Pannie Kianzad Interview (2:14)
Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with UFC bantamweight, Pannie Kianzad. Kianzad discusses the wide open look in the bantamweight class and why she’s poised to be a big player in it. She implores people to leave Amanda Nunes alone and let her enjoy retirement while a new class of bantamweights starts to take shape. She also shares some details behind her 15-month absence from the cage and the surgically repaired knee that caused it. Now fully healthy, Kianzad is ready for her return and is able to do it on European soil. She fights top contender Ketlen Vieira this weekend at UFC London.
Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC London (22:52)
Next we head across the pond to discuss the UFC’s return to Europe, UFC London. A heavyweight headliner tops the card with local favorite Tom Aspinall making his much anticipated return against Marcin Tybura. The card is loaded with favorites from the European MMA scene including Molly McCann, Nathaniel Wood, Paul Craig and more. We’ll be breaking down some key fights on the card. Plus, as always, we’re giving you an underdog and a parlay that we’re sure will make your wallet fat this upcoming weekend. For this segment, all odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.
Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady Interview (30:20)
Closing out this edition of TTP is our interview with Contender Series lightweight, Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady. Al-Selwady discusses how he believed that the UFC was going to sign him many years ago and the difficulty with dealing with the reality of it not happening. Plus, he shares that he did have a UFC contract in his hands at one point, but Brave CF wouldn’t let him out of his deal. Now finally getting his chance, he squares off with the highly-touted George Hardwick in a fight that is going to light up Contender Series.
