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Derek Brunson responds to "Big Mouth" Kevin Holland's message for him on Monday's show on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Heavyweight Don'Tale Mayes joins UFC Unfiltered for the first time. Being forced to withdraw from his bout against Tai Tuivasa due to medical issues doesn't stop him from having a good time with Jim Norton and Matt Serra! Note, episode was recorded prior to the announcement. After he and Jim trade jail stories, Don'Tale details what it's like to go from idolizing Jon Jones to training with him at Jackson-Wink and where he sees himself in the Heavyweight division. We also learn about Don’ Tales early life, how his first fights were in the street, how he made his way to his first MMA gym, his college basketball career and what UFC fighters he looked up to (including our own Matt Serra). Don’ Tale also shares the story behind his loss to Ciryl Gane and why he wants the re-match to take place on US soil and especially not back in Singapore! After Matt details his recent rendezvous with Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and Jim and Matt react to the news of Kelvin Gastelum filling in for Paulo Costa against Robert Whittaker next month, Derek Brunson joins the show. He shares how he plans to make Kevin Holland eligible for a stimulus check, his no-nonsense approach to dealing with Holland’s in fight trash talk, his successful transition to Sanford MMA and coach Henri Hooft, how he's been able to deal with being underestimated throughout his career, and what his career would have been if he did not pursue MMA. Jim and Matt close out the show with their special back and forth banter about movies, pop culture and UFC fights. Got a minute? Give us a review! Follow the show @UFCUnfiltered on Instagram Follow Jim Norton @JimNorton on Instagram Follow Matt Serra @MattSerraBJJ on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

17 Mars 202153min

What's next for Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad after Saturday's controversial outcome? Jim and Matt discuss that and more on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! After Jim and Matt break down their favorite fights from UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Muhammad, and when Matt finally stops saying Rani Yahya's name, Kevin Holland joins the show. He shares how he's been preparing for his first UFC main event against Derek Brunson this Saturday March 20th, explains how he enjoys trash talk from his opponents, runs through his plan to win both the UFC Welterweight and Middleweight titles, and gives a direct message to his opponent Derek Brunson. Then, Max Griffin calls into the show ahead of his bout against Song Kenan on UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Holland this Saturday. He shares his genuine reaction when he nearly ripped off the ear of his last opponent Ramiz Brahimaj, which book changed his outlook on life, and the crazy Instagram account that teammate Aspen Ladd showed him. Jim and Matt close the show with their takeaways from Leon Edwards vs Belal Muhammad ending in a no contest after Edwards' accidental eye poke of Muhammad, and a very special Matt’s Movie Minute of Frank Grillo’s new movie. Got a minute? Give us a review! Follow the show @UFCUnfiltered on Instagram Follow Jim Norton @JimNorton on Instagram Follow Matt Serra @MattSerraBJJ on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Mars 20211h 9min

Both fighters opening the main card of UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Muhammad join Jim and Matt on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Eryk Anders joins the show and shares how his recent eye operation was like a scene out of Clockwork Orange, opens up about his fascination with Genghis Khan, and discusses why he thinks Henry Cejudo would be a great coach after training with him. Anders' opponent on Saturday, Darren Stewart, joins Jim and Matt next. After Matt tattles on Jim for making fun of Stewart's history as a contemporary dancer, he shares how difficult grappling was for him at the beginning of his MMA career and why he was so comfortable trash talking with Kevin Holland during their fight. Got a minute? Give us a review! Follow the show @UFCUnfiltered on Instagram Follow Jim Norton @JimNorton on Instagram Follow Matt Serra @MattSerraBJJ on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

11 Mars 202153min

Jim and Matt break down all the action from UFC 259 on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Leon Edwards joins the show ahead of his main event fight this Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Muhammad. He delves into the struggles of his experience during the pandemic that has lead to four fight cancellations, explains his reasoning for picking Jake Paul over Ben Askren in their upcoming boxing match, and makes his case for being the next title contender with a decisive win over Belal Muhammad this weekend. Then, Jim and Matt give their complete breakdown of everything that happened at UFC 259. After giving props to prelim fighters like Kennedy Nzechukwu and Sean Brady, the guys share what they noticed from the main card, including Islam Makhachev's dominant performance over Drew Dober and Jan Blachowicz's defense of the Light Heavyweight belt against Israel Adesanya. Matt closes the show with an announcement about his career and his thoughts on Aljamain Sterling's controversial win over Petr Yan. Got a minute? Give us a review! Follow the show @UFCUnfiltered on Instagram Follow Jim Norton @JimNorton on Instagram Follow Matt Serra @MattSerraBJJ on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

9 Mars 20211h 20min

G.O.A.T. Alert! On today’s episode on UFC Unfiltered Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by the Champ Champ Amanda Nunes and the former UFC Bantamweight Champion Dominick Cruz. First, (8:59) Amanda Nunes calls in ahead of her 7th title defense against Megan Anderson in UFC 259's co-main event this Saturday. After her new daughter, Raegan Ann, crashes the call, she shares how having a child is added motivation to perform, shares the exact moment she knew she would win in her showdown against Cris Cyborg (very cool story here) (28:33) for the inaugural UFC Women's Featherweight Championship and much more. Then, (32:35) former UFC Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz joins Jim and Matt ahead of his bout against Casey Kenney on Saturday. The group chats about recovery and training smarter with age, including his specific training approach to his fight this Saturday, taking the title fight against Henry Cejudo on short notice, the controversial stoppage in that bout and how dealing with loss impacts every athlete differently. Cruz then puts on his analyst cap and gives his take on Blachowicz vs. Adesanya and Yan vs. Sterling this Saturday at UFC 259. Jim and Matt close out the show with their picks for UFC 259, featuring three title fights, this Saturday night! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

4 Mars 20211h 11min

Jim and Matt recap the action from UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gane and speak to one half of UFC 259's main event on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, comedian Gary Owen makes his UFC Unfiltered debut. He lets the guys know what he thought of Derrick Lewis' dominant performance over Curtis Blaydes, shares what happened during his first open mic night that ended in him getting kicked out of the club and recaps the first season of The Ultimate Fighter that got him hooked on the sport. Then, Joseph Benavidez calls in ahead of his bout against Askar Askarov at UFC 259 this Saturday. He flexes his movie knowledge by giving some recommendations to Jim and Matt, shares what it's like to be married to UFC reporter Megan Olivi, and details why it's liberating to not chase after a title at this phase of his career. Finally, Light Heavyweight Champion Jan Blachowicz joins Jim and Matt ahead of his first title defense against Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya this Saturday in the main event of UFC 259. He shares why he's a big fan of cold water baths for workout recoveries, which video games he plays while he's on the road, and how his life has changed since becoming the UFC Light Heavyweight Champion last September. They also recap some of Jan’s best performances inside the UFC Octagon, and Jan explains what JJJ (Jan Jiu Jitsu) is!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

2 Mars 20211h 14min

Stand-up comedian and Daily Show Correspondent Ronny Chieng joins Jim and Matt on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! Jim, Matt, and Ronny kick off the show discussing how Ronny first got into UFC and his recent obsession with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Then, Jairzinho Rozenstruik joins the show ahead of his main event bout against Ciryl Gane this Saturday. He makes Matt very happy by professing his love for The Simpsons and video games, shares how Jon Jones moving to Heavyweight is added motivation for him, and details his experiences assembling his team of coaches and managers. Montana De La Rosa also calls in ahead of her bout against Mayra Bueno Silva at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Gane. She geeks out with Matt about the show Peaky Blinders, reveals what it's like to have a husband who is also an MMA fighter, talks about how she got into fighting at an early age and about the special bond she has with her younger daughter. Jim, Matt, and Ronny close out the show with their pick for this Saturday's Heavyweight clash between Rozenstruik and Gane. Got a minute, give us a review! Follow the show @UFCUnfiltered on Instagram Follow Jim Norton @JimNorton on Instagram Follow Matt Serra @MattSerraBJJ on Instagram Follow Ronny Chieng @RonnyChieng on Instagram Follow Jairzinho Rozenstruik @Jairzinho.Rozenstruik on Instagram Follow Montana De La Rosa @Montana.DeLaRosa on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Feb 20211h 7min

Today's episode is almost as fun as Derrick Lewis' performance against Curtis Blaydes on Saturday! First: IT'S TIME... to welcome UFC announcer Bruce Buffer back on the show to celebrate his 25 years with the UFC! He gives Matt and Jim a tour of his house and movie poster collection, shares Dana's reaction to the UFC Fight Pass Fightloreepisode about his fight in an elevator with Frank Trigg, reveals what he has written on his cards as he announces fights, and the guys discuss which James Bond they are most like. Bruce also chats about funny moments in the Octagon involving bugs, and the only two ways he wants to go out. Then, Ciryl Gane makes his UFC Unfiltered debut ahead of his main event bout against Jairzinho Rozenstruik on Saturday. He goes into what other sports he played growing up in France, shares his reaction to Derrick Lewis' knockout of Curtis Blaydes, discusses his relationship with Francis Ngannou, and calls for a big fight if he can get past Rozenstruik this Saturday. Jim and Matt close the show with a breakdown of all the action from UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Lewis, including a highlight from Matt on which prelim fighter he thinks will be the next big thing. Got a minute, give us a review! Follow the show @UFCUnfiltered on Instagram Follow Jim Norton @JimNorton on Instagram Follow Matt Serra @MattSerraBJJ on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Feb 20211h 8min