MMA Legend Bas Rutten calls in to discuss his Pancrase days, the evolution of MMA, Amanda Nunes vs. Ronda Rousey, being a certified culinary chef, and much more. Before that, No. 1 ranked UFC Bantamweight TJ Dillashaw joins the show to talk about his UFC 207 fight against John Lineker, training with Duane Bang, a possible rematch with Dominick Cruz, Urijah Faber’s retirement, and feeling like he’s the real 135 champ. Plus, Matt and guest host Phoenix Carnevale talk UFC 207, comic books, and more.
Some of the highlights from Episode 56 of UFC Unfiltered include:
TJ on the stylistic matchup with John Lineker
TJ on Cruz vs. Garbrandt and who he’d rather fight next
TJ says he’s the real Bantamweight champ
TJ feels he’s the overlooked guy at 135
Bas on his Pancrase days
Bas on his final fight against Ruben Villareal
Bas breaks down Nunes vs. Rousey at UFC 207
