Joshua Van, Khaos Williams, UFC 316 picks

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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4.5 • 2.4K Ratings

🗓️ 5 June 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

With UFC 316 just days away, Matt and Jim welcome two fighters making their second appearances on Unfiltered: rising flyweight Joshua Van and heavy-hitting welterweight Khaos Williams. Kicking things off, Matt finally gets to meet 23-year-old prospect Joshua Van after missing his debut episode — and wastes no time bonding over Bruce Lee movies before breaking down Van’s upcoming clash with veteran Bruno Silva. Focused and self-aware, Joshua explains why he’s preparing for the best version of Silva — knowing how dangerous a fighter can be coming off a loss. In the middle of the show, the guys dive into the UFC 316 card — sharing thoughts on the title fights between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley, and Julianna Peña vs. Kayla Harrison — plus Kelvin Gastelum’s return, Patchy Mix’s Octagon debut, and Kevin Holland’s wild schedule. Matt and Jim each make three official fight picks heading into Saturday’s stacked show. Then it’s time to catch up with Khaos Williams, who joins ahead of his short-notice bout against UFC newcomer Andreas Gustafsson. The welterweight striker reflects on his turbulent path — from getting jumped and stabbed in his younger years to a life-changing entry into MMA. Now 31, Khaos talks about staying grounded by embracing risk, investing in real estate, and focusing on long-term growth both in and out of the cage.

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1:19.9	I want to phase the top 10 or top five, man.
1:22.5	Whoever you got in front of me, I'll fight.
1:24.9	That's what I'm going to do, man.
1:26.4	I'm the fearless.
1:27.6	Yeah, remember that name.
1:29.0	Joshua, the fearless!
1:33.0	Bha!
1:34.0	I'm here, I'm healthy, I'm young, and I'm in my prime, man, you know.
1:40.2	It's a grown man out here.
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