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UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

Ultimate Fighting Championship, Zuffa LLC

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra is the must-listen podcast for fight fans. Edgy veteran comedian Jim Norton and former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra push the boundaries in the UFC"s first audio series. “Unfiltered” delivers everything, including pre- and post-fight analysis, industry stories, observations, opinions and interviews with UFC sources, fighters and celebrity fans.

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00:41:41

Michael Chiesa talks UFC Seattle return & previews...

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2026/02/12

Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by Michael Chiesa for a wide-ranging conversation centered around his upcoming return to action in Seattle and the balancing act of being both an active UFC fighter and one of the promotion’s most trusted analysts.Chiesa talks about fighting in the Pacific Northwest, what’s fueling his current 3-fight win streak, and how his mindset has evolved at this stage of his career. Chiesa reflects on the adjustments that have led to renewed momentum, the

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00:59:43

Chase Hooper talks March homecoming in Seattle, Mikey...

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2026/02/10

Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by friend of the show Chase Hooper and UFC BJJ bantamweight champion Mikey Musumeci on today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered.With the Seahawks fresh off their Super Bowl LX victory, it’s only right that Seattle’s own Hooper calls in ahead of his first fight back in the Emerald City in nearly nine years, as the UFC brings a Fight Night card to Seattle on March 28 headlined by Israel Adesanya vs. Joe Pyfer. Hooper talks about balancing fatherhood with life as

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00:46:18

Marc-Andre Barriault, Amir Albazi, UFC Fight Night:...

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2026/02/05

Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome a pair of first-time guests to the show as they gear up for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira card at the Meta APEX.First, middleweight Marc-Andre Barriault joins the show to discuss his MMA journey and the roots of the toughness that has defined his fighting style. The Kill Cliff FC staple also breaks down his upcoming matchup with Michał Oleksiejczuk and what fans can expect when the two heavy hitters share the Octagon. Later, flyweight

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00:47:13

Colby Thicknesse talks Volk & Ruffy’s victorious...

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2026/02/03

Jim Norton is joined by guest co-host RJ Clifford for a full recap of UFC 325, breaking down the card from top to bottom and reacting to the biggest performances from Sydney.But first, the guys welcome featherweight Colby Thicknesse to the show. Thicknesse reflects on a massive weekend for two of his closest teammates, sharing his perspective on Alexander Volkanovski successfully defending his featherweight title and Mauricio Ruffy’s statement win at lightweight. Having spent much of his

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00:57:56

Tabatha Ricci & Callum Walsh talk UFC 325 picks

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2026/01/29

Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the episode by breaking down UFC 325 from top to bottom, locking in their picks and debating key matchups as the promotion gears up for one of the most anticipated cards of the year.After the picks, the guys are joined by one of the most dynamic power couples in the fight game — women’s strawweight Tabatha Ricci and Zuffa boxer Callum Walsh. Before diving into their careers, the conversation begins with a look at their unique farming lifestyle and how life

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00:53:58

Gillian Robertson talks rebooked Lemos fight, Jean...

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2026/01/27

Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome a pair of familiar faces back to the show in women’s strawweight Gillian Robertson and men’s featherweight Jean Silva.First up, Robertson calls in to discuss her long-awaited return to the Octagon. After a frustrating stretch of delays, postponements, and bad luck with opponents, she previews her rescheduled matchup against Amanda Lemos — now set for March 14 at the Meta APEX — and explains why staying active moving forward is a top priority as she eyes a

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00:51:39

UFC 324 picks & predictions, Alex Perez previews...

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2026/01/22

After a six-week wait for live UFC action, Jim Norton and Matt Serra are back and ready to dive in. On today’s episode, the guys break down UFC 324 from top to bottom — locking in three official picks each for their first predictions of the year and setting the tone for what promises to be a loaded night of fights for the first card of the Paramount era. Then, former title challenger Alex Perez joins the show ahead of his Saturday matchup against surging flyweight Charles Johnson. Perez opens up

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00:51:30

Paddy Pimblett eyes interim gold at UFC 324, Caio...

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2026/01/15

Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome back lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett, who joins the show ahead of his interim title showdown with Justin Gaethje at UFC 324. Paddy breaks down why he believes this is the right moment to make a statement, how he sees the matchup playing out, and what an interim belt could mean with Ilia Topuria’s future still unresolved.Between interviews, Jim and Matt also touch on the day’s biggest news: Kayla Harrison’s neck injury forcing the cancellation of her

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00:53:32

Urijah Faber talks competing at 46, prepping Song...

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2026/01/13

Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by Urijah Faber for a wide-ranging conversation about his continued impact on the sport — both as a competitor and a coach.Faber talks about still competing at 46 years old, including his upcoming combat jiu-jitsu and wrestling matchups scheduled for January and February of 2026. The UFC Hall of Famer explains how his mindset has evolved at this stage of his career and why staying active continues to fuel his passion for competition. Urijah also dives

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00:42:58

Arnold Allen & Dustin Jacoby Check In Ahead of UFC...

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2026/01/08

Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome a pair of veterans gearing up for key matchups as the UFC schedule ramps up in early 2026.Featherweight Arnold Allen joins the show to talk about how he spent 2025 rebuilding his body and earning his black belt from the coach who first introduced him to MMA. Set to fight for the first time in nearly 18 months, Allen discusses his high-stakes matchup with Jean Silva on the main card of UFC 324. Later, light heavyweight Dustin Jacoby stops by to discuss his

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00:52:32

Kicking off 2026 with UFC 324's own Modestas...

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2026/01/06

Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off 2026 with a pair of rising contenders who have their sights set on big years ahead. First, light heavyweight Modestas Bukauskas joins the show to talk about the momentum he’s built during his recent run and what’s at stake as he prepares for a crucial matchup against Nikita Krylov at UFC 324. Modestas breaks down the work he’s putting in, provides an update on the Tom Aspinall eye injury holding back his close friend and training partner before circling back to

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01:02:45

Handing out 2025 UFC Awards, Looking Ahead to 2026,...

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2025/12/24

For the final episode of UFC Unfiltered in 2025, Jim Norton and Matt Serra put a bow on the year that was and look ahead to what 2026 might hold.The guys open the show by revisiting their 2025 predictions, breaking down how the season played out after a razor-thin race in their season-long picks competition. Matt finished ahead on total points, while Jim led in correctly predicted winners — setting the stage for plenty of friendly back-and-forth. From there, Jim and Matt hand out eight

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00:45:08

Jamey-Lyn Horth joins Matt & Ray Longo; Kape’s case...

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2025/12/16

With Jim Norton out, Ray Longo steps in alongside Matt Serra for a fresh episode of UFC Unfiltered, featuring women’s flyweight Jamey-Lyn Horth.Coming off back-to-back wins to finish 2025 undefeated, Horth talks about transitioning into MMA later than most, her athletic roots, and how early amateur fights against Loopy Godinez turned into a close friendship and training partnership. She also opens up about life in Canada and her love for cold plunges in the lakes and rivers near her

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00:53:48

Chris Duncan & Mansur Abdul-Malik talk 1st-RD wins,...

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2025/12/09

With Matt Serra out for the day, Jim is joined by Mr. Reliable himself — Din Thomas — for an episode that opens with lightweight Chris Duncan checking in just days after his impressive first-round anaconda choke of Terrance McKinney at UFC 323. Duncan talks about surviving the early storm, leveling up since moving full-time to American Top Team, and why he believes 2026 is the year he finally breaks into the Top 15.From there, Jim and Din dive into one of the wildest stats of the year: 10 of

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00:54:34

Jalin Turner, Jan Błachowicz, UFC 323 picks

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2025/12/04

Jim and Matt open the show with lightweight finisher Jalin Turner, who joins ahead of his return against Edson Barboza at UFC 323. Turner explains how training with Ian Machado Garry and reconnecting with his faith pulled him out of a brief retirement, helping him rediscover balance, purpose, and confidence. He also discusses studying the sport differently, and what he expects when he steps in with a tricky veteran striker like Barboza. The guys then shift into their UFC 323 predictions,

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00:44:36

Chris Weidman breaks down Merab's title run &...

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2025/12/02

Jim and Matt kick off the week with former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, who checks in ahead of his trip to Las Vegas to support Merab Dvalishvili before the bantamweight champ’s fourth title defense of 2025. Weidman shares what he expects from Merab’s continued dominance, and also weighs in on how Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett match up in next year’s interim lightweight title fight — the first numbered event of the new Paramount deal. Then, Syndicate MMA head coach John Wood

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01:11:02

Davey Grant, Valentina Shevchenko, UFC Qatar recap

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2025/11/24

Jim and Matt kick off the show with British bantamweight Davey Grant, who joins live from the UFC Performance Institute as a brand-new Las Vegas resident. Fresh off rehabbing a torn bicep and injured nose, Davey talks about settling into life stateside, training his kids at Syndicate MMA, and why moving to America has changed the way he studies the sport — including watching fights live with a pen and paper to stay sharp on evolving MMA trends.The guys then unpack all the biggest storylines

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00:42:01

Ethyn Ewing stops by, Jim & Matt preview & predict...

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2025/11/20

Jim and Matt kick off today’s episode with rising featherweight Ethyn Ewing, who checks in after a memorable short-notice UFC debut win at Madison Square Garden vs. Malcolm Wellmaker. The soon-to-be father talks about his MMA journey, how camping, hiking, and spearfishing help keep him grounded, and how he balances training with his demanding day job as a safety professional.With Ethyn’s call wrapped, Jim and Matt turn their attention to this weekend’s UFC Qatar event — a Fight Night so stacked

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00:58:37

Unpacking UFC 322 & welterweight title picture,...

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2025/11/18

With Islam Makhachev dethroning Jack Della Maddalena on a historic night stamped by show-stealing wins from rising welterweight contenders, Jim and Matt have plenty to unpack on today’s UFC 322 recap show. The guys break down the championship shakeup at 170, Valentina Shevchenko’s flawless title defense, and all the biggest moments from Saturday’s card.They’re then joined by Johnny Walker, who hops on the show to talk fatherhood, his recent knockout win in China, and where he fits in the

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01:05:30

Malcolm Wellmaker, Tracy Cortez, UFC 322 picks w/...

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra ·

2025/11/13

With The Schmo filling in for Jim Norton, Matt Serra kicks off the show with undefeated bantamweight Malcolm Wellmaker ahead of his Madison Square Garden debut. “The Machine” talks managing expectations after two first-round UFC finishes, adjusting to a late opponent change, and how nine years as a welder shaped the discipline behind his undefeated rise.Matt and The Schmo then dive deep into UFC 322 — breaking down Bo Nickal vs. Rodolfo Vieira and every fight thereafter on the PPV main card

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