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

UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra

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4.4 • 2.4K Ratings

🗓️ 5 May 2026

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

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.

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0:00.0	Oh yeah, just saw the replay DC.
0:02.0	I clipped him God.
0:03.0	Oh, that one's sat him down.
0:05.0	It is, the left hook.
0:06.0	Now, Motta hammered away.
0:08.0	All right.
0:09.0	Iron Motta finds the target, drops his opponent,
0:14.0	and it's a first round knockout.
0:17.0	Nicholas, Iron Molda! Oh! Nicholas Iron Malta!
0:21.6	Oh, wow!
0:25.6	Walkout three times!
0:28.6	Malcolm Wellmaker does it again, this time in Georgia,
0:33.6	and that'll keep growing the bandwagon.
0:35.6	By way of knockout and still undefeated,
0:40.3	Malcolm the Machine Wellmaker!
0:52.3	Welcome to UFC unfilters.
0:55.0	Please tell me that's on video.
0:58.0	I've never been happier.
1:01.0	I'll name for a fucking podcast.
1:04.0	That's dangerous.
1:07.0	Listen to me, we're out of it! Good afternoon.
1:16.7	Matt and I are joined today on UFC Unfiltered.
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