UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev recap, plus interviews with Drew Dober and CrossFit athlete Josh Bridges Jim overcomes a bad night of sleep to recap all the action from UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev with Matt on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, CrossFit athlete and former Navy SEAL Josh Bridges makes his UFC Unfiltered debut. He shares how excited he is to see Michael Chandler face off against Tony Ferguson at UFC 274, details the many hardships he faced during "Hell Week" while in the Navy, and opens up about his boxing match against a fellow CrossFit athlete last year. Then, after Jim rudely ignores a joke by Matt, Drew Dober calls in after his first-round TKO win against Terrance McKinney over the weekend. Drew delves into why he was more excited for his bout with McKinney than with his originally scheduled opponent, how he recovered after nearly getting knocked out in the opening seconds of the fight, and why he called out Bobby Green in his post-fight interview. He also offers his perspective on his encounter with Matt at 2 A.M. after UFC 268 at Madison Square Garden. Jim and Matt close the show with their stand-out moments from UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev, including Song Yadong's first-round knockout against Marlon Moraes and Khalil Rountree's emphatic TKO victory over Karl Roberson. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marlon Moraes, Alex Pereira and Santos vs. Ankalaev Preview Find out what frozen pizza Matt deemed "underrated" on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Jim and Matt are joined by Marlon Moraes ahead of his co-main event bout against Song Yadong this Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev at the UFC Apex. Moraes tells Matt how relieved he is to not be fighting a member of the Serra/Longo team, shares how he dealt with a bout with COVID-19 while training in Thailand, and offers insight into how being separated from his family helps mentally prepare him for a fight. Then, after Matt tells Jim what he plans on asking Michael Bisping when he appears on his podcast, Alex Pereira makes his UFC Unfiltered debut ahead of his fight against Bruno Silva this weekend. He shares how he became a kickboxing champion despite beginning his training at the age of 22, opens up about how he overcame his battles with addiction, and gives more details on how he was able to become the only person to knock out Israel Adesanya during a kickboxing match. Jim and Matt close the show with their picks for UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev, including the main event between UFC Light Heavyweight title contenders Thiago Santos and Magomed Ankalaev, and the showdown between UFC Lightweights Drew Dober and last-minute replacement Terrance McKinney.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rafael dos Anjos, Tim Elliott and Comedian Bert Kreischer Jim and Matt break down their favorite moments from UFC 272, headlined by the grudge match between friends-turned-foes Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal, on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! But first, Tim Elliott joins the show fresh off his win against Tagir Ulanbekov on Saturday night. After his fiancée and fellow UFC fighter Gina Mazany sorts out Tim's technical setup, he discusses how Glory MMA's James Krause prepared the right game plan for Ulanbekov, and how he wasn't intimidated seeing former UFC Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in his opponent's corner. Then, comedian and host of TBS' Go-Big Show, Bert Kreischer makes his UFC Unfiltered debut. He's brought to tears as he recalls the plot of one of his favorite movies, gives Matt props for being one of the only UFC fighters he's seen with a New York accent, and reveals what it was like to act in a movie starring Mark Hamill while they filmed in Serbia. Former UFC champion Rafael dos Anjos then calls in from his home gym days after his co-main event victory against Renato Moicano at UFC 272. He details why he is no longer interested in a fight with Islam Makhachev, opens up about what kind of opponent he is anxious to face next, and Jim and Matt close the show recapping their favorite moments from UFC 272, including Bryce Mitchell's dominant decision win against Edson Barboza, and Kevin Holland's TKO victory against Alex Oliveira. 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 preview the epic friend-turned-foe UFC 272 main event between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal and much more on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Jim and Matt make fight picks for UFC 272 in Las Vegas this Saturday, including Renato Moicano's last-minute fight against Rafael Dos Anjos in the co-main event, and Edson Barboza against Bryce Mitchell. Matt also reveals he needs double knee surgery, and shares why he's drawing inspiration from Michael Bisping. Then, Greg Hardy chats with the guys ahead of his main card bout against Sergey Spivak this Saturday at UFC 272. He shares in what ways he hopes to fill Matt's shoes after he retires, reveals he needs to cut 30 pounds to make weight, and offers his thoughts on Tai Tuivasa's KO win over Derrick Lewis at UFC 271. Hardy also lets Jim and Matt know that his debut rap album drops very soon. Matt gets very excited at this news and starts planning a rap concert consisting of UFC athletes and himself. Listen now for the full lineup!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 recap Saturday's Fight Night, and are joined by two fighters on the UFC 272 undercard, Kennedy Nzechukwu and Jalin Turner! First, Kennedy Nzechukwu calls in to discuss growing up in Nigeria with a large family, adjusting to life and culture in the United States, and his journey to becoming an MMA fighter.Then, after Jim and Matt recap Makhachev vs Green and Cirkunov vs Turman, UFC lightweight Jalin Turner joins the guys during a haircut! Jalin talks about pre-fight rituals, what his sparring prep has been like for his upcoming fight, and how he got his nickname, "The Tarantula."Jim and Matt close out the show talking about Joanna Jedrzejczyk's comments about Colby Covington, and which TV series Jim needs to watch next.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Din Thomas fills in as co-host to help Matt preview UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Green! First, after Matt gives Din a hard time for letting Colby Covington diss him during an interview, Misha Cirkunov makes his UFC Unfiltered debut ahead of his bout against Wellington Turman. After he explains why judo will never be as popular in America as Brazilian jiu-jitsu, he explains how going to local YMCA's to train helped shape him into the fighter he is today, and gives some tips to tourists visiting Las Vegas. Then, after Matt reveals how Starbucks helped him stick to his diet, Bobby Green calls in ahead of his main event bout against Islam Makhachev this Saturday at the UFC Apex. He opens up about how accurate Din's analysis is on his fighting style, details why he believes Makhachev is underestimating his wrestling ability, and shares why he has not changed his approach to fighting throughout his entire 18-fight UFC career thus far.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sensei John Kreese and his son join undefeated UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell as guests on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, after Matt recaps his eventful weekend cornering Serra/Longo MMA fighters, Bryce Mitchell joins the show ahead of his bout against Edson Barboza at UFC 272. He shares what compelled him to drop a mixtape, reveals he had a vision in his dreams about a fight in the UFC, and gives updates on the tornado shelter he's having built on his farm in Arkansas. Then, after Jim and Matt recap the action from UFC Fight Night: Walker vs Hill, Martin & Jesse Kove from the Netflix series Cobra Kai make their UFC Unfiltered debut. Before Jesse discusses working with UFC legends Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell on the movie D-Day: Battle of Omaha Beach, Martin opens up about what made him reprise the role of Sensei John Kreese for Cobra Kai, and offers some behind-the-scenes stories about working on films with stars like Alan Alda and Kevin Costner. 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 enlist the help of two main event fighters to preview UFC Fight Night: Walker vs Hill! First, Kyle Daukaus joins the show ahead of his bout against Jamie Pickett this Saturday. He opens up about how he felt when his bout against Holland ended in a no contest after an accidental clash of heads, shares how having a family full of police officers and fighters influenced his upbringing, and details why he believes proper nutrition is a vital part of his fight preparations. Then, after Jim tells Matt about his character "Edgar Mellencamp," Johnny Walker joins the show ahead of his main event bout against Jamahal Hill this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. He shares what he misses most about his home country of Brazil while training in Ireland, bonds with Matt over their mutual love of super heroes, and explains how his priorities as a fighter have changed at this phase of his career. Jim and Matt close the show with their picks for UFC Fight Night: Walker vs HillSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.

"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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jim and Matt are ready to talk about the first UFC event of the year on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered!First, Las Vegas Raiders defensive tackle Gerald McCoy makes his UFC Unfiltered debut. Before Matt and Gerald bond over Hugh Jackman's only flaw as Wolverine, he shares how impressed he is with fighters like Michael Chandler and Dominick Cruz after seeing them train in-person, and how heartbroken he was after seeing his favorite fighter, Amanda Nunes, lose at UFC 269 to Julianna Peña. Then, Megan Olivi joins the show to talk about her new podcast, Becoming a Fighter, about the journey of UFC fighters before they made it to the promotion. Besides that, she discusses what stood out to her about Francis Ngannou after her latest sit-down interview, and why she was so impressed with Calvin Kattar's performance against Giga Chikadze on Saturday night. Jim and Matt close the show highlighting some of their favorite performances from UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Chikadze, including Jake Collier's submission win against Chase Sherman 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.

On today's episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim and Matt are joined by both main event fighters for this Saturday's event, UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Chikadze! First, Calvin Kattar joins the show. He tries to convince Matt to come golfing with him and fellow UFC fighter Rob Font, shares how he bounced back from his loss to Max Holloway last year, and shares why despite being a fan, it's now hard to root for Tom Brady. Then, after Matt tries to convince Jim to watch 'The Book of Boba Fett,' Giga Chikadze calls in to UFC Unfiltered. He shares how he gravitated towards kickboxing and found success in the sport after his father thought he was too small for wrestling, discusses what Dana White told him about a potential title shot after running into him at the UFC Performance Institute, and explains why he feels he has a read on Calvin Kattar's game plan heading into Saturday night. Jim and Matt close the show by discussing the newest episode of 'Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight' and the new headlining bout of UFC 272: Colby Covington vs Jorge Masvidal. 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 starting off this week strong with American Top Team boxing coach Dyah Davis and comedian Brian Simpson! Coach Dyah Davis calls in first to discuss the latest developments on a potential matchup between Dustin Poirier and Nate Diaz, how his Olympic gold medalist father, Howard Davis Jr., taught him how to box and coach, and shares his prediction on the UFC Heavyweight title fight between Francis Ngannou and Ciryl Gane. Then, comedian Brian Simpson joins the show. He offers his thoughts on Max Holloway withdrawing from a trilogy match with Alexander Volkanovski for the Featherweight belt at UFC 272, shares how his service in the Marines altered his outlook on exercise, and trades stories with Jim about his early stand-up comedy career, long before he appeared on the Netflix series, The Standups. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Not even the coronavirus can stop Jim and Matt on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! After Jim breaks the news to Matt that he has COVID (and feels okay), actor and star of 9-1-1: Lone Star, Ronen Rubinstein, makes his UFC Unfiltered debut. After he and Jim trade stories about commuting to and from auditions to Staten Island, he shares why he believes Ciryl Gane will defeat Francis Ngannou in the main event of UFC 270, why Dustin Poirier would be able to handle Nate Diaz if they were to face off in the Octagon, and shows Matt he's repping his favorite UFC fighter of all-time: Georges St-Pierre. Then, UFC Light Heavyweight champion Glover Teixeira calls in. He discusses how it felt to get a hero's welcome when he returned home to Connecticut after winning the belt, gives updates on when and where his first title defense will happen, and asks Matt for advice on how to handle the kids at his MMA academy.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 first episode of 2022 -- and Jim and Matt are starting off with a bang! First, Carla Esparza makes her UFC Unfiltered debut. She discusses Dana White's recent announcement that she will be the next UFC Strawweight to face Rose Namajunas for the belt, her reaction to a match-ending cut on her face that occurred during her grappling exhibition match against Danielle Kelly last week at Fury Grappling 3, and the latest in Dana's public spat with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Then, after Matt advises listeners to watch the UFC Fight Pass show 'Year of the Fighter' profiling his season of The Ultimate Fighter and bout against Georges St-Pierre to win the UFC Welterweight championship, Katlyn Chookagian calls in ahead of her fight against Jennifer Maia at UFC Fight Night: Kattar vs Chikadze on January 15th. Besides trying to get to the root of Jim's dating woes, Katlyn opens up about why she's feeling confident heading into her rematch with Maia after defeating her in 2019 and why she doesn't feel sorry for people on 90 Day Fiancé.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here's part two of Jim and Matt's final show of 2021, where they invited pals of the show to pick their favorite moments of UFC action from the past year. Brendan Fitzgerald kicks off the show to make his pick for 'UFC Knockout of the Year.' He also discusses Derrick Lewis setting the record for most knockouts in the UFC, what it's like to be a commentator during complicated technical matchups, and how he plans on taking a break from watching fights for the holidays before working the first UFC event in 2022. Then, Din Thomas closes out the show, and the year, and makes his pick for 'UFC Fight of the Year.' He also explains the lavish outfit he wore while working at his last UFC event, shares what it was like to make a video impersonating Stephen A. Smith for the MMA Awards, and teases Matt with knowledge of what he should be looking forward to on the next season of Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight. 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 inviting pals of the show for the final two episodes of 2021 as they make their picks for their favorite moments of UFC action from the past year. Comedian Adam Ray kicks off the show to make his pick for 'UFC Moment of the Year.' He also reveals why he's such a big fan of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, does some great impressions of Chuck Liddell and Jay Leno, and discusses how much of an advantage it is for fighters to weigh more than their opponents. Then, Megan Olivi joins the show to make her pick for 'UFC Fighter of the Year.' She also recaps her weekend working on the sidelines for a football game in Detroit, reveals what Cub Swanson said about the future of his career after his first-round TKO win against Darren Elkins, and details why Belal Muhammad is a problem for top-ranked Welterweights after his win against Stephen Thompson on Saturday. Don't forget to listen to part two of the UFC Unfiltered 2021 recap show this Wednesday with special guests Brendan Fitzgerald and Din Thomas! 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 the last card of the year: UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Daukaus! First, Sijara Eubanks makes her UFC Unfiltered debut ahead of her bout against Melissa Gatto on Saturday night. After her and Jim question why they're both obsessed with 90 Day Fiancé, she breaks down how training with the likes of Frankie Edgar and coach Mark Henry is so beneficial to her game, and what her hometown friends thought of her deciding to pursue a career in mixed martial arts. Then, after Jim and Matt make their pick for the main event on Saturday between Heavyweights Derrick Lewis and Chris Daukaus, Gerald Meerschaert calls in ahead of his bout against Dustin Stoltzfus. Besides him and Matt discussing the different implementations of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu during self-defense scenarios, he details how he plans to teach Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at his new martial arts academy and explains why Stoltzfus' two-fight losing skid makes him a more dangerous opponent. Jim and Matt close the show with more fight picks for UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs Daukaus.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 call on UFC analyst and former UFC Middleweight champ Michael Bisping to help them break down all the action from this weekend's action-packed Pay-Per-View Card. Plus, the Sklar Brothers appear to tease a new project exclusively for UFC Fight Pass! First, after Matt tells Jim about the not-so-great time he had taping UFC Watch Party at Ray Longo's house on Saturday, the Sklar Brothers make their UFC Unfiltered debut. They discuss the premise of their new show for UFC Fight Pass, explain what impressed them the most about Julianna Peña's stunning upset victory against Amanda Nunes, and break down the evolution of one of their stand-up bits from initial conception to how they perform it on-stage. Then, Michael Bisping calls in ready to talk all things UFC 269. He breaks down how fatigue was the main factor that resulted in Peña's win over Nunes, which matchup he's looking forward to next for the reigning UFC Lightweight champion Charles Oliveira, and what Cody Garbrandt's career moves are after his TKO loss to Kai Kara-France. Plus, he recaps his infamous run-in with a rowdy stranger on Bourbon Street in New Orleans and the aftermath of that incident.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra are back with another episode of Unfiltered where they talk about the upcoming UFC 269 pay-per-view event headlined by the lightweight title fight between defending champion Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier. Kai Kara-France joins first and talks about his upcoming fight against former Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt. Then, he discusses why so many fighters out of New Zealand choose to train with City Kickboxing. Finally, Kai talks about his love for sneakers and his sneaker collection. After, Jim and Matt go through the UFC 269 Main Card and discuss their picks. The defending Women’s Bantamweight and Featherweight Champion, Amanda Nunes, stops by and talks about what she’s been up to recently with her family, who also make a guest appearance. Amanda also discusses her life back in Brazil and growing up on a farm. Finally, she talks about how she keeps herself motivated after defending her belt for so many years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Serra returns from his vacation and is back at it again with his Jimmy Bird to break down all the action from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo. First, Jamahal Hill stops by after his 48 second knockout win against Jimmy Crute. Hill discusses his fight preparation against Paul Craig compared to his fight preparation against Jimmy Crute and then he talks about potential future match ups in the Light Heavyweight division. To wrap things up, Matt, fresh off his trip to Florida, gives Jamahal some travel tips for Disneyworld and Universal Studios. Up next, Vince Morales makes his UFC Unfiltered debut. The guys chat about his knockout win against Louis Smolka this past Saturday night, and about growing up in a family of fighters. Morales, Jim and Matt wrap things up with a discussion on their favorite scary movies and anime shows. Finally, Jim and Matt close out the show discussing the main event between Jose Aldo and Rob Font.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While Matt takes his much needed vacation, UFC commentator John Gooden fills in as guest co-host for today's preview of UFC Fight Night: Font vs Aldo! First, Jim and John discuss the longevity of Jose Aldo career and how recent advances in technology have allowed fighters to remain competitive later into their career. Then, Rob Font calls in ahead of his main event bout against Jose Aldo this Saturday. He shares why he thinks Aldo will look to take him to the ground at some point during the fight, how he feels heading into his second straight main event, and what it was like to be exonerated of wrongdoing by USADA after initially testing positive for a banned substance after his last win against Cody Garbrandt. After Matt Serra checks in with the guys to rant about Kevin Smith's latest adaptation of the He-Man series, Jose Aldo calls in before he headlines this weekend's Fight Night card at the UFC Apex. After John and Jose talk some soccer, he details how training with the Brazilian Navy revitalized his camp and how he's managed to remain an elite competitor after nearly two decades of professional competition. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While Matt's on vacation, co-host of the UFC Fight Pass show "Extra Rounds" Pearl Gonzalez joins Jim on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Beneil Dariush joins the show. He details why he accepted his upcoming bout against Islam Makhachev in February, how his new Tesla is after calling out Elon Musk after his last win during his post-fight interview, and how his daughter being born has changed his outlook on fighting and life. Then, Josh Emmett calls in ahead of his fight against Dan Ige at UFC 269 on December 11th. He shares what the recovery process was like after suffering multiple injuries during his "Fight of the Year" contender against Shane Burgos, what he thinks of fighters who try to analyze their opponent's body language before fights, and which of his past injuries was the hardest to recover from. 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 the Thanksgiving holiday! First, UFC Flyweight champion Brandon Moreno joins the show ahead of his trilogy bout against Deiveson Figueiredo in the co-main event of UFC 270 from Anaheim, California on January 22nd. He discusses how he bounced back from getting beat up during his first sparring session at age 12, his former coach Henry Cejudo coaching Figueiredo ahead of their bout, and how his obsession with Lego began while he was recovering from an injury. *Did you know Brandon Moreno is the host of the UFC’s first podcast in Spanish – UFC Entre Asaltos. Have a listen now. It is available everywhere you get your podcasts! Then, after Jim and Matt discuss Kelten Vieira's victory over Miesha Tate on Saturday, Ode' Osbourne calls in after his win at UFC 268 over CJ Vergara. Ode’ shares why he did not consider calling off the bout despite Vergara missing weight, his life as a teacher and how he gets inspiration from the students he works with, why he got into fights when his family moved from Jamaica to the United States, and he shares his knowledge on cryptocurrency with Jim and Matt. Remember to follow UFC Unfiltered across social media: @UFCUnfiltered 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 reunited to preview this Saturday's action-packed UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs. Tate! First, they're joined by Davey Grant ahead of his bout against Adrian Yanez on Saturday. After he and Matt discuss their favorite Marvel movies, Grant discusses how growing up in a tough area of England drove him to transition from soccer to MMA, and how he's looking forward to a scrap with Yanez this weekend. Then, after Matt tells Jim about his trip to Denver with Dana White and Din Thomas for Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight, Rani Yahya calls in ahead of his bout with Kyung Ho Kang on Saturday. He discusses how effective he believes leg locks are in MMA, what drove him to competing in BJJ at a young age, how MMA saved his life and reveals an encounter he had on a plane that tested his patience. Finally, Jim and Matt close the show with their picks for UFC Fight Night: Vieira vs Tate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Comedian and friend of the show Bobby Kelly joins Jim as today's special guest co-host to break down all the action from Saturday's main event between Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez! First, Justin Gaethje calls in after his win against Michael Chandler at UFC 268 at Madison Square Garden. Before Justin is serenaded by Bobby to celebrate Justin turning 33 yesterday, he shares why he's confident he's next in line for a title shot against the winner of Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier and what it's like for his nephews at school to have a UFC fighter for an uncle. Then, after Jim and Bobby discuss Max Holloway's decision win against Yair Rodriguez during Saturday's main event, Belal Muhammad joins the show ahead of his bout with Stephen Thompson on December 18th. He discusses what he believes a win against Thompson would do for his career, why he believes Conor McGregor criticized his commentary while Belal was working as a post-fight analyst, and why he's not scared of the new 'boogeyman' of the UFC, Khamzat Chimaev. 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 the upcoming UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Rodriguez card join Matt and guest co-host Din Thomas on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Matt and Din are joined by Ben Rothwell ahead of his co-main event bout against Marcos Rogério de Lima this Saturday at the UFC Apex. After he deals with some technical issues, Ben discusses how fulfilling it is to see students at his MMA academy become more confident, why he feels he's in the best shape of his career at age 40, and what video game characters he resembles. Then, Cynthia Calvillo closes the show ahead of her bout against Andrea Lee at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Rodriguez. She shares how she became a professional MMA fighter after picking up the sport at age 23, the changes she has made in her mentality after her last fight, what her hobbies are, and what it's like being a proud dog mom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An epic card at Madison Square Garden means it's an epic episode of UFC Unfiltered featuring three winners from UFC 268 -- including a surprise appearance from the Strawweight Champion herself, Rose Namajunas! First, Jim and Matt talk to Chris Curtis after his knockout win against Phil Hawes. He shares the colorful corner advice UFC Middleweight Sean Strickland yelled just before the fight ended, what it was like living in Sam Alvey's house for four years, and how it felt to make his UFC debut at Madison Square Garden. Then, Jim and Matt break down their favorite moments from UFC 268, including Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler's fight of the night showdown to start the main card and Marlon "Chito" Vera's KO victory of Frankie Edgar. Chris Barnett joins next after his highlight-reel spinning wheel kick TKO win against Gian Villante. Chris reveals why the spinning heel kick that earned him the victory is special to him, shares stories about getting into fights at clubs after dance battles, and opens up about why he decided to share the spotlight with Villante after their fight. After Matt tells Jim about a chance encounter with Drew Dober on his way home from UFC 268, Rose Namajunas closes the show after she defended the UFC Strawweight title against Zhang Weili in Saturday's co-main event. She reveals what she liked and did not like after watching her five-round rematch with Zhang, describes an injury during training camp that almost caused her to cancel the fight, and gives some tips on how to stay in an ice bath for ten minutes. 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 definitely have one title challenger in Zhang Weili on today's show. But will Colby Covington ghost Jim and Matt? Find out on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Zhang Weili joins the show ahead of her co-main event bout at UFC 268 in the world famous Madison Square Garden this Saturday night, where she'll challenge Rose Namajunas for the UFC Women's Strawweight belt. After Zhang’s coach “Captain” Eric Albarracin crashes the interview and calls Zhang the greatest fighter he has ever coached, Zhang discusses what distractions contributed to her losing the belt to Namajunas in their last fight, how long it took her to rebound from the loss, changes to her approach in the re-match, and what she's most looking forward to while spending time in New York City. Then, while Jim and Matt wait for Colby Covington to join the show ahead of his main event bout against Kamaru Usman for the UFC Welterweight title, they make their picks for the rest of the fights on the card, including the highly anticipated Lightweight showdown between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With a title change last Saturday and a massive card at Madison Square Garden coming up this weekend, Jim and Matt called in Phoenix Carnevale to help break down all the action on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Al Iaquinta joins the show ahead of his bout against Bobby Green at UFC 268 this Saturday. To kick things off, Matt takes the group down memory lane and talks about his and Ray Longos’ relationship with Al, and shares a fun story about the first time he heard Al was joining the team. The group then chats about Al’s impressive fight against Khabib Nurmagomedov, Al talks about his favorite fight ever in the UFC and much more! Then, after Jim, Matt, and Phoenix discuss the Light Heavyweight title fight between Jan Blachowicz and Glover Teixeira, CJ Vergara joins the show ahead of his UFC debut against Ode Osbourne at UFC 268 on Saturday. He shares how coach Pete Spratt has been by his side since the beginning of his MMA career, reveals his singing credentials as a former American Idol contestant, and details his journey to the UFC after his first-round TKO victory on Dana White's Contender Series in September. Finally, Jim, Matt, and Phoenix close the show recapping their favorite fights from UFC 267, including Petr Yan and Cory Sandhagen's fight of the night in the co-main event, and Islam Makhachev's quick submission win against Dan Hooker. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.