Best Paul Hooper Podcasts (2025)

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RJ Clifford on Topuria’s stardom, Paddy Pimblett talks title stakes w/ guest co-host Ben “The Bane” Davis 57:37

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Matt Serra and guest co-host Ben “The Bane” Davis hold it down on today’s UFC Unfiltered, starting with MMA media veteran RJ Clifford. The guys bring RJ on to unpack Ilia Topuria’s three-fight run to superstardom before analyzing what it might take for someone to beat the promotion’s newest two-division champion. Clifford also dishes on Pantoja’s d…

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Chanelle Grimm 41:23

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We’re headed to “The District” for this episode to talk with Chanelle Grimm, Marketing Director for Monumental Sports & Entertainment (Capital One Arena, Eagle Bank Arena, and District E) in Washington D.C. We begin by talking about this year’s EVMC and some of the takeaways from sessions at the conference in Atlanta before diving into an overview …

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642: Who Can Beat Topuria?! 1:38:04

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder talk all the action from an incredible weekend of fights including Ilia Topuria's superstar making KO of Charles Olivera, his faceoff with Paddy Pimblett, DDP claiming that Paddy and Justin Gaethje will be the co-main event of UFC 319, Pantoja extending his title defense streak to four and making the top five P4P lis…

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Matt Serra & Kevin Iole recap UFC 317 w/ big winners Jose Miguel Delgado & Jacobe Smith 1:08:54

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UFC 317 delivered in a big way with highlight-reel finishes, breakout performances, and a star-making moment for Ilia Topuria — and guest co-host Kevin Iole is on the mic with Matt Serra (while Jim Norton is out) to break it all down. The episode kicks off with featherweight knockout artist Jose Miguel Delgado, fresh off a 26-second finish of Hyder…

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335 | Logan Barton | Illuminating Texas History | Highlighting the facts about the foundings. 1:42:08

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/videos Email| [email protected] What do we really know about the true past of the land beneath our feet? Is the HIStorical nar…

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334 | Jaya Simrit Kaur & Mark Olly | Psychic Archeology - part 2 | Viewing the past with new eyes. 1:15:46

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/vid Email| [email protected] Highly recommend the video version of this conversation linked below. Psychic Archeology - part 1…

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Beneil Dariush, Terrance McKinney, UFC 317 picks 1:00:35

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Jim and Matt gear up for UFC 317 with a pair of lightweight contenders from Saturday’s card joining the show. First, Beneil Dariush returns for his 12th Unfiltered appearance to reflect on his 18-month layoff and the road back after a tough 2023. He opens up about how fatherhood and a reset in training helped center him, and why the Moicano matchup…

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641 : UFC 317 Preview/Jon Jones Retires 1:29:14

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder preview the biggest fights at UFC 317 inclusing Ilia Topuria vs Charles Olivera, Alexandre Pantoja vs Kai Kara France and more plus Tom Aspinall is the new undisputed UFC champion following Jon Jones retirement, Jones' latest run in with the law, all the action from UFC Baku, the boys wild time getting out of the reg…

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Ciryl Gane talks acting & fighting future after Jones’ retirement, Nazim Sadykhov on Baku homecoming 54:40

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by this past Saturday’s biggest winner in Nazim Sadykhov and heavyweight contender Ciryl Gane in the wake of Jon Jones’ retirement. Fresh off his acting debut in the new Netflix film K.O., Gane reflects on the surreal experience of being a movie star — and how choreographed …

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Transformation - Vision Month - Part 4 - Shirley James 21:38

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This weeks message is by Shirley James

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Agent Zo - with Clare Mulley | Ep.121 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast 46:30

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Phil returns to the secret side of WW2 with the incredible story of Elzbieta Zawacka, the WW2 female resistance fighter known as Agent Zo. As writer Clare Mulley explains, she was the only woman to reach London from Warsaw during the Second World War as an emissary of the Polish Home Army command, and then in Britain she became the only woman to jo…

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Mohammed Usman, Melissa Mullins, UFC Azerbaijan picks 52:28

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Jim and Matt start today's show two hours earlier than usual to accomodate two exciting guests fighting on this Saturday's UFC Azerbaijan card: heavyweight Mohammed Usman and women's bantamweight Melissa Mullins. Looking to bookend a second straight win from an Usman brother following Kamaru's victorious main event in Atlanta, younger brother Moham…

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LIVE at EVMC 2025: J Carter 41:05

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Live from Atlanta – sit in with us as we talk with J Carter, the visionary Founder & Managing Partner behind ONE Musicfest, as we chat in front of a live audience at the 2025 Event & Venue Marketing Conference. We talk with J about what makes Atlanta special as he tells us about ONE Musicfest, the Southeast’s largest multi-day urban progressive mus…

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Unpacking Usman’s bounceback win at UFC Atlanta, Rose Namajunas & Pat Barry join the show 57:44

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Jim Norton and Matt Serra open today’s UFC Unfiltered with a full breakdown of UFC Atlanta, starting with Kamaru Usman’s bounce-back win over Joaquin Buckley and what it means for the future of a stacked welterweight division. Plus, Jim and Matt debate Rodolfo Bellato’s controversial no contest against Paul Craig and whether the backlash heading hi…

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640: Who's Getting Blasted In Baku? 1:41:38

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from UFC Atlanta including Kamaru Usman cementing his status as a challenger again, Rodolfo Bellato getting a very questionable no contest against Paul Craig, Malcolm Wellmaker's impressive KO win and more before previewing UFC Baku including Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree, Rafael Fiziev vs Ig…

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193 - PEE-WEE AS HIMSELF 1:02:32

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Paco and George watched the 2025 Matt Wolf two-part Paul Ruebens doc on HBO. This is prime Gen X imprinting, Paul Reubens' real life definitively laid out for the picking. The impish Reubens created his signature Pee-Wee Herman stage show as a cult Hollywood underground theater piece in 1981, but it didn't take much time for the world to catch on t…

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333 | Crrow777 | An Eagle Eye in a Crow’s Nest | Ancient Astronomy - Hidden Lands and the Yuga that Cycles. 1:12:03

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/videos Email| [email protected] Episode 333 is absolutely packed with the true investigative attention to detail. Crrow777 nee…

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Transformation - Vision Month - Part 3 - Jock James 43:08

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This weeks message is by Jock James

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Joaquin Buckley, Paul Craig, guest co-host Phoenix Carnevale 58:59

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Longtime friend of the show Phoenix Carnevale reprises her esteemed guest co-host duties in Matt Serra’s absence, joining Jim Norton for an episode that features two fighters from this Saturday’s UFC Atlanta card: welterweight contender Joaquin Buckley and light heavyweight veteran Paul Craig. The show opens with Jim and Phoenix reacting to UFC 316…

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Top Secret! (1984) - Val Kilmer's first movie and ZAZ follow up to Airplane! 1:27:52

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The Reel DMC crew parachutes into the gloriously unhinged world of Top Secret!—the 1984 cult classic where Val Kilmer makes his film debut as a skeet-surfing, hip-swiveling Elvis-type who accidentally stumbles into World War II... or the Cold War... or something involving Nazis and NATO. Plot? Who needs one when you’ve got underwater bar fights and…

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332 | Derek Lamping | Music of the Spheres | Unraveling the alchemical found around us. 1:16:51

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/videos Email| [email protected] This truly outstanding conversation is brought to you by Derek's unique perspectives on the wh…

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Recapping UFC 316 w/ Bas Rutten, Kayla Harrison's victory lap, guest co-host Din Thomas 1:07:17

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Jim Norton and guest co-host Din Thomas are joined by MMA legend Bas Rutten for a lively recap of UFC 316. Din gives props to Bas for his unique insight into both the streetfighting mindset and high-level martial arts, setting the stage for Bas to break down what stood out most on the card — including how Joshua Van reminds him of a young Max Hollo…

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639: Merab Mauls O'Malley 1:16:36

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the biggest fights at UFC 316 incluidng Merab defending his belt for the second time with a dominant finish over Sean O'Malley, Kayla Harrison becoming a UFC champion and immediately getting a super fight with Amanda Nunes, Patchy Mix missing the mark in his promotional debut and what's next for Mario Bau…

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Transformation - Vision Month - Part 2 - Jock James 44:28

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This weeks message is by Jock James

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THE ELOPEMENT Inside Jane Austen’s World - with Gill Hornby | Ep.120 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast 51:01

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This week we look - for the first time - at a novel and Phil is joined by writer Gill Hornby. The Elopement is the third book in a trilogy exploring the world of Jane Austen’s family and the first in the series - Miss Austen - was recently turned into a much praised drama series by the BBC and PBS. Gill research into the world that Jane Austen memo…

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Joshua Van, Khaos Williams, UFC 316 picks 50:29

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With UFC 316 just days away, Matt and Jim welcome two fighters making their second appearances on Unfiltered: rising flyweight Joshua Van and heavy-hitting welterweight Khaos Williams. Kicking things off, Matt finally gets to meet 23-year-old prospect Joshua Van after missing his debut episode — and wastes no time bonding over Bruce Lee movies befo…

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331 | Jaya Simrit Kaur & Mark Olly | Psychic Archeology | Viewing the past with new eyes. 1:36:09

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/vid eosEmail| [email protected] Highly recommend the video version of this conversation. Mark Olly and Jaya Simrit Kaur are in…

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Cassie Gause 47:22

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We’re headed out west to the stepping stone to the Central Valley – Escalon, California – to chat with Cassie Gause, Co-founder & Partner at C&K Media Solutions. Cassie tells us all about her company, which offers marketing, sponsorship, and management support for venues, promoters, tours, and artists - from one-off events to entire tours. We learn…

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638: UFC 316 Preview & Predictions ft. Joe Pyfer 1:36:32

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss the fights and lack there of at UFC Vegas 107 including Maycee Barber not making the walk moments before her main event, Dustin Jacoby with a no doubter KO and more before diving into the biggest news in combat sports including all the story lines surrounding UFC 316 this weekend, how Merab and Sean are prepa…

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Merab & Din Thomas crash Matt’s 51st bday episode, Ramiz Brahimaj talks 1st-RD submission win 1:01:30

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It’s Matt Serra’s 51st birthday — and what better way to celebrate than with a few surprise guests? Matt correctly guesses Din Thomas as part one of his birthday surprise — but it’s the unexpected call from bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili that really makes his day. Merab joins ahead of his highly anticipated rematch against Sean O’Malley at…

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Transformation - Vision Month Part 1 - Jock James 40:16

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This weeks message is by Jock James

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330 | Anne Klint | Forged From Darkness | Navigating the dark without losing your light. 55:13

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Join us for Expanded Content, Afterthoughts, Live Hangouts and Reality Expansion found. . . https://www.patreon.com/Expanding_Reality Ridiginal Publishing YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@RidiginalPublishing/videos Email| [email protected] Anne is one of my personal favorite souls ever to grace this realm with her powerful presence.…

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Erin Blanchfield, Zachary Reese, UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs. Barber picks 45:11

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After taking Monday off in observance of Memorial Day, Jim and Matt dive right into Wednesday’s episode of UFC Unfiltered with two returning guests: 4th-ranked flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield and middleweight finisher Zachary Reese. Erin reflects on bouncing back from her first UFC loss to Manon Fiorot, shares how she’s grown more comfortable …

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637: Rico Verhoeven, Merab Dvalishvili and Khalil Rountree 2:00:52

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the biggest news in combat sports including Merab comitting to his UFC 316 title fight despite another gruesome injury, Jon Anik claiming that Belal vs Shavkat is up next, Nate Diaz getting kicked off his reality show with Jon Jones and more before talking to some incredible guests, Khalil Rountree joins …

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Matt Stallbaum 34:02

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Private Lives and Public Gaze - with Tiffany Jenkins | Ep.119 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast 57:24

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Mok O’`Keeffe returns as co-host and, together with Phil, explores the complex subject of privacy with Tiffany Jenkins, whose new book Strangers and Intimates makes the case that we need to restore the idea of a truly private life back to the heart of our society. So when does the right to know over-rule our right to privacy? Ranging from the Refor…

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Spider-Man 2 (2004): Doc Ock, Raimi, and Peak Superhero Cinema 1:19:33

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Dave, Marcus, and Colin strap on their web-shooters and swing into the middle chapter of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy — a film they all agree still soars. From jaw-dropping action to genuine character arcs, Spider-Man 2 delivers the superhero goods with style. The crew breaks down the film’s surprisingly emotional core, the razor-sharp effects th…

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Rolling into UFC Fight Pass Invitational 11 w/ Ffion Davies & William Tackett 1:00:42

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It’s a jiu-jitsu kind of show today! Matt and his jiu-jitsu buddy Jimmy welcome a pair of elite grapplers for their first-ever appearances on UFC Unfiltered in Ffion Davies and William Tackett. Set to headline next Thursday’s UFC Fight Pass Invitational 11, Ffion shares her journey into submission grappling and what it means to ink an exclusive dea…

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Inside: EVMC 2025 50:29

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BONUS EPISODE – Peace up ✌️ A-Town down 🅰️ – the 2025 Event & Venue Marketing Conference (EVMC) is just around the corner and we have everything you need to know as you pack and prepare for this year’s SOLD OUT conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Hosts Paul and Dave are joined by a trio of guests which help craft this podcast version of a KBYG: Kim All…

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David Lynch The Actor!! 1:43:19

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Join Dan, Bradley and their pals, longtime featured guests, Marcus Pinn and Martin Kessler to discuss the acting adventures of David Lynch. This is a Patreon Early Release for our Patreon Subscribers and will not be released widely for at least a couple weeks. Martin on X https://x.com/MovieKessler - Martin ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/moviekessler Marc…

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636: Jared Gordon & Paul Craig 1:52:53

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from UFC Vegas 106 including Michael Morales charging up the rankings with his 1st round KO of Gilbert Burns, Paul Craig's co-main event falling out minutes before their walk to the cage and more plus Ilia vs Olivera getting booked for International Fight Week, Patchy Mix stepping in for Chito …

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Jared Gordon’s big win, Julianna Peña talks doubters, Matt vs. YouTuber? 47:11

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by two familiar friends of the show: lightweight Jared Gordon and women’s bantamweight champion Julianna Peña. Fresh off a decisive first-round stoppage win, Jared breaks down the finish and reflects on how his recovery journey has strengthened his mindset inside the cage. A…

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David Campbell 36:52

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London’s Legal Shame - with David Hooper | Ep.118 | The Scandal Mongers Podcast 47:57

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Phil is joined again by the lawyer David Hooper, who has a new edition of his book Buying Silence coming out. David is one of the world’s great campaigners for open, affordable justice and a fierce opponent of the practice - common in London - of the legal suppression of free speech. He acted for Vanity Fair in its long and bitter case against Moha…

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Yadier Del Valle, Julian Erosa, unpacking UFC 317 announcement 57:18

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Jim and Matt are joined by two fighters slated for action at this Saturday’s UFC APEX card. They kick off the show reacting to the just-announced, stacked UFC 317 lineup. Next, Cuban featherweight Yadier Del Valle drops in to share how watching old UFC VHS tapes in Cuba inspired his martial arts journey. He talks about earning his UFC shot on Dana …

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635: UFC 315 Review 1:49:54

2M ago1:49:54

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from UFC 315 including Jack Della Maddalena becoming welter weight champion following his gritty win over Belal Muhammad, Valentina Shevchenko needing to find a new ruby spot following another title deffense, Jose Aldo leaving his gloves in the cage for the second time and more plus all the big…

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Aiemann Zahabi, Reinier de Ridder, UFC 315 recap w/ guest co-host Ben “The Bane” Davis 46:19

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With UFC 315 in the books, Jim Norton is joined by by guest co-host Ben “The Bane” Davis for an episode of UFC Unfiltered that invites Aiemann Zahabi and Reinier de Ridder on as guest callers. Up first is Zahabi — who calls in just days removed from his impressive unanimous decision win over legend Jose Aldo in Montreal. Aiemann shares how the last…

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Set Free to Live Free - Hilton Greig 39:56

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This weeks message is by Hilton Greig