UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

The one and only Ray Longo joins Jim and Matt for this jam-packed episode of UFC Unfiltered! After Jim and Matt kill time while Longo figures out how to use Zoom, Alexa Grasso calls in fresh off her win over Ji Yeon Kim on Saturday. She reveals that she tested positive for COVID-19 mid-way through her camp, and explains how she managed to balance dealing with the disease while training. Then, owner of City Kickboxing out of Auckland, NZ, Eugene Bareman, joins the guys bright and early in New Zealand. He shares which Featherweight Alexander Volkanovski would most like to face, and gives insight into the feud between Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Paulo Costa. Matt and Ray speak to Dustin Poirier next. He opens up about his rumored bout against Tony Ferguson, what he said to Dan Hooker in the Octagon during their match, and his feelings on being awarded the inaugural Forrest Griffin Community award. The two Long-Islanders close out the show recapping Saturday's UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Rakic, and offering their take on how Sean O'Malley is handling his first career loss.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Sep 20201h 20min

Since Jim has a date with the Osbourne's, coach and former UFC fighter Din Thomas joins Matt for the whole show! First, Din recaps his experience being quarantined in a Holiday Inn while Matt, Dana White, and Michael Bisping had fun without him filming Dana White's Looking FWD to a Fight. Then, Neil Magny calls in ahead of his co-main event bout against Robbie Lawler this Saturday. He shares what it was like sparring with Lawler in college and says why he'd be sure to practice with all top contenders if he were Kamaru Usman. After Jim makes his picks for UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakic and ditches Matt and Din, Anthony Smith joins the show. He elaborates on why he believes Stipe Miocic is a tougher opponent at Heavyweight than Francis Ngannou for Jon Jones, and why he's in a much better head space ahead of his main event bout against Aleksandar Rakic this Saturday. Matt and Din close out the show making their picks for this Saturday's card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Aug 20201h 4min

Jim and Matt are back at it after Frankie Edgar's successful Bantamweight debut! First, the guys offer their take on Edgar's razor-close win over Pedro Munhoz last Saturday, and Matt shares his own Dr. Pimple Popper moment from Brazil back in the day. Aleksandar Rakic is the first to join ahead of his main event bout against Anthony Smith on Saturday. He shares stories of getting kicked off his soccer team for being too aggressive and dreading grappling practice when first making the transition from kickboxing to MMA. Then, Robbie Lawler joins Jim and Matt after accepting a short notice fight against Neil Magny in the co-main event this Saturday. He relives his epic stare-down with Rory MacDonald in their legendary rematch and suggests self-help books for Matt to read during quarantine. Matt and Jim close the show recapping all the action from UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs Edgar and give their take on how Sean O'Malley is handling his first UFC loss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Aug 20201h

Ahead of this weekend's UFC Fight Night, headliners Frankie Edgar and Pedro Munhoz stop by UFC Unfiltered to check in with Matt and guest host, Barstool Sport's Robbie Fox! First, Robbie and Matt recap their experience at UFC 252 in the UFC APEX, and Robbie explains how it's similar to something from his past and how he felt when Matt did not say hello to him on fight night. Then, UFC Bantamweight Pedro Munhoz makes Matt feel old after revealing he has been a fan of Matt's dating back to his ADCC grappling matches from 20 years ago. He also shares how his upbringing in Brazil shaped his fighting style, and why he has a passion for teaching non-fighters the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Former UFC Lightweight champion Frankie Edgar also calls in and reveals his slightly pro-Mafia beliefs, how the smaller cage will (or will not) affect his game plan against Munhoz, and how his weight cut is going for his first weigh-in at 135 pounds. Finally, after Robbie arranges an anti-bullying seminar at Matt's BJJ school, Jim joins from a mysterious hotel to debate who Jon Jones' first opponent at Heavyweight should be and to make picks for this weekend's card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Aug 202055min

It's a supersized episode of UFC Unfiltered to commemorate the epic trilogy between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier coming to a close this weekend at UFC 252! First, Marlon 'Chito' Vera joins the show to share how he reacted to opponent Sean O'Malley's corner talking smack before he won via first round TKO, how his humble beginnings growing up in Ecuador shaped his approach to fighting, and to make a callout that makes Jim uncomfortable. Then, after Matt and Jim recap the action from UFC 252, Ovince Saint Preux calls in to discuss his return to Light Heavyweight against prospect Alonzo Menifield. Finally, musician, songwriter, producer, drummer Travis Barker talks with the guys about aliens, Jon Jones calling him out for betting on his opponent, his recovery from a plane crash that left him with severe burns in his body and being a huge UFC fan!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

18 Aug 20201h 35min

The path to UFC gold runs through UFC Unfiltered as both Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier join the show before they settle who deserves the title of Heavyweight GOAT this Saturday! First, the Heavyweight champ, Stipe Miocic, calls in to share his take on the whole 'GOAT' discussion, whether or not he'll let Dana put the belt on him if he wins, and what he's expecting from Daniel Cormier this Saturday. Then, after the Matt, Jim, and Phoenix make their picks for UFC 252, Daniel Cormier hops on the show live from a recovery pod. He shares if money is enough to bring him back for one more fight, why he wants to improve his golf swing, and how his fitness gadgets can help Matt in...other aspects of his life. Don't forget to tune in to UFC 252 this Saturday on ESPN+ at 6:00pm ET! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Aug 20201h 17min

Jim and Matt break down all the action from this weekend's epic card and begin their look ahead to UFC 252! First, the guys break down why Kevin Holland and Nasrat Haqparast's wins were so impressive Saturday night after Matt tries to find his video reminder on his phone (it's a journey). Then, podcaster and comedian Luis J. Gomez joins the show to discuss his upcoming exhibition MMA fight against radio host Jason Ellis, and the guys trade stories about being knocked out. Matt attempts to motivate Luis for his fight by telling a story, and in his efforts ends up confessing his fandom of Brad Pitt! UFC veteran Jim Miller calls in ahead of his fight against Vinc Pichel on Saturday in the main event of the UFC 252 prelims. He shares what keeps him fighting after 36 UFC bouts, and shares why archery is a lot like Jiu-Jitsu. After Jim and Matt break down Derrick Lewis' dominant performance against Aleksei Oleinik on Saturday, Junior dos Santos calls the guys right after his last training session before making his way to the UFC Apex. He shares what it's like training in the same gym as his opponent on Saturday, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, and reveals why he'd cut down to Light Heavyweight to face Jon Jones. The guys close out the show offering their choice for who Conor McGregor should face in his return to the Octagon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Aug 20201h 22min

This episode is a must-listen before Aleksei Oleinik goes for his 60th professional win in this weekend's main event... unless "The Black Beast" Derrick Lewis has something to say about it! First, radio host and former pro skateboarder Jason Ellis join the guys to share the crazy story of how Forrest Griffin (dressed as Sasquatch) tore his MCL with a leg kick, why he decided to take on former UFC champion Shane Carwin with one hand tied behind his back (and still lost), and how he's been able to open up emotionally later in life. Jason also discusses which famous comedian he is set to fight in an MMA match next! Then, Chris Weidman calls in not just because he misses Matt so much, but to reveal why he thinks cutting to Middleweight actually makes him a better fighter, and to share an insane story from when he first met his now-wife that we promise you won't see coming. "The Black Beast" himself, Derrick Lewis, also joins UFC Unfiltered to show off his new physique, address recent criticism from Curtis Blaydes, and share why he thinks he should be Francis Ngannou's first championship defense if he wins it one day. Matt and Jim close out the show by making their picks for UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Aug 20201h 15min