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Gordon Ryan might be the greatest grappler of all time, but he’s no longer the current No. 1. On today's episode, I'll tell you who is. Then, Khabib Nurmagomedov says Islam Makhachev will face Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 322 in Madison Square Garden, and I’ve got some thoughts on that matchup. Plus, Conor McGregor needs to stop shadowboxing every time he sees a camera.

Later, my take on Jake Paul threatening legal action against those claiming his fights are fixed, and my reaction to Brock Lesnar’s WWE return at SummerSlam. And most importantly, a story from my 30-year high school reunion this past weekend.

Chapters:

• Gordon Ryan’s supremacy is over (00:00)
• Khabib: JDM vs. Makhachev at UFC 322 (09:47)
• McGregor needs to stop shadowboxing (16:06)
• Jake Paul's legal battles (21:53)
• SummerSlam: Brock Lesnar’s return (31:02)
• Story from high school reunion (40:38)

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Today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered delivers a powerful mix of rising talent and personal triumph as Jim and Matt welcome UFC featherweight prospect Austin Bashi and DWCS hopeful Jimmy Drago.

First up is Bashi, fresh off his first UFC victory — a slick first-round submission over John Yannis. He reflects on bouncing back from his debut loss, chasing a dream he’s had since childhood, and what it was like mimicking Alexander Volkanovski in Diego Lopes’ camp.

Between guests, Jim and Matt break down highlights from UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. Park — including standout performances from Tatsuro Taira, Chris Duncan, Esteban Ribovics, and more.

Then, Jimmy Drago joins ahead of his Dana White’s Contender Series debut on August 12th. The Yonkers native shares his incredible story — from losing his father, a 9/11 first responder, to battling addiction and surviving eight overdoses. With sobriety, discipline, and grit, Drago turned a goal of just winning one pro fight into a legitimate UFC dream — and he’s one win away from making it real when he faces Ty Miller on the first DWCS card of 2025.

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, Matt Brown and Damon Martin debate who actually has the better chance of competing again — Jon Jones or Conor McGregor? Plus we’ll discuss Robert Whittaker’s future and if he should contemplate retirement now rather than later? And Brock Lesnar is back in WWE despite allegations naming him in a lawsuit against Vince McMahon but is anyone surprised he’s returning? All that and more on the latest episode!

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Bryan Callen and Brendan Schaub talk Bryan's memorable trip to Charleston, South Carolina and doing a show with Shane Gillis, Dricus Du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev predictions, the multiple Sydney Sweeney news stories, Bryan becoming a southern preacher to protect Brendan and much more!

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Sean Ross Sapp (@SeanRossSapp) reviews tonight’s episode of WWE Raw, August 4, 2025, including:

-Rusev vs. Sheamus

• Brock Lesnar Return
• Roman Reigns
• Nikki Bella/Becky Lynch BURN

-Gunther, Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso, Dominik Mysterio, and Bron Breakker are advertised for tonight

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Michael Bisping and Paul Felder discuss all the action from UFC Vegas 108 inlcuding a dominant bounce back win from Tatsuro Taira, 2 legitimate FOTY contenders, two body kick KO's and so much more plus Conor McGregor officially returned to the testing pool, Khabib says that Islam vs JDM is set for MSG in the fall, a possible showdown between Ilia and Islam for the #1 P4P ranking and so much more!

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Brian Campbell and Luke Thomas are live in studio to talk UFC Vegas 108 and much more!

Flyweight contender Tasuro Taira rebounded from his first career defeat to easily finish unbeaten South Korean Hyun-Sung Park. What did this performance say about the 25-year-old Japanese prospect's standing as a future threat to the UFC 125-pound title?

Back-to-back main card bouts on Saturday in the 155-pound division produced incredible TV bangers as Esteban Ribovics decisioned Elves Brener and Chris Duncan outlasted Mateusz Rebecki. Both bouts shared FIGHT OF THE NIGHT honors. Which fight was better and does either one belong in the 2025 fight of the year discussion as we kick off the second half of the year?

Plus, Thad Jean continued his breakout 2025 campaign by winning the welterweight tournament, $500K and gaining entry into PFL's Champions League. BC and LT recap PFL 8.

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