UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

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UFC Fight Night Preview: Marlon Moraes and Alex Pereira Mar 10, 2022

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Marlon Moraes, Alex Pereira and Santos vs. Ankalaev Preview

Find out what frozen pizza Matt deemed "underrated" on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered!

First, Jim and Matt are joined by Marlon Moraes ahead of his co-main event bout against Song Yadong this Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev at the UFC Apex. Moraes tells Matt how relieved he is to not be fighting a member of the Serra/Longo team, shares how he dealt with a bout with COVID-19 while training in Thailand, and offers insight into how being separated from his family helps mentally prepare him for a fight.

Then, after Matt tells Jim what he plans on asking Michael Bisping when he appears on his podcast, Alex Pereira makes his UFC Unfiltered debut ahead of his fight against Bruno Silva this weekend. He shares how he became a kickboxing champion despite beginning his training at the age of 22, opens up about how he overcame his battles with addiction, and gives more details on how he was able to become the only person to knock out Israel Adesanya during a kickboxing match.

Jim and Matt close the show with their picks for UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev, including the main event between UFC Light Heavyweight title contenders Thiago Santos and Magomed Ankalaev, and the showdown between UFC Lightweights Drew Dober and last-minute replacement Terrance McKinney.

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UFC 272 Recap: Rafael dos Anjos, Tim Elliott, and Bert Kreischer Mar 08, 2022

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Rafael dos Anjos, Tim Elliott and Comedian Bert Kreischer

Jim and Matt break down their favorite moments from UFC 272, headlined by the grudge match between friends-turned-foes Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal, on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered!

But first, Tim Elliott joins the show fresh off his win against Tagir Ulanbekov on Saturday night. After his fiancée and fellow UFC fighter Gina Mazany sorts out Tim's technical setup, he discusses how Glory MMA's James Krause prepared the right game plan for Ulanbekov, and how he wasn't intimidated seeing former UFC Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in his opponent's corner.

Then, comedian and host of TBS' Go-Big Show, Bert Kreischer makes his UFC Unfiltered debut. He's brought to tears as he recalls the plot of one of his favorite movies, gives Matt props for being one of the only UFC fighters he's seen with a New York accent, and reveals what it was like to act in a movie starring Mark Hamill while they filmed in Serbia.

Former UFC champion Rafael dos Anjos then calls in from his home gym days after his co-main event victory against Renato Moicano at UFC 272. He details why he is no longer interested in a fight with Islam Makhachev, opens up about what kind of opponent he is anxious to face next, and

Jim and Matt close the show recapping their favorite moments from UFC 272, including Bryce Mitchell's dominant decision win against Edson Barboza, and Kevin Holland's TKO victory against Alex Oliveira.

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UFC 272 Preview: Greg Hardy Mar 03, 2022

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Jim and Matt preview the epic friend-turned-foe UFC 272 main event between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal and much more on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered!

First, Jim and Matt make fight picks for UFC 272 in Las Vegas this Saturday, including Renato Moicano's last-minute fight against Rafael Dos Anjos in the co-main event, and Edson Barboza against Bryce Mitchell. Matt also reveals he needs double knee surgery, and shares why he's drawing inspiration from Michael Bisping.

Then, Greg Hardy chats with the guys ahead of his main card bout against Sergey Spivak this Saturday at UFC 272. He shares in what ways he hopes to fill Matt's shoes after he retires, reveals he needs to cut 30 pounds to make weight, and offers his thoughts on Tai Tuivasa's KO win over Derrick Lewis at UFC 271.

Hardy also lets Jim and Matt know that his debut rap album drops very soon. Matt gets very excited at this news and starts planning a rap concert consisting of UFC athletes and himself. Listen now for the full lineup!

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Kennedy Nzechukwu & Jalin Turner Mar 01, 2022

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On today's episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim and Matt recap Saturday's Fight Night, and are joined by two fighters on the UFC 272 undercard, Kennedy Nzechukwu and Jalin Turner!
First, Kennedy Nzechukwu calls in to discuss growing up in Nigeria with a large family, adjusting to life and culture in the United States, and his journey to becoming an MMA fighter.
Then, after Jim and Matt recap Makhachev vs Green and Cirkunov vs Turman, UFC lightweight Jalin Turner joins the guys during a haircut! Jalin talks about pre-fight rituals, what his sparring prep has been like for his upcoming fight, and how he got his nickname, "The Tarantula."
Jim and Matt close out the show talking about Joanna Jedrzejczyk's comments about Colby Covington, and which TV series Jim needs to watch next.

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UFC Fight Night Preview: Bobby Green and Misha Cirkunov, and guest co-host Din Thomas Feb 24, 2022

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Din Thomas fills in as co-host to help Matt preview UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Green!

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

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Bryce Mitchell and stars of "Cobra Kai" Martin & Jesse Kove Feb 22, 2022

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Sensei John Kreese and his son join undefeated UFC featherweight Bryce Mitchell as guests on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered!

First, after Matt recaps his eventful weekend cornering Serra/Longo MMA fighters, Bryce Mitchell joins the show ahead of his bout against Edson Barboza at UFC 272. He shares what compelled him to drop a mixtape, reveals he had a vision in his dreams about a fight in the UFC, and gives updates on the tornado shelter he's having built on his farm in Arkansas.

Then, after Jim and Matt recap the action from UFC Fight Night: Walker vs Hill, Martin & Jesse Kove from the Netflix series Cobra Kai make their UFC Unfiltered debut. Before Jesse discusses working with UFC legends Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell on the movie D-Day: Battle of Omaha Beach, Martin opens up about what made him reprise the role of Sensei John Kreese for Cobra Kai, and offers some behind-the-scenes stories about working on films with stars like Alan Alda and Kevin Costner.

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UFC Fight Night preview: Johnny Walker and Kyle Daukaus Feb 17, 2022

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Jim and Matt enlist the help of two main event fighters to preview UFC Fight Night: Walker vs Hill!

First, Kyle Daukaus joins the show ahead of his bout against Jamie Pickett this Saturday. He opens up about how he felt when his bout against Holland ended in a no contest after an accidental clash of heads, shares how having a family full of police officers and fighters influenced his upbringing, and details why he believes proper nutrition is a vital part of his fight preparations.

Then, after Jim tells Matt about his character "Edgar Mellencamp," Johnny Walker joins the show ahead of his main event bout against Jamahal Hill this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. He shares what he misses most about his home country of Brazil while training in Ireland, bonds with Matt over their mutual love of super heroes, and explains how his priorities as a fighter have changed at this phase of his career.

Jim and Matt close the show with their picks for UFC Fight Night: Walker vs Hill

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UFC 271 Recap: Renato Moicano and Entourage creator Doug Ellin Feb 15, 2022

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Jim and Matt break down all the action from UFC 271 on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered!

First, Doug Ellin joins the show. He shares whether or not he believed Israel Adesanya deserved to get the win against Robert Whittaker in Saturday's main event, what it was like to have Julianna Peña on his podcast, and reveals the star-studded lineup of his newest project.

Then, Renato Moicano makes his UFC Unfiltered debut after defeating Alexander Hernandez at UFC 271. He shares why he was so fired up in his Octagon interview, how his wrestling has improved while at American Top Team, and what the keys to his success have been after moving up weight classes.

Jim and Matt close the show recapping their favorite moments from UFC 271, including Tai Tuivasa's upset KO victory against Derrick Lewis and Jared Cannonier cementing himself as the #1 contender in the UFC Middleweight division after his second-round TKO win against Derek Brunson.

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UFC 271 Preview: Robert Whittaker and Derek Brunson Feb 10, 2022

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"Blonde Brunson" and "The Reaper" join Jim and Matt ahead of the action-packed card at UFC 271 this Saturday in Houston!

First, Derek Brunson calls in ahead of his bout against Jared Cannonier at UFC 271. He shares why he decided to dye his hair blonde, opens up about why it's satisfying to beat younger fighters, and reveals what it'd take for him to pick a fight with a stranger.

Then, after Jim and Matt make fight picks for UFC 271, Robert Whittaker calls in ahead of his rematch against Israel Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight belt in Saturday's main event fight. He discusses how his mentality has shifted since he last faced Adesanya, why it is tricky to face the same opponent again, and how video games help keep him relaxed during fight week.

Jim and Matt close the show with their prediction for Saturday's main event between Whittaker and Adesanya for the UFC Middleweight title.

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Julian Erosa, "Letterkenny" star Andrew Herr, and guest co-host Brendan Fitzgerald Feb 08, 2022

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Host of the podcast Fitz Nation and UFC commentator Brendan Fitzgerald joins Jim as guest co-host on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered!

First, Jim and Brendan are joined by Julian Erosa fresh off his "Fight of the Night" winning performance against Steven Peterson on Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland. He shares how close he came to giving up on mixed martial arts and pursuing a career as a math teacher, why he always fights with a goal to earn performance bonuses, and what changes he's made in his training camp that have contributed to his recent success.

Then, star of the show "Letterkenny" Andrew Herr calls in. He shares who his favorite fighters were while growing up watching the UFC with his brothers, details the similarities between hockey fans and UFC fans, and reveals he briefly considered pursuing a career in MMA before his parents intervened.

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