UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

Jim and Matt get together to discuss the big news from the weekend. Not just the trilogy between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor at UFC 264... their in-person reunion for UFC Watch Party! The guys kick off the show discussing how their first hug since the pandemic went, and whether or not Matt was able to keep Jim's couch clean while watching UFC 264 for the latest episode of UFC Watch Party. Then, coach and friend of the show Ray Longo calls in to discuss the fights from Saturday night with Jim and Matt. They talk about McGregor's comments and reactions from other fighters (including Ronda Rousey) after he broke his leg at the end of the first round of his bout against Poirier, what's next for the two Lightweights after their inconclusive trilogy bout, and key moments of the fight that stood out to the two coaches. They also cover whether or not Longo would do a shoey with Tai Tuivasa, what impressed them the most about Kris Moutinho in his first UFC bout against Sean O'Malley, and how Gilbert Burns was able to neutralize Stephen Thompson's striking. Comedian Jim Florentine closes out the show. He shares stories of when he bombed on MTV Spring Break with Pauly Shore during his first ever TV appearance, reveals which of the comedians he and Jim know are the most unlikeable, details his process for preparing for his latest stand-up special taping on July 24 in Fairfield, Connecticut and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's the last episode of UFC Unfiltered before UFC 264, which is headlined by the highly anticipated trilogy fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor! First, Jim and Matt are joined by Dricus Du Plessis ahead of his fight against Trevin Giles at UFC 264 this Saturday. He discusses how he's managed to never go the distance in any of his 17 pro fights, reveals why his visa issues turned out to be a blessing in disguise, and talks about his goal of becoming a UFC Champion. “Did we just become best friends”? Matt and Dricus bond from the jump about spikey hair, respecting each others careers and sharing a very similar taste in television and movies. Then, Tai Tuivasa calls in before his bout with Greg Hardy on the main card of UFC 264 this weekend. Tai breaks the news to Matt that he does, in fact, partake in one of Matts favorite adult activities occasionally, shares why he's comfortable doing shoey's again, and offers his take on the news of Ciryl Gane and Derrick Lewis competing for the interim Heavyweight belt in August. Tai also responds to opponent Greg Hardy stating he is going to “break his face”, in a very Tai Tuivasa way, “I was going to punch your face, now I am going to punch it harder”! Finally, the conversation gets muddy as to what exactly OnlyFans is, who and why people are using the app, and what audience Tai and Matt would attract if they setup OnlyFans accounts. Jim and Matt close out the show with their picks for UFC 264 taking place this Saturday. They make their predictions for all the main card matchups, including Sean O'Malley against UFC newcomer Kris Moutinho, the Welterweight showdown between Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson and Gilbert Burns, and of course, Dustin Poirier against Conor McGregor. Subscribe and follow @UFCUnfilteredSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's officially fight week for the trilogy match between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor at UFC 264 in Las Vegas this Saturday July 10th -- hear what Jim and Matt have to say about the fight and more on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, commentator John Gooden joins the show. He shares his take on what will happen when Poirier and McGregor face off in the Octagon on Saturday, gives a behind-the-scenes look on Leon Edwards' views of sharing his life story publicly has evolved over time, and proves to Matt that he is an alpha after revealing he has competed in amateur mixed martial arts bouts and car racing - all the while sporting bow ties! Then, Ryan Hall joins Jim and Matt to close the show. He reveals what it's like to have a hard time finding opponents in the UFC and breaks down why he agreed to face surging contender Ilia Topuria at UFC 264 this Saturday. Ryan and Matt also trade stories of using their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to neutralize drunken attackers, and they recall the time Matt cornered against Ryan in his professional mixed martial arts debut.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Raging" Al Iaquinta and Niko “The Hybrid” Price partake in conversation with Jim and Matt on today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered! Iaquinta joins Jim and Matt to start the show. He makes his prediction for the trilogy match between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor at UFC 264 on July 10th, shares some of the antics he and teammates Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling got into when they met for Merab's birthday, and offers the latest updates on his injuries and surgeries that have kept him sidelined. Then, Niko Price closes the show. He shares why he believes he's wackier than his unpredictable opponent at UFC 264, Michel Pereira, reveals how his suspension after testing positive for marijuana has impacted his mindset and daily routine, and explains how he plans to deal with an alligator if one attacks him or one of his friends! BONUS: The guys and guests dive heavily into the upcoming UFC 264 card, including lots of Poirier vs McGregor analysis and discussion. Next week UFC Unfiltered goes all in on UFC 264 coverage with new episodes Monday and Wednesday!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have the pound-for-pound nicest fighter on the UFC roster, plus one of the most-hyped Flyweight contenders in the UFC, on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Jim and Matt talk to friend of the show Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson ahead of his co-main event bout against Gilbert Burns at UFC 264 on July 10. After he finds a quiet spot to talk while at a water park with his karate academy students, he shares why he's surprised Burns agreed to fight him, weighs the pros and cons of throwing karate chops in the Octagon, and reminisces about what it was like to grow up in his father's first karate studio. Then, Casey O'Neill calls in after her submission win against Lara Procopio. She tells stories about wearing Phil Baroni's robe while watching UFC fights with her father growing up, reveals what prize her BJJ coach will give her if she pulls off a Twister submisson in the Octagon, and offers her take on whether or not young Flyweight contenders should face off against each other or be paired up with the veterans of the division. Finally, Jim and Matt recap their favorite moments from UFC Fight Night: Gane vs Volkov, including Ciryl Gane's dominant win over Alexander Volkov, Tanner Boser's knockout against Ovince Saint Preux, and Tim Means' gritty victory against Nicolas Dalby. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's not Rocky IV, but we have this Saturday's main event fighter Alexander "Drago" Volkov, plus Danilo Marques, on today's episode of UFC Unfiltered! Volkov is the first to join Jim and Matt ahead of his bout against Ciryl Gane at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov this Saturday. He and his manager/translator discuss why Volkov's victory against Alistair Overeem was bittersweet, how much of a nerd Volkov is in real life, and his thoughts on repeatedly being asked about a potential title shot. Then, Danilo Marques calls in ahead of his bout against Kennedy Nzechukwu on Saturday at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov. He explains how he knew he had rendered Mike Rodriguez unconscious with a rear-naked choke in his most recent fight, goes over his introduction to mixed martial arts, talks about his 100 plus boxing matches and gets asked by Matt how his front kick is after being compared to Leonidas from the movie 300. Finally, Jim and Matt close out the show with picks for this weekend's card: at UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov and share how excited they are to watch UFC 264 at Jim's house for UFC Watch Party. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another UFC Fight Night, another break down of all the action from Jim and Matt on this episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, the guys are joined by outdoorsman, television personality, hunter and avid UFC fan Chad Belding. He reveals what it's like to eat properly cooked bobcat and venison, how some animals hunt to keep their prey alive for days and why, shares which UFC legend he is trying to coax into going hunting, and asks Matt about the biggest moments in his career (including his TKO of Frank Trigg). Then, Paul Craig calls in after his first-round TKO win over Jamahal Hill at UFC 263. He teases who his next opponent will be and calls the opportunity "life changing", teaches Jim and Matt how he danced when he partied with Hill after their bout and looks back at how he began his MMA career in his mid-20's after walking into a BJJ school in Scotland. Finally, Jim and Matt recap their favorite performances from UFC On ESPN: Jung vs Ige, including Chan Sung Jung's dominant performance against Dan Ige in the main event, Casey O’Neill’s impressive submission win over Lara Procopio, and Marlon Vera's unanimous decision win in his rematch with Davey Grant. 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 catch up with two of their favorite fighters before they enter the Octagon this Saturday at UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige. The guys also break down the fights, make their picks, share fashion tips (well, Jim makes fun of Matt’s fashion) and tease their upcoming reunion! First, Jim and Matt are joined by Marlon Vera from his very cold Las Vegas hotel room. "Chito" shares why he's so excited to hunt for his own elk meat, how his father used to mess with him on their family farm, and how he is motivated to defeat Davey Grant at UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. Ige this Saturday, after losing their first bout back in 2016. Then, Matt Brown calls in ahead of his fight against Dhiego Lima this Saturday. He discusses how challenging it is to be a coach to prospective UFC fighters, reminisces about his mentality heading into opposing gyms (including Matt's back in the day), and why his past accolades mean little to him today. Finally, Jim and Matt close the show by revealing their plans to appear on UFC's Watch Party for UFC 264, headlined by the trilogy match between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor. They also make picks for UFC on ESPN: The Korean Zombie vs. IgeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We called up friend of the show and UFC analyst Din Thomas to help break down all the fights from Saturday's action-packed card at UFC 263! First, Jim, Matt, and Din give their take on Matt's new segment idea for UFC Unfiltered. They also discuss the best fights from Saturday's prelims, including the "Performance of the Night" winning bout between Brad Riddell and Drew Dober, and the title-eliminator between Flyweights Lauren Murphy and Joanne Calderwood. Then, Terrance McKinney makes his first appearance on UFC Unfiltered after winning his UFC debut at UFC 263. He discusses what it felt like to win his first UFC match in a record-breaking seven seconds, shares what it was like to have a bad experience with drugs that ended in him being tased by police and brought to the hospital, and describes how his leg feels after he injured it celebrating his win on Saturday. Finally, Jim, Matt, and Din offer their take on the main card. They break down why Israel Adesanya was able to out-maneuver Marvin Vettori for five rounds, how Leon Edwards was able to defeat Nate Diaz despite an exciting final minute, and what adjustments Brandon Moreno made in his rematch against Deiveson Figueiredo to earn the UFC Flyweight belt. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Megan Olivi joins Jim and Matt on today's special UFC 263 episode of UFC Unfiltered! First, Megan discusses her time with Leon Edwards while making the latest episode of the UFC's newest podcast, Becoming A Fighter (available right here on the UFC Unfiltered feed). Then, Leon joins the show ahead of his five round bout against Nate Diaz this Saturday at UFC 263. He talks about what has inspired him to share his inspiring life story on Becoming A Fighter, reveals his take on a potential boxing match between Tyron Woodley and Jake Paul, and discusses why being in a five round fight with Diaz plays to his advantage. Then, after Matt struggles to tell Jim and Megan about his favorite moments from the new season of The Ultimate Fighter, Hakeem Dawodu calls in. He opens up about losing a close friend to addiction and his own past substance abuse issues, how learning Tae Kwon Do as his first martial art has shaped his career, and why he believes he deserves a top-10 opponent if he can hand Movsar Evloev his first defeat this Saturday at UFC 263. Jim, Matt, and Megan close out the show with their picks for UFC 263, including the highly anticipated headline bout between Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and Marvin Vettori. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.