Aljamain Sterling reacts to win vs. Cejudo, UFC 288 recap w/ guest co-host Ray Longo
UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra
Ultimate Fighting Championship, Zuffa LLC
4.4 • 2.4K Ratings
🗓️ 9 May 2023
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
Jim Norton takes part in the Serra-Longo Fight Team’s victory Monday as today’s episode of UFC Unfiltered calls upon bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling for nearly 20 minutes alongside Matt Serra and guest co-host Ray Longo.
As the guys dive straight into Sterling’s UFC 288 win over former bantamweight king Henry Cejudo, Aljo discusses the mid-fight adjustments that were necessary to stave off the former Olympic gold medalist’s valiant effort during last Saturday night’s PPV headliner in New Jersey.
Sterling then dishes his thoughts on Sean O’Malley hopping into the cage immediately after his win as Ray Longo cracks up thinking about how Aljo’s good friend and sparring partner Merab Dvalishvili stole the show by climbing up the cage wearing O’Malley’s bright red jacket.
Speaking of the Serra-Longo Fight Team, Matt and Ray sing lightweight Matt Frevola’s praises after the “Steamrolla” successfully detonated his third straight 1st-round KO with a beautifully-placed punch that earned him a $50,000 post-fight bonus and a callout acceptance from Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett.
The guys wrap up the show with the rest of their thoughts on the UFC 288 card and some analysis on how Henry Cejudo stacks up in a potential fight with Merab Dvalishvili.
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| 0:00.0 | If I had to give a score card, I'd probably go three to champion. |
| 0:04.0 | Very close score. It's open to interpretation, right? |
| 0:08.0 | Well, like I said, let me go. |
| 0:10.0 | The medal doesn't count for shitting the other guy. |
| 0:12.0 | He's not allowed to let take down, but persistence is going to keep more shine in and that's what we do. |
| 0:16.0 | Oh, come on, man! |
| 0:18.0 | Oh, my God! |
| 0:20.0 | Oh, my God! |
| 0:22.0 | Oh, my God! |
| 0:30.0 | You are a C on filter. |
| 0:32.0 | Please tell me that's on video. |
| 0:34.0 | I've never been happier. |
| 0:36.0 | I'll make real fucking bonkets! |
| 0:40.0 | I'm a bit dangerous! |
| 0:42.0 | I'm going to make random! |
| 0:50.0 | Welcome to UFC Unfiltered. |
| 0:52.0 | What a great way to start. |
| 0:54.0 | There are many advantages to working with Matt Sarah, |
| 0:58.0 | but it's always a greater advantage when Al Jermain retains the title because we get him as a guest. |
| 1:04.0 | Let's bring Al Jermain, he's in the waiting room, |
| 1:06.0 | very happy that he's coming on today after a really great weekend for you guys. |
| 1:10.0 | I texted you over the weekend, Matt Fervola, |
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