UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

UFC 324 picks & predictions, Alex Perez previews Charles Johnson showdown

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Matt Serra explains why he's always at the gym: 'I don't get paid to sit on the couch. I get paid to fight.'

The episode begins with hosts Jim Norton and Matt Serra expressing excitement for the return of UFC events, specifically UFC 324. They detail the new broadcast schedule on Paramount Plus, with early prelims at 5 PM Eastern, prelims at 7 PM, and the main card at 9 PM. The hosts dive into fight predictions, starting with a discussion on Derek Lewis vs. Waldo Cortez-Acosta, analyzing Lewis's age, recent losses to fighters like Tai Tuivasa and Sergei Pavlovich, and his current physical shape. They move on to John Silva vs. Arnold Allen, with Serra making a bold pick for Allen by decision, comparing it to his own underdog victory. The conversation shifts to other fights, including Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong and the interim lightweight title bout between Justin Gaethje and Pat Pimblett. Serra shares anecdotes about his jiu-jitsu school and a 'King of the Hill' training drill. The hosts then interview UFC flyweight Alex Perez, who is on a two-fight losing streak. Perez talks about his acai business, Acai Republic, which he has owned for four years and plans to expand. He discusses his recent marriage, his son, and his approach to recent losses, emphasizing accountability and loyalty to his coaches. Perez previews his fight with Charles Johnson, noting they trained together previously and expecting a fast-paced, 15-minute battle. The interview covers his training routine, his love for comedies like 'Step Brothers', and his nervousness about public speaking. After the interview, the hosts wrap up by promoting their other podcasts and reiterating the UFC 324 schedule on Paramount Plus.

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Matt Serra leans into a risky UFC 324 pick as Jim Norton keeps the fight-week banter loose.

UFC Unfiltered returns to UFC 324 with Matt Serra treating the card as a reason to trust a few instincts and take a couple of bigger swings. His picks run through Modestus Bokoskis over Krylov, Teba Godier over Andrei Polaev, Umar, Patty, and the sharper call of Arnold Allen by…

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