UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

Matt Serra is joined by Din Thomas for an episode of UFC Unfiltered that blends two interviews with a full slate of fight recaps — highlighted by Din’s firsthand perspective from Joe Pyfer’s corner in Seattle.First, Jiří Procházka calls in to discuss his upcoming vacant light heavyweight title fight against Carlos Ulberg at UFC 327, sharing his thoughts on the matchup and what it means to compete for a belt in a reshaped division following Alex Pereira’s move to heavyweight.Then, Matt and Din unpack Seattle’s main event as Din offers unique insight into Joe Pyfer’s performance from Saturday against Israel Adesanya after working closely with him throughout camp and on fight night.Later, rising featherweight Lerryan Douglas joins the show fresh off his UFC debut win, reflecting on his first interactions with Matt and Din while explaining how an early interest in boxing ultimately led him to MMA.Matt and Din close out the episode with a full recap of an action-packed UFC Seattle card — including a tip of the cap to Michael Chiesa, who earned a win in what marked the final fight of his career in front of an electric home crowd.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome Dominick Reyes and Ignacio Bahamondes to UFC Unfiltered ahead of their upcoming fights.First, Dominick Reyes returns to the show and discusses the small adjustment he’s made following his first-round loss to Carlos Ulberg that has him feeling confident heading into his April 11 matchup against Johnny Walker at UFC 327 in Miami. Reyes also talks about balancing fatherhood with fight life, how video games help him decompress, and why he enjoys hands-on work — including a recent bathroom remodel with his father and brother.Then, Ignacio Bahamondes joins to break down his mindset heading into his fight against Tofiq Musayev. Despite facing an opponent with an 0-1 UFC record, Bahamondes explains why he’s not taking the 36-year-old veteran lightly, pointing to Musayev’s deep professional experience. He also shares how his father’s fighting background and his wife’s professional fighting experience has him well-prepared for the journey ahead.Plus, Jim and Matt close out the show with their picks for the weekend’s fights.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What’s it like to fight at home? Today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered answers that question through two fighters who know the feeling firsthand — with Din Thomas joining Jim and Matt as a guest co-host.First, British strawweight Shanelle Dyer calls in fresh off a successful UFC debut in London, reflecting on the energy of fighting in front of a home crowd and how she handled the moment.Then, Ontario’s own Mike Malott joins to preview his upcoming UFC Winnipeg main event against #11-ranked Gilbert Burns on April 18. No stranger to competing on Canadian home soil, Malott discusses the added pressure of headlining in front of his country with a bout against a former welterweight title challenger.Staying in Ontario, the conversation expands as Matt asks Din about his Canadian protégé Gillian Robertson and how her five-fight winning streak has her knocking on the door of a potential women’s strawweight title shot vs. Mackenzie Dern.Plus, in light of Movsar Evloev’s main event win over Lerone Murphy in London, the guys share their thoughts on the scorecards and what the result means for the featherweight title picture.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by two fighters at opposite stages of their careers on this episode of UFC Unfiltered in lightweight Shem Rock and middleweight Eryk Anders.First, Liverpool’s Shem Rock makes his Unfiltered debut as he eyes his first UFC win in his second fight with the promotion. Rock talks about embracing his Scouser identity as a fighter, what he learned from his debut loss, and how he plans to bounce back on Saturday in front of a London crowd on a card with teammate Luke Riley.Then, veteran middleweight Eryk Anders joins the show after taking a victory lap into retirement following last Saturday’s win over Brad Tavares. Anders reflects on his 20-fight UFC career, what it meant to go out on top with his son in attendance, and why he chose to hand his gloves to his coach instead of leaving them in the Octagon.Plus, Jim and Matt preview and make their picks for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card headlined by Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy.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 winning-streak kind of show as Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by a pair of surging contenders riding streaks of at least 7-straight wins.First, bantamweight contender Aiemann Zahabi calls in to preview his upcoming matchup with Sean O’Malley on the White House card. Eyeing an eighth straight win, Canada’s own Zahabi discusses the revenge angle for a country that’s come up short against the United States in multiple recent gold medal matchups and a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal, while also breaking down how he matches up with one of the division’s most dangerous strikers.After recapping Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card — including Kevin Vallejos’ statement win and what could be next for Gillian Robertson — the guys welcome featherweight contender Youssef Zalal.Having worked with Aljamain Sterling in the past, Zalal dives into a uniquely insightful breakdown of the matchup — adding an interesting wrinkle given Aljo’s longtime ties to Matt Serra. Jim and Matt don’t hold back their admiration for Zalal as he previews the fight, discusses his recent surge, and explains why he believes he’s ready for a title shot in a rapidly evolving featherweight division.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra get one half of Saturday’s main event as Josh Emmett calls in first on a show also featuring heavyweight newcomer Steven Asplund.Emmett previews his matchup with rising prospect Kevin Vallejos, reflecting on the experience he’s gained from years of facing elite competition and why his trademark power remains a dangerous equalizer even at 41 years old.Later, Steven Asplund makes his UFC Unfiltered debut. A son of a fighter himself, Asplund walks through how he went from team sports to obesity issues, all in a roundabout journey to the fight game — where he is now 7-1 as a professional and looking to make his mark in the heavyweight division.Plus, Jim and Matt close out the show by previewing Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card and making a few picks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A pair of former opponents at 145 pounds join today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered as newly-established lightweight Kyle Nelson and featherweight contender Steve Garcia call in to chat with Matt Serra and Jim Norton.First, Kyle Nelson returns to the show to discuss his decision to move back up to lightweight after his 2024 loss to Steve Garcia. Fresh off a win over Matt Frevola, Nelson breaks down his upcoming matchup with Terrance McKinney at the UFC Seattle card on March 28 and shares what it’s like preparing for a fighter whose bouts almost always end in the first round. Later, No. 9 ranked featherweight Steve Garcia calls in to react to the announcement of his fight against Diego Lopes on the historic UFC Freedom 250 card set to take place on the White House South Lawn. Garcia discusses how he matches up with Lopes, what he learned from Lopes’ recent title fight against Alexander Volkanovski, and whether a statement win on that stage could catapult him into the title picture at 145 pounds.Plus, Jim and Matt recap the biggest moments from UFC 326 — including Charles Oliveira’s dominant win over Max Holloway in their BMF title rematch.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome a pair of veteran finishers to UFC Unfiltered ahead of Saturday’s UFC 326 card in Las Vegas.First, lightweight Drew Dober returns for his eighth appearance on the show to preview his matchup with Michael Johnson in a clash between two of the division’s most experienced fighters. Convinced veterans like him are often underestimated for their ability to adapt, Dober explains how the constant search for self-improvement fuels him. That and a good old-fashioned post-fight donut.Later, Cody Garbrandt calls in ahead of his fight against Xiao Long. The former bantamweight champion opens up about how overcoming health issues — including vertigo — has given him a new outlook at this stage of his career before discussing how his passion for motorcycles keeps him grounded outside the cage.Plus, Jim and Matt close out the show with picks for Saturday’s UFC 326 card, including their thoughts on the BMF title rematch between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome two lightweights at very different stages of their careers.First, 27-year-old Francis Marshall joins the show following his first-round submission win in Mexico City. Marshall breaks down surviving an early spinning wheel kick before locking up the finish and reflects on bouncing back after a difficult stretch in the Octagon. In his UFC Unfiltered debut, Marshall and Matt connect over their shared ties to the Northeast fight scene, including Marshall’s experience competing on Lou Neglia’s Ring of Combat — the long-running proving ground for fighters from New Jersey and New York, and a staple for many Serra-Longo athletes over the years.Then, Michael Johnson returns as he gears up for what he’s calling one last run at lightweight. “The Menace” discusses longevity, chasing a fourth straight win, how he keeps his body feeling young at 39, and what still fuels him nearly 15 years into his UFC career.In between interviews, Jim and Matt break down the newly announced UFC 327 card, headlined by Jiří Procházka vs. Carlos Ulberg for the light heavyweight title recently vacated by Alex Pereira. They also debate whether Pereira’s decision signals a move to heavyweight for Jon Jones — and what that could mean for a potential blockbuster fight at the White House.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome both sides of a key lightweight matchup as Daniel Zellhuber and King Green join the show ahead of their clash at UFC Mexico City.First, Mexico’s own Daniel Zellhuber discusses fighting at home in the altitude for the second time, what he learned from his Fight of the Night war in 2024, and how he’s approaching a pivotal bout after back-to-back losses. The 26-year-old “Golden Boy” explains why he’s hoping to face the best version of the 39-year-old veteran and what a win in front of his home crowd would mean for his career.Then, King Green calls in to give his side of the matchup. Returning to Mexico for the first time since his early days as a pro, Green reflects on how the sport — and today’s young fighters — have evolved since he first broke in. He also breaks down how his experience, composure, and fight IQ factor into Saturday’s showdown with Zellhuber.Plus, Jim and Matt preview and make three picks each for this Saturday’s UFC Mexico City card headlined by flyweight contenders Brandon Moreno and Lone’er Kavanagh.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.