UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

Jim Norton and Matt Serra react to the fallout from UFC Perth before welcoming two returning guests to the show.
First, Nikolas Motta checks in following a long recovery from jaw surgery that sidelined him after his last fight. Motta opens up about discovering the injury, the challenges of the recovery process, and what it means to finally be cleared to return to full training.

Then, Malcolm Wellmaker returns for his third appearance on the podcast as he prepares for his May 16 matchup against Juan Diaz. He reflects on what he learned from his loss to Ethyn Ewing and how he’s evolved since.

Plus, Jim and Matt break down the biggest takeaways from UFC Perth — including Carlos Prates’ breakout performance before locking in picks for this weekend’s UFC 328 card.
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Jim Norton and Matt Serra kick off the show by making their picks for this weekend’s UFC Perth card before bringing on two fighters riding serious momentum.

First, undefeated middleweight Baisangur Susurkaev makes his UFC Unfiltered debut. He reflects on his journey from Chechnya to the UFC, discusses his 2-0 start in the promotion, and previews his upcoming fight at UFC 328. Susurkaev also shares what he’s learned training alongside Khamzat Chimaev as he prepares to fight on the same card as his teammate once again.

Then, Francis Marshall returns fresh off back-to-back wins in just eight weeks. He breaks down his latest performance, talks about staying active early in 2026, and details what’s clicking for him with Coach Mike Brown at American Top Team as he continues to build momentum.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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