UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

Jim Norton and Matt Serra react to Saturday’s UFC Fight Night before welcoming two standout performers from the card. First, Aljamain Sterling returns to the show for his 19th appearance following a dominant win over surging featherweight Youssef Zalal in last Saturday’s main event. “Funk Master” breaks down how he controlled the fight from start to finish, where he sees himself in the 145-pound title picture, and what he wants next as he eyes a shot at gold. Then, Davey Grant joins fresh off another Fight of the Night performance, reflecting on his bounce-back win, finding success as a 40 year-old in a young man’s division known for speed, and why he still feels like he’s getting better with each fight. Plus, Jim and Matt share their takeaways from the rest of the card. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Two fighters gearing up battle join Jim Norton and Matt Serra for an episode that looks ahead to this weekend’s action at the Meta APEX. Matt kicks things off by sharing his perspective on the featherweight main event between Serra-Longo’s own Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal before he and Jim make picks up and down the card. Then, 3rd-ranked women’s bantamweight Norma Dumont joins with the help of a translator to discuss her Sanda roots, her journey through the sport, and her upcoming co-main event matchup against surging contender Joselyne Edwards. Later, Ryan Spann makes his UFC Unfiltered debut — and quickly feels like a longtime friend of the show. Spann chops it up with Jim and Matt about his move to heavyweight and how he plans to deploy his well-rounded skill set against an elite grappler like Marcus “Buchecha” Almeida. 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 to today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered as 25-year-old Gauge Young and surging veteran Alexander Hernandez join the show. Fresh off his second straight UFC win, Gauge Young checks in for his first appearance on the podcast to break down his split decision victory over Thiago Moises. He discusses bouncing back from a tough opening round, trusting his adjustments, and why he’s confident he belongs at this level. Then, Alexander Hernandez returns to the show riding a five-fight winning streak at lightweight. He reflects on the breakthrough changes to his team that sparked his current career turnaround — detailing what’s clicked for him on this run as he looks to carry the momentum into Saturday’s showdown against Rafa Garcia. Plus, Jim and Matt react to UFC Winnipeg — including a look back at Gilbert Burns’ career following his retirement after a knockout loss to Canada’s Mike Malott in the main event. 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 take a closer look at this Saturday’s UFC Winnipeg card with two fighters slated for main card action in Charles Jourdain and Dennis Buzukja. First, Jourdain joins ahead of his co-main event against Kyler Phillips to discuss how his move down to bantamweight has unlocked a new level of focus as he seeks a third straight stoppage win in a loaded division. Then, Buzukja returns as he prepares for his first fight in over a year, breaking down the challenges of a long layoff and what to expect in his matchup against dangerous newcomer Marcio Barbosa. Plus, Matt makes up for two weeks of not predicting any winners by calling his shot on a few extra fights on top of Jim’s prediction for the weekend. 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 a pair of winners from Saturday’s UFC 327 card as featherweight Aaron Pico and welterweight Kevin Holland call in. Fresh off his first UFC win, Pico breaks down how sticking to a disciplined, footwork-heavy game plan helped him neutralize a dangerous counterpuncher in Patricio Pitbull. Jim also suggests a few potential ranked featherweight opponents as Pico looks to rewrite any lingering narratives from his debut loss to Lerone Murphy. Then, Kevin Holland returns for his 16th appearance on the show following his bounce-back win over Randy Brown. Holland reflects on what went right, what he could’ve done better, and updates the guys on life outside the cage — including his ever-evolving cowboy lifestyle. Don’t miss as Jim and Matt react to the UFC 327 card from top to bottom — including a spirited debate over whether Jiří Procházka showed mercy in his vacant title fight loss to Carlos Ulberg in last Saturday’s main event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Norton is joined by recently retired Michael Chiesa — who fills in for Matt Serra as guest co-host for an episode of UFC Unfiltered that blends reflection with reinvention. Who better than Chiesa, fresh off his own retirement win in Seattle, to guide the conversation with Cub Swanson as he prepares for the final fight of his career? The longtime fan favorite opens up about what this moment means to him, reflects on the journey that got him here, and shares the mindset behind stepping into the Octagon one last time. Then, 14th-ranked middleweight Paulo Costa joins to unpack his decision to move up to light heavyweight for his co-main event clash with 6th-ranked Azamat Murzakanov. Ppen to the possibility of still contending at 185, Paulo shares what it is about Khamzat Chimaev that makes him believe he can dethrone the current middleweight if given the opportunity. Jim closes out the show with a few predictions for Saturday’s UFC 327 card, with Chiesa offering his perspective on how those picks might play out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Back from touring the globe and spreading his comedy, Jim Norton links back up with Matt Serra for an episode that invites two fighters at very different (but equally compelling) stages of their careers. Establishing a name for himself as destroyer of unbeaten prospects, bantamweight Ethyn Ewing joins fresh off the 3rd-round body-shot KO against Rafael Estevam that secured him his second UFC win in as many appearances. Ethyn walks through his patient approach to breaking down Estevam and how discipline has been the foundation of his rapid rise. Between interviews, Jim and Matt react to the weekend’s action — including Renato Moicano’s second-round submission win over Chris Duncan in the main event at the Meta APEX. Finally, 11th-ranked welterweight Gilbert Burns returns to the podcast for the first time in nearly three years ahead of his April 18 main event against Mike Malott in Winnipeg. Burns reflects on his recent skid against elite competition, explains why his confidence hasn’t wavered, and unpacks how experience in five-round fights factors into his road matchup against his younger Canadian opponent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Serra is joined by Phoenix Carnevale — who makes a triumphant return to the show as a guest co-host in place of Jim while he’s out on tour — for an episode of UFC Unfiltered featuring two fighters competing on this Saturday’s card. The first is none other than the main event himself: 10th-ranked lightweight Renato Moicano. After a previously-planned fight vs. Brian Ortega fell through, “Money” Moicano breaks down Saturday’s five-round bout against Chris Duncan and the unusual challenges that come with preparing for an American Top Team teammate. Then, 20-year-old women’s bantamweight Alice Pereira joins to reflect on how she plans to take what she learned from losing her UFC debut and put together a winning game plan in Saturday’s fight against Hailey Cowan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.