UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

David Branch joins the guys in-studio and discusses UFC 230, while Anthony Smith calls in to talk about UFC Moncton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Kelleher calls in to talk about his UFC 230 fight at Madison Square Garden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UFC Light Heavyweight contender Dominick Reyes and Roufusport owner and head coach Duke Roufus talk to Matt and guest cohost Phoenix Carnevale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#5 UFC Bantamweight Jimmie Rivera joins Matt and guest co-host Jamie "English" Crowder in-studio to help break down all the action from Las Vegas at UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor, as well as discuss his potential next opponent, how he got into martial arts in the first place, running his own gym, and much more. Plus, Jim Norton calls in and talks about Khabib's post-fight actions, and gives his thoughts on the card, in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"El Cucuy" Tony Ferguson makes his first appearance on the show and talks to Jim and Matt about returning to the Octagon less than six months after knee surgery to fight Anthony "Showtime" Pettis in the co-main event of UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor, how he dealt mentally with rehabbing his injury, the aura of fight week, and much more. First, heavy metal guitarist Nita Strauss joins the guys in studio and discusses her debut album Controlled Chaos, getting into UFC watching TUF 6, Khabib vs. Conor, and more. Plus, the guys make their UFC 229 picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UFC President Dana White joins the show to talk about a huge fight week heading into UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor, Max Holloway vs. Brian Ortega at UFC 231, the date for a potential Jon Jones Octagon return, the possibility of Cormier vs. Jones 3, Nate Diaz vs. Dustin Poirier, Greg Hardy, a possible Bantamweight title fight between TJ Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo, Chuck Liddell vs. Tito Ortiz, and much more. Before that, "The Karate Hottie" Michelle Waterson calls in and talks to Jim and Matt about her UFC 229 fight with Felice Herrig, doing the #levelupchallenge with Holly Holm, Cowboy Cerrone's issues with Jackson-Wink MMA, and more. Plus, the guys discuss USADA's policy change announcing failed tests, Sean O'Malley's UFC 229 withdrawal, and DC and Bones Jones going back and forth on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MMA legend and UFC Hall of Famer Bas Rutten joins Jim and Matt in-studio to talk about a variety of subjects including fighting in Pancrase, the early days in the UFC, Karate Combat, and much more. Then, #3 UFC Lightweight contender Dustin Poirier calls in and talks about fighting Nate Diaz at UFC 230, the possibility of a 165lbs. division, Khabib vs. Conor, mental warfare, Eddie Alvarez, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The Funkmaster" himself, Aljo Sterling, joins JIm and Matt in-studio for the whole show and discusses his UFC 228 win over Cody Stamann, landing his "Funk-Strudel" kneebar, wanting fights with Jimmie Rivera and Dominick Cruz, and a lot more. Plus, the guys break down the action from Sao Paulo this past weekend and talk about Jon Jones's imminent Octagon return after USADA's fifteen-month suspension, the Khabib-Conor UFC 229 Radio City Music Hall press conference, Joanna vs. Valentina for the UFC Women's Flyweight title, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eryk Anders joins the show ahead of his short-notice, UFC Light Heavyweight debut, filling in for the injured Jimi Manuwa against Thiago Santos at UFC Sao Paulo, and talks about Thiago as an opponent, the difference between fighting at Middleweight vs. Light Heavyweight, feeling comfortable in Brazil, playing football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, and more. Before that, UFC Heavyweight Chase Sherman calls in and talks about his "must win" fight against Augusto Sakai, training with Alan Belcher, how he got is "Vanilla Gorilla" nickname, and more. Plus, Jim, Matt, and Chris the Producer make their UFC Sao Paulo picks, and discuss Jon Jones's recent visit to the UFC PI, Michael Chiesa's move up to Welterweight, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UFC Welterweight champion Tyron Woodley joins the show and talks about his dominant UFC 228 title defense against Darren Till, who he thinks his next opponent will be, his new single "I'll Beat Yo Ass!" and much more. Before that, Jim and Matt are joined in-studio by Shaun Cooper and Mark O'Connell of Taking Back Sunday and Matt Serra BJJ brown belt, Nicky Knuckles. Plus, the guys break down the action from Moscow, including Merab Dvalishvili's first win inside the Octagon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#8 UFC Heavyweight Mark Hunt joins the show and discusses fighting Aleksei Oleinik in the main event of UFC Moscow, Fabricio Werdum's two-year USADA ban, Tai Tuivasa's fight with Junior Dos Santos, and more. Plus, Jim and guest cohost Phoenix Carnevale talk about the mystery UFC 230 main event, Jon Jones's potential Octagon return, Kevin Lee's Khabib vs. Conor prediction, a bunch of recently announced fights, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim, Matt, and Chris the Producer are all back in-studio together to break down the awesome night of fights at UFC 228. Plus, the great Eddie Bravo calls in and talks about the upcoming Quintet 3 grappling tournament, his own EBI combat jiu-jitsu tournaments, Tony Ferguson's Octagon return, Khabib vs. Conor, and much more. Later, UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber joins the show and discusses competing at Quintet 3, Sage Northcutt's contract situation, and a possible fight with Logan Paul, Cody Garbrandt, Justin Buchholz, Josh Emmett, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UFC welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley and welterweight challenger, Darren Till join UFC Unfiltered in anticipation of their Main Event fight Saturday night at UFC 228 in Dallas Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and guest co-host Phoenix Carnevale welcome legendary musician and big MMA fan Everlast to the studio in anticipation of his new album, "Whitey Ford's House of Pain". During the visit they discuss the process he used in developing this new album, what life was like after he was done with House of Pain and how a picture of Everlast and Khabib Nurmagomedov became a popular meme on Instagram. All that and a Matt Serra emergency room story you don't want to miss in today's episode of UFC Unfiltered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of MMA's best striking coaches, Jason Parillo, joins Jim and Matt in-studio for the full show and talks about his early days as a boxer himself, working with the likes of BJ Penn, Cris Cyborg, and Michael Bisping, training Jake Ellenberger for his UFC Lincoln bout with Bryan Barberena, and much more. Plus, UFC Lincoln's main event fighters, Justin Gaethje and James Vick, both call in and talk to the guys about their headlining fight, the bad blood in the build up to it, Khabib vs. Conor, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"The Nigerian Nightmare" Kamaru Usman joins the show and talks about serving as an alternate for UFC 228's Welterweight title fight between Tyron Woodley and Darren Till, getting some physical therapy done at the UFC Performance Institute, Colby Covington's interim title, and more. Then, #6 UFC Light Heavyweight contender Corey Anderson calls in and talks about getting a flat tire on his way to the UFC Unfiltered studio, a possible matchup with Daniel Cormier, being ready to fight anyone in the division, working with his hands, and more. Plus, Jim and Matt answer fan questions at the end of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rising UFC Light Heavyweight contender Anthony "Lionheart" Smith calls in and talks to Jim and Matt about his upcoming UFC Moncton bout against Volkan Oezdemir, his devastating finish of Shogun Rua in Hamburg, Germany, his willingness to fight anyone at 205, and much more. Then, comic Luis J. Gomez joins the guys in-studio and talks about his first ever MMA fight at EllisMania 15 on August 25, training hard for the last three months in preparation, Rockhold vs. Bisping 2, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UFC Women's Flyweight champion Nicco Montaño joins the show and discusses her long-awaited return to the Octagon against Valentina Shevchenko on September 8 at UFC 228, coming into the fight as a big betting underdog, getting a new apartment after winning TUF and becoming the inaugural champion, recovering from health issues over the last year or so, and more. Plus, Jim and Matt talk about their first day recording at a new studio, and discuss Justin Bucholz's comments about Cody Gardbrandt's UFC 227 performance, Tony Ferguson announcing he's medically cleared to return to fighting, Kamaru Usman preparing to step in for Tyron Woodley or Darren Till if he's needed, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UFC Welterweight, and friend of the show, Mickey Gall joins the show and talks to the guys about fighting George Sullivan on August 25 at UFC Lincoln, learning from his loss to Randy Brown at UFC 217, working on his striking with Joe Schilling, living with Yves Edwards in Los Angeles, and more. Plus, comic Big Jay Oakerson joins in-studio and talks about how he got into MMA, Khabib vs. Conor, his new special "The Crowd Work Sessions 2", and more. Then, Jim and Matt discuss some MMA gossip and recently announced fights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UFC President Dana White joins the show and talks to Jim and Matt about a wide variety of topics including the recently announced Khabib vs. Conor McGregor fight, Nate Diaz's Octagon return, Stipe Miocic feeling disrespected by DC vs. Brock Lesnar, Eddie Alvarez's contract situation, the possibility of Ben Askren joining the UFC, Colby Covington's trip to the White House, and much more. First, TJ Dillashaw calls in and discusses the first defense of his second UFC Bantamweight title reign over Cody Garbrandt at UFC 227, working his boxing in preparation for the rematch, who he'd like to fight next, and more. Then, Henry Cejudo talks to the guys about his big upset of Demetrious Johnson to capture the UFC Flyweight title, how he established his karate style over the last couple of years, wanting to challenge TJ Dillashaw for the UFC Bantamweight title, and a lot more. Plus, the guys discuss a slew of recently announced fights and break down all the action from Los Angeles at UFC 227. Learn more about your ad c