Blake Bilder Interview (2:17)
Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with UFC featherweight, Blake Bilder. Bilder discusses what it’s like to be coming off of his first loss in his fighting career – pro or amateur. He shares what he feels like he learned from the experience. Then he turns his attention to UFC Vegas 85, where he fights Jeong Yeong Lee. He talks about how he feels about that matchup, but also shares his thoughts on the venue as well. It’ll be his first UFC fight in the Apex, and will be his first time back there since the Contender Series.
Combat Countdown: Top 5 Canadian Prospects to Sign (18:15)
With a week before UFC Vegas 85 and Blake Bilder’s fight, we brought back the Combat Countdown.
Following their poor showing at UFC 297, we discussed what comes next for Canadians in the UFC. Is there a next big star? Do they have any threats to the top 5 of a division. The future looks like promising after the weekend’s results, so we take a look at some possible reinforcements. We counted down five fighters who we think should get signed by the UFC right away and who could likely make the most noise. The list contains everything from heavyweights to flyweights – so tune in. For this segment, all odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.
Bruna Brasil Interview (24:09)
Closing out this edition of TTP is our interview with UFC flyweight, Bruna Brasil. With the help of Caio Borralho with the translation work, we discuss everything leading up to her fight at UFC Vegas 86 (the card after Bilder’s). Coming off of her very first win in the octagon, Brasil will square off with Loma Lookboonme in effort to make it two straight. She also shared her thoughts on her team the Fighting Nerds and the feelings she got seeing so many signed to the UFC. Then, she gives her thoughts on which women from the team might be next up.
