UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

Jim and Matt are back in-studio, and #11 Middleweight Uriah Hall joins them to talk about his plans for his next fight, his take on Adesanya-Whittaker, who wins between Paulo Costa and Israel Adesanya, and much more (including sex dolls).The guys are excited for the rematch between Jeremy Stephens and Yair Rodriguez in the co-main event in Boston this Friday. They break down the infamous hotel lobby skirmish with Uriah, who has roomed with Yair before. Are Stephens and Rodriguez just playing for the cameras, or is the beef real?Then #10 Lightweight fighter Kevin Lee joins to talk about his huge fight with #11 Gregor Gillespie in NYC at UFC 244 on November 2nd, his infamous driving-while-gaming video, if anyone can beat Khabib, and why he thinks "any good manager" would have told him not to fight Gillespie.BlueChew: Get your first shipment free at BlueChew.com with promo code UFC, just pay $5 shipping.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phoenix Carnevale joins Jim to talk about Joanna Jedrzejczyk's return to dominance against Michelle Waterson, the epic Weidman-Reyes battle this Saturday, and infrared saunas (among other topics). First, undefeated Light Heavyweight title contender Dominick Reyes calls in to talk about his huge fight against Chris Weidman this weekend in Boston. What was Reyes' reaction to hearing he was Weidman's first fight at light heavyweight? What's the game plan? How's his wrestling look? Then, Matt Serra calls in from Hawaii to talk Swanson-Gracie, Jedrzejczyk-Waterson, and more. Finally, we're joined by boxer Cody Crowley, who's 17-0 and fighting exclusively on UFC Fightpass this weekend. He trained with Floyd Mayweather prior to his fight with Conor McGregor - what was Floyd's strategy going into the fight? What's it like training with one of the GOATs? And how do boxers and MMA fighters stack up when they fight? Sign up for Fightpass to watch Cody's fight at https://www.ufc.tv/page/fightpass. BlueChew: Get your first shipment free at BlueChew.com with promo code UFC, just pay $5 shipping. Candid: Get $75 off at CandidCo.com/UFC with promo code UFC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt returns from his Australian voyage and joins Jim back in the studio. They talk about Matt's time down under, Raging Al's tough loss to Dan Hooker and Zhang Weili 's US visa being denied. Then, former UFC Women's Strawweight Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk calls in to the show. She discusses how she still intends to make weight despite reports that she informed the UFC she would not, her approach against opponent Michelle Waterson, and her thoughts on Colby Covington's antics.Next, UFC Featherweight Kron Gracie joins the podcast. He talks about furthering his family's legacy in the UFC, what his first fight was like, and how he feels about his opponent Cub Swanson being turned away from Gracie Jiu Jitsu gyms. Finally, Matt & Jim close out the show with a preview of UFC Fight Night: Jędrzejczyk vs. Waterson this Saturday in Tampa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim and Phoenix Carnevale are together to recap the amazing night of fights Saturday at UFC 243. First, one of our favorite guests, Welterweight Niko Price, returns to talk about his upcoming hometown fight in Tampa against James Vick. Vick is moving up a weight class for this fight, would Price ever consider that? Would he rather fight for the BMF belt or the Welterweight title belt? And what does he have to say to Covington and Usman as they prepare to fight for the title? Then, Jim and Phoenix break down the epic Whittaker-Adesanya fight. Were they surprised at the outcome? How rusty was the champ coming into the fight? Should an Adesanya-Jon Jones fight happen? (You may be surprised by Jim and Phoenix's take). Next, #2 ranked Heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou joins to talk about what the heck he's supposed to do while Stipe and Cormier circle around a potential third fight. He's ready for his next opponent and frustrated by the log jam. One thing he's done in the meantime - pick up some acting work in the next Fast and Furious movie, what was that like? Finally, some thoughts on Eddie Bravo discussing Tony Ferguson's gameplan against Khabib.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Barstool Sports' Robbie Fox, host of "My Mom's Basement," joins Jim in-studio today to preview UFC 243. They're joined by a sleepy(?) Matt Serra, who Skypes in from Australia to make some predictions and lend insight about Al Iaquinta's training camp, ahead of his co-main event fight against Dan Hooker Saturday. Then, Chris Weidman joins the show ahead of his Light Heavyweight debut against Dominick Reyes in Boston Oct. 18. Why does Weidman feel so confident about taking on an undefeated fighter at a new weight class? How's his health? Having already started a beef with Jon Jones, is there anything imminent? What's next for his fledgling acting career?Finally, another fighter/actor, Michelle Waterson, checks in ahead of her headline fight in Tampa Oct. 12 against Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Was she as surprised by Zhang Weili's TKO of Jessica Andrade as the rest of us were? What is her plan moving forward in the Strawweight division? Why should she be considered a title contender?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Matt travels to Australia to corner Raging Al Iaquinta for his upcoming bout against Dan Hooker, Jamie English steps in the host seat to fill in with Jim.First, Jim and Jamie are joined via Skype by Cub Swanson. He discusses the idea of switching from MMA to boxing, traveling to Tijuana for his first MMA fights, and why he was not welcome at certain Jiu Jitsu gyms ahead of his fight on October 12th vs Kron Gracie at Fight Night: Jedrzejczyk vs. Waterson.Then, Matt calls in ahead of his flight to Australia to recap all the action from Fight Night 160, including Jared Cannonier's TKO of Jack Hermansson, Ovince Saint Preux winning via Von Flue choke (again), and Gilbert Burns' impressive short-notice win over Gunnar Nelson. Jim and Jamie close out the show by discussing the different ways strikers and grapplers implement their game in the Octagon and the main card for UFC 243, Robert Whittaker vs Israel Adesanya. BlueChew: Visit BlueChew.com and use promo code UFC to get your first shipment free, just pay $5 shipping. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former UFC Lightweight and actor Din Thomas joins Matt and Jim in the studio to talk with both headliners at UFC 160!First, UFC Middleweight Jack Hermansson calls in to the show. He discusses his famous 'Joker-tine', his experience seeing a therapist, and why he decided to take a fight against Jared Cannonier this weekend at Fight Night 160. Then, Jim tries to make the official announcement of upcoming fights, but Matt interrupts to criticize Yair Rodriguez's handling of his eye poke of Jeremy Stephens at Fight Night 159 last weekend. UFC Middleweight Jared Cannonier then joins the show. He talks about headlining his first UFC card, blows Matt's mind with his recent spiritual awakening, and his fight camp leading up to the fight this Saturday.Matt, Jim & Din close the show with a Matt & Din duet and speculation over who Justin Gaethje and Conor McGregor should fight next. Keeps: Get your first month of treatment free at Keeps.com/UFC. Candid: Get $75 off at CandidCo.com/Unfiltered with promo code UNFILTERED. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robbie Fox joins Matt today to talk about comic books, this weekend's fights in Mexico City, and what it's like to fight GSP. After a few minutes of DC/Marvel talk (fair warning), Jim calls in from the road to talk about the odd ending to Jeremy Stephens vs. Yair Rodriguez, and if it was handled correctly. Then, Justin Gaethje -- perhaps the hottest fighter in the UFC -- joins to talk about his incredible TKO of Cowboy Cerrone, how he would matchup with Khabib, and the latest about a potential fight with Conor McGregor. Finally, MMA superfan and host of MTV's The Challenge TJ Lavin calls in, to talk about how he's an OG UFC fan (since UFC 1!), BMX racing, reality shows and his friendship with Forrest Griffin. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why have one headline fighter when you can have both! Jim and Matt speak to both Yair Rodriguez and Jeremy Stephens, the #7 and #8 Featherweights squaring off this Saturday in Mexico City. First, Yair Rodriguez joins to talk about training at high altitude and how he caught The Korean Zombie by surprise with a late KO after studying his game. Then, Jeremy Stephens calls in to talk about how he thinks The Korean Zombie was "dumb" for not seeing that elbow coming, his outlook on how to treat opponents before fights, and much more. Finally, Jim and Matt break down the wild acrobatics displayed by Michel Pereira in his loss to Tristan Connelly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt is joined by Phoenix Carnevale today to talk about Cowboy-Gaethje, the latest in Welterweight drama, and much more. First, ESPN's Brett Okamoto calls in to talk about the news he's broken about UFC 244, including whether there will *actually* be a BMF belt at the Diaz-Masvidal fight. He also relays some behind-the-scenes info about what went down between Colby Covington and Kamaru Usman. Then, Jim calls in from the road to talk about Cowboy-Gaethje, Tyron Woodley's latest comments about Colby Covington, and if he'd like to play a vampire in a movie. Finally, Uriah Hall calls in fresh off of his massive win over Antonio Carlos Junior Saturday, in which he held off a strong ground attack. It was a split decision - did Uriah expect to win? And perhaps most importantly, who's next? BlueChew: Visit BlueChew.com and use promo code UFC to get your first shipment free, just pay $5 shipping.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt is joined in-studio with #2 Bantamweight Aljamain Sterling! They begin with UFC Light Heavyweight prospect Jimmy Crute. He Skypes in to discuss his composure in the Octagon, being a forklift driver before competing full-time, and his upcoming fight against Misha Cirkunov on September 14th. Then, "Funky" Ben Askren joins the show. He talks about bouncing back from his first loss against Jorge Masvidal, takes aim at the rest of the Welterweight division, and discusses his upcoming bout against Demian Maia on October 26th in Singapore. Finally, Jim calls in to debate the outcome of Cowboy vs Gaethje this Saturday from Vancouver on ESPN+, and Aljo has a message for Henry Cejudo and the rest of the Bantamweight division...Thorne: For more information, visit Thorne.com.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 at last! Matt is back from Abu Dhabi and is a changed man after flying business class. Matt had a front-row seat to the Khabib-Poirier showdown - what did he think was going to happen during the fight? There's no one better to break down the fight than perhaps Khabib's toughest-ever opponent, Al Iaquinta. Raging Al talks about his upcoming fight with Dan Hooker in Australia on October 6, plus if he thought Poirier could take out Khabib and what he thinks of the Diaz-Masvidal fight that was just announced. Then, Nate Diaz's (and Wiz Khalifa's) training partner/actor/stuntman and martial artist Ernie Reyes Jr. joins the guys. He talks about how Nate is preparing for Gamebred in NYC at UFC 244, plus how good his student Wiz Khalifa really is at MMA (you won't believe his answer). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim is joined by Robbie Fox of Barstool Sports today, who's subbing in for Matt while he is in Abu Dhabi filming Dana White: Lookin' FWD to a Fight. Speaking of Abu Dhabi, could Dustin Poirier really unseat Khabib Nurmagomedov in the Lightweight championship this Saturday? The guys look at the upcoming fights, including Felder vs. Barboza and the rest of the impressive UFC 242 card. Plus, analysis of UFC Shenzhen and Zhang Weili's amazing win over the defending strawweight champ Jessica Andrade.First, they're joined by Don Madge, the South African Lightweight fighter who had a strong UFC debut last October. He talks about training with Cyborg, the MMA scene in South Africa, and a very unusual pre-fight ritual. Then, #4 Heavyweight Curtis Blaydes calls in to talk about his huge fight with #9 Heavyweight Shamil Abdurakhimov this Saturday. Plus, he gives a callout to someone he wants to fight next, should everything go well at UFC 242.Finally, Jim and Robbie make some predictions for Saturday.DraftKings: Sign up today at DraftKings.com with promo code UNFILTERED, and claim your deposit bonus up to $500. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With no new podcast this Labor Day, let's take a walk down memory lane, shall we?This is the second-ever episode of Unfiltered, from June 2016.Remember the time CM Punk called in and discussed his WWE career and his motivation on fighting in the UFC before his debut @13:45? Remember the time The Rock opened up about fighting in the UFC @44:00?What friend of The Rock did Jim used to try to haze at his comedy shows? @52:00?The Unfiltered team remembers -- and on this Labor Day we think you would like to like to hear these stories again too. So sit back, relax and enjoy this throwback to the second ever UFC Unfiltered.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, Matt's joined by coach and friend Ray Longo. They have a lot to catch up on, including pushback Matt has gotten about his criticism of Conor McGregor in our last episode. First up, Calvin Kattar joins to talk about his upcoming fight in Boston on October 18th against Zabit Magomedsharipov. He's won some big fights with his striking - how will he handle his unorthodox opponent? Then, Eryk Anders joins to talk about his October 12th fight with Gerald Meerschaert. Both fighters recently snapped losing streaks - how did Anders get his swagger back? Finally, Jim calls in from Switzerland to make some picks for the fights in China on Saturday, and to discuss the Till-Gastelum fight that was just announced. Plus, Jim continues to stick his neck out on Poirier's chances to upset Khabib, and then Matt waxes poetic about missing Jim after an episode with Longo. Bombas: Get 20% off your first purchase at Bombas.com/Unfiltered. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Aljamain Sterling joins Matt today - and he has lots to talk about after his Instagram post Sunday calling out everyone in his division, including Henry Cejudo and Frankie Edgar. (19:00) Who is he going to fight next? First off, Flyweight Andrea Lee joins via FaceTime from her daughter's school to catch up about her fight vs Joanne Calderwood in Abu Dhabi September 7 at UFC 242. She called her impressive win over Montana De La Rosa the worst fight of her career after the fight - how does she feel now? What's her plan in her next fight? Then, Jim calls in to talk with Aljo and Matt about Aljo's comments on Instagram. Why isn't anyone in the division calling anyone else out? Why did Aljo choose now to make comments about the rest of the division? What's the deal with the Frankie Edgar rumors? And what does Sterling think of Cejudo's attempt to become an intergender champion? Plus, Matt and Aljo weigh in on Conor McGregor's bar fight in April, and Matt explains what happens to fighters when they get famous and have lots of wealth - and what it's all about in the end. Then, Lightweight Paul Felder calls in to talk about his highly anticipated rematch with Edson Barboza at UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi. What did he learn from his last fight, and what's the game plan this time? BlueChew: Get your first shipment free at BlueChew.com, promo code UFC. Just pay $5 shipping. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt is joined by friend of the show Jamie English to break down the weekend of fights and interview some of Matt's favorite young fighters. First, newly-minted #3 Bantamweight Cory Sandhagen calls in to talk about his impressive win over veteran Raphael Assuncao, his mental approach, and his back tattoos. Then, Jim calls in from the road to catch up on Conor McGregor -- and then he and Matt discuss whether Aljo Sterling should take a rumored fight with Frankie Edgar. Then, Matt and Jamie are joined by Drakkar Klose - and a surprise guest (his girlfriend, fellow UFC fighter Cortney Casey). They talk about his impressive win Saturday and why he decided to call out Gregor Gillespie. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What a weekend of fights! Jim and Matt are here to break down all the big storylines from UFC 241, including the return of Nate Diaz, the legacy of Daniel Cormier, the return of Stipe Miocic, the epic battle between Yoel Romero and Paulo Costa, and much more. But first, two exclusive upcoming fight announcements. Jim and Matt break news and announce two future bouts in both the Middleweight and Welterweight divisions.First, the guys are joined by Robbie Fox of Barstool Sports. He interviewed Miocic last week on his podcast, My Mom's Basement. Did he see the upset coming?Then, Derek Brunson calls in after his impressive and resilient win against Ian Heinisch. How did he handle that massive leg kick in the first 7 seconds? What's next for the Middleweight fighter, who is sure to climb past his #8 ranking after this win? 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 are excited to watch UFC 241 this weekend and break it all down for you in this jam-packed episode. First, Jim and Matt talk about the latest with Devonte Smith and the upsetting back-and-forth on social media with John Makdessi, and then Smith calls in to discuss his roller-coaster ride as two fighters have cancelled on him on this card. Smith also talks about how he got into fighting, his strengths, and his relationship with his new opponent, Khama Worthy. Next, Jim and Matt run through the news, including the odd Cejudo-Shevchenko conversation, Frankie Edgar moving to Bantamweight and Aspen Ladd potentially leaving the women's Bantamweight division. Then, Anthony Pettis joins the show to talk about his chatty UFC 241 opponent, Nate Diaz. He talks about why he wanted Diaz, which divisions and weights he is most comfortable at, and if he could take years off between fights like Diaz has. Finally, don't miss Jim and Matt's predictions, including Jim's very reluctant decision on who will win Cormier-Stipe 2. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt and Phoenix (subbing in for Jim today) are joined by the one and only Daniel Cormier! They ask the #1 P4P fighter about his upcoming rematch against Stipe Miocic, if the legendary film-watcher found anything else to exploit, and what drives him to keep competing and defending his belt, even after he's notched an all-time-great resume. Plus, Matt and Phoenix dive deep into the fights last weekend, including an extended breakdown of the Mike Perry-Vicente Luque showdown and a few BJJ'ers in the prelims that caught Matt and Phoenix's eyes. BlueChew: Unfiltered listeners can try BlueChew free at BlueChew.com, promo code UFC. Just pay $5 shipping. 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 speak to #15 Welterweight Vicente Luque, who joins via Skype from Uruguay, where he's fighting Mike Perry this weekend. How does Perry's trash-talking affect Luque? What does he make of the rest of his division? As someone who once defeated Thiago Santos, what does Luque think of the way Santos fought against Jon Jones? Then #7 Light Heavyweight Volkan Oezdemir joins the show to talk about prepping for his long-sought fight with former training partner Ilir Latifi this Saturday. He also talks about his brutal -- and controversial -- split decision loss to Dominick Reyes in March. Then the guys discuss the latest with the Covington-Usman matchup, and preview the fights this weekend, including the main event between Women's Flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko and Liz Carmouche, who has beaten her once before.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 to discuss the looming Covington-Usman title fight in the wake of UFC Newark this weekend, plus the Cyborg situation and Jim Miller's great win over Clay Guida. But first, Mickey Gall calls in fresh off his win Saturday against Salim Touahri. How did he recover so quickly from kidney failure against Diego Sanchez? How has he bounced back? And what does he make of Mike Perry's "green" comments? Then, #8 Light Heavyweight Corey Anderson joins to discuss his ongoing beef with Jon Jones, why he wants Johnny Walker at MSG, and whether Jones' fight against Santos proves the champ has lost a step. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt & Jim are finally reunited! The two kick off today's podcast talking to the headliner of UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Lawler: Welterweight Robbie Lawler. He discusses his emotions after his controversial loss against Ben Askren, how he viewed his torn ACL as "a blessing," and how he doesn't allow Colby Covington's smack talk to get under his skin. Then, Matt describes what it was like at Dana White's 50th birthday party. He also tries to make Jim train with Matt for a fight against his new buddy, the Bagel Boss, who's somehow training with Al Iaquinta. Finally, UFC Lightweight Jim Miller, who is fighting in the co-main event this Saturday at UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Lawler, calls in. He talks about fighting in his backyard of New Jersey, his years-long battle with a previously undiagnosed case of Lyme disease, and his upcoming fight against Clay Guida. Bombas: Get 20% off your first purchase at Bombas.com/Unfiltered. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Phoenix Carnevale joins Jim to recap the Cyborg-Spencer and Holloway-Edgar fights from Saturday, and talk to a fighter who just won a huge fight, and one who just booked one. First, Jeremy Stephens joins the show to talk about his main event fight vs Yair Rodriguez in Mexico City Sept. 21. Stephens discusses his Mexican heritage, how he's improved in his last few fights, and a prediction for the matchup. Then: What is Frankie Edgar's future? Can anyone stop Max Holloway? And is Cyborg-Nunes really going to happen? Next, Geoff Neal joins to talk about his incredible win over Niko Price in perhaps the most memorable fight of the weekend. How do you prepare for a fighter as unique as Niko Price? What's Geoff going to do with his $50k Performance of the Night bonus? Is he going to continue waiting tables for a day job? BlueChew: Get your first shipment free at BlueChew.com, promo code UFC. Just pay $5 shipping! Keeps: For a limited time, receive your first month of treatment for free at Keeps.com/UFC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jamie English joins Matt today to preview the UFC 240 card, discuss the Jon Jones allegations, analyze the latest with Edwards-Masvidal... and catch Matt up on his new beard. Then, Felicia Spencer joins to preview her fight against Cris Cyborg on Saturday. Matt can relate to her as a one-time long shot against UFC legend Georges St-Pierre, and they talk about how it feels to have everyone assuming you're going to lose. Next, Jim calls in from Montreal to pick the fights this weekend and discuss the Weidman-Reyes fight in October (which was made official shortly after recording). Who do the guys like in the main event at UFC 240 this weekend: Max Holloway vs. Frankie Edgar? Finally, the one-of-a-kind Niko Price calls in to discuss his fight with Geoff Neal this weekend at UFC 240.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim is away, which means Matt's old pal Phoenix Carnevale joins him in the studio today. First, they are joined by Heavyweight Walt Harris, fresh off his decisive 12-second KO of Aleksei Oleinik on Saturday. Harris discusses how he trained to fight Oleinik, how he got tipped off to try the early head-kick, why he decided to switch gyms, and why he wants to fight on the Abu Dhabi card in September.Then, Jim calls in to discuss the results of this weekend's card with Phoenix and Matt, plus they touch on the Cowboy/Gaethje fight in September, a possible Jones/Adesanya megafight, and more. Finally, Matt & Phoenix have their obligatory superhero movie geek-out session discussing Spider-Man: Far From Home. 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, Matt ran into Frankie Edgar's father, so they kick things off with their takes on the main event of UFC 240 next weekend, Holloway vs. Edgar. Then, #13 ranked UFC Lightweight Alexander Hernandez calls in to talk about his upcoming fight against Francisco Trinaldo at UFC on ESPN 4 this Saturday, his training regimen, and what it was like to face Cowboy Cerrone on short notice. The guys then run through all the big stories, from Masvidal demanding to fight either Usman or McGregor, Aljamain Sterling saying he should take on "Ce-doo-doo" instead of Urijah Faber, and Korean Zombie potentially facing off against Brian Ortega. Then, they pick the fights for this weekend, including our next guest, Leon Edwards, who is facing off against Rafael Dos Anjos in the main event Saturday. Leon Edwards joined for a bit, but we had serious phone troubles - apologies to our listeners. Don't miss UFC on ESPN 4 from San Antonio this Saturday!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, the guys recap Saturday's fights, including whether the Germaine de Randamine/Aspen Ladd fight was called too quickly, if female fighters are treated differently than male fighters when it comes to stoppages, Urijah Faber's comeback, and which fighter impressed them the most on Saturday. Then, Jim and Matt talk to Lightweight fighter Jared Gordon, who is coming off a big win two weeks ago, and whose memorable post-match speech about addiction has stuck with fans. A warning to our listeners: Jared shares his amazing journey from former addict to UFC fighter, including some details about drug abuse, and tragic details about child abuse in his upbringing. Jared will be a coach on Dana White's Contender Series July 16, don't miss it!Also, around 29:45, Matt Serra weighs in on whether he is the Bagel Boss guy. BlueChew: Get your first shipment FREE at BlueChew.com, promo code UFC. Just pay $5 shipping! Postmates: Download the Postmates app and use code UNFILTERED for $100 of free delivery credit for your first seven days. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt & Jim are joined in-studio with MMA coach and co-leader of the Serra-Longo Fight Team, Ray Longo. The guys discuss whether or not Thiago Santos should get a rematch against Jon Jones, who they predict will win in Khabib vs Poirier, and why Chris Weidman probably won't ever fight in New York again. Then, they're joined on the phone by UFC #1 ranked women's bantamweight contender, Germaine de Randamie. She reveals her feelings on refusing to fight Cris Cyborg in 2017, Amanda Nunes' incredible run, and her soccer injury that damaged her vision. 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 say about Saturday's fights, on everything from the unbelievable KO by Jorge Masvidal against Ben Askren, to the champ-champ Amanda Nunes, to who Jon Jones should fight next, and more. Today, they're joined by the interim middleweight champ Israel Adesanya, who is going to fight for the undisputed belt in October against Robert Whittaker. Adesanya talks about Whittaker and Jon Jones teaming up to train, why some people prefer to do their trash talk online vs in person, and why he hopes to fight Whittaker in his home turf of Australia. Next, Michael Chiesa joins the show to discuss his impressive welterweight win over Diego Sanchez, his future plans on who to fight, and a truly odd request he had to make in the middle of the fight against Sanchez. 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 show, Matt & Jim kick things off with UFC Bantamweight Holly Holm. She talks about evolving as a martial artist, singing with Jon Jones, being underestimated by others ahead of her fight with Amanda Nunes at UFC 239, and more. The guys also give their takes on what Darren Till recently said about his (alleged) taxi theft in the Canary Islands which landed him in jail. Then, UFC Welterweight Ben Askren calls in to the podcast. He discusses why he called Nate Diaz "delusional", his relationship with Dana White, and what he's expecting from Jorge Masvidal ahead of their fight this Saturday.Finally, Matt and Jim make their predictions for the main card of UFC 239 taking place in Las Vegas this Saturday July 6. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt & Jim kick off today's podcast discussing Thiago Santos against Jon Jones this Saturday at UFC 239 and Aljamain Sterling's recent comments on Joseph Benavidez's dominant win over Jussier Formiga. Then, they dive into the results from UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. dos Santos and debate the best way to defeat Ngannou. After that, UFC Light Heavyweight Eryk Anders calls in to talk about his use of hypnosis to help him off his three-fight losing streak.Finally, the guys end the show debating who Kelvin Gastelum should face now that he is cleared to fight and who Chris Weidman's first opponent at Light Heavyweight will be. 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 jam-packed episode to preview UFC Fight Night: Ngannou vs. Dos Santos on ESPN this weekend!First, lightweight Roosevelt Roberts joins to discuss his fight with Vinc Pichel, his rise to prominence in the UFC, earning a contract, and his amazing life story. Then, one of the all-time grappling greats, Demian Maia, joins to talk about his fight against Anthony Rocco Martin, his fighting style, and his incredible career since joining UFC in 2007. Next, Joseph Benavidez joins to talk about his flyweight battle with Jussier Formiga, Saturday's co-main event. Benavidez is the last fighter to beat Henry Cejudo and believes he's next in line to fight the champ when he returns from his shoulder injury. At the end, Jim & Matt make their predictions for the main event: Francis Ngannou vs Junior Dos Santos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt & Jim kick off the show with a recap of UFC on ESPN+ 12. They give their thoughts on all the action from this past Saturday, including Korean Zombie's sub-one-minute KO of Renato Moicano. Then, Middleweight and winner of his first UFC bout Deron Winn calls into the show. Winn discusses what it's like to be 5'6" in the Middleweight division, starting out as a collegiate wrestler, and what it's like to train at the American Kickboxing Academy. The guys close out the show with a roundup of other news, including their thoughts on an interim Bantamweight bout between Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan & UFC Bantamweight Sean O'Malley being pulled from UFC 239. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt & Jim kick off the show with a recap of Matt's jiu jitsu appearance on Fox & Friends yesterday morning. Then, UFC Middleweight Kevin Holland calls in to talk about how Dana White gave him the nickname "Big Mouth", starting up a Twitch channel with Matt, and his upcoming fight against Alessio Di Chirico at Fight Night Greenville this Saturday.Next, Bantamweight Rob Font joins the guys to discuss his bout against John Lineker at Fight Night Greenville, how Calvin Kattar tricked him into liking golf, and the current state of the Bantamweight division. Matt & Jim close out the podcast with highlights from the Dana White Contender Series Season 3 premiere. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

First, we're joined by Sean O'Malley, the former Dana White Tuesday Contender Series star who has fought his way to prominence in the UFC's Bantamweight division. He talks about his lucrative Twitch channel, how he's handled his rapid rise in popularity, and his fight July 6 at UFC 239 vs Marlon Vera. Don't miss the new season of Dana White Contender Series on ESPN+ this Tuesday through August. Next, the guys touch on TJ Dillashaw's statements about his failed drug test. Was it enough of a mea culpa to change Matt or Jim's opinion of him? Then, we're joined by Francis Ngannou, who, in addition to being in a viral photo with Shaquille O'Neal this weekend, is fighting Junior Dos Santos as the main event June 29 at UFC on ESPN 3. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

First, the guys recap the Khabib-Poirier press conference and dig in on Dana's response to Henry Cejudo calling himself the greatest combat sports athlete of all time. Then Aljamain Sterling joins Jim and Matt in-studio, and they discuss Sterling's big win over Pedro Munhoz Saturday. After Matt asks who's next, Sterling calls for a shot against Cejudo. Says Sterling: "I can't see on paper where he beats me." Then they discuss Chris Weidman's move to light heavyweight, and if it's a better weight class for him at this stage in his career. Lastly, Sterling reveals what he said to Pedro Munhoz in the middle of the fight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The guys begin the podcast with Urijah Faber, who will be making his comeback at Fight Night 155 in July against Ricky Simon. After Cejudo called Faber out over the weekend, may there be a fight in the works? Then, Matt opens up about a loss, then talks about the emotional win from Aljamain Sterling at UFC 238 this weekend. Afterwards, the guys break down the fights from UFC 238 - the impressive showing from Tatiana Suarez, the heavyweight fight between Ivanov and Tuivasa, and the controversial end of the Ferguson-Cerrone matchup. Lastly, the guys break down Shevchenko's knockout of Jessica Eye and the unbelievable performance by Henry Cejudo and coach Santino Defranco. If you or someone you know might be at risk of suicide, know that you are not alone. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org for 24/7, confidential support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The boys are back! First, Matt and Jim reveal their feelings on the new studio and podcast team. Then, they're joined by UFC Heavyweight Tai Tuivasa to discuss his fight at UFC 238 against Blagoy Ivanov this Saturday, 'shoeys,' what it was like growing up with 11 siblings, and more. UFC Strawweight Tatiana Suarez also joins the podcast to discuss her upcoming fight against Nina Ansaroff at UFC 238, bouncing back after her cancer diagnosis, beating up boys as a wrestler at the age of 3, and more. Finally, Matt & Jim give their picks for the UFC 238 main card and the recently announced Khabib/Poirier fight on September 7th. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Lee, Neil Magny, and Jared Cannonier all call in, and the great Ray Longo joins in-studio.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Merab Dvalishvili and Zuka Mtchedlishvili join the guys in-studio, and Vicente Luque calls in.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rose Namajunas, Anderson Silva, and Alexander Volkanovski all call in ahead of their UFC 237 fights.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Frankie Edgar and Shane Burgos call in, and the guys recap UFC Ottawa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Derek Brunson and Cub Swanson call in ahead of their UFC Ottawa fight, and Glover Teixeira joins the show to talk about his UFC Fort Lauderdale win over Ion Cutelaba.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Roxanne Modafferi and Trevor Wittman both join the show for the first time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Hardy and Mike Perry both call in, and Aleks Paunovic joins in-studio for the whole show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Luke Rockhold, Jeff Novitzky, and Matt Frevola all call in, and the guys recap UFC St. Petersburg.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dustin Poirier, Alistair Overeem, and Antonina Shevchenko all call in.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Justin Gaethje and Belal Muhammad both call in, and Matt and Phoenix break down UFC 236.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stylebender and Alan Jouban both call in, and Rodney Atkins joins in-studio.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.