UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

Joaquin Buckley, Jim Miller, UFC 328 preview w/ Ben “The Bane” Davis

Consider it a caffeinated episode of UFC Unfiltered as Ben “The Bane” Davis brings the energy stepping in alongside Matt Serra for a show that previews Saturday’s UFC 328 card while welcoming two veterans competing on the lineup. First, 9th-ranked welterweight Joaquin Buckley checks in before his pivotal matchup against Sean Brady. Buckley discusses traveling to Florida to train with former opponent Kamaru Usman and the Kill Cliff FC team following their fight, the adjustments he’s made ahead of another grappling-heavy challenge, and why he approaches every fight like his job depends on it. Then, UFC legend Jim Miller joins ahead of his record-setting 47th UFC appearance as he prepares for a lightweight clash against Jared Gordon in his home state of New Jersey. Miller reflects on fighting in Newark for the fifth time in his UFC career, what still motivates him after nearly two decades in the Octagon before talking about his passion for hunting. Plus, Matt and Ben dive deep into UFC 328’s biggest matchups — including Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland and Joshua Van’s first flyweight title defense against Tatsuro Taira. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Nikolas Motta, Malcolm Wellmaker, UFC Perth recap, UFC 328 picks

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Baisangur Susurkaev, Francis Marshall, UFC Perth Picks

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Aljamain Sterling, Davey Grant, UFC Fight Night Takeaways

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Norma Dumont, Ryan Spann, UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal picks

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].