UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

Jim and Matt break down all the action from UFC 271 on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Doug Ellin joins the show. He shares whether or not he believed Israel Adesanya deserved to get the win against Robert Whittaker in Saturday's main event, what it was like to have Julianna Peña on his podcast, and reveals the star-studded lineup of his newest project. Then, Renato Moicano makes his UFC Unfiltered debut after defeating Alexander Hernandez at UFC 271. He shares why he was so fired up in his Octagon interview, how his wrestling has improved while at American Top Team, and what the keys to his success have been after moving up weight classes. Jim and Matt close the show recapping their favorite moments from UFC 271, including Tai Tuivasa's upset KO victory against Derrick Lewis and Jared Cannonier cementing himself as the #1 contender in the UFC Middleweight division after his second-round TKO win against Derek Brunson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

15 Feb 20221h

"Blonde Brunson" and "The Reaper" join Jim and Matt ahead of the action-packed card at UFC 271 this Saturday in Houston! First, Derek Brunson calls in ahead of his bout against Jared Cannonier at UFC 271. He shares why he decided to dye his hair blonde, opens up about why it's satisfying to beat younger fighters, and reveals what it'd take for him to pick a fight with a stranger. Then, after Jim and Matt make fight picks for UFC 271, Robert Whittaker calls in ahead of his rematch against Israel Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight belt in Saturday's main event fight. He discusses how his mentality has shifted since he last faced Adesanya, why it is tricky to face the same opponent again, and how video games help keep him relaxed during fight week. Jim and Matt close the show with their prediction for Saturday's main event between Whittaker and Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight title. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

10 Feb 202257min

Host of the podcast Fitz Nation and UFC commentator Brendan Fitzgerald joins Jim as guest co-host on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Jim and Brendan are joined by Julian Erosa fresh off his "Fight of the Night" winning performance against Steven Peterson on Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland. He shares how close he came to giving up on mixed martial arts and pursuing a career as a math teacher, why he always fights with a goal to earn performance bonuses, and what changes he's made in his training camp that have contributed to his recent success. Then, star of the show "Letterkenny" Andrew Herr calls in. He shares who his favorite fighters were while growing up watching the UFC with his brothers, details the similarities between hockey fans and UFC fans, and reveals he briefly considered pursuing a career in MMA before his parents intervened. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

8 Feb 202256min

Jim and Matt are joined by both headliners of this weekend's UFC Fight Night on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Jack Hermansson joins the show ahead of his bout against Sean Strickland this Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. He shares why it's been frustrating when others refer to his wrestling exhibition with Khamzat Chimaev as a 'grappling' match, what happened when he ran into Strickland recently, and how a win this weekend would factor into the Middleweight title contention conversation. Then, after Matt tells a story about an awkward encounter he had at the doctor's office, Strickland joins the show. He shares why he seeks out sparring sessions with UFC Heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, why him and fellow UFC Middleweight Kevin Holland nearly fought, and why he believes Jared Cannonier should be the next title challenger if he can defeat Derek Brunson at UFC 271. Jim and Matt close the show with their picks and analysis of the main event of UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

3 Feb 202258min

Will Matt start a Twitch channel? What kind of dog does Paddy Pimblett own? Jim and Matt get to the bottom of those questions, and much more, on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Nick Kolcheff, also known as NICKMERCS, makes his UFC Unfiltered debut. After he shares with Matt some memories of watching him fight with his dad, he details what it was like seeing Alexander Volkanovski against Brian Ortega live in Las Vegas, opens up about his brief amateur boxing career, and explains what it's like to stream on Twitch for tens of thousands of people every day. Then, Paddy Pimblett joins the show ahead of his fight against Rodrigo Vargas at UFC London in March. After he gets his dog, Lenny, under control, he shares why he believes he'll never leave his hometown of Liverpool, what it's like to be a brand ambassador for Barstool Sports after one fight in the UFC, and why he believes Justin Gaethje will ultimately defeat Charles Oliveira when they face off at UFC 274 in May. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1 Feb 202251min

It's a party on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, coach "Captain" Eric Albarracin joins the show. He shares how he and Henry Cejudo helped Deiveson Figueiredo prepare a successful game plan against Brandon Moreno at UFC 270, explains how Cejudo went from Moreno's advocate on The Ultimate Fighter to opposing coach, and shares why he thinks he may be coaching five champions by the end of 2022. Then, Anthony Smith joins the show. He explains why those who think Francis Ngannou pulled of a sweep in the fifth round of his title fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270 are mistaken, shares some of his favorite mid-fight conversations between Hector Lombard and Glover Teixeira, and reveals that the origin of his nickname "Lionheart" is, in fact, from a Jean Claude Van Damme movie. "Lionheart" sticks around to talk with Chris Weidman. He shares how much he misses grabbing pizza with Matt and fellow Long Islanders, reveals how often he was recognized while in Colombia for stem cell treatment, and invites fellow UFC Middleweights to come train with him. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Jan 20221h 5min

Jim and Matt recap all the action from UFC 270 on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Las Vegas Raider Maxx Crosby joins the show. He gives his take on the outcome of Saturday's main event between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane, shares why his favorite fight of the night was Deiveson Figueiredo vs Brandon Moreno, and opens up about how he became a fan of the UFC after watching fights with his dad. Then, Din Thomas joins the show. He shares why he felt the several knockdowns by Deiveson Figueiredo were not enough to secure him the win against Brandon Moreno, why Gane's leg lock attempt in the fifth round lost him the round, and what Gane should have done with top control when he took down Ngannou late in the fight. Din sticks around to talk with Matt Frevola after his first round TKO win against Genaro Valdéz at UFC 270. He discusses how many knockdowns he thinks he actually got throughout the fight, offers his take on the best pizza place in Long Island, and shares how training at Serra BJJ helped him feel prepared heading into Saturday night. Jim, Matt, and Din close the show discussing other stand-out performances at UFC 270, including Said Nurmagomedov's first-round submission win against Cody Stamann, and Michel Pereira's decision victory against Andre Fialho. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25 Jan 20221h 2min

Jim and Matt break down everything you need to know ahead of UFC 270 this Saturday! First, the UFC Heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, joins the show ahead of his main event fight against Ciryl Gane at UFC 270. He shares why he's glad people are coming to conclusions after watching leaked sparring footage between him and opponent Ciryl Gane, shares how much of a priority a future in boxing is for him, and what he feels are the main differences between Gane and past opponents he's faced in the Octagon. Then, after Matt shares a story about his time on-set for a documentary on the Gracie family, Cody Stamann calls in ahead of his bout against Said Nurmagomedov this weekend. He shares who the hardest puncher he's faced in the UFC has been up to this point in his career, details how he's been preparing for such a crafty striker in Nurmagomedov, and reveals a tough memory he has of Matt when he was mid-fight with Aljamain Sterling. Jim and Matt close out the show with their picks for UFC 270, including the trilogy match between UFC Flyweight champion Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Jan 202256min