TTP Ep. 364 with Blake Bilder, Don Shainis, and UFC 284

Blake Bilder Interview (1:56)

Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with UFC featherwight, Blake Bilder. Bilder brings the excitement and the energy to this interview as he discusses a myriad of topics. He digs into the origins of his nickname ‘el animal’. He also talks about how he manages to keep that flame burning and keep improving despite being on the other side of 30. Plus, he talks about the chance to make his UFC debut down under in Perth for UFC 284. He’s got some thoughts on his fight with Shane Young as well.

Fights, Dogs, and Parlay: UFC 284 (17:02)

Perhaps one of the biggest fights that can be made right now is happened this weekend at UFC 284. The number one and number two, pound-for-pound fighters will square off with the lightweight belt on the line. We’ll give you our thoughts on Makhachev/Volkanovski as well as the interim featherweight title fight as well. Plus, if that’s not enough to get you intrigued, we have plenty more where that came from. We’re also hitting you with an underdog and a plus-money parlay that we think can make your wallet fat on Saturday night. For this segment, all odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.

Don Shainis Interview (29:28)

Closing out this week’s edition of TTP is an interview with UFC featherweight, Don Shainis. Shainis discusses the hell that was making weight on roughly a week’s notice. While he was able to hit the mark and keep his purse, Shainis notes just how terrible it made him feel. He’s now considering this weekend’s fight at UFC 284 as his UFC debut – and feels better than ever (not just better than last time). Finally, he shares his thoughts about being the enemy in a foriegn land and he looks to spoil the debut of Jack Jankins down in Perth.