NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr. calls in at the top of the show to discuss returning to racing at the Daytona 500, mentally getting over his dad’s death, dealing with concussion issues, and the thrill of experiencing his first UFC live event in March at UFC 196. Then, up and coming Lightweight contender Lando Vannata joins the show to talk about his UFC 209 fight against David Teymur, his stunning wheel kick KO of John Makdessi, his UFC debut against Tony Ferguson, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and more. Plus, Jim and Matt try out their new catchphrases and the Serra family makes a special appearance at the end of the show.
Some of the highlights from Episode 69 of UFC Unfiltered include:
Dale talks about being at UFC 196: McGregor vs. Diaz
Dale on the incomparable nature of UFC fights
Lando is stoked to be on the UFC 209 main card
Lando only started striking six years ago
Lando on Khabib vs. Ferguson… and why he wants Khabib to lose
