UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra5 Aug 2025

Austin Bashi talks first UFC win, Jimmy Drago on overcoming obstacles ahead of DWCS shot

Today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered delivers a powerful mix of rising talent and personal triumph as Jim and Matt welcome UFC featherweight prospect Austin Bashi and DWCS hopeful Jimmy Drago.

First up is Bashi, fresh off his first UFC victory — a slick first-round submission over John Yannis. He reflects on bouncing back from his debut loss, chasing a dream he’s had since childhood, and what it was like mimicking Alexander Volkanovski in Diego Lopes’ camp.

Between guests, Jim and Matt break down highlights from UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. Park — including standout performances from Tatsuro Taira, Chris Duncan, Esteban Ribovics, and more.

Then, Jimmy Drago joins ahead of his Dana White’s Contender Series debut on August 12th. The Yonkers native shares his incredible story — from losing his father, a 9/11 first responder, to battling addiction and surviving eight overdoses. With sobriety, discipline, and grit, Drago turned a goal of just winning one pro fight into a legitimate UFC dream — and he’s one win away from making it real when he faces Ty Miller on the first DWCS card of 2025.

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