UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra
UFC Unfiltered is a podcast for mixed martial arts fans, hosted by comedian Jim Norton and former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra. The show blends edgy humor with fight talk, offering pre- and post-fight analysis along with industry stories, observations and opinions. Episodes feature interviews with UFC fighters, insiders and celebrity fans of the sport. It was the UFC's first audio series and gives listeners an unfiltered look inside the world of MMA.
Episodes
Andre Fili, Niko Price, UFC Fight Night: Allen-Duncan recap
Jim Norton and Matt Serra recap UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan, including Brendan Allen’s late submission win over Christian Leroy Duncan, Loopy Godinez’s close decision victory and a few more takeaways from Saturday’s card.Then, Andre Fili returns to UFC Unfiltered after snapping his two-fight skid with a second-round head kick knockout of Kai Kamaka III. Before breaking down the win,
Loopy Godinez, Brendan Allen preview UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan
Jim Norton and Matt Serra get ready for UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan with two returning guests set to compete on Saturday’s main card.First, 8th-ranked strawweight Loopy Godinez joins the show ahead of her matchup with Ketlen Souza. Godinez reflects on what she learned from her loss to Tatiana Suarez, why she’s not overhauling her approach after one setback, and how she stays during
Johnny Walker, Christian Natividad, UFC 332 recap w/ guest co-host Ray Longo
With Jim Norton out, Matt Serra is joined by guest co-host Ray Longo for a UFC 332 recap show featuring Johnny Walker and newly signed flyweight Christian Natividad.Fresh off a $100K bonus-winning heavyweight debut, Walker joins the show after knocking out Mick Parkin with a first-round knee from the Thai clinch. The Brazilian explains why heavyweight feels like his natural home, how much
Ateba Gautier, Natalia Silva, UFC 332 picks
Jim Norton and Matt Serra get ready for UFC 332 with a pair of main-card fighters: returning middleweight Ateba Gautier and first-time guest Natalia Silva.First, Gautier joins the show ahead of his matchup with Roman Kopylov and reveals a few unexpected layers outside the cage. If you heard a middleweight knockout artist say he was a My Little Pony fan, a physics lover and a geology major
Alonzo Menifield, Michael Aswell Jr., Rosas-Barcelos recap
Jim Norton and Matt Serra recap UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos while welcoming two fighters fresh off wins at UFC 331 in Los Angeles.First, 14th-ranked light heavyweight Alonzo Menifield makes his UFC Unfiltered debut following his split decision win over Iwo Baraniewski. Menifield talks about fighting through a gruesome broken thumb, digging deep through adversity, working with
Brady Hiestand, Raul Rosas Jr., UFC Fight Night: Rosas Jr. vs. Barcelos picks
Jim Norton and Matt Serra get ready for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card in Las Vegas with a pair of bantamweights competing on the main card.First, Brady Hiestand returns to UFC Unfiltered ahead of his matchup with Rinya Nakamura. The former TUF finalist talks about the long road back from injury, becoming a firefighter during his time away from the Octagon, and the parallels he sees betw
Damian Pinas, Bilal Hasan, UFC 331 recap
Jim Norton and Matt Serra recap a loaded UFC 331 card while welcoming two first-time guests to UFC Unfiltered.First, unbeaten UFC middleweight Damian Pinas joins the show ahead of his upcoming UFC 332 fight against Andrey Pulyaev. Representing both his native Suriname and his adopted home of Aruba, “The Baba Yaga” reflects on how watching Mike Tyson helped spark his late entry into combat
Tai Tuivasa & Gable Steveson preview UFC 331, guest co-host Michael Chiesa
With Matt Serra off for the day, Jim Norton welcomes guest co-host Michael Chiesa to help preview Saturday’s UFC 331 card in Los Angeles.First, fan-favorite heavyweight Tai Tuivasa joins the show ahead of his prelim matchup against Robelis Despaigne. Tuivasa talks about preparing for a 6-foot-7 striker with massive reach, how he handles long travel and time-zone changes as an Australian f
Ignacio Bahamondes, Modestas Bukauskas, Noche UFC recap
Jim Norton and Matt Serra recap Noche UFC while catching up with two fighters fresh off wins in the past two weeks.First, Ignacio Bahamondes joins the show after a successful move up to welterweight against Muslim Salikhov. Bahamondes talks about snapping his two-fight skid, how his size and activity translated at 170 pounds, and what his presence in the division could do for an already s
Tommy McMillen, Brandon Moreno preview Noche UFC
Jim Norton and Matt Serra get ready for Saturday’s Noche UFC card with a pair of fighters competing in featured spots in Glendale, Arizona.First, unbeaten featherweight Tommy McMillen makes his UFC Unfiltered debut ahead of his main-card matchup against Marwan Rahiki. “Tommy Gun” talks about the trash talk surrounding his fight, his wild Montana upbringing, fighting since childhood, the r
Giga Chikadze, Sean Woodson, UFC Paris picks
Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by a pair of featherweight veterans before making picks for Saturday’s UFC Paris card.First, Giga Chikadze returns to UFC Unfiltered ahead of his UFC 331 matchup against Joanderson Brito in Los Angeles. The Georgian veteran discusses getting back to full health after pulling out of his previously scheduled fight against Vinicius Oliveira, opening up a
Jose Miguel Delgado, Tim Elliott, UFC Shanghai reactions
Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by two fighters preparing for next weekend’s Noche UFC card in Glendale, Arizona.First, 15th-ranked featherweight Jose Miguel Delgado joins the show after finding out he’ll be stepping in for Yair Rodriguez to face Jean Silva in the Noche UFC main event. Having fully embraced his role as the underdog in this short-notice opportunity, the 28-year-old Ar
Gregory Rodrigues, MarQuel Mederos, UFC Shanghai picks
Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by two UFC Sacramento winners fresh off statement performances before looking ahead to this Saturday’s UFC Shanghai card.First, 7th-ranked middleweight Gregory Rodrigues joins the show after collecting his fourth straight win in last Saturday’s main event with a unanimous decision over hometown favorite Anthony Hernandez. Humbly aware of his reputation
Stan Dorsainvil, Edson Barboza, UFC Sacramento recap
Jim Norton and Matt Serra recap UFC Sacramento while catching up with two lightweights on opposite ends of their careers: short-notice UFC newcomer Stan Dorsainvil and recently retired legend Edson Barboza, one of the most electric strikers in UFC history.First, undefeated lightweight Stan Dorsainvil joins the show after rallying to beat Gauge Young in his short-notice UFC debut. Dorsainv
Anthony Hernandez, Roman Dolidze preview UFC Sacramento
Jim Norton and Matt Serra look ahead to UFC Sacramento with two ranked fighters competing on Saturday’s main card.First, 6th-ranked middleweight Anthony Hernandez joins ahead of his hometown-adjacent main event against Gregory “RoboCop” Rodrigues. Fighting near his native Dunnigan, California, Hernandez talks about this Saturday’s homecoming, moving camp to Las Vegas to train with Sean St
Charles Johnson, Donte Johnson, UFC 330 takeaways
Jim Norton and Matt Serra recap UFC 330 while catching up with two fighters fresh off statement wins in Philadelphia.First, Charles Johnson joins the show after submitting late-replacement opponent Eduardo Chapolin with a third-round Scottish Twister. Johnson discusses the chaos of his opponent change, bouncing back from his own rare submission loss against Asu Almabayev, and what he’s lo
Gillian Robertson, Esteban Ribovics, UFC 330 picks
Jim Norton and Matt Serra get a good look at this weekend’s UFC 330 card with a pair of guests competing on Saturday’s main card.First, 5th-ranked women’s strawweight Gillian Robertson joins ahead of her title fight against champion Mackenzie Dern. Riding a five-fight winning streak into a battle between jiu-jitsu black belts, Robertson explains the source of her extreme confidence going
Alex Apodaca, Juliana Miller, UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld recap
Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by women’s bantamweight Alex Apodaca and women’s flyweight Juliana Miller.Eager to show what a full fight camp looks like, Apodaca looks two weeks ahead to her Dana White’s Contender Series main event matchup against Bella Mir. The 32-year-old Texas native discusses how casual kickboxing classes as a college student turned into Muay Thai dreams and eve
DWCS’ Joe Kropschot, Jessie Rosas, UFC Fight Night picks
Jim Norton and Matt Serra invite a pair of fighters with big UFC dreams in middleweight Joe Kropschot and bantamweight Jessie Rosas.Joining first is LFA middleweight champion Joe Kropschot, who joins ahead of his fight on next Tuesday’s DWCS Season 10 premiere against unbeaten Jon Kunemann. Mentored by Gilbert Melendez, Kropschot discusses how a three-fight losing streak helped him turn t
Steven Asplund, Neil Magny, UFC Belgrade takeaways
Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off today’s episode with takeaways from a record-setting UFC Belgrade card that delivered 12 finishes — including a UFC-record 10 in the first round.First, heavyweight Steven Asplund joins ahead of his UFC Fight Night matchup with Guilherme Pat. Asplund discusses the message behind his recent Instagram post about fighting for “every little fat kid that doesn
Valter Walker, Sam Patterson, UFC Belgrade picks
Jim Norton and Matt Serra look ahead to Saturday’s UFC Belgrade card while catching up with two fighters coming off statement finishes in Abu Dhabi.First, 10th-ranked heavyweight Valter Walker joins the show after tying Demian Maia’s UFC record with his fifth straight submission victory. Fresh off a first-round calf slicer win over Thomas Petersen, Walker discusses his historic leg-lock s
UFC Abu Dhabi recap, Ezra Elliott talks successful short-notice UFC debut
Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off today’s episode with a full-fledged recap of Saturday’s UFC Abu Dhabi card, breaking things down from Magomed Ankalaev’s main event win over late-replacement opponent Bogdan Guskov all the way down to the opening fights of the night.After assessing Ankalaev’s bounce-back performance and Ramazan Temirov’s statement knockout of Steve Erceg in the co-main e
GSP, Dominick Cruz join UFC Unfiltered’s 1,000th episode
Jim Norton and Matt Serra celebrate the 1,000th episode of UFC Unfiltered with a pair of Hall-of-Fame guests and a look ahead to Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card in Abu Dhabi.First, Georges St-Pierre joins the show to discuss the upcoming biopic about his life, the art of knowing when to walk away from competition, and what advice he would give fighters like Kamaru Usman and Justin Gaethje
Chase Hooper & Alden Coria take UFC Oklahoma City victory laps
Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off today’s episode by unpacking the biggest takeaways from UFC Oklahoma City, including Dricus Du Plessis’ bounce-back win over Kamaru Usman, what that result means for Sean Strickland’s next title defense, and where Usman goes from here.Then, Chase Hooper joins the show fresh off his first-round submission win over Mitch Ramirez. Hooper walks the guys thro
Dricus Du Plessis, Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani, UFC Oklahoma City picks
With UFC Oklahoma City just days away, Jim Norton and Matt Serra preview Saturday’s card and lock in their picks before catching up with two fighters competing at the event.First, former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis joins ahead of his main event clash with Kamaru Usman. Du Plessis discusses his first fight since losing the title to Khamzat Chimaev, what makes Usman dangerous, a
Adrian Yañez & King Green take victory laps, UFC 329 recap
Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off today’s episode by beginning to unpack a UFC 329 card defined by stoppages, comebacks and unexpected turns before welcoming the first of two winners riding the high of first-round knockouts.Fresh off his win over former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt, Adrian Yañez joins the show to reflect, Yañez talks about the Cody matchup he long envisioned, the
Cory Sandhagen, Tracy Cortez, final UFC 329 picks
With UFC 329 just days away, Jim Norton and Matt Serra make their final picks from Saturday’s International Fight Week card while catching up with two ranked fighters competing in Las Vegas.After picking up Monday’s UFC 329 preview right where they left off, the guys welcome Tracy Cortez ahead of her ranked flyweight matchup with Wang Cong. Cortez details the ups and downs that have accom
Austin Bashi, Mateusz Gamrot, UFC 329 picks
Jim Norton and Matt Serra catch up with two fighters preparing for upcoming bouts before turning their attention to International Fight Week, where they make a few picks from Saturday’s UFC 329 card.First, featherweight Austin Bashi returns for his second appearance on the show ahead of his July 18 matchup against Jose Miguel Delgado. Eager to return after an 11-month layoff, the 24-year-
Mackenzie Dern talks 1st title defense, guest co-host Michael Chiesa talks UFC Baku & UFC 329
Guest co-host Michael Chiesa fills in for Matt in an episode of Unfiltered that invites reigning strawweight champion into the show after discussions about UFC Baku and next weekend’s UFC 329 card.First, Jim and Chiesa unpack the biggest storylines from UFC Baku, including Rafael Fiziev's much-needed knockout win in front of his home crowd. The conversation then shifts to UFC 329, where C
Brandon Royval and Shane Collins Beyond the Octagon
After a second successful event in Baku in as many years, Jim and Matt are joined by Brandon Royval and Shane Collins. The boys talk about wins, losses, and life outside the Octagon.After three years away from the show, perennial flyweight contender Brandon Royval, stops by to discuss his IFW bout against Lone’er Kavanagh. Nearing the end of his longest fight camp, Royval thinks a win cou
Ode Osbourne, GiGi Canuto, and the MMA Eras Tour
Heading into the Fight Night in Baku, Din Thomas makes a special appearance and the boys meet up with Ode Osbourne and GiGi Canuto to talk the many eras of MMA, UFC, and TUF.First up, Ode Osbourne returns to the show with his patented humor and optimism to talk about righting ships, the excitement of new fights, niceties throughout the UFC roster, and much more. Ode may not be competing o
Christian Rodriguez, Levan Chokheli, and UFC Azerbaijan
Coming off an electric Fight Night in Vegas, Jim & Matt are joined by a pair of Saturday night’s winners: Christian Rodriguez and Levan Chokheli.First in the hot seat, Christian Rodriguez hops on to discuss his round one guillotine finish over Hyder Amil. Coming into Saturday’s fight, the featherweight felt the need to win after coming off two straight losses. Christian credits some m
UFC Unfiltered: Bia Mesquita, Manel Kape, and Fight Night in Vegas
Still in the throes of UFC Freedom 250, Jim & Matt are joined by Bia Mesquita and Manel Kape to talk their respective matchups on this Saturday’s Fight Night.Joining the guys for her inaugural appearance, Bia Mesquita talks about her entrance to the UFC, transitioning from BJJ to MMA, and life in Florida compared to Brazil.Then, coming back on the show is Manel Kape who brings his sig
History at the White House with Michael Aswell Jr. and Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson
Hot off the heels of UFC’s most historic event since the promotion’s inception, Jim, Matt, Michael Aswell Jr., and Stephen Thompson dive into what made UFC Freedom 250 so special.First, the always-fun featherweight Michael Aswell Jr. joins the show ahead of this Saturday’s matchup against Gaston Bolaños at the Meta APEX. The guys discuss Michael’s game plan, the greatness of Joshua Van, a
Ciryl Gane, Mauricio Ruffy, UFC Freedom 250 preview w/ Din Thomas
Two fighters gearing up for bouts on Sunday’s historic UFC Freedom 250 card join today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered as Ciryl Gane and Mauricio Ruffy call in on an episode featuring Din Thomas as a guest co-host in place of Matt Serra.First, former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane joins ahead of his high-stakes showdown against Alex Pereira. Gane discusses the unique challenge of fac
Marcus McGhee, comedian Brad Williams, UFC Freedom 250 picks
Fresh off Saturday’s card at the Meta APEX, Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome a victorious bantamweight and one of the UFC’s funniest celebrity fans to today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered.First, Marcus McGhee joins after returning from an 11-month layoff with a unanimous decision win over John Yannis. The MMA LAB standout reflects on bouncing back from the first UFC loss of his career, expl
Edmen Shahbazyan, Muhammad vs Bonfim in Vegas
The streaking Edmen Shahbazyan joins the boys as he preps for his co-main event matchup against 4th ranked Brendan Allen.Riding a three-fight win streak, the middleweight looks to cause waves in the rankings with a win over Allen, who is riding a win streak of his own. Showing no signs of hesitation, Edmen believes he can jump the pack with a big win on Saturday and spoil Bredan’s return
Jordan Leavitt, Santiago Luna, UFC Macau takeaways
A pair of fighters gearing up for this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim event join Jim and Matt on today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered.Returning to the pod for the first time in nearly five years to the day, Leavitt talks about how he’s turned things around for his current two-fight winning streak ahead of a scrap against Joanderson Brito.Between interviews, the conversation
Daniel Rodriguez talks headlining after jail stint, Themba Gorimbo discusses retirement, guest co-host Din Thomas
Din Thomas fills in for Jim Norton alongside Matt Serra on an episode of UFC Unfiltered featuring two welterweight veterans with remarkable life stories.First, Daniel Rodriguez joins ahead of his August main event against Uroš Medić to discuss the experiences that shaped his mindset long before he ever stepped into the Octagon. Rodriguez gets candid about his eight-month stint in a Tijuan
Grant Dawson, Sean Brady talk UFC 328 wins
Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome a pair of UFC 328 winners to today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered.First, friend of the show Grant Dawson joins fresh off his late third-round submission win over Mateusz Rębecki in Newark. The American Top Team lightweight reflects on the in-fight circumstances that set up his bounce-back stoppage win before getting his usual pop culture fix from Matt.Then,
Brendan Allen, Khaos Williams, McGregor vs. Holloway reaction
No shortage of topics to discuss on today’s UFC Unfiltered, as Jim Norton and Matt Serra recap an exciting Fight Night card filled with finishes and react to the announcement of Conor McGregor’s return to the Octagon against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11.But first, Jim and Matt are joined by 4th-ranked middleweight Brendan Allen ahead of his June 6th co-main event against Edmen Shahb
Arnold Allen, Modestas Bukauskas, UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa picks
Today's episode of UFC Unfiltered sees Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome two British contenders with fights on this Saturday's card at the Meta APEX.First, 7th-ranked featherweight Arnold Allen joins ahead of his first UFC main event assignment of 2026. Allen reflects on the razor-close losses that have defined parts of his recent run, explains why he still believes he beat both Movsar Ev
Quillan Salkilld, Kody Steele, UFC 328 takeaways
Today's show sees Jim Norton and Matt Serra unpack UFC 328 — with Jim offering his perspective from Saturday night as a fan inside the building.But first, newly ranked #12 lightweight Quillian Salkilld joins after his hometown win at UFC Perth from the week prior against Beneil Dariush, reflecting on the biggest victory of his career and his post-fight callout of Mateusz Gamrot.Then, Kody
Joaquin Buckley, Jim Miller, UFC 328 preview w/ Ben “The Bane” Davis
Consider it a caffeinated episode of UFC Unfiltered as Ben “The Bane” Davis brings the energy stepping in alongside Matt Serra for a show that previews Saturday’s UFC 328 card while welcoming two veterans competing on the lineup.First, 9th-ranked welterweight Joaquin Buckley checks in before his pivotal matchup against Sean Brady. Buckley discusses traveling to Florida to train with forme
Nikolas Motta, Malcolm Wellmaker, UFC Perth recap, UFC 328 picks
Jim Norton and Matt Serra react to the fallout from UFC Perth before welcoming two returning guests to the show.First, Nikolas Motta checks in following a long recovery from jaw surgery that sidelined him after his last fight. Motta opens up about discovering the injury, the challenges of the recovery process, and what it means to finally be cleared to return to full training.Then, Malcol
Baisangur Susurkaev, Francis Marshall, UFC Perth Picks
Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the show by making their picks for this weekend’s UFC Perth card before bringing on two fighters riding serious momentum.First, undefeated middleweight Baisangur Susurkaev makes his UFC Unfiltered debut. He reflects on his journey from Chechnya to the UFC, discusses his 2-0 start in the promotion, and previews his upcoming fight at UFC 328. Susurkaev als
Aljamain Sterling, Davey Grant, UFC Fight Night Takeaways
Jim Norton and Matt Serra react to Saturday’s UFC Fight Night before welcoming two standout performers from the card.First, Aljamain Sterling returns to the show for his 19th appearance following a dominant win over surging featherweight Youssef Zalal in last Saturday’s main event. “Funk Master” breaks down how he controlled the fight from start to finish, where he sees himself in the 145
Norma Dumont, Ryan Spann, UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal picks
Two fighters gearing up battle join Jim Norton and Matt Serra for an episode that looks ahead to this weekend’s action at the Meta APEX.Matt kicks things off by sharing his perspective on the featherweight main event between Serra-Longo’s own Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal before he and Jim make picks up and down the card.Then, 3rd-ranked women’s bantamweight Norma Dumont joins with
Gauge Young, Alexander Hernandez, UFC Winnipeg takeaways
Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome two lightweights to today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered as 25-year-old Gauge Young and surging veteran Alexander Hernandez join the show.Fresh off his second straight UFC win, Gauge Young checks in for his first appearance on the podcast to break down his split decision victory over Thiago Moises. He discusses bouncing back from a tough opening round, trust
Charles Jourdain, Dennis Buzukja, UFC Winnipeg predictions
Jim Norton and Matt Serra take a closer look at this Saturday’s UFC Winnipeg card with two fighters slated for main card action in Charles Jourdain and Dennis Buzukja.First, Jourdain joins ahead of his co-main event against Kyler Phillips to discuss how his move down to bantamweight has unlocked a new level of focus as he seeks a third straight stoppage win in a loaded division.Then, Buzu
Aaron Pico, Kevin Holland, Did Jiří show Ulberg mercy in UFC 327 title loss?
Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by a pair of winners from Saturday’s UFC 327 card as featherweight Aaron Pico and welterweight Kevin Holland call in.Fresh off his first UFC win, Pico breaks down how sticking to a disciplined, footwork-heavy game plan helped him neutralize a dangerous counterpuncher in Patricio Pitbull. Jim also suggests a few potential ranked featherweight opponents
Cub Swanson, Paulo Costa, UFC 327 picks w/ guest co-host Michael Chiesa
Jim Norton is joined by recently retired Michael Chiesa — who fills in for Matt Serra as guest co-host for an episode of UFC Unfiltered that blends reflection with reinvention.Who better than Chiesa, fresh off his own retirement win in Seattle, to guide the conversation with Cub Swanson as he prepares for the final fight of his career? The longtime fan favorite opens up about what this mo
Ethyn Ewing, Gilbert Burns, UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan reactions
Back from touring the globe and spreading his comedy, Jim Norton links back up with Matt Serra for an episode that invites two fighters at very different (but equally compelling) stages of their careers.Establishing a name for himself as destroyer of unbeaten prospects, bantamweight Ethyn Ewing joins fresh off the 3rd-round body-shot KO against Rafael Estevam that secured him his second U
Renato Moicano, Alice Pereira, guest co-host Phoenix Carnevale
Matt Serra is joined by Phoenix Carnevale — who makes a triumphant return to the show as a guest co-host in place of Jim while he’s out on tour — for an episode of UFC Unfiltered featuring two fighters competing on this Saturday’s card.The first is none other than the main event himself: 10th-ranked lightweight Renato Moicano. After a previously-planned fight vs. Brian Ortega fell through
Jiří Procházka, Lerryan Douglas, guest co-host Din Thomas
Matt Serra is joined by Din Thomas for an episode of UFC Unfiltered that blends two interviews with a full slate of fight recaps — highlighted by Din’s firsthand perspective from Joe Pyfer’s corner in Seattle.First, Jiří Procházka calls in to discuss his upcoming vacant light heavyweight title fight against Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327, sharing his thoughts on the matchup and what it means to
Dominick Reyes, Ignacio Bahamondes, UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer picks
Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome Dominick Reyes and Ignacio Bahamondes to UFC Unfiltered ahead of their upcoming fights.First, Dominick Reyes returns to the show and discusses the small adjustment he’s made following his first-round loss to Carlos Ulberg that has him feeling confident heading into his April 11 matchup against Johnny Walker at UFC 327 in Miami. Reyes also talks about bala
Shanelle Dyer, Mike Malott, unpacking Evloev’s win vs. Murphy w/ guest co-host Din Thomas
What’s it like to fight at home? Today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered answers that question through two fighters who know the feeling firsthand — with Din Thomas joining Jim and Matt as a guest co-host.First, British strawweight Shanelle Dyer calls in fresh off a successful UFC debut in London, reflecting on the energy of fighting in front of a home crowd and how she handled the moment.Then,
Shem Rock, Eryk Anders, UFC London picks
Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by two fighters at opposite stages of their careers on this episode of UFC Unfiltered in lightweight Shem Rock and middleweight Eryk Anders.First, Liverpool’s Shem Rock makes his Unfiltered debut as he eyes his first UFC win in his second fight with the promotion. Rock talks about embracing his Scouser identity as a fighter, what he learned from his de
Aiemann Zahabi, Youssef Zalal, UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos recap
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 sho
Josh Emmett, Steven Asplund, UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos picks
Jim Norton and Matt Serra get one half of Saturday’s main event as Josh Emmett calls in first on a show also featuring heavyweight newcomer Steven Asplund.Emmett previews his matchup with rising prospect Kevin Vallejos, reflecting on the experience he’s gained from years of facing elite competition and why his trademark power remains a dangerous equalizer even at 41 years old.Later, Steve
UFC 326 recap, Kyle Nelson previews McKinney fight, Steve Garcia talks Diego Lopes showdown
A pair of former opponents at 145 pounds join today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered as newly-established lightweight Kyle Nelson and featherweight contender Steve Garcia call in to chat with Matt Serra and Jim Norton.First, Kyle Nelson returns to the show to discuss his decision to move back up to lightweight after his 2024 loss to Steve Garcia. Fresh off a win over Matt Frevola, Nelson break
Drew Dober, Cody Garbrandt, UFC 326 picks
Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome a pair of veteran finishers to UFC Unfiltered ahead of Saturday’s UFC 326 card in Las Vegas.First, lightweight Drew Dober returns for his eighth appearance on the show to preview his matchup with Michael Johnson in a clash between two of the division’s most experienced fighters. Convinced veterans like him are often underestimated for their ability to ada
Francis Marshall on 1st-RD submission win, Michael Johnson talks one last run
Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome two lightweights at very different stages of their careers.First, 27-year-old Francis Marshall joins the show following his first-round submission win in Mexico City. Marshall breaks down surviving an early spinning wheel kick before locking up the finish and reflects on bouncing back after a difficult stretch in the Octagon. In his UFC Unfiltered debut,
Daniel Zellhuber & King Green talk lightweight clash, UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh picks
Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome both sides of a key lightweight matchup as Daniel Zellhuber and King Green join the show ahead of their clash at UFC Mexico City.First, Mexico’s own Daniel Zellhuber discusses fighting at home in the altitude for the second time, what he learned from his Fight of the Night war in 2024, and how he’s approaching a pivotal bout after back-to-back losses. The
UFC Houston recap, Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani talks UFC debut, Rafael Dos Anjos returns
Jim Norton and Matt Serra recap UFC Houston before welcoming two welterweights at very different stages of their careers to UFC Unfiltered.First up, Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani reflects on his hard-fought split decision win over Phil Rowe in his UFC debut. The Hermosa Beach native discusses the weigh-in faceoff tension, the lone dissenting judge’s scorecard, and what he learned from going three
Uroš Medić, Jacobe Smith, UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Hernandez picks
Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome two rising welterweights to UFC Unfiltered ahead of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Houston.The guys kick off their preview of this weekend’s card by breaking down the main event between Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez — with Jim offering up a prediction of his own.First up, Serbian knockout artist Uroš Medić makes his Unfiltered debut. “The Doctor” r
Michael Chiesa talks UFC Seattle return & previews UFC BJJ 5
Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by Michael Chiesa for a wide-ranging conversation centered around his upcoming return to action in Seattle and the balancing act of being both an active UFC fighter and one of the promotion’s most trusted analysts.Chiesa talks about fighting in the Pacific Northwest, what’s fueling his current 3-fight win streak, and how his mindset has evolved at this
Chase Hooper talks March homecoming in Seattle, Mikey Musumeci previews UFC BJJ 5
Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by friend of the show Chase Hooper and UFC BJJ bantamweight champion Mikey Musumeci on today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered.With the Seahawks fresh off their Super Bowl LX victory, it’s only right that Seattle’s own Hooper calls in ahead of his first fight back in the Emerald City in nearly nine years, as the UFC brings a Fight Night card to Seattle on Ma
Marc-Andre Barriault, Amir Albazi, UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira picks
Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome a pair of first-time guests to the show as they gear up for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira card at the Meta APEX.First, middleweight Marc-Andre Barriault joins the show to discuss his MMA journey and the roots of the toughness that has defined his fighting style. The Kill Cliff FC staple also breaks down his upcoming matchup with Michał
Colby Thicknesse talks Volk & Ruffy’s victorious weekend, UFC 325 recap w/ guest co-host RJ Clifford
Jim Norton is joined by guest co-host RJ Clifford for a full recap of UFC 325, breaking down the card from top to bottom and reacting to the biggest performances from Sydney.But first, the guys welcome featherweight Colby Thicknesse to the show. Thicknesse reflects on a massive weekend for two of his closest teammates, sharing his perspective on Alexander Volkanovski successfully defendin
UFC 325 picks, Tabatha Ricci & Callum Walsh talk 2026 momentum
Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the episode by breaking down UFC 325 from top to bottom, locking in their picks and debating key matchups as the promotion gears up for one of the most anticipated cards of the year.After the picks, the guys are joined by one of the most dynamic power couples in the fight game — women’s strawweight Tabatha Ricci and Zuffa boxer Callum Walsh. Before divi
Gillian Robertson talks rebooked Lemos fight, Jean Silva talks win over Arnold Allen, UFC 324 takeaways
Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome a pair of familiar faces back to the show in women’s strawweight Gillian Robertson and men’s featherweight Jean Silva.First up, Robertson calls in to discuss her long-awaited return to the Octagon. After a frustrating stretch of delays, postponements, and bad luck with opponents, she previews her rescheduled matchup against Amanda Lemos — now set for Marc
UFC 324 picks & predictions, Alex Perez previews Charles Johnson showdown
After a six-week wait for live UFC action, Jim Norton and Matt Serra are back and ready to dive in. On today’s episode, the guys break down UFC 324 from top to bottom — locking in three official picks each for their first predictions of the year and setting the tone for what promises to be a loaded night of fights for the first card of the Paramount era.Then, former title challenger Alex
Paddy Pimblett eyes interim gold at UFC 324, Caio Borralho plots comeback vs. RDR
Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome back lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett, who joins the show ahead of his interim title showdown with Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. Paddy breaks down why he believes this is the right moment to make a statement, how he sees the matchup playing out, and what an interim belt could mean with Ilia Topuria’s future still unresolved.Between interviews, Jim and Ma
Urijah Faber talks competing at 46, prepping Song Yadong for UFC 324
Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by Urijah Faber for a wide-ranging conversation about his continued impact on the sport — both as a competitor and a coach.Faber talks about still competing at 46 years old, including his upcoming combat jiu-jitsu and wrestling matchups scheduled for January and February of 2026. The UFC Hall of Famer explains how his mindset has evolved at this stage
Arnold Allen & Dustin Jacoby Check In Ahead of UFC 324 and UFC 325
Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome a pair of veterans gearing up for key matchups as the UFC schedule ramps up in early 2026.Featherweight Arnold Allen joins the show to talk about how he spent 2025 rebuilding his body and earning his black belt from the coach who first introduced him to MMA. Set to fight for the first time in nearly 18 months, Allen discusses his high-stakes matchup with
Kicking off 2026 with UFC 324's own Modestas Bukauskas & Ateba Gautier
Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off 2026 with a pair of rising contenders who have their sights set on big years ahead.First, light heavyweight Modestas Bukauskas joins the show to talk about the momentum he’s built during his recent run and what’s at stake as he prepares for a crucial matchup against Nikita Krylov at UFC 324. Modestas breaks down the work he’s putting in, provides an upda
Handing out 2025 UFC Awards, Looking Ahead to 2026, Who Will Be Champ in 2026?
For the final episode of UFC Unfiltered in 2025, Jim Norton and Matt Serra put a bow on the year that was and look ahead to what 2026 might hold.The guys open the show by revisiting their 2025 predictions, breaking down how the season played out after a razor-thin race in their season-long picks competition. Matt finished ahead on total points, while Jim led in correctly predicted winners
Jamey-Lyn Horth joins Matt & Ray Longo; Kape’s case for a flyweight title shot
With Jim Norton out, Ray Longo steps in alongside Matt Serra for a fresh episode of UFC Unfiltered, featuring women’s flyweight Jamey-Lyn Horth.Coming off back-to-back wins to finish 2025 undefeated, Horth talks about transitioning into MMA later than most, her athletic roots, and how early amateur fights against Loopy Godinez turned into a close friendship and training partnership. She a
Chris Duncan & Mansur Abdul-Malik talk 1st-RD wins, UFC 323 takeaways w/ Din Thomas
With Matt Serra out for the day, Jim is joined by Mr. Reliable himself — Din Thomas — for an episode that opens with lightweight Chris Duncan checking in just days after his impressive first-round anaconda choke of Terrance McKinney at UFC 323. Duncan talks about surviving the early storm, leveling up since moving full-time to American Top Team, and why he believes 2026 is the year he fin
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