Mohammed Usman, Melissa Mullins, UFC Azerbaijan picks

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

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4.5 • 2.4K Ratings

🗓️ 19 June 2025

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Jim and Matt start today's show two hours earlier than usual to accomodate two exciting guests fighting on this Saturday's UFC Azerbaijan card: heavyweight Mohammed Usman and women's bantamweight Melissa Mullins. Looking to bookend a second straight win from an Usman brother following Kamaru's victorious main event in Atlanta, younger brother Mohammed Usman talks about how he draws inspiration from his legendary brother’s success ahead of an explosive matchup against Hamdy Abdelwahab. Mohammed also sheds light on the Hall-of-Fame guidance he’s receiving from Rashad Evans — who is now in charge of leading his corner. Melissa uses her first time on the show to discuss her journey into the world of professional martial arts. Mullins sets the table for her upcoming rematch with Daria Zhelezniakova by breaking down what she respects from her veteran opponent in Saturday's second go-around. Finally, Jim and Matt wrap things up with a pair of fight picks each from the UFC Azerbaijan card headlined by Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr.

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0:00.0	It's just a testament to my coaches, my brother,
0:02.0	everybody that's been with me, my teammates,
0:04.0	and I felt like I did it tonight.
0:07.0	Muhammad the motor Usper!
0:12.0	I am a dominant ground pair.
0:15.0	I won Nogi World, so I think that showcases my caliber in that.
0:19.0	It's just who's gonna turn up on the night, you know.
0:22.0	Your winner by TKO, Melissa Nombes-Mullin.
0:32.6	Welcome to UFC Unfiltered.
0:37.9	Please tell me that's on video.
0:41.0	I've never been happier.
0:43.7	I'm made for a fucking podcast.
0:47.0	That's dangerous.
0:49.5	Listen to me.
0:50.2	We're out of it.
1:01.5	Welcome to UFC Unfiltered, a UFC and Fanatics, original production.
1:04.3	Today, interesting show.
1:11.5	We're recording earlier than normal because Azerbaijan is where the fighters are are and there's a tremendous time difference.
1:13.7	Jamal Hill-Aul-Aroundtreat Jr.
1:15.0	What a fight that's going to be.
1:20.8	Prelimbs are this Saturday at 12 p.m. Eastern and the main card starts at 3.
1:23.8	It's on ABC and ESPN Plus, which is amazing.
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