TTP Ep. 386 with Evan Elder, Jamal Pogues, and UFC Vegas 77

Evan Elder Interview (2:23)

Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with UFC lightweight, Evan Elder. He discusses the tough luck of having two rounds banked against Nazim Sadykov and then having a cut stop the fight. However tough that was, Elder shares his positive outlook and that everything happens for a reason. Now he looks to right the ship against Genaro Valdez at UFC Vegas 77 this upcoming Saturday. He breaks down why he likes that fight and how he sees it going.

Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Vegas 77 (22:37)

After a huge night of fights at UFC 290, we get a bit of a come down to a much more modest UFC Vegas 77. The Apex card features a women’s bantamweight bout at the top between Holly Holm and Mayra Bueno Silva. With the title picture wide open, this fight has all kinds of implications for the divsion. We’ll be breaking that one down as well as some of our other favorite fights on this fight card. Then, as always, we’re giving you an underdog and a parlay that we think will make your wallet fat this weekend. For this segment, all odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.

Jamal Pogues Interview (31:08)

Closing out this edition of TTP is our interview with UFC heavyweight, Jamal Pogues. He discusses what it felt like to finally get his hand raised in the octagon after his long MMA journey. Plus, he shares how special it was to be able to have his parents in the Apex for the experience. Now with one win under his belt, he’s not ready to settle. He looks ahead to his UFC London bout with Michael Parkin as his next big step in the UFC’s heavyweight division. He shares his thoughts on the fight itself, fighting in London with a live crowd and getting to travel a bit.