Ufc Unfiltered With Jim Norton And Matt Serra

Former UFC Middleweight champion Chris Weidman and UFC Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance Jeff Novitzky join Matt and guest co-host Phoenix Carnevale in-studio to discuss a variety of topics including USADA testing, tainted supplements, marijuana, male enhancement pills, Jon Jones, Lance Armstrong, Cortney Casey, UFC 217, and much, much more. Before that, Din Thomas calls in to discuss Ricardo Liborio's departure from American Top Team, Colby Covington, and the new episode of Dana White: Lookin' For a Fight. Plus, the group makes their UFC 217 title fight picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UFC Bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt calls in ahead of his UFC 217 bout against TJ Dillashaw and discusses TJ as an opponent, what treatments he's undergone to correct his back injury, Michael Bisping, wanting Mighty Mouse next, expecting his first child, and more. Plus, Matt Serra calls in after taking a sick day and talks to Jim about this past weekend's fights from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Documentary filmmaker and host of the What Really Happened? podcast, Andrew Jenks, joins Jim and Matt in studio to discuss his new show, making a documentary about Anthony Pettis back in the day, why MMA is the most under appreciated sport, and much more. Then, Roufusport owner and head coach, Duke Roufus, calls in and talks about being a big film buff, CM Punk's fighting future, Sergio Pettis vs. Henry Cejudo, Demian Maia, Tyron Woodley, and more. Finally, former UFC Light Heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida joins the show and discusses his long absence from the Octagon, Derek Brunson as an opponent, and making another run at a UFC title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lead UFC play-by-play man Jon Anik calls in and talks to Jim and Matt about doing commentary for the UFC, being petrified to call fights for fighters he's friends with, his infamous "209" tattoo, Overeem vs. Ngannou, boxing vs. MMA, and much more. Plus, the guys break down all the action from Gdansk over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#10 UFC Middleweight contender Uriah "Primetime" Hall joins Jim and Matt in-studio for the full show to discuss his UFC Fight Night Pittsburgh win over Krzysztof Jotko, potential next fights, social media, the worst things to say to fighters, the UFC Performance Institute, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media personality Charlamagne Tha God joins Jim and Matt in-studio to talk about his book, "Black Privilege", The Breakfast Club, being of the people or of the industry, social media, the differences between boxing and MMA, and more. Plus, the guys discuss a ton of recently announced fights including Robbie Lawler vs. Rafael Dos Anjos and Mike Perry vs. Santiago Ponzinnibio, Henry Cejudo's harrowing wildfire escape, and Michael Bisping and GSP on their UFC 217 press tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sports Illustrated swimsuit model and Muay Thai fighter Mia Kang joins Jim and Matt in-studio to talk about how she got into Muay Thai, finding strength through the martial arts, bullying and adversity as opportunities for growth, and much more. Plus, the guys talk about Mark Hunt's removal from UFC Fight Night Sydney, a possible Cyborg vs. Holly Holm fight, Henry Cejudo's injury, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UFC Welterweight contender Randy Brown, and his sensei Nardu Debrah, join Jim and Matt in-studio to talk about Randy's UFC 217 fight against Mickey Gall at MSG, how the fight came to be, growing up in Spanish Town, Jamaica, Dana White: Lookin' For A Fight, and much more. Plus, the guys discuss all the action from UFC 216 and preview UFC 217. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rising UFC Welterweight Mickey Gall joins Jim and Matt in-studio for the whole show to discuss his UFC 217 fight against Randy Brown at home at Madison Square Garden, Kevin Lee, Mike Perry, USADA testing, bar fights, working with a new dietician, and much more. Later, "The Black Beast" Derrick Lewis joins the show and talks about fighting Fabricio Werdum this coming weekend at UFC 216, learning from his loss to Mark Hunt, his Instagram page, and more. Plus, the guys talk about the recently announced UFC Featherweight title bout between Max Holloway and Frankie Edgar at UFC 218 and they preview UFC 216. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UFC Pound-For-Pound king Demetrious Johnson calls in to talk about his rescheduled UFC Flyweight title bout with Ray Borg at UFC 216, how he's going to finish Borg and in how many rounds, potentially setting the all-time UFC consecutive title defense record, Henry Cejudo, Sergio Pettis, and more. Before that, #7 UFC Lightweight Kevin Lee joins the show to talk about fighting Tony Ferguson for the interim UFC Lightweight title, handling newfound popularity, and looking at UFC 216 as the biggest fight of his life. Plus, Jim and Matt discuss Alistair Overeem vs. Francis Ngannou, Dominick Cruz vs. Jimmie Rivera, Cynthia Calvillo vs. Carla Esparza, and Matt interviews "Tony Ferguson" at the end of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Actor, stuntman, and former Hells Angel, Chuck Zito joins Matt in-studio to talk about UFC 216, UFC 217, being in Vegas for the MayMac weigh-ins, Conor's potential return to the UFC, Sons of Anarchy, the early days of the UFC, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former UFC Lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez calls in and talks to Matt and guest co-host Phoenix Carnevale about coaching TUF 26, Justin Gaethje as an opponent, Ferguson vs. Lee, being more analytical than people think, and much more. Plus, Matt and Phoenix break down the action from UFC Fight Night Japan, Matt Brown's retirement announcement, and Miesha Tate's reaction to Edmond Tarverdyan's Ronda vs. Cyborg comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rising UFC Welterweight contender "Platinum" Mike Perry calls in to talk about his second straight KO win at UFC Fight Night Pittsburgh, calling out Robbie Lawler, Woodley vs. Maia, having a ground game no one's seen yet, getting closer to God through training, and much more. Before that, Octagon girl Chrissy Blair joins the show to talk about some of her favorite fights, Joanna vs. Rose, and her company, Kalumi Health. Plus, Jim and Matt discuss Carlos Condit's potential Octagon return, Edmond Tarverdyan's comments about Ronda Rousey fighting Cris Cyborg, Valentina Shevchenko's possible move to the UFC Women's Flyweight division, and the guys work on a new sign off for the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former UFC Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz calls in to talk to Matt and guest co-host Phoenix Carnevale about Cody Garbrandt vs. TJ Dillashaw at UFC 217, Bisping vs. GSP, whether he'd fight Demetrious Johnson again, superfights, in general, Jon Jones, USADA, and much, much more. Plus, Matt and Phoenix break down all the action from UFC Fight Night Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Returning to the Octagon for the first time in over a year, #3 UFC Middleweight Luke Rockhold calls in ahead of his UFC Fight Night Pittsburgh bout against David Branch and talks about Branch as an opponent, dealing with his title loss to Michael Bisping, GSP getting a shot at the UFC Middleweight title, his first full training camp away from AKA in Florida with Henri Hooft, and much more. Before that, Jim and Matt discuss Joanna vs. Rose, Mickey Gall vs. Randy Brown, Cowboy Cerrone vs. Darren Till, the results of Jon Jones's B sample, Fabricio Werdum's comments about USADA being too strict, and Yair Rodriguez's potential move to Team Alpha Male. Plus, Jim talks about an exciting new superhero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Nigerian Nightmare, Kamaru Usman, calls in to talk to Jim and Matt about his UFC Fight Night Pittsburgh bout against Sergio Moraes, how he matches up against Tyron Woodley and Wonderboy Thompson, the Blackzilians now training at Combat Club, the possibility of Rumble Johnson returning to the Octagon, and a lot more. Plus, the guys recap all the action from Edmonton at UFC 215. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The only Flyweight champion in UFC history, Demetrious Johnson, calls in to talk about his possibly record-setting UFC 215 title fight against Ray Borg, a potential move to Bantamweight, Jon Jones and the Pound-For-Pound rankings, whether or not his nickname is staying the same, and more. Before that, #13 UFC Light Heavyweight contender Tyson Pedro joins the show to discuss his fight against Ilir Latifi, being named after Mike Tyson, learning martial arts from his father, rugby injuries, and more. Plus, Jim and Matt recap UFC Fight Night Rotterdam and preview UFC 215. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two members of the legendary Gracie family join the show as Renzo Gracie sits in with Jim and Matt and Rickson Gracie calls in to discuss The Rickson Gracie Cup, receiving his red belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, his fights against Zulu and Yoji Anjo, why Royce Gracie joined the UFC instead of him, competing in the Vale Tudo Open in Japan, BJJ as a social tool, not a fighting tool, and so much more. Plus, UFC Women's Bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes calls in to talk about her UFC 215 fight against Valentina Shevchenko, why she had to withdraw from their first scheduled rematch at UFC 213, and how she's handling her health issues going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comic and Saturday Night Live Weekend Update co-anchor Michael Che joins Matt and guest co-host Jamie Crowder in-studio to talk Mayweather vs. McGregor, getting on SNL, and the art of stand up comedy. Then, Justin Gaethje calls in to talk about coaching on Season 26 of The Ultimate Fighter, his electrifying Octagon debut against Michael Johnson, Ferguson vs. Lee for the interim UFC Lightweight title, and more. Finally, TUF 26 competitor Nicco Montano talks to the guys about the experience in the TUF house, training at FIT NHB in Albuquerque, her Native American heritage, and a lot more. Plus, Matt and Jamie discuss some recently announced fights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retired UFC fighter and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach Ricardo Almeida joins Matt in-studio to talk about coming up together under the great Renzo Gracie, transitioning from fighting to training, working with Mark Henry and Frankie Edgar, and much more. Plus, Jim calls in from Iceland to help recap the Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices