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UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra
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UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra is the must-listen podcast for fight fans. Edgy veteran comedian Jim Norton and former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra push the boundaries in the UFC's first audio series. “Unfiltered” delivers everything, including pre- and post-fight analysis, industry stories, observations, opinions and interviews with UFC sources, fighters and celebrity fans.
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Edmen Shahbazyan, Muhammad vs Bonfim in Vegas
3d ago00:45:14Tap to summarizeThe 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 to the Octagon.After the interview, Matt and Jim make some picks throughout the UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs Bonfim card. They also dig further into UFC Macau, Matt’s birthday events, gi vs no-gi jiu jitsu, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Jordan Leavitt, Santiago Luna, UFC Macau takeaways
4d ago00:48:00Tap to summarizeA 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 shifts to this past weekend’s UFC Macau event, where Matt heaps praise on Angela Hill’s stellar performance before ushering in a convo on other takeaways from an event filled with finishes.Later, undefeated 21-year-old Santiago Luna joins ahead of the toughest test of his career. Luna explains why he's embracing the opportunity to face Bryce Mitchell and what a victory over the longtime ranked contender would mean for his future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Daniel Rodriguez talks headlining after jail stint, Themba Gorimbo discusses retirement, guest co-host Din Thomas
1w ago01:01:56Tap to summarizeDin 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 Tijuana jail and explains why the pressure of professional fighting has never rattled him the way real-life survival situations once did. The 39-year-old veteran also reflects on starting MMA at age 25 and why he believes his life experience gives him a different perspective than most fighters.Then, Themba Gorimbo checks in at peace with his decision to retire from MMA at just 35 years old. Gorimbo opens up about embracing the next chapter of his life, his plans to move to Australia and tell his story in new ways, and why he wishes he had met Daniel Cormier earlier in his journey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Grant Dawson, Sean Brady talk UFC 328 wins
2w ago00:50:08Tap to summarizeJim 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, 6th-ranked welterweight Sean Brady returns after a dominant win over Joaquin Buckley. Brady breaks down how he imposed his grappling, credits the coaches who kept him grounded throughout camp, and discusses what kind of matchup would make sense if the UFC’s return to Philadelphia lines up with his next fight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Brendan Allen, Khaos Williams, McGregor vs. Holloway reaction
3w ago00:50:24Tap to summarizeNo 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 Shahbazyan at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Allen explains why he accepted a risky matchup against an unranked opponent despite knowing a loss could jeopardize his place near the top of the division.Between interviews, the guys dive deeper into McGregor vs. Holloway — debating whether Holloway’s activity is enough to make him the rightful favorite against a bigger McGregor in a non-title main event at a new weight class for Max.Khaos Williams calls in from sunny Las Vegas fresh off his first-round knockout win over Nikolay Veretennikov, with a special Jamahal Hill cameo kicking off the interview. Khaos reflects on how far he’s come since his younger days, emphasizing the importance of paying it forward and being a living example of perseverance for the kids he now mentors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Arnold Allen, Modestas Bukauskas, UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa picks
3w ago00:39:28Tap to summarizeToday'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 Evloev and Jean Silva, and discusses the challenge of defending his ranking against a surging opponent like Costa.Then, light heavyweight Modestas Bukauskas checks in after a late opponent switch left him preparing for Christian Edwards instead of Rodolfo Bellato. Bukauskas talks about navigating the short-notice change and the lessons he's thankful to have learned from his loss in his last outing against Nikita Krylov.Between interviews, Jim and Matt react to Khamzat Chimaev’s reported obsession with securing an immediate rematch against Sean Strickland. Plus, Jim and Matt pick a few winners each from 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.
Transcribe →Quillan Salkilld, Kody Steele, UFC 328 takeaways
4w ago00:51:47Tap to summarizeToday'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 Steele checks in after securing his first UFC win with a slick kneebar submission in Perth, discussing his elite grappling background, his close ties with the Tackett brothers, and bouncing back from his UFC debut loss.Don't miss as Jim and Matt react to Sean Strickland’s upset title win over Khamzat Chimaev, Joshua Van’s thrilling flyweight title defense, and more from UFC 328.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Joaquin Buckley, Jim Miller, UFC 328 preview w/ Ben “The Bane” Davis
May 701:10:04Tap to summarizeConsider 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 former opponent Kamaru Usman and the Kill Cliff FC team following their fight, the adjustments he’s made ahead of another grappling-heavy challenge, and why he approaches every fight like his job depends on it.Then, UFC legend Jim Miller joins ahead of his record-setting 47th UFC appearance as he prepares for a lightweight clash against Jared Gordon in his home state of New Jersey. Miller reflects on fighting in Newark for the fifth time in his UFC career, what still motivates him after nearly two decades in the Octagon before talking about his passion for hunting.Plus, Matt and Ben dive deep into UFC 328’s biggest matchups — including Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland and Joshua Van’s first flyweight title defense against Tatsuro Taira.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Nikolas Motta, Malcolm Wellmaker, UFC Perth recap, UFC 328 picks
May 500:58:15Tap to summarizeJim 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, Malcolm Wellmaker returns for his third appearance on the podcast as he prepares for his May 16 matchup against Juan Diaz. He reflects on what he learned from his loss to Ethyn Ewing and how he’s evolved since.Plus, Jim and Matt break down the biggest takeaways from UFC Perth — including Carlos Prates’ breakout performance before locking in picks for this weekend’s UFC 328 card.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transcribe →Baisangur Susurkaev, Francis Marshall, UFC Perth Picks
Apr 3000:50:38Tap to summarizeJim 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 also shares what he’s learned training alongside Khamzat Chimaev as he prepares to fight on the same card as his teammate once again.Then, Francis Marshall returns fresh off back-to-back wins in just eight weeks. He breaks down his latest performance, talks about staying active early in 2026, and details what’s clicking for him with Coach Mike Brown at American Top Team as he continues to build momentum.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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