Francis Marshall on 1st-RD submission win, Michael Johnson talks one last run

Jim Norton and Matt Serra welcome two lightweights at very different stages of their careers. First, 27-year-old Francis Marshall joins the show following his first-round submission win in Mexico City. Marshall breaks down surviving an early spinning wheel kick before locking up the finish and reflects on bouncing back after a difficult stretch in the Octagon. In his UFC Unfiltered debut, Marshall and Matt connect over their shared ties to the Northeast fight scene, including Marshall’s experience competing on Lou Neglia’s Ring of Combat — the long-running proving ground for fighters from New Jersey and New York, and a staple for many Serra-Longo athletes over the years. Then, Michael Johnson returns as he gears up for what he’s calling one last run at lightweight. “The Menace” discusses longevity, chasing a fourth straight win, how he keeps his body feeling young at 39, and what still fuels him nearly 15 years into his UFC career. In between interviews, Jim and Matt break down the newly announced UFC 327 card, headlined by Jiří Procházka vs. Carlos Ulberg for the light heavyweight title recently vacated by Alex Pereira. They also debate whether Pereira’s decision signals a move to heavyweight for Jon Jones — and what that could mean for a potential blockbuster fight at the White House. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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Francis Marshall on 1st-RD submission win, Michael Johnson talks one last run is an episode from UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and Matt Serra by Ultimate Fighting Championship.

This episode is 00:50:07 long.

This episode was published on Mar 3, 2026.

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