UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

Coach and friend of the show Din Thomas joins Jim and Matt to help preview UFC 267 on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, ESPN MMA reporter Brett Okamoto joins Jim, Matt and Din from Abu Dhabi. He makes his case for why Dan Hooker should not be overlooked in his bout against Islam Makhachev, why the interim Bantamweight championship bout between Petr Yan vs Cory Sandhagen is the fight he's looking forward to most on Saturday, and what questions he hopes will be answered in Khamzat Chimaev's return against Li Jingliang. Then, Islam Makhachev calls in ahead of his bout against Dan Hooker. He explains why he's not impressed with Hooker's decision to fill in for an injured Rafael Dos Anjos on Saturday, shares who wins soccer matches between him and Khabib Nurmagomedov, and reveals the depth of MMA talent in his home nation of Dagestan. Finally, after Jim, Matt, and Din remix Max 'Pain' Griffin's walkout song, they close the show by making their picks for UFC 267, including the main event between Light Heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz and Glover Teixeira. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt is motivated and you will be too after listening to today’s show featuring interviews with NFL legend and former Strikeforce Heavyweight Herschel Walker and UFC Lightweight Michael Chandler! First, Jim and Matt speak with Herschel Walker. Herschel details the differences between winning an NFL game and a mixed martial arts fight, how ballet and dance helped his game on the field and on the mats, how being bullied as a kid inspired him to take up Tae Kwon Do, his martial arts journey from childhood to fighting while in college at the University of Georgia to his fights as a professional MMA fighter after his NFL career, and much more… including his very interesting sleep and eating habits?!? Then, our pal Michael Chandler joins the show before his showdown with Justin Gaethje at UFC 268 on November 6 at Madison Square Garden. He shares his thoughts on Gaethje being the 'craziest' opponent he's ever faced, how similar he and Gaethje are, his thoughts and process on overcoming loss and much more including family, finance and what motivates him. Jim and Matt close the show with their reaction to Marvin Vettori's dominant victory over Paulo Costa, and some of their other favorite performances from Saturday's UFC Fight Night: Costa vs Vettori card. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear from both fighters in the main event of this Saturday's UFC Fight Night on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Marvin Vettori joins the show. He shares what he hopes to happen when he runs into Paul Felder on fight night after their recent spat on Twitter, the differences he noticed in people close to him before and after his fight for the UFC Middleweight title, and what kind of wine he'd like to offer Paulo Costa before their main event fight on Saturday night. Then, Jim and Matt discuss the best moments from last nights Dana White's Contender Series fight card and Matt's run-in with Georges St. Pierre backstage at UFC 266. Paulo Costa then calls in for the first time on UFC Unfiltered. After Matt expresses how jealous he is of Paulo's hair after his recent hair transplant, Paulo discusses what he is expecting from Vettori on Saturday and why he's anxious to get back in the Octagon after a year since his last bout. Panini cards representative Tracy Hacker closes the show with news on the latest UFC Panini cards available now and a very special announcement that UFC Unfiltered trading cards are coming soon!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear from the fighter with the quickest back-to-back fights in UFC history and the only comedian with a stand-up special that will be on UFC Fight Pass on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! The show kicks off with Jim having technical difficulties and our resident technology genius Matt offering some inspirational technical advice to solve the issues. After the tech talk our pal, comedian Adam Hunter joins the show. Adam shares a crazy story about Stephan Bonnar reacting to a fan's critique of his stand-up set (yes, Stephan Bonnar did a stand up set), how Chael Sonnen, Henry Cejudo, and Yves Edwards did on-stage during a recent comedy show featuring UFC fighters, and what led him to cater his material for UFC audiences. Then, Lupita "Loopy" Godinez joins the show for the first time. She shares why her loss at UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs Dumont still propelled her further in her career, what led her to accept a last-minute fight just seven days after her previous Octagon appearance, and how her family fled from Mexico to Canada to escape the drug cartels. Jim and Matt close out the show with a recap of their favorite performances from UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs Dumont, including Andrei Arlovski's win against Carlos Felipe and Jim Miller's record-breaking knockout win over Erick Gonzalez. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim made Matt nearly pass out from laughter again -- listen to today's show to find out how! First, the guys are joined by Julian Marquez ahead of his bout against Jordan Wright at UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs Dumont this Saturday. He clears up some misconceptions about his shoutout to Miley Cyrus last year, discusses how Jocko Willink reshaped his mindset towards fighting, and shares why he believes you will be tweeting about him after his fight this Saturday. Then, former UFC Heavyweight champion Andrei Arlovski joins the show ahead of his co-main event bout against Carlos Felipe on Saturday. He delves into what makes him the Benjamin Button of MMA, why he predicts Ciryl Gane will one day defeat Francis Ngannou when they face off for the UFC Heavyweight belt, wanting to eventually fight Ciryl Gane himself, and what he sees as his path back to a title fight. Jim and Matt close the show with their picks for UFC Fight Night: Ladd vs Dumont.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The baddest man out of West Lynn, Oregon, and the co-main event winner from UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Rodriguez, join Jim and Matt on today's show! Chael Sonnen is the first guest to call in. He offers his analysis of Marina Rodriguez's main event victory against BJJ ace Mackenzie Dern, and explains why he's a fan of Rodriguez's callout of former Strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk. He also reminisces about his near-victory against Anderson Silva and his first attempt at stand-up comedy over the weekend with comedian Adam Hunter. Then, Randy Brown joins the show fresh off his win against Jared Gooden on Saturday. He reveals the smack talk he and Gooden shared mid-fight, shares how important it was for his father to watch him compete in the UFC for the first time, discusses his youth and growing up in Queens, and gives Matt some tips on joining Twitch. Jim and Matt close the show discussing their favorite moments from UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Rodriguez.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim and Matt look ahead to the action at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Rodriguez -- with the help of two main card fighters -- on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, they're joined by Sabina Mazo ahead of her fight against Mariya Agapova this Saturday. After she clarifies that she did not, in fact, ever walk on stilts, she discusses how her goals shifted from medical school to MMA, and what life was like in Medellin, Colombia before moving to California. Then, Jim begs Matt to watch Squid Game on Netflix and they both make picks for UFC Fight Night: Dern vs Rodriguez. After that, one half of the main event on this Saturday's card, Mackenzie Dern, joins the show. She shares how head coach Jason Parillo's coaching style allows her to showcase both her improved striking and elite BJJ, how her mentality has matured throughout her UFC tenure, and why she's as confident as ever that she will be fighting for the UFC Strawweight title soon. Jim and Matt close the show with a recap of all the action from Tuesday's episode of Dana White's Contender Series.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A UFC veteran crashes an interview on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered and gives an update on his next fight -- listen to find out who it is! After Jim and Matt kick off the show with a recap of Matt's trip to Pennsylvania, Jared Gordon joins the show fresh off his win against Joe Solecki at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Walker. He shares what was going through his mind once he realized the fight was a split decision, what prompted his move to Sanford MMA, and why he decided to call out UFC newcomer Paddy Pimblett in his post-fight interview. Then, Jim and Matt discuss all the action from UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Walker, including Thiago Santos' razor-close decision win against Johnny Walker in the main event, the head butt that rendered the bout between Kevin Holland and Kyle Daukaus a no contest, and Casey O'Neill's emphatic TKO win against Antonina Shevchenko. Actor and star of the new movie "Coming Home In The Dark" Daniel Gillies closes the show. A massive fight fan, he shares his thoughts on Saturday's main event and offers his own critique of the advice from Johnny Walker's corner. He also reveals the acting tips he received from working with Ryan Gosling and shares why he's particularly proud of his most recent film. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two fighters on this Saturday's card UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Walker join Jim and Matt on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Aspen Ladd joins the show ahead of her bout against Macy Chiasson this Saturday in Las Vegas. She shares why she wanted to be a park ranger as a kid, how she transitioned back to training after knee surgery, and how she's feeling heading into her first bout since December 2019. Then, after Jim and Matt preview the rest of the card and discuss Valentina Shevchenko's dominant reign as the UFC Women's Flyweight champion, Thiago Santos joins the show before he faces Johnny Walker in the main event of Saturday's card. He shares what inspired him to open a nonprofit in his home city of Rio de Janeiro, how he plans on dealing with the unpredictability of opponent Johnny Walker, and why it's so tough to coach and corner his wife - fellow UFC fighter Yana Kunitskaya. Jim and Matt close the show with their picks for UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Walker, including Kevin Holland's return to action against Philly native Kyle Daukaus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear from a UFC 266 Performance of the Night winner, his coaching team including the great Ray Longo and our very own Matt Serra, a full analysis of the UFC 266 card, and much more on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Matt asks Jim what his thoughts are on Henry Cejudo referring to Alexander Volkanovski as a "fun sized Matt Serra." You need to hear this! Then, coach and friend of the show Ray Longo joins Jim and Matt fresh off Merab Dvalishvili's TKO victory against Marlon Moraes at UFC 266. He shares how he knew Merab would have to overcome adversity in this bout, why the VersaClimber is his secret weapon to amazing cardio, and his thoughts on Jon Jones' recent induction into the UFC Hall of Fame and legal troubles. The man of the hour, Merab Dvalishvili, then calls in to the show. He goes into why he wants a top five opponent after his win on Saturday, how people from his home country of Georgia reacted to his win, and what his thoughts are on the rest of the Bantamweight division. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have the champ and a 'Jedi' ahead of UFC 266 this Saturday on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Alexander Volkanovski joins Jim and Matt before he defends his Featherweight belt against Brian Ortega in the main event of UFC 266 this Saturday in Las Vegas. After some members of his crew crash the interview and break balls with Matt Serra, "The Great" opens up about why Ortega's most recent win against The Korean Zombie was not as impressive as others have claimed, training with BJJ black belt Craig Jones, how he kept a level head throughout two training camps and a COVID-19 diagnosis and much more. Then, Matthew Semelsberger calls in to the show before his bout against Martin Sano Jr. this Saturday at UFC 266. He reveals the origin of his nickname "Semi the Jedi", explains Dungeons and Dragons to Jim and Matt, and reveals why he dropped out of college about 12 credits shy of graduating to pursue a career in mixed martial arts. Jim and Matt close the show with their picks for UFC 266, including Valentina Shevchenko's latest title defense against Lauren Murphy in the co-main event and the rematch 17 years in the making between Robbie Lawler and Nick Diaz. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Try not to be jealous of Joseph Benavidez's life as a newly retired fighter on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Jim and Matt break down a few of their favorite fights from Saturday's card, UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Spann. They discuss Devin Clark's toughness in his loss to Ion Cutelaba and Hannah Goldy's come-from-behind armbar submission win against Emily Whitmire. Then, comedian Dan Soder joins the show. Before Matt reveals to Dan that he was the inspiration for one of his bits when he had to do stand-up on Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight, Dan tells stories of his time with Stipe Miocic during his guest appearance on Dan’s show "Billions" and shares why he is so excited to see the Nick Diaz and Robbie Lawler rematch 17 years in the making at UFC 266 this Saturday. Joseph Benavidez closes the show shortly after announcing his retirement from the UFC. He explains why the idea of making a spectacle of his retirement was uncomfortable at first, he talks about the career path he hopes to transition to, the reality shows he and his wife Megan Olivi most enjoy watching, and why crying at movies and television shows is nothing new for him. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim and Matt are joined by two fighters on this Saturday's card to help preview UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Spann! First, Jim and Matt discuss the recent passing of comedy legend Norm MacDonald. Then, Ariane Lipski joins the show ahead of her fight against Mandy Bohm on Saturday. She talks to Jim and Matt about how she manages her relationship with her husband (who happens to be her coach), why she decided to switch fight camps to ATT in Florida, and how she earned the nickname "The Queen of Violence." After Matt tries to offer some movie suggestions to Jim, Raquel Pennington calls in. She offers a candid retelling of her experience with USADA during her recent suspension after taking banned substances to treat a thyroid condition, describes the dynamic at home between her and girlfriend Tecia Torres, and breaks down why she's excited to face off against Pannie Kianzad in the UFC Apex's smaller Octagon. Jim and Matt close the show with picks for UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Spann.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today's episode of UFC Unfiltered is a throwback to the early 2000's! First, former UFC Lightweight Yves Edwards joins the show. Matt and Yves reminisce about the time they faced off in the Octagon nearly 20 years ago, and Matt reveals what Yves said in the lead up to their fight that motivated him to perform. They also discuss Yves' role as himself in Halle Berry's new movie set to debut in November, and how his mindset evolved as his UFC career progressed. Then, former UFC Middleweight title contender Matt Lindland joins the show. He opens up about what it's like to be the head coach of the US National Wrestling team, reminisces with Matt about competing in the early days of the UFC, and reveals his take on Gable Stevenson's decision to not pursue MMA. Matt discusses his weekend in Las Vegas for a special ceremony in his honor to close the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While Matt is in Las Vegas for a very special UFC project, Megan Olivi joins Jim as today's special guest co-host on UFC Unfiltered! After Jim and Megan bond over how not-handy they both are, Justin Gaethje joins the show. He opens up about his gardening hobby, pulls absolutely no punches when asked what he thinks of UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira and UFC Welterweight Kevin Lee, and gives his perspective of the long road that has lead him to a match against Michael Chandler on November 6th at Madison Square Garden at UFC 268. Then, coach, owner and founder of Fortis MMA, Sayif Saud joins the show. He discusses how proud he is that Fortis MMA has had more fighters earn contracts on Dana White's Contender Series than any other academy in the world, reveals how Fortis MMA fighter Ryan Spann has dealt with hateful messages on social media ahead of his main event bout against Anthony Smith on September 18th, and reveals what he believes are necessary characteristics of a great coach. Jim and Megan close the show with their favorite moments from UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Till, including Derek Brunson's underdog submission win against Darren Till in the main event and Paddy Pimblett's breakout victory in his UFC debut. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Labor Day and Matt and Jim are off today. That doesn't mean we don't have something for you to listen to. Check out our pal Steve-O on the UFC's newest show - 8 Questions hosted by Big Zuu. A little about the show: Rapper and presenter Big Zuu fires 8 Questions at some of the UFC’s biggest and most famous fans! On this episode, Jackass star Steve-O talks his favorite fights, calling out Justin Bieber, why Rose Namajunas is his favorite fighter of all time and who is the GOAT in the UFC?! Check out the 8 Questions now: (1:00) What is the first UFC fight you remember watching? (3:45) Who is your favorite UFC fighter of all time? (6:49) What is your favorite UFC fight you have attended or watched? (8:30) Is there anything left on your bucket list? (10:48) If you were a fighter, what would your fighter nickname be? (11:45) If you could fight one fighter in UFC history, who would it be? (13:11) What would your fantasy UFC matchup be? (14:45) Who is the GOAT in the UFC and in your line of business? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pal of the show Din Thomas stops by to help Jim and Matt look ahead to UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Till this Saturday on ESPN+! First, Matt and Din open the show discussing some behind-the-scenes action from the latest episode of Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight. Then, Jim joins the show just in time to talk with Paddy Pimblett ahead of his UFC debut this Saturday. Paddy opens up about his battles with mental health after losing a fight in front of his home crowd, why his account was banned from Instagram, and what his reasoning was behind waiting to join the UFC despite getting multiple contract offers when he was younger. After Din signs off, Darren Till joins Jim and Matt on the show ahead of his headlining bout against Derek Brunson this Saturday at the UFC Apex. He shares why he does not care about being away from friends and family during training camp, why he believes he's only one fight away from a shot at the title, and how he's able to cut a promo better than anyone else on the roster. Jim and Matt close the show with a recap of their favorite fights from UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Chikadze and make their picks for the main event of UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Till See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear Jim and Matt's reaction to UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Chikadze, and their thoughts on Tyron Woodley's boxing match against Jake Paul, on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Jim and Matt discuss Jake Paul's split decision win against Tyron Woodley in a boxing match, and Matt gives props to Gerald Meerschaert for his submission win against Makhmud Muradov on Saturday. Then, UFC Welterweight Claudio Silva joins the show. He shares his experience helping families in need in his home country of Brazil during the pandemic, what inspired him to start his own açaí business, and how old-school UFC veterans like Vitor Belfort inspired him to begin training MMA as a kid. After that, actor and mixed martial artist Michael Jai White closes out the show. He talks with the guys about everything from his conversations with Mike Tyson while he was in prison, to the reboot of his classic film "Spawn", to the myriad of UFC champions he's had the chance to train with. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Find out what Edson Barboza's new walkout song is on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Bryan Battle joins Jim and Matt before his co-main event bout against Gilbert Urbina at UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Chikadze to decide the winner of The Ultimate Fighter's Middleweight tournament. He shares how people treated him differently when he weighed nearly 300 pounds, how he found success at mixed martial arts despite beginning his training at age 21, and explains the origin of his nickname 'Pooh Bear.' Then, Edson Barboza joins ahead of his main event bout against Giga Chikadze on this Saturday's UFC Fight Night. Before Matt serenades him with a tribute song to his kicks, Barboza reveals what changes he's made to his training and diet that have him feeling better than ever, and his thoughts on the bizarre sequence that ended his bout with Shane Burgos. Finally, Jim and Matt close the show with their picks for the main and co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs Chikadze. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt has big news on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, UFC Heavyweight Chris Daukaus joins Jim and Matt on the show ahead of his bout with Shamil Abdurakhimov at UFC 266 September 25th in Las Vegas. As an active police officer in Philadelphia, he offers his take on why other officers should be required to train in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He also shares theories on why he's been able to win via first-round knockout in his first three UFC appearances, and what he thinks of Francis Ngannou's decision to forego a quick turnaround title defense. Then, Matt makes a big announcement regarding Merab Dvalishvili's upcoming bout against Marlon Moraes at UFC 266. Finally, Jim and Matt close the show with their favorite moments from UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Gastelum, including Ignacio Bahamondes' show-stopping spinning wheel kick knockout over Roosevelt Roberts and Jared Cannonier's gritty decision win over the durable Kelvin Gastelum. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's been two long weeks since the last UFC card, so Jim and Matt are pumped to talk about the most exciting matchups at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Gastelum on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered. First, former Olympic wrestler turned UFC fighter Mark O. Madsen joins Jim and Matt for the first time on UFC Unfiltered. He explains how the fractured jaw he suffered in his last UFC fight has been the least of his worries this past year, how his striking game is coming along while he transitions to MMA, and what to expect in a co-main event against an all-timer in the UFC. That all-timer is Clay Guida, who joins -- for the first time ever, somehow! -- to talk about his fight prep, his fishing, and what to do when you're lining up against an Olympic wrestler. Plus, Clay offers a rematch to a very notable fighter as he looks ahead to his next fight. Finally, Jim and Matt discuss their latest project together, Watch Party, available on UFC FightPass this Friday, and close the show with their picks for UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Gastelum this Saturday on ESPN+. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's fight week once again on UFC Unfiltered! First, Jim and Matt are joined by comedian and retired detective Todd McComas. He talks about the various UFC events he's been to in support of his old friend Chris Lytle, offers his take on the rumored matchup between UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou and UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Ciryl Gane, and tells some of his favorite stories from his time with his friend who happens to be a former hitman, and from his time with Pat McAfee and the Barstool Sports crew. Then, Vinc Pichel joins the show ahead of his bout with Austin Hubbard at UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs Gastelum this Saturday from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. He shares what sparked his switch to Factory X in Colorado, how he was able to land a spot on a fight team with just a few months of training in his mid-20's, and how he's able to play video games on Twitch for up to 12 hours straight. Jim and Matt marvel at Vinc's mustache, and he tells them about the very unique way he keeps it trim! The guys close the show with Matt's take on the new Suicide Squad movie and a personal life update. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BJJ Master and combat sports legend Rickson Gracie, and UFC lightweight Rafael Fiziev fresh off his victory at UFC 265, join Jim and Matt on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, BJJ Master Rickson Gracie calls in. He talks with Jim and Matt about which memories were hardest to share in his new memoir "Breathe: A Life in Flow", why learning how to properly breathe influenced every facet of his and his students' lives, what it was like to be on the forefront of the MMA movement, and so much more. Next, Rafael Fiziev joins the show fresh off his win against Bobby Green at UFC 265 last Saturday. He tells Jim and Matt about learning his first grappling moves on YouTube when he began his MMA training, reveals how he felt about Green's in-cage talk and facial expressions, and how he began training in Muay Thai as a kid after he was bullied. Finally, Panini America spokesman Brett Whitley calls in to share the latest news on Panini's UFC fighter collectible cards, including their most recent foray into NFTs. Remember to subscribe, rate, review and follow the show on Instagram @UFCUnfilteredSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim and Matt get a chance to talk to one of MMA's top journalists, a UFC Heavyweight contender, and recap on all things UFC 265 on today's episode! First, Yahoo Sports combat sports journalist Kevin Iole joins the show. After he shares an amazing story about Dana White's time as a boxing-aerobics instructor from back in the day, he shares how Jose Aldo proved him wrong on Saturday after his dominant win against Pedro Munhoz in the co-main event and explains why he thinks both Ciryl Gane and Jon Jones would win if they were to face current Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou. Then, Jairzinho Rozenstruik calls in ahead of his bout against Curtis Blaydes at UFC 266 on September 25th. He discusses what he thought of the performances from Ciryl Gane and Derrick Lewis, relives his visit back to his home country of Suriname as a famous athlete, and offers what he sees as his path to a title fight. Jim and Matt close the show with a recap of their favorite moments from UFC 265, including Ciryl Gane's dominant win against Derrick Lewis in the main event, Vicente Luque's surprising submission of Michael Chiesa, and the "Fight of the Night" winning bout between Rafael Fiziev and Bobby Green. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have packed episode of UFC Unfiltered ahead of UFC 265 this Saturday in Houston, Texas! First, Karolina Kowalkiewicz joins UFC Unfiltered for the first time ahead of her bout against Jessica Penne this weekend. She shares how her recent eye surgery and time off have improved her mentality heading into her fight with Penne, why her dream is to host a travel show someday, and what it was like to train with fellow Polish fighter and fthe ormer UFC Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk during fight camp. After Jim and Matt make their picks for the main event of UFC 265, the Interim Heavyweight title fight between Derrick Lewis and Ciryl Gane, Michael Chiesa calls in before his main event bout against Vicente Luque on Saturday. He talks about the behind-the-scenes outtakes with Justin Gaethje from his first Hollywood commercial shoot, reveals why the most nervous he's ever been before a fight was in the lead up to his bout against Diego Sanchez, and makes his case for why Luque has never faced a fighter like him. Chiesa's opponent, Vicente Luque, is the last guest to join today's show. He explains why he views Chiesa as a test before a potential bout against current Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman, how training with Usman in the past has prepared him for his fight against Chiesa, and why he thinks his grappling will be on-point on Saturday. Jim and Matt close the show with the rest of their picks for UFC 265, including the co-main event between Bantamweights Jose Aldo and Pedro Munhoz and a Strawweight showdown between Angela Hill and Tecia Torres. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One half of UFC 265's main event, and a world-record holding adventurist, join Jim and Matt as today's guests on UFC Unfiltered! First, adventurer and extreme athlete Ash Dykes joins Jim and Matt to discuss all of his wild treks and journeys, from nearly dying from heat stroke while hiking across Madagascar to being the first person to travel the entire length of the nearly 4,000 mile Yangtze River in Asia. He also talks about his time training and competing in Muay Thai while living in Thailand and explains the difference in mentality between fighting and extreme athletics. Then, Ciryl Gane joins Jim and Matt ahead of his main event bout against Derrick Lewis at UFC 265 in Houston, Texas this Saturday for the UFC Interim Heavyweight belt. He shares why he's not afraid of Lewis 'playing possum' during the fight, offers his take on the controversy surrounding the interim Heavyweight title, and gushes over his love of video games to Matt's delight. Finally, Jim and Matt close the show recapping all the action from UFC Fight Night: Hall vs Strickland, including Sean Strickland's dominant win over Uriah Hall in the main event and Cheyanne Buys' performance of the night-winning TKO against Gloria de Paula in the co-main event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have two fighters on this weekend's card, UFC Fight Night: Hall vs Strickland, on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Jim and Matt are joined by Cheyanne Buys ahead of her bout against Gloria de Paula on Saturday's main card. She tells stories about starting her martial arts journey at four years old, going to jail after beating up a group of bullying cheerleaders in school, her husband and UFC fighter JP Buys convincing her to give him a chance after initially rejecting him, living in Africa, making her UFC debut on the same card her husband made his UFC debut and making public her dispute between her former manager after he tried to take advantage of her financially. Then, Sean Strickland closes the show before facing off against Uriah Hall in this weekend's main event fight. After Sean tells Jim and Matt what he wishes Matt had done to former coach Joshua Fabia in their viral confrontation on Fight Island, he opens up about the dark paths he may have taken in his life had he not discovered mixed martial arts, tells the story of the time he had a shotgun pointed at his face, and shares what really happened between him and BJJ world champion Orlando Sanchez in their viral training spat. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim and Matt chat with Maycee Barber fresh off her victory Saturday night at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw and Jackass star Chris Pontius. They also recap all the action from Saturday night, Matt shares a few stories and does a Matt’s Movie Minute (sort of). Jackass member Chris Pontius kicks off today's show. He reminisces about some of the craziest moments in Jackass history, from the origin of his famous Party Guy character to one of the newest members of the Jackass crew, Poopies, getting his hand bitten off by a shark for their Shark Week special. He also reveals a Jackass bit with martial arts legend Gene LeBell that never made it to air and tells the story of being shown UFC 2 when he was a kid training in muay thai and how he has been a fan since! Then, Maycee Barber joins the show after her win against Miranda Maverick at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw. She reveals the backstory to her coach and UFC legend Urijah Faber's seemingly obvious corner advice, discusses why she called out Jessica Eye in her post-fight interview, and argues why she's confident the judges made the right decision by awarding her the win. Jim and Matt close out the show recapping all the excitement from UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw, including TJ Dillashaw's stunning victory over top contender Cory Sandhagen after a two-year absence, Raulian Paiva and Kyler Phillips' fight of the night performance in the co-main event, and Darren Elkins' TKO victory over Darrick Minner. Subscribe and follow @UFCUnfiltered Got a minute? Give us a 5-star review! Follow the show @UFCUnfiltered on Instagram Follow Jim Norton @JimNorton on Instagram Follow Matt Serra @MattSerraBJJ on Instagram Follow Maycee Barber @MayceeBarber Follow Chris Pontius @ChrisPontius and www.chrispontius.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Learn all about "The Tale of the Five Town Tough Guy" and hear Jim and Matt's preview of this weekend's event on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Mickey Gall kicks off the show ahead of his bout against Jordan Williams at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw this Saturday night. He shares his take on the Sopranos prequel and how big a fan he is of the series, why his back injury kept him out of the Octagon for over a year, and what he thinks really happened in the viral video of fighter Joe Schilling when he got into a fight with a drunk bar patron. Then, Matt tells his own story called "The Tale of the Five Town Tough Guy" about his experience in court from back in the day after a road rage altercation while driving with Rodrigo Gracie to a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu match. After that, Jim and Matt make their picks for UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw, including the main event featuring the return of TJ Dillashaw after his two year suspension against top Bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy birthday to the one and only Jim Norton -- hear Matt sing to him on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! After Matt serenades Jim for his birthday, comedian Mike Glazer joins the show. He and Matt become fast friends based on a particular smokey interest they both are very fond of. Glazer talks to Matt about some of his big wins during his UFC career, commiserates with Jim about returning to stand-up now that quarantine restrictions have been lifted, and shares how he first became a fan of the UFC watching fights like Ken Shamrock vs Royce Gracie with his dad. He also talks about being a Pan American Roller Hockey Champion, his training in bamboo stick fighting and marijuana. Then, our pal Billy Quarantillo joins the show fresh off his third round TKO win against Gabriel Benitez at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Moises. He clears up what really happened during a key moment between rounds in his fight with Benitez, shares how his recent eye surgery has impacted his confidence in the Octagon, and reveals who he really wants his next opponent to be, and when he wants to compete. Jim and Matt close the show by going over the rest of Saturday's card, including Islam Makhachev's dominant 4th round submission victory against Thiago Moises, Mateusz Gamrot's kimura submission against Jeremy Stephens, and Miesha Tate's TKO victory in her first fight in nearly five years against Marion Reneau. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have a former UFC Champion -- and according to Khabib Nurmagomedov, a future UFC Champion -- on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! Jim and Matt open today's show discussing the official announcement of Nick Diaz's return against Robbie Lawler in a five-round bout at UFC 266. Then, former UFC Women's Bantamweight champion Miesha Tate joins the show. She makes clear that her return against Marion Reneau in Saturday's UFC on ESPN: Makhachev vs. Moises co-main event is not a one-off, discusses how having children has impacted her mentality towards fighting, and shares why jumping into fight camp after nearly five years off was like riding a bicycle. After Jim makes fun of the way he said 'buh-bye' to Miesha Tate and Matt asks about Jim's return to stand-up, Islam Makhachev joins the show ahead of his main event bout this Saturday at UFC on ESPN: Makhachev vs. Moises from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. He details how much weight he still has to cut by weigh-ins on Friday, invites Matt to Dagestan to train, discusses why Dagestan produces such great wrestlers and details what his motivation (much like Khabib’s) is for becoming a UFC Champion. Jim and Matt close the show reliving the horror of seeing a water bug when they were together last Saturday for UFC Watch Party, reviewing television shows and movies they are watching, and previewing fights on 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.

Jim and Matt get together to discuss the big news from the weekend. Not just the trilogy between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor at UFC 264... their in-person reunion for UFC Watch Party! The guys kick off the show discussing how their first hug since the pandemic went, and whether or not Matt was able to keep Jim's couch clean while watching UFC 264 for the latest episode of UFC Watch Party. Then, coach and friend of the show Ray Longo calls in to discuss the fights from Saturday night with Jim and Matt. They talk about McGregor's comments and reactions from other fighters (including Ronda Rousey) after he broke his leg at the end of the first round of his bout against Poirier, what's next for the two Lightweights after their inconclusive trilogy bout, and key moments of the fight that stood out to the two coaches. They also cover whether or not Longo would do a shoey with Tai Tuivasa, what impressed them the most about Kris Moutinho in his first UFC bout against Sean O'Malley, and how Gilbert Burns was able to neutralize Stephen Thompson's striking. Comedian Jim Florentine closes out the show. He shares stories of when he bombed on MTV Spring Break with Pauly Shore during his first ever TV appearance, reveals which of the comedians he and Jim know are the most unlikeable, details his process for preparing for his latest stand-up special taping on July 24 in Fairfield, Connecticut and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the last episode of UFC Unfiltered before UFC 264, which is headlined by the highly anticipated trilogy fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor! First, Jim and Matt are joined by Dricus Du Plessis ahead of his fight against Trevin Giles at UFC 264 this Saturday. He discusses how he's managed to never go the distance in any of his 17 pro fights, reveals why his visa issues turned out to be a blessing in disguise, and talks about his goal of becoming a UFC Champion. “Did we just become best friends”? Matt and Dricus bond from the jump about spikey hair, respecting each others careers and sharing a very similar taste in television and movies. Then, Tai Tuivasa calls in before his bout with Greg Hardy on the main card of UFC 264 this weekend. Tai breaks the news to Matt that he does, in fact, partake in one of Matts favorite adult activities occasionally, shares why he's comfortable doing shoey's again, and offers his take on the news of Ciryl Gane and Derrick Lewis competing for the interim Heavyweight belt in August. Tai also responds to opponent Greg Hardy stating he is going to “break his face”, in a very Tai Tuivasa way, “I was going to punch your face, now I am going to punch it harder”! Finally, the conversation gets muddy as to what exactly OnlyFans is, who and why people are using the app, and what audience Tai and Matt would attract if they setup OnlyFans accounts. Jim and Matt close out the show with their picks for UFC 264 taking place this Saturday. They make their predictions for all the main card matchups, including Sean O'Malley against UFC newcomer Kris Moutinho, the Welterweight showdown between Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson and Gilbert Burns, and of course, Dustin Poirier against Conor McGregor. Subscribe and follow @UFCUnfilteredSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's officially fight week for the trilogy match between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor at UFC 264 in Las Vegas this Saturday July 10th -- hear what Jim and Matt have to say about the fight and more on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, commentator John Gooden joins the show. He shares his take on what will happen when Poirier and McGregor face off in the Octagon on Saturday, gives a behind-the-scenes look on Leon Edwards' views of sharing his life story publicly has evolved over time, and proves to Matt that he is an alpha after revealing he has competed in amateur mixed martial arts bouts and car racing - all the while sporting bow ties! Then, Ryan Hall joins Jim and Matt to close the show. He reveals what it's like to have a hard time finding opponents in the UFC and breaks down why he agreed to face surging contender Ilia Topuria at UFC 264 this Saturday. Ryan and Matt also trade stories of using their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to neutralize drunken attackers, and they recall the time Matt cornered against Ryan in his professional mixed martial arts debut.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Raging" Al Iaquinta and Niko “The Hybrid” Price partake in conversation with Jim and Matt on today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered! Iaquinta joins Jim and Matt to start the show. He makes his prediction for the trilogy match between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor at UFC 264 on July 10th, shares some of the antics he and teammates Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling got into when they met for Merab's birthday, and offers the latest updates on his injuries and surgeries that have kept him sidelined. Then, Niko Price closes the show. He shares why he believes he's wackier than his unpredictable opponent at UFC 264, Michel Pereira, reveals how his suspension after testing positive for marijuana has impacted his mindset and daily routine, and explains how he plans to deal with an alligator if one attacks him or one of his friends! BONUS: The guys and guests dive heavily into the upcoming UFC 264 card, including lots of Poirier vs McGregor analysis and discussion. Next week UFC Unfiltered goes all in on UFC 264 coverage with new episodes Monday and Wednesday!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have the pound-for-pound nicest fighter on the UFC roster, plus one of the most-hyped Flyweight contenders in the UFC, on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Jim and Matt talk to friend of the show Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson ahead of his co-main event bout against Gilbert Burns at UFC 264 on July 10. After he finds a quiet spot to talk while at a water park with his karate academy students, he shares why he's surprised Burns agreed to fight him, weighs the pros and cons of throwing karate chops in the Octagon, and reminisces about what it was like to grow up in his father's first karate studio. Then, Casey O'Neill calls in after her submission win against Lara Procopio. She tells stories about wearing Phil Baroni's robe while watching UFC fights with her father growing up, reveals what prize her BJJ coach will give her if she pulls off a Twister submisson in the Octagon, and offers her take on whether or not young Flyweight contenders should face off against each other or be paired up with the veterans of the division. Finally, Jim and Matt recap their favorite moments from UFC Fight Night: Gane vs Volkov, including Ciryl Gane's dominant win over Alexander Volkov, Tanner Boser's knockout against Ovince Saint Preux, and Tim Means' gritty victory against Nicolas Dalby. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's not Rocky IV, but we have this Saturday's main event fighter Alexander "Drago" Volkov, plus Danilo Marques, on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! Volkov is the first to join Jim and Matt ahead of his bout against Ciryl Gane at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov this Saturday. He and his manager/translator discuss why Volkov's victory against Alistair Overeem was bittersweet, how much of a nerd Volkov is in real life, and his thoughts on repeatedly being asked about a potential title shot. Then, Danilo Marques calls in ahead of his bout against Kennedy Nzechukwu on Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov. He explains how he knew he had rendered Mike Rodriguez unconscious with a rear-naked choke in his most recent fight, goes over his introduction to mixed martial arts, talks about his 100 plus boxing matches and gets asked by Matt how his front kick is after being compared to Leonidas from the movie 300. Finally, Jim and Matt close out the show with picks for this weekend's card: at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov and share how excited they are to watch UFC 264 at Jim's house for UFC Watch Party. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another UFC Fight Night, another break down of all the action from Jim and Matt on this episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, the guys are joined by outdoorsman, television personality, hunter and avid UFC fan Chad Belding. He reveals what it's like to eat properly cooked bobcat and venison, how some animals hunt to keep their prey alive for days and why, shares which UFC legend he is trying to coax into going hunting, and asks Matt about the biggest moments in his career (including his TKO of Frank Trigg). Then, Paul Craig calls in after his first-round TKO win over Jamahal Hill at UFC 263. He teases who his next opponent will be and calls the opportunity "life changing", teaches Jim and Matt how he danced when he partied with Hill after their bout and looks back at how he began his MMA career in his mid-20's after walking into a BJJ school in Scotland. Finally, Jim and Matt recap their favorite performances from UFC On ESPN: Jung vs Ige, including Chan Sung Jung's dominant performance against Dan Ige in the main event, Casey O’Neill’s impressive submission win over Lara Procopio, and Marlon Vera's unanimous decision win in his rematch with Davey Grant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt and Jim catch up with two of their favorite fighters before they enter the Octagon this Saturday at UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige. The guys also break down the fights, make their picks, share fashion tips (well, Jim makes fun of Matt’s fashion) and tease their upcoming reunion! First, Jim and Matt are joined by Marlon Vera from his very cold Las Vegas hotel room. "Chito" shares why he's so excited to hunt for his own elk meat, how his father used to mess with him on their family farm, and how he is motivated to defeat Davey Grant at UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige this Saturday, after losing their first bout back in 2016. Then, Matt Brown calls in ahead of his fight against Dhiego Lima this Saturday. He discusses how challenging it is to be a coach to prospective UFC fighters, reminisces about his mentality heading into opposing gyms (including Matt's back in the day), and why his past accolades mean little to him today. Finally, Jim and Matt close the show by revealing their plans to appear on UFC's Watch Party for UFC 264, headlined by the trilogy match between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor. They also make picks for UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. IgeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We called up friend of the show and UFC analyst Din Thomas to help break down all the fights from Saturday's action-packed card at UFC 263! First, Jim, Matt, and Din give their take on Matt's new segment idea for UFC Unfiltered. They also discuss the best fights from Saturday's prelims, including the "Performance of the Night" winning bout between Brad Riddell and Drew Dober, and the title-eliminator between Flyweights Lauren Murphy and Joanne Calderwood. Then, Terrance McKinney makes his first appearance on UFC Unfiltered after winning his UFC debut at UFC 263. He discusses what it felt like to win his first UFC match in a record-breaking seven seconds, shares what it was like to have a bad experience with drugs that ended in him being tased by police and brought to the hospital, and describes how his leg feels after he injured it celebrating his win on Saturday. Finally, Jim, Matt, and Din offer their take on the main card. They break down why Israel Adesanya was able to out-maneuver Marvin Vettori for five rounds, how Leon Edwards was able to defeat Nate Diaz despite an exciting final minute, and what adjustments Brandon Moreno made in his rematch against Deiveson Figueiredo to earn the UFC Flyweight belt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Megan Olivi joins Jim and Matt on today's special UFC 263 episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Megan discusses her time with Leon Edwards while making the latest episode of the UFC's newest podcast, Becoming A Fighter (available right here on the UFC Unfiltered feed). Then, Leon joins the show ahead of his five round bout against Nate Diaz this Saturday at UFC 263. He talks about what has inspired him to share his inspiring life story on Becoming A Fighter, reveals his take on a potential boxing match between Tyron Woodley and Jake Paul, and discusses why being in a five round fight with Diaz plays to his advantage. Then, after Matt struggles to tell Jim and Megan about his favorite moments from the new season of The Ultimate Fighter, Hakeem Dawodu calls in. He opens up about losing a close friend to addiction and his own past substance abuse issues, how learning Tae Kwon Do as his first martial art has shaped his career, and why he believes he deserves a top-10 opponent if he can hand Movsar Evloev his first defeat this Saturday at UFC 263. Jim, Matt, and Megan close out the show with their picks for UFC 263, including the highly anticipated headline bout between Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim and Matt are already excited for UFC 263 this Saturday -- hear why on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Matt breaks down the final seconds of Jairzinho Rozenstruik's first round finish of Augusto Sakai in this weekend's main event. They also go over what Marcin Tybura did so well in his win against Walt Harris in the co-main event. Frank Camacho then makes his first appearance on UFC Unfiltered. He shares what inspired his 24-hour walk-a-thon to raise money for Guam's homeless population, how he went from an avid golfer to a professional fighter, and how he feels about everyone saying his upcoming bout against Matt Frevola at UFC 263 is a Fight of the Night contender. Then, actor and pal of the show Aleks Paunovic joins the show. He talks about which fights at UFC 263 he is most looking forward to, offers tips to Matt on what it's like to work as a voiceover and motion-capture actor, and gives his honest critique of Sunday's bout between Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul. Lauren Murphy closes the show ahead of her title-eliminator bout against Joanne Calderwood at UFC 263. Besides being relieved to learn she can curse on the show, she goes over how her ground game has evolved over time as new BJJ techniques have become more commonplace, and how her son's stance on his mom being a professional fighter has evolved over time. Lauren’s husband and dogs make their UFC Unfiltered debut! Matt closes out the show by demanding Jim gets rid of his new handlebar mustache!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Matt's birthday and Jim may have forgotten? Either way the guys hang out with two fighters, a reality television star and they have a birthday blast! In advance of his fight this Saturday, Jordan Leavitt makes his UFC Unfiltered debut to kick off the show. After him and Jim discuss their favorite Stephen King novels, Jordan explains how an aggressive Muay Thai teammate made him give Brazillian Jiu Jitsu a try, reacts to the criticism he faced when he celebrated after knocking out his opponent in his previous fight, and lets Matt know that the Mormon community is okay with him using medical marijuana. Then, Marcin Tybura joins the show ahead of his co-main event bout against Walt Harris this Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Rozenstruik vs Sakai. He shares how growing up on a farm helped prepare him to be a fighter, why he believes Jon Jones will not be as successful at Heavyweight as he was at Light Heavyweight, and who he's rooting for in the main event of his card this Saturday between fellow heavyweights Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Augusto Sakai. Former Bachelor star and podcaster Nick Viall is the last guest to join today's show. He gets real about the good and bad aspects of being the Bachelor, shares what it's like to act as himself in other shows, and goes into what life lessons he helps listeners with on his podcast. To close the show, Matt reminds Jim that it's his birthday, and they both make predictions for this Saturday's main and co-main event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Surprise! While Jim and Matt take some time off for the holiday, check out the third installment of the UFC's newest podcast: Becoming a Fighter. Becoming A Fighter is a new show hosted by Megan Olivi that aims to learn why your favorite UFC athletes became fighters. Fight fans are familiar with Leon Edwards' struggles during the pandemic to book a fight. But being born in Jamaica as the son of a gang leader, Leon is no stranger to adversity. He had to overcome unimaginable loss and struggle just to get his shot in the UFC. This show asks the simple question: How did he get here?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim and Matt are joined by UFC Hall of Famer and former UFC Light Heavyweight champion, Chuck Liddell! Chuck shares many great stories with the guys, including - stopping a bully from picking on a teenager in a mosh pit at Vans' Warped Tour, trying to convince Dana White to let him move up to Heavyweight (and what makes him wish he did), and his second mixed martial arts bout of his career: a one-round, 30-minute match in a pit in Sao Paulo, Brazil. "The Iceman" also gives his take on topics ranging from Jon Jones' move to Heavyweight, how training has evolved since his days as a fighter, and why he'd like to act in more comedic roles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt is back from his adventures with Dana White to host today's episode of UFC Unfiltered with his Jimmy Bird! After Matt makes sure Jim didn't have more fun with guest co-hosts Forrest Griffin and Phoenix Carnevale, UFC Flyweight Andrea Lee joins the show. She shares why she believes having a crowd when facing Antonina Shevchenko at UFC 262 helped her win the fight, what it's like to put the roof back on your Jeep Wrangler when it suddenly starts to rain, and which Flyweight she thinks makes sense as her next opponent. Then, comedian and director Aisha Tyler makes her UFC Unfiltered debut. She reveals what Dana White said to her after she saw Zhang Weili vs Joanna Jedrzejczyk at UFC 248, shares what inspired her to begin her new cocktail company Courage and Stone, learns all about Tyron Woodley's music career and talks comedy shop with the guys including words of wisdom from Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle and what it is like to date a fellow comedian. Jim and Matt close the show recapping the action from UFC Fight Night: Font vs Garbrandt, including Carla Esparza's potentially title fight clinching performance win against Yan Xiaonan and Font's dominant unanimous decision win against the former champion. To conclude the show, Matt tells Jim and loves him, and Jim may surprise you with how he responds to Matt! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Forrest Griffin joins Jim as co-host on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, after comparing each other and Matt to steaks vs. cheap hamburgers, Jim and Forrest discuss how awestruck they were at Shane Burgos' delayed reaction to Edson Barboza's knockout punch at UFC 262, and Forrest offers his take on the age-old debate between fast and slow zombies in horror movies. Then, Cody Garbrandt joins the show ahead of his main event bout against Rob Font this Saturday in Las Vegas. He goes into detail about recovering from lingering COVID-19 symptoms, explains why he spoke out against Jake Paul and his team after they went after Tyron Woodley, and revealed his plans to get back to a title shot. Justin Tafa calls in next ahead of his bout against Jared Vanderaa this weekend at UFC Fight Night: Font vs Garbrandt. He explains why rugby is way better than football, what it was like to grow up in a family of fighters, and what he learned after going the distance for the first time in the UFC. Jim and Forrest close the show with a discussion on how fighters are able to bounce back after losses, fighters mentality in regards to anxiety vs. fear, and the latest developments from the UFC Performance Institute. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest co-host Phoenix Carnevale joins Jim for today's episode of UFC Unfiltered to break down all the action from UFC 262! First, Jim and Phoenix discuss some of their favorite moments from Saturday's fights, including Edson Barboza's wild knockout of Shane Burgos and Charles Oliveira's come-from-behind win against Michael Chandler for the Lightweight belt. They also share their take on Dana White's latest comments that Derrick Lewis will most likely be Francis Ngannou's next opponent this summer. Then, actor Theo Rossi joins the show to promote his latest movie, Army of the Dead. He tells a story about when he had to wait tables for Tank Abbot and the Shamrock brothers, shares some of his favorite UFC moments he's seen in-person and breaks down some of the struggles that both fighters and actors must overcome in their careers. Felicia Spencer joins the show next ahead of her bout against Norma Dumont Viana this Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Font vs Garbrandt. She details what she sees as the future of the Women's Featherweight division, reveals what it's like to face Amanda Nunes and Cris Cyborg as compared to other UFC fighters, and offers her take on why she prefers not to watch scary movies alone. Beneil Dariush closes the show after his win against Tony Ferguson in UFC 262's co-main event. He reveals how Tesla reacted when he called out Elon Musk in his Octagon interview, shares why he thinks he may be next in line for a title shot, and details why a potential match against Justin Gaethje stresses him out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TJ De Santis joins Jim on a special jam-packed episode of UFC Unfiltered ahead of this weekend's loaded card at UFC 262! First, Jim and TJ discuss the beginning of their careers in radio, recap their experiences training in mixed martial arts, and look ahead to this weekend's main card. Next, Tony Ferguson calls in ahead of his co-main event bout against Beneil Dariush at UFC 262. He discusses the origins of his "Olympic mentality," the differences between his training and the videos he posts online, and his thoughts on not yet fighting for a title. Then, Michael Chandler joins Jim and TJ ahead of his Lightweight title fight against Charles Oliveira in the main event of UFC 262. He shares why he believes Oliveira is the most dangerous opponent he's ever faced, his reaction to being asked about getting a title shot after one fight in the UFC, and how it feels to get drop foot in the middle of a fight. Actor and MMA practitioner Ryan Guzman closes the show by explaining why he has decided to train and compete in an amateur MMA bout despite having a successful acting career, explaining his pick for the main event of UFC 262, and reflecting on how his history as a fighter has impacted his acting and modeling career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We start UFC 262 fight week off right on today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered. First, Jim and Matt are joined by Katlyn Chookagian. She roasts Matt for his choice Netflix shows, reveals what it's like to train at Matt's BJJ school, and talks about her upcoming fight against Viviane Araujo at UFC 262 this Saturday. Then, Gina Mazany makes her debut appearance on UFC Unfiltered ahead of her bout against Priscila Cachoeira at UFC 262. She shares how she transitioned from figure skating to mixed martial arts, what adjustments she had to make when she moved from her home state of Alaska, and how her fiancée and fellow UFC fighter Tim Elliott supports her during fight week. Afterwards, one of the MLB’s top prospects, Bobby Witt Jr. joins the show. He details why he's such a big fan of Conor McGregor, offers his take on the cardboard cutout fans and pumped in crowd noise the MLB used during the pandemic, and makes his prediction for the McGregor vs Poirier trilogy match set for this summer. Jim and Matt close the show with a recap of all the action from UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs Waterson. Also on this episode: Matt sings (again), Jim hangs up on Matt (again), a guest and host both have technology issues, the guys react to an alligator eating an animal video, Jim does a Woody Allen impersonation, Katlyn admits she lied to show producers, Matt’s toe picture goes viral and much, much more! Listen now… Matt will be on the road filming a brand-new episode of Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight in Houston, and we are looking for a guest co-host to hang out with Jim. Got a suggestion? DM the official UFC Unfiltered Instagram account @UFCUnfiltered See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.