Bantamweight Sean O'Malley calls in from his roofless dune buggy to share the secret to his unreal hand speed, why he thinks his KO at UFC 250 was more impressive than Cody Garbrandt's, and how he incorporates weed into his daily routine.  Then, UFC Bantamweight Aljamain Sterling calls in from Las Vegas after his first round submission win against Cory Sandhagen. He breaks down the techniques he used in the Octagon and doesn't hold back on his thoughts about Petr Yan and Jose Aldo's Bantamweight title fight. UFC Middleweight Ian Heinisch also joins the show from the mountains of Colorado to discuss his trainer's false positive COVID-19 test that almost got him kicked off UFC 250, how his time in prison led him to the UFC and to announce his next fight taking place later this month! Finally, Matt and Jim break down how their picks panned out after this weekend and, surprise, they didn't do that bad! 

Sean O'Malley, Aljamain Sterling, and Ian Heinisch

Today's episode is all about this Saturday's stacked card at UFC 250 in Las Vegas! First, Matt and Jim pitch a new segment for Unfiltered and review their latest Netflix binges.  Then, UFC Featherweight Chase Hooper joins the show ahead of his fight on Saturday against Alex Caceres. He shares how his father-son relationship with Ben Askren began and how he copes with cutting weight by fantasizing about food. After the guys make their picks for UFC 250 and Matt calls Jim out for not wishing him a happy birthday, UFC Featherweight Felicia Spencer calls in before her main event fight against Amanda Nunes. She discusses how scary it was to quit her day job as an online algebra teacher and why she's confident she'll get the finish against "The Lioness" this weekend. 

Felicia Spencer and Chase Hooper

Matt and Jim recap all the action from Saturday's UFC Fight Night headlined by Tyron Woodley and Gilbert Burns, and the latest UFC news including their thoughts on what should be next for Jon Jones. First, Matt explains why, as a Jiu Jitsu man, he enjoyed Billy Quarantillo's performance against Spike Carlyle Saturday night. They also go over Gilbert Burns' dominant performance against former champ Tyron Woodley and offer their take on what's next for the two Welterweights.  Then, UFC Flyweight Brandon Royval joins the show to discuss why he was disappointed in his UFC debut on Saturday despite getting a submission win over veteran Tim Elliott. He also reveals why he got so emotional during his post-fight interview while talking about his day job.  UFC Featherweight Billy Quarantillo also calls in to share his thoughts on opponent Spike Carlyle's decision to walk away from a dominant position with time still left in the round during their match and who he thinks his next opponent should be.   Finally, Matt and Jim close the show reviewing their (not so great) picks for the main card of UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs Burns. 

Billy Quarantillo and Brandon Royval

We have a jam-packed episode ahead of former champ Tyron Woodley's return to the Octagon against Gilbert Burns! First, UFC Flyweight Katlyn Chookagian calls in to share what it's like to be facing Antonina Shevchenko after facing her sister, Valentina, for the belt in February.  Then, Pat McAfee joins the guys to talk everything from the madness at UFC 249 to the rumored return of Mike Tyson.  UFC Strawweight Mackenzie Dern also hops on the show to reveal why she wanted to return to the Octagon only four months after giving birth, and reveals what she's most nervous about ahead of her fight against Hannah Cifers this Saturday.  The guys close out the show making their picks for UFC Fight Night: Woodley vs Burns. 

Katlyn Chookagian, Pat McAfee, and Mackenzie Dern

We are off today like the rest of the country, but a special episode of UFC Unfiltered with Urijah Faber and Uriah Hall was released Friday and is available now! Details below, and remember we are back Wednesday with an all new UFC Unfiltered. A Diaz brother crashes todays show, and a UFC Hall of Famer is expecting a child! No show on Monday, which means we have a special Friday episode of UFC Unfiltered!  Matt and Jim kick things off discussing all the latest UFC headlines, from the back-and-forth between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou to Matt's reaction to Aljamain Sterling fighting Cory Sandhagen. Then, UFC Middleweight Uriah Hall calls in to share how he reacted to the news his opponent at UFC 249, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, tested positive for COVID-19. Jim also asks Uriah what it's like to be on dating apps while having abs. Spoiler: it's great.  UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber closes out the show by clearing up what happened during his recent feud between him and Marlon Vera and what got him to weigh-in at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris. 

Uriah Hall and Urijah Faber - Friday's UFC Unfiltered

A Diaz brother crashes todays show, and a UFC Hall of Famer is expecting a child! No show on Monday, which means we have a special Friday episode of UFC Unfiltered!  Matt and Jim kick things off discussing all the latest UFC headlines, from the back-and-forth between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou to Matt's reaction to Aljamain Sterling fighting Cory Sandhagen. Then, UFC Middleweight Uriah Hall calls in to share how he reacted to the news his opponent at UFC 249, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza, tested positive for COVID-19. Jim also asks Uriah what it's like to be on dating apps while having abs. Spoiler: it's great.  UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber closes out the show by clearing up what happened during his recent feud between him and Marlon Vera and what got him to weigh-in at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris. 

Uriah Hall and Urijah Faber

Matt kicks off the show sharing what he and the rest of the Serra/Longo fight team did for Ray Longo's birthday.  Then, analyst and former UFC fighter Kenny Florian joins the show to share how nervous he was to begin his broadcasting career at UFC 83, which happened to be Matt's rematch with GSP (9:50). He also offers his take on what will happen when Tyron Woodley takes on Gilbert Burns (17:10) and when Khabib Nurmagomedov faces Justin Gaethje (28:08).  UFC Featherweight Dan Ige closes out the show fresh off his win against Edson Barboza this past Saturday. He shares his frustrations on Barboza's team initially trying to protest the loss (38:13) and what makes the fight culture in Hawaii so intense (50:40).

Kenny Florian and Dan Ige

We have a jam-packed episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Matt and Jim go over their fight picks for last Wednesday's card, UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira, and Matt offers his take on how Anthony Smith's corner handled the bout.  (18:33) Then, UFC Heavyweight Alistair Overeem calls in fresh off his TKO win against Walt Harris on Saturday. He discusses how he managed to recover after nearly getting finished in the first round and how he plans to get one more shot at the title. Overeem also discusses what he and his Legal team are doing about the Rozenstruik loss, what he plans to do when eventually retired, and he shows the guys THE HAMMER. (35:09) Former UFC Welterweight and coach Mike Swick join the guys from the AKA Academy in Thailand. He shares why his MMA facility is unique from all others and how Tyron Woodley performed a song he wrote that same day in a world-famous nightclub in front of Wiz Khalifa and thousands of fans. Swick also chats about The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 and his fellow alums, how he wanted to be a Navy Seal, and how movies (Kickboxer, The Beach, The Karate Kid, The Finest Hour) inspired him. (57:47) UFC Featherweight Nate Landwehr also joins the show after his battle with Darren Elkins to share what he wants next in his UFC career and how he plans on putting on a show every chance he gets. Nate has a great story, and he tells it with a fun and unique southern charm. Do not miss this opportunity to get know Nate Landwehr, a new friend of the show! Finally, Matt and Jim review their picks from UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris. 

Alistair Overeem, Mike Swick, and Nate Landwehr

After four long days, we finally have more fights tonight! Matt and Jim start the show making their picks for UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira. Then, UFC Bantamweight Aljamain Sterling joins the show to discuss how Henry Cejudo's retirement impacts his title shot odds and when he expects to return to the Octagon. UFC Women's Strawweight Angela Hill also calls in ahead of her co-main event bout against Claudia Gadelha at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris. She shares some history about her legendary grandparents' alien abduction story and how quick turnaround fights help more than they hurt.  The guys wrap things up with UFC news, including the latest on Dominick Cruz’s criticism of referee Keith Peterson, Kelvin Gastelum’s suspension and they give their picks for this Saturday's card, UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris. 

Aljamain Sterling and Angela Hill

We have an extra-long episode of UFC Unfiltered to recap all the action from UFC 249! Jim and Matt start things off by offering their takes on the biggest moments from the card, including Gaethje's masterful performance against Tony Ferguson, Henry Cejudo's surprise retirement, and Francis Ngannou's 20 second knockout of Jairzinho Rozenstruik.  Then, Houston Astros and hosts of the MMA podcast "The Walkout" Carlos Correa & Lance McCullers Jr. join UFC Unfiltered. They discuss why Correa knew Gaethje would beat Ferguson and which of the two would have a better chance facing Lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov.   Walt Harris also calls in to share how fighting Alistair Overeem in an empty arena on May 16th might be a good thing and some horror stories from his time as a mover.  Finally, Matt and Jim close the show recapping the rest of the UFC 249 action and Matt congratulates Georges St. Pierre on his UFC Hall of Fame induction. 

Walt Harris and Carlos Correa & Lance McCullers Jr.

It's the last episode of UFC Unfiltered before UFC 249! Matt and Jim are joined first by UFC commentator Jon Anik. From Justin Gaethje's chances against Tony Ferguson to why Francis Ngannou is the Mike Tyson of MMA, they cover all you need to know about this weekend's stacked card.  Then, UFC Lightweight Alexander Hernandez calls in ahead of his bout next Wednesday against Drew Dober. He reveals why he continued to train despite likely having COVID-19 and describes what it's like to go through three different opponents in less than a month.  Finally, Matt and Jim close out the show with their picks for the main card of UFC 249 this Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida. 

Alexander Hernandez and Jon Anik

It is officially fight week! UFC Strawweight Michelle Waterson kicks things off recapping some awkward moments she's had with USADA, why she thought Joanna Jedrzejczyk won her fight against Zhang Weili, and what she thinks of her opponent at UFC 249 this Saturday, Carla Esparza.  Then, the boss man himself, Dana White calls in. He goes over the status of Fight Island, reveals the latest on Tyron Woodley's next bout, and personally guarantees that the main event of UFC 249, Tony Ferguson vs. Justin Gaethje, will be insane!

Dana White and Michelle Waterson

The guys are pumped for UFC 249! Matt and Jim start the show discussing Junior Dos Santos' new moustache and figuring out when Tony Ferguson's last loss was (spoiler: it's been a while).  Then, former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman joins the show to discuss accepting eight opponents since his fight against Jack Hermansson was cancelled, when he thinks his next fight will be and to lobby Matt to join Twitch.  Finally, Karyn Bryant calls in to share who has the best walk-outs, how she feels about UFC 249 as a huge Tony Ferguson fan, and Matt and her do a duet of some of Tyron Woodley's greatest hits. 

Chris Weidman and Karyn Bryant

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