UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

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Reinier de Ridder recaps victorious UFC debut, Frank Grillo talks UFC 309 & Jon Jones' longevity Nov 12, 2024

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On today's action-packed episode of UFC Unfiltered, hosts Matt Serra and Jim Norton are joined by Reinier de Ridder fresh off his victorious UFC debut and actor Frank Grillo ahead of this Sunday's Tulsa King season finale.

De Ridder reflects on his journey to the Octagon, recounting his early days in mixed martial arts before discussing how familiarity with Gerald Meerschaert played a factor in Saturday's win over Meerschaert. As someone who walks around at 210 pounds, "DDR" explains how he ultimately settled on competing at 185 pounds despite previous success at 205.

Next, actor and fight enthusiast Frank Grillo joins the show to talk about his role in Tulsa King and delve into UFC talk. Known for staying in shape by boxing at gyms nationwide, Grillo reveals firsthand stories of Jon Jones dominating training partners in sparring. As excitement builds for UFC 309’s main event between Jones and Miocic, Grillo and the guys break down what fans can expect from these legendary heavyweights at Madison Square Garden.

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Cody Stamann & Neil Magny preview their upcoming fights on Saturday’s card Nov 07, 2024

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim and Matt are joined by UFC bantamweight Cody Stamann and 15th-ranked welterweight Neil Magny.

Joining first is Stamann, who dives into his extensive experience against high-level fighters and how it gives him an edge against Da’Mon going into this Saturday’s fight on the prelims of the 100th UFC Fight Night card at the APEX.

Shortly thereafter, the guys bring Neil Magny on. With Neil set to take on Carlos Prates in this weekend’s main event, Matt gets the veteran welterweight to share why he has no issue with being matched up with dangerous up-and-comers like Carlos — all while Jim gets Neil to assess the keys to his longevity in a sport that sees him well entrenched into the UFC record books.

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Youssef Zalal, Veronica Hardy, UFC Edmonton recap Nov 05, 2024

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by featherweight Youssef Zalal and women’s flyweight Veronica Hardy in a show that unpacks the action from this past Saturday’s UFC Edmonton card.

Fresh off his fourth straight submission win, Youssef Zalal uses his interview to discuss what’s changed with him in his second stint in the UFC. Reflecting on what he’s learned from his first go-around with the promotion, Zalal explains how his loss to current champion Ilia Topuria keeps him locked in on his goals for 2025 and beyond.

As Jim and Matt shift their attention to Saturday’s card in Edmonton, the guys particularly focus on matchups that make sense for both Erin Blanchfield and Brandon Moreno following their respective wins.

To round off the episode, flyweight contender Veronica Hardy reflects on her MMA journey and the insights she’s gained from her self-imposed three-year hiatus. Hardy also previews her upcoming matchup on the UFC 309 early prelims against Eduarda Moura.

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Mike Malott, Derrick Lewis, UFC Edmonton preview Oct 31, 2024

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome two dynamic guests ready for Saturday’s fight card in Edmonton in welterweight Mike Malott and heavyweight Derrick Lewis.

Looking to bounce back from his first-ever loss in the UFC, Mike Malott shares how a decade of assistance from a mental coach helps shape his fight game before giving insight into his upcoming showdown against Trevin Giles.

The guys then unpack some of the matchups from Saturday’s UFC Edmonton card before inviting heavyweight fan-favorite Derrick Lewis on to the show to chat about his fight against undefeated rising prospect, Jhonata Diniz.

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Recapping UFC 308 with John & Joanne Wood, Ben “The Bane” Davis Oct 29, 2024

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra unpack the major storylines from UFC 308 with three special guests. First up is Syndicate MMA’s head coach John Wood, who is joined by his wife and former UFC flyweight contender Joanne Wood to share insights on the standout performances from the weekend.

Quite familiar with the UFC’s light heavyweight division as the head coach for Khalil Rountree Jr., John Wood offers his perspective on Magomed Ankalaev’s performance and whether or not his win on Saturday showed that he could be a formidable challenger to Alex Pereira’s 205-pound throne.

Then, MMA personality Ben “The Bane” Davis joins the show for his UFC Unfiltered debut. Known for his wit and presence in the MMA community, Davis talks about his own combat sports journey before stating his case for Khamzat Chimaev to get the next middleweight title shot following his statement 1st-round win over Robert Whittaker.

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Frankie Edgar, Forrest Griffin, UFC 308 picks Oct 24, 2024

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On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome UFC legends Frankie Edgar and Forrest Griffin for a show packed with laughs, insights, and fight talk.

With a combined 25 appearances on Unfiltered, these Hall of Famers bring their unique perspectives on life in and out of the cage.

Frankie Edgar kicks things off, reflecting on his final fight and his new venture as a coach at Frankie Edgar’s Iron Academy — which has its grand opening this Saturday, October 26th. Frankie looks back on his career and his matchups against guys like Rafael Dos Anjos and Max Holloway before explaining what it is that contributes to the longevity of guys like those as they each prepare for fights on this Saturday’s UFC 308 card.

Forrest Griffin joins next to catch up with the guys and discuss his work at the UFC Performance Institute. Before wrapping up, Forrest probes Jim and Matt for their UFC 308 picks before offering some insightful breakdowns of his own.

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Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez discusses sixth straight win, Kayla Harrison talks title shot timeline Oct 22, 2024

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At long, at last… Jim Norton is back! After doing super cool actor stuff, Matt’s comedic partner in crime makes his glorious return to the show for an episode of UFC Unfiltered that invites middleweight Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez and women’s bantamweight Kayla Harrison on for a pair of chats.

Fresh off a dominant win over Michel Pereira in his first-ever UFC main event, Hernandez explains how his even-keeled demeanor allows him to shake off the pressure. What’s more: a big-name contender surprises Jim and Matt by barging in on the call to vouch for Hernandez’s work ethic!

When Jim and Matt catch up with Kayla Harrison, the 2nd-ranked women’s bantamweight reiterates her full-fledged confidence in the way she matches up against Julianna Peña — so much so that Kayla fires some shots at the newly-crowned champion for dodging the smoke.

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Kyler Phillips, Darren Elkins, guest co-host John Morgan Oct 17, 2024

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Today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered features a pair of guest callers fighting on Saturday’s main card in bantamweight Kyler Phillips and featherweight Darren Elkins.

With Jim Norton still out for the day, John Morgan slides in as today’s guest co-host — and he begins the show with Matt by asking Phillips about his rise into the bantamweight Top 15. After discussing the stakes of his upcoming co-main event against Rob Font, Kyler and Matt bond over their enjoyment of “The Penguin” and video games.

Then, Darren Elkins calls into the show for the first time ahead of his fight vs. Daniel Pineda. Together, the guys talk about how his perspective as a 40-year-old veteran who has managed to win 18 UFC fights as a featherweight with his all-action fighting style.

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Torrez Finney, guest co-host Din Thomas recaps UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira Oct 15, 2024

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On this episode of UFC Unfiltered, Matt Serra teams up with special guest co-host Din Thomas to break down the action from last Saturday's UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira. The two recap Brandon Royval's thrilling performance in his victory over Tatsuro Taira and discuss what it means for the flyweight title picture. They also analyze other key matchups from the event and share their take on the Fight Night's top moments.

The highlight of the episode comes when rising middleweight star Torrez Finney calls in. Two weeks after securing his UFC contract with a third win on Dana White's Contender Series, Finney reflects on his transition from Division 1 football to MMA. He opens up about his decorated high school wrestling background and how his journey back to combat sports after a promising football career led him to the UFC. Finney also discusses the key influences in his life and training that have shaped him into the undefeated fighter he is today.

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Grant Dawson, Steve-O, guest co-host Phoenix Carnevale Oct 10, 2024

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With Jim Norton out on acting duties, Phoenix Carnevale steps in his place for a show with Matt Serra that invites lightweight Grant Dawson and Steve-O on as guest callers.

Joining first is Dawson — and the Star Wars superfan geeks out with Matt and Phoenix before discussing how his bounce-back win against Joe Solecki has shaped him ahead of this Saturday’s fight vs. Rafa Garcia.

Then, Steve-O joins the show on the tour bus to discuss his life on the road of his “The Super Dummy” comedy tour. Steve-O bonds with Matt over what it’s like being 50 before diving into some MMA talk as the UFC superfan he is.

Finally, Matt and Phoenix wrap up the show by examining the matchups on this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira card.

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