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UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

Aaron Pico talks UFC arrival, Daniel Rodriguez on preparing for war vs. Ponzinibbio

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Grappling, 868329, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, Combat, Jim Norton, Sambo, Dana White, Stand-up, Bjj, Sports, Fight, Mma, Sports News, Ufc, Zuffa, Striking, Fighting, Judo, Wrestling, News, Combat Sports, Boxing, Matt Serra, Comedy

4.52.4K Ratings

🗓️ 17 April 2025

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

Jim and Matt welcome a pair of first-time callers from California as featherweight newcomer Aaron Pico and welterweight veteran Daniel Rodriguez join the show. To kick things off, the highly-touted Pico discusses his wrestling and boxing roots, early career setbacks, and how the weight of his family’s historic name shapes the fighter—and man—he is today. Jim and Matt also throw on their matchmaking hats to help fantasy-book his long-awaited UFC debut. Later, D-Rod checks in to talk about snapping a losing streak with a gritty win over Alex Morono, and why his May 3rd showdown with Santiago Ponzinibbio has Fight of the Night written all over it. He also shares stories from his tough upbringing in L.A. and breaks down how he’s preparing for this high-stakes clash in Des Moines.

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0:00.0

You know, it feels good to be back in the winning column,

0:02.0

and I'm ready to continue my career and do big things.

0:06.0

Daniel Dero! Rob Tricken!

0:10.0

Oh!

0:11.0

B-Boh!

0:17.0

Welcome to UFC unfiltered. Please tell me that's on video.

0:23.6

I've never been happier.

0:26.6

I'll name for a fucking podcast.

0:29.6

That's dangerous.

0:32.6

Listen to me, we're out of it.

0:35.6

Welcome to UFC Unfiltered. Welcome to UFC Unfiltered.

0:42.3

I'm still working on my voice and it's a little better, but I apologize in advance.

0:50.3

We have Daniel Rodriguez on with us today.

0:54.4

And we also have Aaron Pico finally coming to the UFC.

0:58.2

We're not sure if he's obviously not going to fight.

1:00.6

L'Oyev.

1:02.2

Aljo has said that Petricio would be an interesting fight for him.

1:07.0

Patricio Pitbull.

1:08.7

But he wants Aljo and Ortega, of course.

1:10.8

Aljo's in the mix,

1:12.0

man.

1:13.3

Yes,

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