Michael Johnson, Jimmy Crute, UFC 318 picks

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Grappling, 868329, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, Combat, Jim Norton, Sambo, Dana White, Stand-up, Bjj, Sports, Fight, Mma, Sports News, Ufc, Zuffa, Striking, Fighting, Judo, Wrestling, News, Combat Sports, Boxing, Matt Serra, Comedy

4.5 • 2.4K Ratings

🗓️ 17 July 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Jim and Matt are back on UFC Unfiltered with veteran guests Michael Johnson and Jimmy Crute ahead of UFC 318. Michael discusses his resurgence at 39, including a new mindset, stem cell treatments in Cancun, and how he’s embracing the gatekeeper role while aiming for one last title push. Matt, fresh off his own stem cell therapy, is especially curious about the impact ahead of Michael’s fight with Daniel Zellhuber. Later, Aussie light heavyweight Jimmy Crute joins the show — and Matt immediately crowns him a fellow Kimura Savage. Crute opens up about bouncing back from a five-fight winless streak, adjusting to the New Orleans time zone, and what to expect in his bout against veteran Marcin Prachnio. Jim and Matt wrap with their UFC 318 picks — including the BMF title trilogy between Holloway and Poirier, and other must-watch matchups.

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0	This podcast is sponsored by Total Wireless, the official wireless partner of UFC.
0:05.8	When you're streaming the fight or sharing those takedown highlights, you need a wireless provider that keeps you close to the action with Total Wireless.
0:13.5	You're covered by the Verizon 5G network, so you don't have to worry about your connection being knocked out at the biggest moments.
0:19.7	It's not something you can usually say about a wireless provider. But total wireless really does have your back.
0:25.4	They're in your corner every second of the day so you never miss a thing. They keep you covered
0:29.7	for just 25 bucks a month with four lines without sacrificing the essentials like speed.
0:35.7	With total, you get unlimited 5G data so you can stay ahead of the action and keep up with every knockout. Total wireless also understands that you cannot afford surprise blows any more than your favorite fighter can. That's why the price is guaranteed for five years. Wow, taxes and fees included. The best fighters don't make it into the octagon alone. They have all-in support along the way, and it should not be any different for you. So visit total wireless.com or visit your total wireless store to learn more about how total wireless can be in your corner. 5G access requires a 5G capable device in a 5G service area.
1:10.2	Monthly rate on the total base 5G unlimited plan for new subscribers.
1:14.6	Applies only to the monthly rate for your plan.
1:17.0	Additional terms apply.
1:18.0	See website for details.
1:19.9	Swings with the right hook.
1:21.2	That's clean.
1:21.9	That's on the point.
1:23.0	That is all she wrote.
1:24.2	You better watch if you're trying to brawl with Michael Johnson because he is fast and those punches come with everything.
1:31.7	I knock on Michael the men is Johnson.
1:43.8	Whoa! What a right hand!
1:46.0	Followed up!
1:47.0	That is it!
1:49.0	Wow, what a finish!
1:50.0	The Jimmy Crew!
	...

Transcript will be available on the free plan in 24 days. Upgrade to see the full transcript now.

Previous episode

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Ultimate Fighting Championship, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Ultimate Fighting Championship and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.