Aiemann Zahabi, Youssef Zalal, UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos recap
UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra
Ultimate Fighting Championship, Zuffa LLC
4.4 • 2.4K Ratings
🗓️ 17 March 2026
⏱️ 54 minutes
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Summary
It’s a winning-streak kind of show as Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by a pair of surging contenders riding streaks of at least 7-straight wins.
First, bantamweight contender Aiemann Zahabi calls in to preview his upcoming matchup with Sean O’Malley on the White House card. Eyeing an eighth straight win, Canada’s own Zahabi discusses the revenge angle for a country that’s come up short against the United States in multiple recent gold medal matchups and a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal, while also breaking down how he matches up with one of the division’s most dangerous strikers.
After recapping Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card — including Kevin Vallejos’ statement win and what could be next for Gillian Robertson — the guys welcome featherweight contender Youssef Zalal.
Having worked with Aljamain Sterling in the past, Zalal dives into a uniquely insightful breakdown of the matchup — adding an interesting wrinkle given Aljo’s longtime ties to Matt Serra. Jim and Matt don’t hold back their admiration for Zalal as he previews the fight, discusses his recent surge, and explains why he believes he’s ready for a title shot in a rapidly evolving featherweight division.
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| 0:00.0 | I was rocked for sure, but my mindset coach tells me to prepare for these moments. |
| 0:05.0 | So I just told myself, recover and win the next exchange. |
| 0:09.0 | By United Decision, Eamon Zaharney. |
| 0:19.0 | I'm too smart for these guys. I'm way too smart. I move way too good. I set up everything too good. I just need my chance and I will get my chance. You said the Moroccan Devils along. The Welcome to UFELTER. |
| 0:44.3 | Please tell me that's on video. |
| 0:48.3 | I've never been happier. |
| 0:51.3 | I'm made for a fucking podcast. That's dangerous. Listen to me, we're out of here. I'm a for a fucking podcast. |
| 0:55.7 | That's dangerous. |
| 0:57.7 | Listen to me. |
| 0:58.2 | We're out of it. |
| 1:07.5 | Welcome to UFC Unfiltered. |
| 1:09.2 | You have Matt Serra. |
| 1:27.7 | You have a very tired Jim Norton. Oh, Jimmy. We have, I'm in the hobby and Yusef Zoll. That's okay. It is 1. It's 1 a.m. Oh, man, Jimmy. I just get to Thailand. You see, you're in, oh, be careful. I know, I got to be, I know. Be careful there. All right. |
| 1:28.3 | Don't let no demons take you down a dark hole. |
| 1:30.4 | You're a married man. |
| 1:32.2 | No, I know. |
| 1:33.0 | I know. |
| 1:33.5 | We just got in today. |
| 1:34.8 | It's a very, very interesting place. |
| 1:36.6 | Very nice. |
| 1:38.0 | Everyone here is the people who are great. |
| 1:40.0 | So, again, we just, we had dinner. |
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