Cory Sandhagen talks title shot vs. Merab, Josh Emmett confident at 40 vs. Zalal, UFC 320 picks
UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra
Ultimate Fighting Championship, Zuffa LLC
4.4 • 2.4K Ratings
🗓️ 2 October 2025
⏱️ 49 minutes
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Summary
Jim and Matt are back with a midweek edition of UFC Unfiltered featuring two top contenders with massive fights on the horizon.
First, bantamweight standout Cory Sandhagen stops by ahead of his second shot at the 135-pound title to preview his clash with Merab Dvalishvili. Cory breaks down Merab’s relentless style, and reflects on his growth in the four years since his first crack at bantamweight gold.
Then, featherweight veteran Josh Emmett joins the show ahead of his UFC 320 matchup with Youssef Zalal. Emmett explains how he plans to use his trademark knockout power against a surging opponent, why his experience gives him the edge, and how he remains confident and motivated in proving himself at 40 years old.
Tune in as Jim and Matt each make three picks for this Saturday’s UFC 320 card!
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| 0:00.0 | I'm gonna be champ one day. I just gotta keep working and working and working. I'm just a dude doing my best man |
| 0:05.6 | Sometimes I win sometimes I lose man my style is so good everywhere grappling top bottom standing. It's amazing |
| 0:12.5 | That was a big dub for me so I'm ready to win that belt Sean O'Malley Marab I want the winner |
| 0:17.3 | Cory Sanagan It doesn't get an I want the winner. Corey Sanhagen. |
| 0:23.8 | It doesn't get any cleaner, |
| 0:26.0 | and it doesn't get any more devastating. |
| 0:28.1 | I am the most powerful featherweight in the world. |
| 0:30.8 | It only takes one shot. |
| 0:32.2 | I'm back, baby. |
| 0:33.3 | I'm back, you guys. |
| 0:36.6 | Josh E. Josh! |
| 0:38.3 | Ah! |
| 0:42.8 | Welcome to UFC unfiltered. |
| 0:49.3 | Please tell me that's on video. |
| 0:52.2 | I've never been happier. |
| 0:58.4 | I don't need for a fucking podcast that's dangerous listen to me we're out of it |
| 1:04.1 | welcome to UFC unfiltered a UFC unfiltered a UFC and Fanatics original production. Matt, we have a title challenger and our buddy Corey Sanhagen. Yes. Marab on Saturday. And I think we should bring Corey and we don't want to make him. Let's get him in. He can't be waiting. He's fighting for a title. There he is. sorry yeah Corey that's what's up guys |
| 1:28.1 | Cory what's up man good to see you dude you're fighting for a fucking title I'm just |
| 1:33.3 | trying to bring energy because I know you're cutting weight yeah yeah I'm good yeah thanks |
| 1:37.4 | yeah thanks yeah I'm excited and you fought for the title a few years ago against |
| 1:41.7 | a Peoria I think it was what's the difference in in this time and you're feeling kind of going in? |
| 1:47.0 | Do you feel the same or do you feel any different? |
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