UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Make sure to check out today's episode of UFC Unfiltered ahead of this Saturday's Heavyweight showdown between Curtis Blaydes and Derrick Lewis! After Jim reveals what he's leaving Matt in his will, "Violent Bob Ross" Luis Pena joins the show. He dives into his feelings about USADA essentially eliminating marijuana as a banned substance after getting suspended for using it last year, how he's been staying prepared for a short-notice matchup, and his beef with opponent Drakkar Klose dating back to their pre-UFC days. Then, Dana White Contender Series alum Phillip “Megatron” Hawes joins Jim and Matt for his UFC Unfiltered debut. The guys learn where Phillip is from, why he moved to Florida to train, what it is like being teammates with Gilbert Burns and why having a wrestling background makes you gritty as ____. Phillip also talks about how most of his opponents don’t like being hit, and how he does not mind it. After that Matt tries (and fails) to get Phillip to sing West Side Story with him, Phillip details his arduous journey to get into the UFC and recommends some motivational books and movies. Jim and Matt close the show with their picks for UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Lewis this Saturday and Matt may or may not continue singing showtunes?!? Got a minute, give UFC Unfiltered a review! Follow the show @UFCUnfiltered on Instagram Follow Jim Norton @JimNorton on Instagram Follow Matt Serra @MattSerraBJJ on Instagram Follow the UFC @UFC on InstagramSee 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 258 on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! After Jim and Matt dissect Kamaru Usman's win over Gilbert Burns on Saturday, Xtreme Couture MMA GM and coach Eric Nicksick joins the show. He shares his discussions with Francis Ngannou ahead of his heavyweight title fight against Stipe Miocic at UFC 260 on March 27th, reveals why he nearly threw his stool while working the corner for Maki Pitolo at UFC 258, details what his first day at Xtreme Couture 15 years ago was like thanks to Matt’s former roommate Mike Pyle and he talks about coaching being in his bloodline. Then, making his UFC Unfiltered debut, Anthony Hernandez joins Jim, Matt, and Eric fresh off his submission win against Rodolfo Vieira at UFC 258. He goes into why submitting a world-class BJJ specialist in Vieira is not a big deal to him, how it felt when his kids named their pet pig after him and he chats about his 7-foot-tall training partner named BAMF. The group also trade stories on Fight Island jet lag, what they are or are not reading and watching, funny Instagram posts, Kamaru Usman being an MMA serial killer, and what Francis Ngannou's boogeyman is. Jim and Matt wrap up the show with some of their favorite moments from UFC 258. Got a minute, give us a review! Follow the show @UFCUnfiltered on Instagram Follow Jim Norton @JimNorton on Instagram Follow Matt Serra @MattSerraBJJ on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ahead of this weekends highly anticipated showdown between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns for the Welterweight belt at UFC 258, Jim and Matt are joined by comedian Andrew Schulz for a special episode of UFC Unfiltered! Jim and Matt get Andrew's take on everything from his friendship with Israel Adesanya that (probably) started via social media, to his visceral hatred for rude hecklers. Andrew also asks Jim and Matt about why they believe Ben Askren will beat Jake Paul in their boxing match, and why the UFC has been better than boxing at matchmaking. Jim and Matt close out the show with their picks for UFC 258. 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 have a lot to unpack after Cory Sandhagen's flying knee knockout of Frankie Edgar and Alexander Volkov's TKO victory over Alistair Overeem on Saturday! First, Jim and Matt are joined by MLB pitcher Michael Lorenzen. He shares why Conor McGregor was such an inspiration to him when he began his baseball career, talks about bench clearing fights on the ballfield, which of his Cincinnati Reds teammates is the most willing to get into a fight, and what parallels he sees between baseball players and MMA fighters during competition. We learn that Jim played baseball as a kid, and wasn’t very good. Matt compares him to Chicken Little and the guys have a few laughs! Then, Light Heavyweight Khalil Rountree drops by to discuss his search for a new fight camp, his past life as a musician before picking up MMA, and what drew him back to the sport after nearly retiring last year. Jim and Matt close out the show with their highlights from UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov, including a special technique breakdown from Matt of Molly McCann's near-armlock against Lara Procopio and how Cory Sandhagen setup the flying knee that knocked out Frankie Edgar.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 go off the rails on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, the guys open the show covering everything from Stephen A. Smith's recent comments (20:23) on women competing in MMA to Neil Magny's surprising online smack talk towards Khamzat Chimaev. Cody Stamann (33:40) calls in afterwards to geek out over the show Vikings with Matt, share horror stories from the New York City subway, and break down how he's feeling ahead of his bout against UFC newcomer Askar Askar at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov on Saturday. Then, Alistair Overeem (54:07) calls in ahead of his main event bout against Alexander Volkov this Saturday. After a little friendly banter about Jim and Matts’ lack of hair, they discuss Overeems plans and path to the UFC Heavyweight title. Alistair then shares some of his interview pet peeves, breaks down some of his post-UFC career plans, and explains why he is interested in USA politics despite being from the Netherlands. Jim and Matt close out the show with their picks for UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov. Follow the show @UFCUnfiltered on Instagram Follow Jim Norton @JimNorton on Instagram Follow Matt Serra @MattSerraBJJ on Instagram Follow the UFC @UFC on Instagram 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 take a break from playing in the snow to discuss all that is happening in the UFC on today's episode! First, Cory Sandhagen joins the show ahead of his co-main event bout against former Lightweight Champion Frankie Edgar this Saturday. He talks about his fascination with Vikings and military history, how he bounced back so quickly after his loss to Aljamain Sterling, and why fighting a legend like Edgar is so important to him and his career. Speaking of Frankie Edgar, he joins Jim and Matt after they break down the latest UFC news. He shares why it bugs him when people ask how much longer he will compete, which fight in his hall-of-fame career he thought he won, and how he feels having a target on his back as a former Champion. You can catch Frankie and Cory square off this Saturday in the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs VolkovSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We touch on everything from virtual reality to Bitcoin on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! Belal Muhammad opens the show ahead of his bout against Dhiego Lima at UFC 258 on February 13th. The guys chat about his new podcast and having Matt on as a guest, Dustin Poirier’s victory over Conor McGregor, the state of the Welterweight division, his struggles with COVID in December, and he offers his take on Ben Askren agreeing to fight Youtuber Jake Paul in an eight-round boxing match. Speaking of Ben Askren, he calls into the show next to discuss why he decided to accept the fight against Paul, how much better his hip feels after his surgery in September, and whether or not he'll ever return to the Octagon. 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 just in time to discuss all the action from UFC 257, including Dustin Poirier's stunning knockout victory against Conor McGregor! First, Jim and Matt unpack Michael Chandler's explosive UFC debut against Dan Hooker and reveal matches they'd like to see in the Lightweight division after Poirier's underdog victory in Saturday's main event against McGregor. Then, Gilbert Burns calls in ahead of his Welterweight title fight against Kamaru Usman at UFC 258 on February 13th. He shares how being a former training partner of Usman's will help him in their upcoming bout, how he learned to be a power puncher despite learning striking only ten years ago, and what tendencies he picked up on while studying tape of Tyron Woodley. After Jim and Matt discuss Marina Rodriguez's KO victory over Amanda Ribas and Joanne Calderwood's victory in her grudge match with Jessica Eye, Michael Chiesa joins the show. He explains why he called out Colby Covington after his victory over Neil Magny on Fight Island, drops a clue as to who his co-host will be on his new podcast, and shares which fight convinced him to move up to Welterweight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

That’s not Matt Serra with Jim Norton… Comedian Bobby Kelly is back again to co-host today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! After Jim and Bobby trade stories about Andrew "Dice" Clay, Jessica Eye calls in from Fight Island. She chats about her UFC 257 opponent Joanne Calderwood and their history, how her diet and gallbladder were impacting her weight cuts and overall health for years, and the amazing first-class flight out to Abu Dhabi. Then, UFC commentator Brendan Fitzgerald calls in to talk fights. The guys chat about UFC 257, UFC news, upcoming fights and fights they would love to see the matchmakers make!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt is still gallivanting in Abu Dhabi with Dana White and Din Thomas, so pal of the show Phoenix Carnevale is back to co-host today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! Jim and Phoenix begin the show breaking down all the action from UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Kattar, including Max Holloway's masterful performance in the main event and some underdog KO wins from Li Jingliang and Alessio Di Chirico. Amanda Ribas is the first guest to call in ahead of her matchup against Marina Rodriguez at UFC 257 on Saturday. She shares how being in a family of fighters has forged her path in MMA, how hard it is to stay away from the hotel candy spread while cutting weight, and her theory on what makes a great UFC champion. Then, Nasrat Haqparast joins Jim and Phoenix on the show. He discusses how he's matured since his loss to Drew Dober, getting hooked on MMA after taking classes to lose weight as a teen, and his upcoming bout against Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 257 this Saturday. Finally, Cody Garbrandt closes the show with a candid conversation on everything from the struggles he endured while battling an infection that landed him in the hospital, recent injuries, the horrible effects covid-19 had on him, to a potential matchup against Jose Aldo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fellow comedian Adam Hunter is Jim's co-host for today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Jim and Adam reminisce about touring back in the day and how clueless they could be about travel restrictions. Adam also details a fight he had with his opening act on a military base, and how his college wrestling experience came in handy during the confrontation. Then, Matt calls in from Fight Island, mainly to show off his amazing hotel room. He also shares how Chris Weidman began sparring with coach Ray Longo, and how great the flight to Fight Island was in business class. Matt Brown, co-main event on Saturday's UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Kattar, closes the show. He revisits the time someone messed with his 'dip' in The Ultimate Fighter house, shares why he's in the best shape of his life, and explains how to maintain professional relationships with friends. 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 living it up with Dana White on Fight Island filming Dana White: Lookin' FWD To A Fight, Jim's pal and fellow stand-up comedian Bobby Kelly joins the show as co-host! After Jim and Bobby reveal the secret to betting on UFC fights (hint: bet against Bobby), Aljamain Sterling joins. He further details the impact having an abusive and neglectful father had on his upbringing as detailed in UFC's mini-documentary, Aljamain Sterling: Not Broken. He also explains why he was skeptical of the reason behind Petr Yan's withdrawal from their scheduled title fight at UFC 256, and the Then, Derek Brunson joins the show to describe what it's like having an opponent that likes to talk as much as Kevin Holland, why he's confident heading into the match, and what it was like growing up with five older sisters. Jim and Bobby close the show sharing some early memories of meeting Jon Jones (note: Bobby predicted he would be UFC Champion), they discuss when they first discovered the UFC, and they have some fun not being able to pronounce the names of many UFC athletes.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 packed episode of UFC Unfiltered before Matt heads to Fight Island to tape the latest installment of Dana White: Lookin' FWD to a Fight! First, Din Thomas calls in to share what inspired him to bike across Florida for men's mental health awareness, and why the cause is important to him. Then, Michael Chandler closes the show after officially booking his UFC debut against Dan Hooker at UFC 257 on January 23rd. He dives into how Hooker became his first UFC opponent, and the possibility of facing off against Khabib Nurmagomedov. He also breaks the news to Matt that he is, in fact, taller than him.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UFC Unfiltered starts 2021 with a bang! Calvin Kattar has the honor of being UFC Unfiltered's first guest of 2021. He discusses his mentality heading into his main event fight against Max Holloway on January 16th, what he learned working as a promoter after buying the promotion he used to fight for, how it feels to headline the first ever UFC event airing free on ABC, and how meditation and mindfulness have played a bigger role in his life recently. Then, Jim and Matt discuss fights between Israel Adesanya and Jan Blachowicz, Kevin Holland and Derek Brunson, and many more. Rose Namajunas and Pat Barry close out the show clarifying that Rose does, in fact, want a title shot against current Strawweight Champion Weili Zhang. She also gives a tour of her Winnebago and shares who she's trained with while road tripping across the country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While Jim and Matt are off for the holidays, we have one more episode of UFC's newest podcast for you to check out! Becoming A Fighter is a new show hosted by Megan Olivi that aims to learn why your favorite UFC athletes became fighters. Our second subject is UFC Strawweight Rose Namajunas. This episode details in Rose's own words how she was able to thrive despite the rough conditions of her neighborhood in Milwaukee, and how she overcame her battles with mental health en route to being a UFC Champion. This show asks the simple question: How the hell did she get here? 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 final episode of UFC Unfiltered of 2020! Jim and Matt start the show with Marvin Vettori. He shares why he's not worried about facing off against Israel Adesanya in the future, why Darren Till makes sense as his next opponent, and why he'll eventually need to face Kevin Holland in the Octagon. Then, Megan Olivi closes the show to discuss her new podcast, "Becoming a Fighter", which profiles UFC fighters' lives before entering the UFC. She also shares how excited she is about heading back to Fight Island in 2021 and which holiday movies she and husband Joseph Benavidez watch every year. 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 off the next two Wednesdays for the holidays... but we didn't forget about you! Becoming A Fighter is a new show hosted by Megan Olivi that aims to learn why your favorite UFC athletes became fighters. Our first subject is Ian Heinisch, whose life's journey has more twists and turns than just about anyone. Once a wrestling prodigy in Colorado, Ian found himself in Spanish prison for drug charges, where he began seriously training in MMA. Only a few years later, he's a ranked UFC fighter. This show asks the simple question: How the hell 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 Barstool Sports' Robbie Fox, who hosts the podcast "My Mom's Basement." After briefly torturing Jim with a quick conversation about The Mandalorian, Matt leads a recap of last Saturday's Fight Night: Thompson vs. Neal. Is Wonderboy back to contending for the title? How about the resurgence of Jose Aldo? Then, Rob Font joins to discuss his impressive win over Marlon Moraes on Saturday. After a brief tour of his practice gym (complete with bunk beds), Font talks about how he could tell what Moraes gameplan was, how teammate Calvin Kattar looks leading up to his fight against Max Holloway, and his golf game. Then, comedian Adam Hunter joins to discuss, among other things, his new comedy special that will debut on FightPass in the coming days: "Throwing Punches." He and Jim have known each other for a while, and reminisce about some of their favorite nights together. They discuss who the funniest UFC fighters are -- and which ones are the easiest to make fun of. Meanwhile, veteran stand-up comedian Matt Serra asks several questions about the craft. To our Unfiltered listeners: Happy Holidays! The guys will be back on Monday for the last show of the year. 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 for Geoff Neal and Khaos Williams as they make final preparations for their bouts this Saturday. For Belal Muhammad, it should have been Fight Week, but a positive test for COVID on Monday changed his plans. He shared his raw emotions with us hours after he posted that his fight with Dhiego Lima was off. Fight fans saw Geoff Neal in his first UFC main event promotions last weekend, which included a particularly pointed threat from Geoff's opponent, Stephen Wonderboy Thompson. Geoff hadn't seen the promos, so Forrest had to tell him what Wonderboy said... on air. Meanwhile, Khaos Williams has been working with a professional boxer as he tunes up for his fight against Michel Pereira, but his main struggles during camp have been trying to keep his family and friends from distracting him. Forrest tells a few memorable stories about what his network expected from him during Fight Week, and how much it used to drive him crazy. Plus, all three fighters tell you what they do in the last hours before a fight. And in a particularly memorable moment, Belal tells us what it's like in the very final moments before a fight: backstage, you run into other fighters, your opponent, other coaches, and so much more. What actually happens back there? Thanks for listening to the first season of Inside Training Camp -- hopefully, we'll be back soon! 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 shoot in Las Vegas and is only a little bit jealous of how well Jim and Forrest got along on Monday's show. Anthony Pettis is the first to join Jim and Matt. He shares how seeing a sports therapist is shaping his outlook on life, why he feels it's important to educate young fighters about their finances, and how it feels to know it has been exactly ten years (to the day!) since his "Showtime kick" against Benson Henderson. Then Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson calls in. He discusses how he fought through broken bones during his last fight against Vicente Luque, what it was like to have Chris Weidman as a training partner (for better or worse), and how he feels heading into his main-event bout against Geoff Neal on Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs Neal. "Lucky Gi" owner and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Scott Nelson joins to talk to Jim and Matt about the origins of BJJ in Mixed Martial Arts, his partnership with the UFC on a new line of gis commemorating UFC 1, and how he collaborated with BJ penn to construct the perfect gi. Finally, Jim and Matt make their picks for UFC Fight Night" Thompson vs Neal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former Light Heavyweight Champion Forrest Griffin joins Jim for today's special UFC 256 recap episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Jim and Forrest discuss the potential Fight of the Year between Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno, and Forrest relives one of the worst instances of a 'cup check' he's ever experienced. Then, Brandon Moreno calls in to the show, black eye and all. He shares his thoughts on his title fight against Figueiredo going to a draw, how he was offered a title fight less than a month after his previous fight, and why he's anxious to run it back. Then, after Jim and Forrest break down Charles Oliveira's dominant win over Tony Ferguson, Marlon Vera joins to share why he's not intimidated to fight Jose Aldo on Saturday, what upgrades he's made to his house while quarantining, and how running helps him mentally ahead of a big fight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Episode 2 of Inside UFC Training Camp, UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin checks in with Geoff Neal, Belal Muhammad, and Khaos Williams as they continue to prepare for their fights on December 19th. How did Geoff Neal react to seeing his face on the poster for his first-ever UFC main event? How did Belal Muhammad try to beat Neal to the punch to get the main event slot? Does Khaos Williams' intense preparation cost him relationships outside of the cage? Answers to this and much more, including check-ins with each of the athlete’s coaches and a surprise interaction with one of the athlete’s pet parrot. Plus, Forrest recounts some of his best stories from his time in the Octagon. He also gives advice to the guys on how to cut weight the right way, how to be selfish during fight week and whether sexual relations should be a part of fight preparations.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 have a packed show ahead of UFC 256 this Saturday night! First, actor Scott Adkins stops by to discuss what it's like to work with UFC fighters in movies, his (and Matt's) must-watch classic martial arts action movies, and what his new movie Max Cloud is about. Then, Kevin Holland joins the show to share more on his feud with Marvin Vettori, how he picked up on chess in prison, and how he feels heading into his bout against Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza this Saturday. Junior Dos Santos also calls in to discuss how he feels fighting for as long as he has, and why he shouldn't be overlooked by Cyril Gane this weekend. Jim and Matt close out the show making their picks for UFC 256. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim finally hops on the VR bandwagon after today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! After Jim shows Matt his new virtual reality gadget, Cub Swanson joins the show from his stationary bike as he gets a workout in ahead of his bout against Daniel Pineda this Saturday at UFC 256. He shares how he reacted when he found out he and his wife were having twins, and what it says about a fighter when they overtrain or under-train. After Jim and Matt recap Marvin Vettori's win over Jack Hermansson on Saturday, TJ Lavin joins the show to share how he and his team at The Challenge taped a season of the show in Iceland during a pandemic, and which UFC fighters he goes biking with. Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza closes the show sharing details on his new BJJ gym in Florida, how he feels doing an interview without a translator, and how he feels heading into his main event fight against Kevin Holland on Saturday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Unfiltered fans: We're excited about a new show we're debuting right here on our feed! New episodes will drop for the next two weeks, leading up to the Fight Night on Dec. 19. In our first episode, UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin gives an inside look at what really goes into a UFC fight camp. In the first of 3 shows, Forrest checks in with rising welterweight stars Geoff Neal, Belal Muhammad, and Khaos Williams as they prepare for their fights in three weeks. How did Geoff Neal's recent health scare affect his training for the biggest fight of his career? What's the secret behind Khaos Williams' lightning-fast knock outs in the UFC? And did Belal Muhammad's mother screw-up his training with a big meal on Thanksgiving? What does camp look like in the COVID era? Plus, a few stories from Forrest about his own camps, and a few pieces of candid advice he passes on to each fighter. 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 open the show discussing Leon Edwards testing positive for COVID-19 and his scheduled bout against Khamzat Chimaev being postponed. Then, Ovince Saint Preux joins the show to share how mountain biking has improved his training, how he keeps going after nearly forty professional fights, and why he feels confident heading into his co-main event bout against Jamahal Hill on Saturday. Is the UFC veteran the least bit concerned the up and comer is trying to make a name off him? Gian Villante also joins the show in advance of his fight this Saturday against Jake Collier. He shares whether or not he's cut out to be a coach, how many more fights he thinks he has left, why he likes to fight at Heavyweight and his approach against Collier this Saturday. Jim and Matt close the show with their picks for UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Vettori. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Matt's green screen work? Find out that and more on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Marvin Vettori calls in after agreeing to fill in for Kevin Holland against Jack Hermansson this Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Vettori. He shares how he feels being the first Italian-born UFC fighter to headline a card, how his beef with Kevin Holland started, and what he thinks of his past bout against Israel Adesanya. Then, after Jim and Matt discuss Anthony Smith's dominant first-round submission win against Devin Clark over the weekend, Jamahal Hill joins the show. He gives a tour of his gym and introduces his sparring partners, shares how he feels about facing veteran Ovince Saint Preux this Saturday, and gets real when discussing his suspension for marijuana from NSAC. Finally, Jim and Matt close the show recapping all the action from UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Clark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim’s car broke down, he had a real life The Hills Have Eyes moment, and made it just in time to join Matt for today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Curtis Blaydes joins the show ahead of his main event showdown against Derrick Lewis on this Saturday's Fight Night card. He shares why he doesn't mess with scary movies, his game plan against Lewis, and why he thinks Jon Jones will have a tough time at Heavyweight. Then, after Jim and Matt talk through their pick for the main event, Anthony Smith closes the show. He shares how much he's learned from his broadcasting career and how it has improved his fight game, why it would be messed up if Glover Teixeira does not get a title shot, and how he feels heading into his co-main event bout this Saturday against Devin Clark. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The first ever UFC Lightweight champion, Jens Pulver, joins Matt as co-host on a special episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Matt and Jens trade stories from back in the day, including how it felt to fight after 9/11. Then, coach Sayif Saud of Fortis MMA joins Matt and Jens on the show. He shares why he's able to be so intense with the fighters he coaches in their corner during fights, why fighting can be a career but is really an opportunity, and how he built Fortis MMA over the course of several years. Finally, Jens and Matt close the show trading more stories from back in the day, and Jens offers Matt his biggest secret to his Twitch channel. They also discuss the results of UFC 255 on Saturday, including Deiveson Figueiredo's dominant performance against Alex Perez to retain the Flyweight belt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have main and co-main event fighters from UFC 255 on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Alex Perez joins the show to share how he found out he'd be fighting for the title, he talks about how his family keeps him grounded, his passion to coach younger athletes, and why he's been able to have such success with calf kicks. Then, Jim and Matt discuss the latest tweets between Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones and make their picks for UFC 255 this Saturday. Finally, the Shevchenko sisters, Valentina and Antonina, close out the show. They get into what they do when they're not training or shooting guns, Antonina's latest accomplishments in her flying career, and how they feel heading into UFC 255. 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 Rafael dos Anjos' dominant win over Paul Felder and hear from fighters on UFC 255 on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Jim and Matt recap all the action from UFC Fight Night: Felder vs dos Anjos, including Khaos Williams' devastating KO win against Abdul Razak Alhassan. They also share who they think would win if Tony Ferguson and Michael Chandler ever squared off, and discuss their thoughts on Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier rumored for January. Then, Mike Perry calls in ahead of his bout against Tim Means at UFC 255. He shares his thoughts on cutting twenty pounds in less than a week, being a father for the first time, and Love Island: Australia. UFC Flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo and manager Wallid Ismail close out the show. Deiveson shares a touching story about promising his grandfather he would become UFC Champion, and then winning the belt shortly after his grandfather passed away, and why he's confident against his UFC 255 opponent Alex Perez. 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 Kay Hansen and Eryk Anders before this Saturday's epic card featuring former UFC Lightweight champ Rafael Dos Anjos and Paul Felder! First, Kay Hansen joins the show to discuss how she overcame her tough relationship with her parents, why hands are so difficult to draw, and why she turned down her shot at an Ivy-league school to pursue MMA. Then, after Jim and Matt recap last night's Dana White Contender Series, Eryk Anders stops by to share how he sneaked into Croatia, his review of the food on Fight Island, and his favorite old movies to watch. Jim and Matt close the show with picks for UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos Anjos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have some breaking news on this episode of UFC Unfiltered! Brendan Allen joins Jim and Matt to discuss his last-minute bout against Sean Strickland on Saturday's UFC Fight Night headlined by Rafael Dos Anjos and Paul Felder. He also discusses how he's managed to be so successful at such a young age, and what his other career would have been if he didn't fight for the UFC. Then, Jack Hermansson calls in to the show. He discusses how he feels about facing Kevin Holland as a replacement for Darren Till in December, Paulo Costa's reasoning for not performing against Israel Adesanya, and why he chooses to rock climb in his spare time. Jim and Matt close out the show going over their picks for UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Teixeira.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 Rashad Evans co-hosts today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Matt and Rashad reminisce about their time as analysts, and how tough a time Matt had controlling his language for television. Rashad also discusses his decision to retire and how he's adjusted to life outside of the Octagon. Then, Glover Teixeira calls in ahead of his main event battle with Thiago Santos on Saturday. He shares his thoughts on this fight being a title-eliminator, why he thinks Francis Ngannou has a better shot against Jon Jones than Stipe Miocic, and how he manages to compete at the highest level after 40 professional fights. Then, after Jim, Matt, and Rashad discuss everything from magic mushrooms to Matt and Rashad's time on The Ultimate Fighter, Tanner Boser joins the show. He gives his thoughts on how deadly moose can be, the story behind his missing tooth and mullet, and how he feels heading into his bout against Andrei Arlovski in Saturday's 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.

Jim and Matt welcome UFC newcomer Michael Chandler and recap the final fight in Anderson Silva's legendary career against Uriah Hall on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Jim and Matt are joined by Kevin Holland fresh off his first-round submission win against Charlie Ontiveros. He shares what happened between him and Israel Adesanya after his victory and how he's been able to fight four times in 2020... so far. Then, after Jim and Matt go over their picks for UFC Fight Night: Hall vs Silva, Michael Chandler joins UFC Unfiltered for the first time. He details how his move to the UFC happened, who he thinks makes sense for a first opponent, and what his top tips are for workout recovery and nutrition. 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 back at it to break down everything you'll need to know ahead of this weekend's matchup between Uriah Hall and Anderson Silva! First, they're joined by Alexander “The Great” Hernandez. He discusses his take on the outcome of UFC 254 and Khabib Nurmagomedov's retirement, how he's changed his approach to fighting after his most recent loss, and why he left the world of finance to become an MMA fighter. Then, after Jim cleans up his spilled coffee, Bryce Mitchell calls in ahead of his bout against Andre Fili in the co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Hall vs Silva. He shares why he decided to make a hilarious commercial for a local Arkansas car dealership, how it feels to be fighting on the main card for the first time in his career, and what it's like to finally have a pair of custom camouflage shorts to wear in the Octagon. Jim and Matt close the show with their picks for UFC Fight Night: Hall vs Silva. 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 all the action from Saturday's long-anticipated matchup between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Justin Gaethje! All the key moments from the card are dissected by Jim and Matt, including Khabib's surprise retirement after his win and Robert Whittaker's decisive victory against Jared Cannonier in the co-main event. Then, after Matt reveals the latest in his VR escapades, Brian Ortega joins the show. He discusses when a possible title fight against Alexander Volkanovski could happen, how surprised he was by the response of friends when he suffered his first loss in the UFC, and why he decided to go lobster fishing with his bare hands. He also breaks news about what happened to his entire team during his latest training camp.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Coach and former UFC Welterweight Din Thomas joins Jim and Matt for a special pre-UFC 254 episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Jared Cannonier joins the show ahead of his co-main event bout against Robert Whittaker. He shares how his military service shaped his views of Mixed Martial Arts, how his spiritual journey has evolved over time, and what new skills he plans to display against Whittaker this Saturday. Then, after Jim, Matt and Din discuss the latest rumor that Jose Aldo will be facing Marlon "Chito" Vera at UFC 255 in November, Tai Tuivasa calls into the show. He shares how his year off has been spent rethinking his approach to fighting, and how happy he'll be to drink from a boot if he wins against Stefan Struve on Saturday. Jim, Matt, and Din close out the show by making their UFC 254 picks, and Jim reveals to Matt and Din what day of the week it is (seriously, this happened)!See 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 UFC 254, where Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will look to defend his title against challenger Justin Gaethje! Jim and Matt kick off fight week with Khabib's coach, Javier Mendez. He discusses how Khabib has approached this fight camp after the death of his father, why he still considers Conor McGregor to be Khabib's toughest challenge, and how it felt to be treated as a celebrity in Dagestan. Then, after Jim and Matt recap the action from UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs The Korean Zombie, Aljamain Sterling calls in to share how it feels to finally have a title shot booked against Petr Yan at UFC 256 and how he's been keeping active during quarantine. Joaquin Buckley closes out the show by revealing the mistake Impa Kasanganay made that led to his epic flying-kick KO and responding to James Krause calling Buckley a 'sh*tbox' after his win on Saturday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After Jim compares Zoom backgrounds and Matt tells a story about his crazy morning, "The Korean Zombie" Chan Sung Jung and coach Eddie Cha join the show! They discuss how Jung persevered through an eye injury for several months leading up to Jung's bout against Frankie Edgar, getting a lot of money to be on a reality show in Korea, and how it feels to fight an opponent he truly dislikes in Brian Ortega this Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. The Korean Zombie. After Jim and Matt make their fight picks for this weekend, Katlyn Chookagian calls in from Fight Island. She shares why she's indifferent towards aliens, how it felt beating Antonina Shevchenko after losing to her sister Valentina, and her game plan against Jessica Andrade in this weekend's co-main event. Finally, Jim and Matt react to the news of Aljamain Sterling getting a title shot against Petr Yan at UFC 256.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's official: Matt has finally figured out how to use his green screen! Jim and Matt celebrate with friend of the show Uriah Hall, and coach Jason Parillo. Middleweight Uriah Hall calls in first ahead of his bout with Anderson Silva on October 31st. He discusses how he's dealt with the numerous fight cancellations due to COVID-19, why he's confident he'd win against Israel Adesanya, and whether or not he thinks Joaquin Buckley's KO on Saturday is better than his epic spinning heel kick KO from The Ultimate Fighter. Coach Jason Parillo closes out the show recapping his late-night encounter with Matt Serra and Marlon 'Chito' Vera in Las Vegas, how he approaches coaching a new fighter, and sharing how his multiple injuries led him on his coaching journey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After Matt finally figures out how to work his green screen with Jim, they're joined by the headliner of this Saturday's card: Marlon Moraes! The former Bantamweight title challenger gives his take on why Aljamain Sterling should be the next title challenger, how he's prepared for opponent Cory Sandhagen, who he thinks would win should Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou rematch, and chats about how he and his family survived their experience with Covid-19. Jim and Matt close out the show making their picks for the main card of UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs Sandhagen, Matt sings the world famous Barboza song and Jim hurts Matts feelings when he admits to missing in-studio snacks more than missing being in-studio with Matt.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.