UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra Colby Thicknesse talks Volk & Ruffy’s victorious weekend, UFC 325 recap w/ guest co-host RJ Clifford
Feb 3, 2026
RJ Clifford, comedian and guest co-host who helped break down UFC 325, and Colby Thicknesse, UFC bantamweight and training partner of Alexander Volkanovski. They recap the Sydney card and Volkanovski’s title defense. Colby shares corner insights, recovery and return plans. The hosts analyze standout performances, matchup possibilities, and fighter preparation and strategy.
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Injury Held Up Colby's Return
- Colby revealed he had a bone bruise in his knee after Perth that went undiagnosed for weeks and slowed his return to fighting.
- He has trained fully for five weeks and is ready to take short-notice fights while waiting for UFC matchmaking.
Volkanovski's Adaptability Comes From Breadth
- Colby credits Alexander Volkanovski's adaptability to extensive cross-training and a coaching team that 'ticks all the boxes.'
- Volk's ability to carry multiple gameplans lets him counter opponents' adjustments in-fight.
Multiple Contingency Plans Win Fights
- Colby explains Volk's preparation includes planning multiple counters (A, B, C, D) for likely opponent adjustments.
- That systematic depth makes him less likely to be thrown off by mid-fight changes.