UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

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Anthony Smith, Neil Magny, and Co-Host Din Thomas Aug 27, 2020

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Since Jim has a date with the Osbourne's, coach and former UFC fighter Din Thomas joins Matt for the whole show!

First, Din recaps his experience being quarantined in a Holiday Inn while Matt, Dana White, and Michael Bisping had fun without him filming Dana White's Looking FWD to a Fight.

Then, Neil Magny calls in ahead of his co-main event bout against Robbie Lawler this Saturday. He shares what it was like sparring with Lawler in college and says why he'd be sure to practice with all top contenders if he were Kamaru Usman.

After Jim makes his picks for UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Rakic and ditches Matt and Din, Anthony Smith joins the show. He elaborates on why he believes Stipe Miocic is a tougher opponent at Heavyweight than Francis Ngannou for Jon Jones, and why he's in a much better head space ahead of his main event bout against Aleksandar Rakic this Saturday.

Matt and Din close out the show making their picks for this Saturday's card.

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Robbie Lawler and Aleksandar Rakic Aug 25, 2020

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Jim and Matt are back at it after Frankie Edgar's successful Bantamweight debut!

First, the guys offer their take on Edgar's razor-close win over Pedro Munhoz last Saturday, and Matt shares his own Dr. Pimple Popper moment from Brazil back in the day.

Aleksandar Rakic is the first to join ahead of his main event bout against Anthony Smith on Saturday. He shares stories of getting kicked off his soccer team for being too aggressive and dreading grappling practice when first making the transition from kickboxing to MMA.

Then, Robbie Lawler joins Jim and Matt after accepting a short notice fight against Neil Magny in the co-main event this Saturday. He relives his epic stare-down with Rory MacDonald in their legendary rematch and suggests self-help books for Matt to read during quarantine.

Matt and Jim close the show recapping all the action from UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs Edgar and give their take on how Sean O'Malley is handling his first UFC loss.

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Frankie Edgar and Pedro Munhoz Aug 20, 2020

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Ahead of this weekend's UFC Fight Night, headliners Frankie Edgar and Pedro Munhoz stop by UFC Unfiltered to check in with Matt and guest host, Barstool Sport's Robbie Fox!

First, Robbie and Matt recap their experience at UFC 252 in the UFC APEX, and Robbie explains how it's similar to something from his past and how he felt when Matt did not say hello to him on fight night.

Then, UFC Bantamweight Pedro Munhoz makes Matt feel old after revealing he has been a fan of Matt's dating back to his ADCC grappling matches from 20 years ago. He also shares how his upbringing in Brazil shaped his fighting style, and why he has a passion for teaching non-fighters the art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Former UFC Lightweight champion Frankie Edgar also calls in and reveals his slightly pro-Mafia beliefs, how the smaller cage will (or will not) affect his game plan against Munhoz, and how his weight cut is going for his first weigh-in at 135 pounds.

Finally, after Robbie arranges an anti-bullying seminar at Matt's BJJ school, Jim joins from a mysterious hotel to debate who Jon Jones' first opponent at Heavyweight should be and to make picks for this weekend's card.

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Marlon Vera, Travis Barker, and Ovince Saint Preux Aug 18, 2020

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It's a supersized episode of UFC Unfiltered to commemorate the epic trilogy between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier coming to a close this weekend at UFC 252!

First, Marlon 'Chito' Vera joins the show to share how he reacted to opponent Sean O'Malley's corner talking smack before he won via first round TKO, how his humble beginnings growing up in Ecuador shaped his approach to fighting, and to make a callout that makes Jim uncomfortable.

Then, after Matt and Jim recap the action from UFC 252, Ovince Saint Preux calls in to discuss his return to Light Heavyweight against prospect Alonzo Menifield.

Finally, musician, songwriter, producer, drummer Travis Barker talks with the guys about aliens, Jon Jones calling him out for betting on his opponent, his recovery from a plane crash that left him with severe burns in his body and being a huge UFC fan!

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Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier Aug 13, 2020

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The path to UFC gold runs through UFC Unfiltered as both Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier join the show before they settle who deserves the title of Heavyweight GOAT this Saturday!

First, the Heavyweight champ, Stipe Miocic, calls in to share his take on the whole 'GOAT' discussion, whether or not he'll let Dana put the belt on him if he wins, and what he's expecting from Daniel Cormier this Saturday.

Then, after the Matt, Jim, and Phoenix make their picks for UFC 252, Daniel Cormier hops on the show live from a recovery pod. He shares if money is enough to bring him back for one more fight, why he wants to improve his golf swing, and how his fitness gadgets can help Matt in...other aspects of his life.

Don't forget to tune in to UFC 252 this Saturday on ESPN+ at 6:00pm ET!

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Junior dos Santos, Jim Miller, and Luis J. Gomez Aug 11, 2020

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Jim and Matt break down all the action from this weekend's epic card and begin their look ahead to UFC 252!

First, the guys break down why Kevin Holland and Nasrat Haqparast's wins were so impressive Saturday night after Matt tries to find his video reminder on his phone (it's a journey).

Then, podcaster and comedian Luis J. Gomez joins the show to discuss his upcoming exhibition MMA fight against radio host Jason Ellis, and the guys trade stories about being knocked out. Matt attempts to motivate Luis for his fight by telling a story, and in his efforts ends up confessing his fandom of Brad Pitt!

UFC veteran Jim Miller calls in ahead of his fight against Vinc Pichel on Saturday in the main event of the UFC 252 prelims. He shares what keeps him fighting after 36 UFC bouts, and shares why archery is a lot like Jiu-Jitsu.

After Jim and Matt break down Derrick Lewis' dominant performance against Aleksei Oleinik on Saturday, Junior dos Santos calls the guys right after his last training session before making his way to the UFC Apex. He shares what it's like training in the same gym as his opponent on Saturday, Jairzinho Rozenstruik, and reveals why he'd cut down to Light Heavyweight to face Jon Jones.

The guys close out the show offering their choice for who Conor McGregor should face in his return to the Octagon.

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Derrick Lewis, Chris Weidman, and Jason Ellis Aug 06, 2020

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This episode is a must-listen before Aleksei Oleinik goes for his 60th professional win in this weekend's main event... unless "The Black Beast" Derrick Lewis has something to say about it!

First, radio host and former pro skateboarder Jason Ellis join the guys to share the crazy story of how Forrest Griffin (dressed as Sasquatch) tore his MCL with a leg kick, why he decided to take on former UFC champion Shane Carwin with one hand tied behind his back (and still lost), and how he's been able to open up emotionally later in life. Jason also discusses which famous comedian he is set to fight in an MMA match next!

Then, Chris Weidman calls in not just because he misses Matt so much, but to reveal why he thinks cutting to Middleweight actually makes him a better fighter, and to share an insane story from when he first met his now-wife that we promise you won't see coming.

"The Black Beast" himself, Derrick Lewis, also joins UFC Unfiltered to show off his new physique, address recent criticism from Curtis Blaydes, and share why he thinks he should be Francis Ngannou's first championship defense if he wins it one day.

Matt and Jim close out the show by making their picks for UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik.

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Robert Whittaker and Beneil Dariush Aug 04, 2020

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We kick off the week right on UFC Unfiltered. After Matt shares the worst story ever, and then shares it again, Jim lets him have it and gets things back on track. They chat UFC updates and news, and the fun continues with two great guests: Robert Whittaker and Beneil Dariush

First, Lightweight Beneil Dariush joins the guys to discuss how he got through his wedding despite trying to cut weight, how he handled the COVID-19 pandemic while owning a Martial Arts school, and his upcoming fight against Scott Holtzman this Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Oleinik. He also talks about training with Justin Gaethje as a Tony Ferguson stand-in (Did he do the El Cucuy Dance?), and who he thinks has the edge when Gaethje faces Khabib Nurmagomedov.

Then, Matt and Jim break down all the action from this weekend's card, including Derek Brunson's upset TKO victory over Edmen Shahbazyan and Jennifer Maia's first round armbar against Joanne Calderwood.

Robert Whittaker closes out the show by dedicating his knee stomps against Darren Till to Yoel Romero, making sure Matt isn't a camper at VR, and discussing his likely upcoming opponent, Jared Cannonier.

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Kevin Holland, Edmen Shahbazyan, and Rich Vos Jul 30, 2020

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We've got a fun episode of UFC Unfiltered ahead of this weekend's stacked card, UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan!

Kevin Holland joins Jim and Matt first to share how training in kung fu kept him from going down a dangerous path in life, why he'd love to get his hands on Mike Perry, and what it's like to take a fight on ten days' notice.

Then, Edmen Shahbazyan reveals what it's like to be called "f*cking awesome at everything" by Ronda Rousey, and how he is approaching his biggest test yet in Derek Brunson this Saturday.

Listen up for Rich Vos after that to find out why he calls Matt Serra a "bloated Joe Rogan" and hear his story about a front kick that went wrong with Jim many years ago.

Jim and Matt close out the show with their picks for UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Shahbazyan this Saturday on ESPN+.

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Action Bronson, Joanne Calderwood, and Derek Brunson Jul 28, 2020

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Now that the final Fight Island card (for now) is over, Jim and Matt are here to break down all the action from UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till

The guys kick off the show discussing Werdum's sick armbar win over Gustafsson, the controversy between referee Herb Dean and commentator Dan Hardy, and Matt mocks Jim for drinking out of a dainty wine glass.

Then, rapper and TV host Action Bronson stops by to discuss how great it feels to lose over 80 pounds, give Matt props for keeping up with his crew in their sprinter van when he was on his show F*ck, That's Delicious, and dive into his relationship with Israel Adesanya.

Joanne Calderwood then calls in. In addition to talking about how she got into MMA and her home country of Scotland (which includes a discussion on Braveheart and its very personal connection to her own life), she tries to hook Jim up with her mom, discusses her recent beef with Jessica Eye, and shares why she's taking a fight on two weeks' notice despite having a guaranteed title shot against Valentina Shevchenko.

Derek Brunson closes out the show outlining what it's like to be bumped up to the main event on Saturday's card, UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs Shahbazyan, and to share how this fight is similar to his fight against Adesanya in 2018.

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