Best Simon Minty Podcasts (2025)

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MarQuel Mederos, Loopy Godinez, UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg takeaways 47:44

1d ago47:44

47:44

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, lightweight up-and-comer MarQuel Mederos joins the show first to break down his dominant win over Austin Hubbard in Mexico City. The guys dive into how MarQuel’s past shaped his fighting mindset, his shift from FactoryX to MMA Lab, and why staying in the gym year-round beats a traditional fight camp. Later in t…

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Raul Rosas Jr., Steve Erceg, UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Erceg picks 45:51

7d ago45:51

45:51

Two fighters from this Saturday’s card in Mexico City join Jim and Matt on today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered! Matt saves his best “Chiwiwis” entrance for rising bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr., who opens up about the small changes in his diet and how sharpening his boxing with Canelo’s coach, Eddy Reynoso, has reignited his mission to break Jon Jones’ …

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Sean Brady, Henry Cejudo, UFC London takeaways 1:00:17

9d ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Jim and Matt are joined by victorious welterweight contender Sean Brady and former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo for this Monday edition of UFC Unfiltered! Joining first is Brady — and Matt praises the Philly native’s high-level jiu-jitsu as the guys break down what Brady did to successfully outclass Leon Edwards in this past Saturday’s UF…

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Nathan Fletcher, Kevin Holland, UFC London picks 46:33

14d ago46:33

46:33

London is calling, and Matt Serra and Jim Norton invite a pair of fighters from this Saturday’s card in England to preview some of the action! First, bantamweight prospect Nathan Fletcher stops by to discuss his journey from The Ultimate Fighter 32 to the UFC. He reflects on his experience in the TUF house, recovering from a brutal leg injury, and …

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Callum Walsh, Da'Mon Blackshear, recapping UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Dolidze 2 48:15

16d ago48:15

48:15

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Matt Serra and Jim Norton are joined by two exciting fighters fresh off major wins! First, undefeated Irish boxing sensation Callum Walsh (13-0, 11 KOs) stops by to talk about his statement-making first-round KO on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. As if his rising stardom wasn’t already clear, fans on the street inte…

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Fight-week chats w/ Chidi Njokuani & Marvin Vettori 51:22

21d ago51:22

51:22

Jim returns alongside Matt for an episode of UFC Unfiltered that welcomes two fighters from Saturday’s main and co-main events in welterweight striker Chidi Njokuani and middleweight contender Marvin Vettori. Stopping by first is Njokuani, who discusses his career resurgence at 170 pounds and the sacrifices he’s made to make the weight cut with the…

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Ignacio Bahamondes, UFC 313 recap w/ guest co-host Ray Longo 40:50

23d ago40:50

40:50

Today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered brings the dynamic duo of Matt Serra and Ray Longo together for an engaging chat with surging lightweight Ignacio Bahamondes mixed in with a recap of UFC 313! Matt and Ray unpack their main takeaways from Saturday’s card before bringing Bahamondes in for his first appearance on the pod! The guys quickly learn about…

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Curtis Blaydes, Caio Borralho, UFC 313 picks 51:21

28d ago51:21

51:21

Today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered takes a unique look at fight week through two different lenses, as Curtis Blaydes prepares for his featured prelim bout at UFC 313 while Caio Borralho steps into a coaching role, cornering his Fighting Nerds teammate Mauricio Ruffy on the main card. Blaydes talks about his upcoming fight against UFC debutant Rizvan…

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Robert Whittaker, Hyder Amil, UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev takeaways 59:04

30d ago59:04

59:04

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker and undefeated featherweight Hyder Amil! Eager to showcase what he’s picked up since his loss to Khamzat Chimaev, Whittaker identifies the specific highly-ranked middleweight veteran that he’d like to fight next. Don’t mis…

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Inclusively Made with Henry Smith 56:36

1M ago56:36

56:36

Somewhere near the Blue Mountains, just outside Sydney, Australia, something special is happening in production. Our guest, Henry Smith, shares insights about it and the organisation he has co-founded, Inclusively Made. Henry and his partner, Genevieve Clay-Smith, have been creating human-centred films for many years. Henry explains how Genevieve i…

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Cody Brundage, Manel Kape, UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Almabayev picks 49:57

1M ago49:57

49:57

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim and Matt welcome in fighters from this Saturday’s main and co-main events as middleweight Cody Brundage and flyweight contender Manel Kape join the show! Joining first is Brundage, who reflects on what he learned about himself after fighting six times in a 14-month span. The guys get Cody to discusses the s…

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Rob Font, Modestas Bukauskas, UFC Seattle recap 49:36

1M ago49:36

49:36

Fresh off the UFC's return to Seattle, Jim and Matt are back with an action-packed episode that talks to two of Saturday’s biggest winners. First up, bantamweight veteran Rob Font returns for his ninth appearance to break down his latest fight, his switch to Tristar Gym, and what’s next after handing the previously unbeaten Jean Matsumoto his first…

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Ricky Simon, Andre Fili, UFC Seattle predictions 56:08

1M ago56:08

56:08

UFC Unfiltered welcomes back bantamweight brawler Ricky Simon and featherweight veteran Andre Fili ahead of UFC’s long-awaited return to Seattle! Simon breaks down his matchup with Javid Basharat and talks about shaking off a tough losing streak in front of a home crowd before discussing his approach to preserving his body with cryotherapy and his …

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Youssef Zalal, Edmen Shahbazyan, UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues recap 44:05

1M ago44:05

44:05

Fresh off UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues, Jim and Matt break down all the biggest moments from Saturday’s card, including Jared Cannonier’s comeback TKO win over Gregory “Robocop” Rodrigues. Then, surging featherweight Youssef Zalal joins the show fresh off his dominant unanimous decision victory over 10th-ranked Calvin Kattar to discuss …

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Angela Hill, Kelvin Gastelum, guest co-host John Morgan 55:22

2M ago55:22

55:22

With Jim Norton out for the day, John Morgan fills in for his 10th appearance as a UFC Unfiltered co-host for an episode that features Angela Hill and Kelvin Gastelum calling in separately. Joining first is Hill, who discusses her mindset three days ahead of her fight against Ketlen Souza. The 40-year-old veteran puts on her MMA analyst hat by unpa…

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Johnny Walker, Michael "Venom" Page, UFC 312 recap 42:47

2M ago42:47

42:47

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim and Matt break down all the action from UFC 312 and welcome two explosive guests to the show! First, light heavyweight Johnny Walker joins to give an update on his recovery after an injury forced him out of UFC 311. Now settled into his new home in Las Vegas, Walker reflects on his incredible time training …

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Belal Muhammad, Gerald McCoy, UFC 312 picks 48:57

2M ago48:57

48:57

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, welterweight champion Belal Muhammad and NFL great Gerald McCoy call in to catch up with Jim and Matt ahead of UFC 312. After briefly contemplating amputation (yes, seriously) to deal with an infected pinky toe, Belal Muhammad details his battle with a severe bone infection that forced him out of his first-ever…

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Evaluating Adesanya’s future w/ Jase Macalpine, Roman Dolidze talks looming rematch vs. Vettori 48:14

2M ago48:14

48:14

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra catch up with Roman Dolidze following a chat with first-time caller Jase Macalpine. A jiu-jitsu purple belt himself, the Australian filmmaker-turned-podcast host sets the scene for his diehard UFC fandom by shedding light on the sneaky rivalry implications for a UFC 312 bout that featu…

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Have the life chances of disabled people improved in the UK since 2005? 49:35

1M ago49:35

49:35

It is often said that politicians only think short-term. However, twenty years ago, the Labour government released a report titled “Improving the Life Chances of Disabled People.” This cross-government strategy outlined a programme to enhance the opportunities and life chances for disabled individuals by 2025. The aim was that this year, disabled p…

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Grant Dawson makes bold call-out, Jan Błachowicz talks imminent return at UFC London 50:51

2M ago50:51

50:51

Today’s UFC Unfiltered episode brings the heat from the lightweight and light heavyweight divisions as Matt and Jim are joined by Grant Dawson and Jan Błachowicz! Fresh off his UFC 311 victory just 11 days ago, 15th-ranked lightweight Grant Dawson checks in to discuss his 3-fight win streak, what it means to be back in the rankings, and which names…

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Eric Nicksick looks ahead to UFC 312, catching up w/ Chael Sonnen 1:04:00

2M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim and Matt are joined by Coach Eric Nicksick of Xtreme Couture before catching up with the one and only Chael Sonnen. With just 12 days until UFC 312, Coach Nicksick explains that he is flying to Australia with an “And NEW, Times TWO” mentality for both Sean Strickland and Tatiana Suarez ahead of their respec…

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Fares Ziam & Terrance McKinney discuss showdowns on next week's UFC Saudi Arabia 56:02

2M ago56:02

56:02

A pair of dynamic strikers in the UFC lightweight division call into today’s show as French rising star Farès Ziam and the ever-exciting Terrance McKinney gear up for their respective fights in Saudi Arabia next week. While Jim Norton may have missed the last two shows, our beloved co-host simply CAN’T miss when it comes to fight predictions. As su…

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UFC 311 recap, Merab Dvalishvili joins for a Serra-Longo victory lap w/ guest co-host Ray Longo 47:14

2M ago47:14

47:14

The champ is here! Today’s episode features UFC bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili joining Matt Serra and guest co-host Ray Longo for a de facto Serra-Longo victory after UFC 311. The guys begin the show with a brief discussion on Islam Makhachev’s successful title defense against a late replacement in Renato Moicano. When Merab calls in, the guys…

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Jiří Procházka, Payton Talbott, UFC 311 picks w/ guest co-host John Morgan 52:00

3M ago52:00

52:00

With UFC 311 just days away, today's episode of UFC Unfiltered involves longtime friend of the show John Morgan filling in for Jim Norton on a show that features two fighters from the card calling into the program in Jiří Procházka and Payton Talbott. Joining first is Procházka, who discusses how training in Japan has helped him get back to basics …

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Thiago Moises, Cesar Almeida, recapping UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2 48:57

3M ago48:57

48:57

Jim Norton and Matt Serra link up with a pair of Brazilian winners from this past Saturday’s card on today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered. Jim basks in the glory of his perfect 4-0 start to 2025 before inviting Thiago Moises onto the show. After discussing the ramifications of his win on Saturday over Trey Ogden, the Brazilian lightweight looks back o…

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Santiago Ponzinibbio, UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Ribas 2 picks 45:58

3M ago45:58

45:58

On today’s episode, Santiago Ponzinibbio joins the show to share his remarkable journey in MMA. The fighting pride of Argentina reflects on his early days training in Vale Tudo and how moving to Brazil and immersing himself in a new culture shaped him into the fighter he is today. A member of the UFC’s Spanish-language broadcast team, the welterwei…

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Welcoming in the 2025 UFC year w/ Joanna Jędrzejczyk, Detroit Lions rookie Christian Mahogany 48:52

3M ago48:52

48:52

Happy New Year! For the first Unfiltered episode of 2025, Jim Norton and Matt Serra catch up with a UFC Hall of Famer in Joanna Jędrzejczyk before inviting Detroit Lions rookie offensive lineman Christian Mahogany to talk about his MMA fandom ahead of the NFL playoffs. Calling in live from a vacation in Oman, the former women’s strawweight champion…

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Handing out 2024 UFC awards with Brett Okamoto 50:24

3M ago50:24

50:24

With the new year around the corner, ESPN's own Brett Okamoto joins today's episode of UFC Unfiltered to lend his opinions to Jim and Matt and to help hand out the highly-coveted, incredibly prestigious UFC Unfiltered Awards for 2024! Eager to start fresh after falling well behind Matt in fight picks, Jim reflects on his less-than-stellar predictio…

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Keep it light: Assisted Suicide update and when is hypocrisy acceptable? Plus best bits of 2024 54:03

3M ago54:03

54:03

On Friday, 29th November, Members of Parliament voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. Phil, who is part of Not Dead Yet, an organisation that opposed the bill, gives us an update. He was also at the demonstration outside Westminster Palace. On our last podcast, our guest Peter Torres Fremlin said that sometimes,…

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Tatiana Suarez discusses UFC 312 title shot, Matheus Camilo talks earning UFC contract 42:10

4M ago42:10

42:10

Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by #1 ranked women’s strawweight Tatiana Suarez and newly-signed UFC prospect Matheus Camilo on today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered. One day before her 34th birthday, the unbeaten Suarez reflects on her transition from a year of inactivity to securing a co-main event slot against Zhang Weili at UFC 312 in Australi…

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Cub Swanson & Dustin Jacoby talk KO wins on UFC Tampa card 55:27

4M ago55:27

55:27

It’s victory Monday on UFC Unfiltered! Days removed from the final card of the 2024 slate, Jim and Matt are joined by a pair of winners from last Saturday’s UFC Tampa card in featherweight Cub Swanson and light heavyweight Dustin Jacoby. Returning to the show for a tenth time, fan favorite Cub Swanson kicks off his interview by reflecting on his de…

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Joaquin Buckley & Billy Quarantillo discuss fighting atop UFC Tampa card 56:49

4M ago56:49

56:49

Matt Serra makes his triumphant return to the show for an episode of UFC Unfiltered that features two dynamic fighters preparing for this weekend's UFC Tampa card in Joaquin Buckley and Billy Quarantillo. First, 9th-ranked welterweight Joaquin Buckley stops by to share his excitement about headlining his first UFC main event, a grappler-striker cla…

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Joshua Van, Bryan Battle, UFC 310 recap w/ guest co-host Forrest Griffin 1:05:08

4M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

With Matt Serra out for the day, Jim Norton teams up with UFC Hall of Famer Forrest Griffin, who steps in as co-host for an exciting episode of UFC Unfiltered. This episode features two standout winners from Saturday’s UFC 310 card: flyweight Joshua Van and welterweight Bryan Battle. First up is Van, who shares his inspiring journey from Myanmar to…

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Anthony Smith, Aljamain Sterling, guest co-host Ben "The Bane" Davis 52:17

4M ago52:17

52:17

UFC Unfiltered welcomes back fan-favorite Ben “The Bane” Davis for his second appearance — this time filling in for Jim Norton as a guest co-host for a show that features two fighters from UFC 310 in Anthony Smith and Aljamain Sterling. First up, 13th-ranked light heavyweight Anthony Smith joins to discuss his UFC 310 clash with Dominick Reyes. “Li…

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Bruce Buffer, Jamahal Hill, UFC 310 picks 59:43

4M ago59:43

59:43

Back from Thanksgiving break, hosts Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome two incredible guests onto today's episode of UFC Unfiltered: legendary in-octagaon announcer Bruce Buffer and former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill! With the last pay-per-view card of the year set for Las Vegas, Bruce Buffer reflects on some of the UFC's most unforg…

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Has Our Day Arrived? International Disability perspectives with Susan Scott-Parker and Peter Fremlin Torres 1:02:58

4M ago1:02:58

1:02:58

This month, to coincide with the International Day of Persons with a Disability 2024, we will explore the international progress of disability inclusion with our two guests. Susan Scott Parker is a renowned global expert and an authoritative voice on disability and its effects on global business. Peter Torres Fremlin is the editor of Disability Deb…

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Nikolas Motta, UFC Macau takeaways, Petr Yan’s impact on bantamweight landscape 46:57

4M ago46:57

46:57

Jim Norton and Matt Serra recap the action from Saturday’s early-morning UFC Macau card on an episode of UFC Unfiltered that features an interview with lightweight Nikolas Motta. Jim and Matt waste no time by diving straight into Petr Yan’s main event win over Deiveson Figueiredo and how it potentially impacts the matchmaking in a stacked men’s ban…

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Jasmine Jasudavicius, Carlos Prates, guest co-host John Morgan 1:00:26

4M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

With Matt Serra out for the day, John Morgan steps in as a guest co-host alongside Jim Norton for an episode of UFC Unfiltered that features two callers in Jasmine Jasudavicius and Carlos Prates. Jim and John start things off by talking about the UFC 310 matchup between a pair of young, unbeaten fighters in Shavkat Rakhmonov and Ian Machado Garry b…

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Talking UFC 309 with Ode Osbourne, Marcus McGhee on his 4-0 start in UFC 49:55

4M ago49:55

49:55

With plenty to talk about after this past Saturday’s UFC 309 card, Jim Norton and Matt Serra dive straight into a recap of the event — first with UFC flyweight Ode Osbourne providing his perspective as a viewer and later on with bantamweight Marcus McGhee recapping his pivotal win over 13th-ranked Jonathan Martinez. During his interview, Osbourne m…

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Jonathan Martinez, Jim Miller, UFC 309 picks 55:05

5M ago55:05

55:05

Matt Serra and Jim Norton are joined by a pair of fighters from this Saturday’s UFC 309 card in bantamweight Jonathan Martinez and lightweight Jim Miller. Looking to get back in the win column after snapping a six-fight streak in a loss to José Aldo, Jonathan Martinez discusses what he learned from fighting the “King of Rio” in his backyard. Martin…

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Reinier de Ridder recaps victorious UFC debut, Frank Grillo talks UFC 309 & Jon Jones' longevity 1:03:39

5M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

On today's action-packed episode of UFC Unfiltered, hosts Matt Serra and Jim Norton are joined by Reinier de Ridder fresh off his victorious UFC debut and actor Frank Grillo ahead of this Sunday's Tulsa King season finale. De Ridder reflects on his journey to the Octagon, recounting his early days in mixed martial arts before discussing how familia…

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Cody Stamann & Neil Magny preview their upcoming fights on Saturday’s card 56:48

5M ago56:48

56:48

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim and Matt are joined by UFC bantamweight Cody Stamann and 15th-ranked welterweight Neil Magny. Joining first is Stamann, who dives into his extensive experience against high-level fighters and how it gives him an edge against Da’Mon going into this Saturday’s fight on the prelims of the 100th UFC Fight Night…

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Youssef Zalal, Veronica Hardy, UFC Edmonton recap 56:29

5M ago56:29

56:29

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra are joined by featherweight Youssef Zalal and women’s flyweight Veronica Hardy in a show that unpacks the action from this past Saturday’s UFC Edmonton card. Fresh off his fourth straight submission win, Youssef Zalal uses his interview to discuss what’s changed with him in his second …

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Keep Making Change - Euan’s Guide and Abbi Brown 48:07

5M ago48:07

48:07

We were very sorry to hear of the recent passing of Euan MacDonald MBE. Among Euan’s many achievements was the creation of Euan’s Guide, the award-winning disabled access charity. Perhaps best known for the disabled access review website EuansGuide.com, they also make accessible toilets safer and carry out a huge Access Survey. We remember Euan and…

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Mike Malott, Derrick Lewis, UFC Edmonton preview 55:40

5M ago55:40

55:40

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome two dynamic guests ready for Saturday’s fight card in Edmonton in welterweight Mike Malott and heavyweight Derrick Lewis. Looking to bounce back from his first-ever loss in the UFC, Mike Malott shares how a decade of assistance from a mental coach helps shape his fight game bef…

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Recapping UFC 308 with John & Joanne Wood, Ben “The Bane” Davis 47:20

5M ago47:20

47:20

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra unpack the major storylines from UFC 308 with three special guests. First up is Syndicate MMA’s head coach John Wood, who is joined by his wife and former UFC flyweight contender Joanne Wood to share insights on the standout performances from the weekend. Quite familiar with the UFC’s …

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Frankie Edgar, Forrest Griffin, UFC 308 picks 55:48

5M ago55:48

55:48

On today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered, Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome UFC legends Frankie Edgar and Forrest Griffin for a show packed with laughs, insights, and fight talk. With a combined 25 appearances on Unfiltered, these Hall of Famers bring their unique perspectives on life in and out of the cage. Frankie Edgar kicks things off, reflecting o…

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Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez discusses sixth straight win, Kayla Harrison talks title shot timeline 54:53

5M ago54:53

54:53

At long, at last… Jim Norton is back! After doing super cool actor stuff, Matt’s comedic partner in crime makes his glorious return to the show for an episode of UFC Unfiltered that invites middleweight Anthony “Fluffy” Hernandez and women’s bantamweight Kayla Harrison on for a pair of chats. Fresh off a dominant win over Michel Pereira in his firs…

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Kyler Phillips, Darren Elkins, guest co-host John Morgan 54:45

6M ago54:45

54:45

Today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered features a pair of guest callers fighting on Saturday’s main card in bantamweight Kyler Phillips and featherweight Darren Elkins. With Jim Norton still out for the day, John Morgan slides in as today’s guest co-host — and he begins the show with Matt by asking Phillips about his rise into the bantamweight Top 15. A…

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Torrez Finney, guest co-host Din Thomas recaps UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira 57:30

6M ago57:30

57:30

On this episode of UFC Unfiltered, Matt Serra teams up with special guest co-host Din Thomas to break down the action from last Saturday's UFC Fight Night: Royval vs. Taira. The two recap Brandon Royval's thrilling performance in his victory over Tatsuro Taira and discuss what it means for the flyweight title picture. They also analyze other key ma…

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