TTP Ep. 356 with Julian Erosa, Bryan Battle, and UFC Vegas 66

Julian Erosa Interview (2:05)

Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with UFC featherweight, Julian Erosa. Erosa discusses the big changes from his career that have led him on this amazing run. He talks about adding a little more wrestling to his game-plan last time out and whether we’ll continue to see that in the future. Erosa also chats about his upcoming fight at UFC Vegas 66 against Alex Caceres. Gumby even reveals to Erosa that he’s a sizeable favorite to the fight, and he reacts to that knowledge.

Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Vegas 66 (24:14)

Fresh off of the weird decisions at UFC 282, we roll through with another event in Vegas. This time, it all takes place from the Apex. UFC Vegas 66 is headlined by a middleweight tilt between Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland. We’ll break down that fight as well as two other of the best fights on the main card. And, as always, we’re giving you an underdog and a parlay that we think will make your wallet fat this weekend. You don’t want to miss these picks. For this segment, all odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.

Bryan Battle Interview (32:25)

Closing out this week’s edition of TTP is an interview with UFC welterweight, Bryan Battle. Battle tackles the hard-hitting question of just what happened to the nickname “Pooh Bear” and what he decided to change it to. After that, he and Gumby discuss this run he’s had and how his first cut at welterweight went. He shares his thoughts on why he thought a short-notice fight against a tough opponent was the right move for him right now. Plus, he digs into that fight that will take place this Saturday at UFC Vegas 66. Battle fights Rinat Fakhretdinov in a clash of men who have never tasted defeat inside of the UFC.