TTP Ep. 421 with Loopy Godinez, Angel Pacheco, and UFC Vegas 89

    Loopy Godinez Interview (2:06)

    Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with UFC strawweight, Loopy Godinez. Godinez discusses the decision making that went into moving her camp back out of Canada and back to Mexico. She lauds the skills and number of her training partners in her new (old) home. She also shares her thoughts on her sister Ana qualifying for the Olympics in Paris and her plans to get a chance to see it. Then we get a chance to talk about her quest for the top 5. She faces Virna Jandiroba the week after UFC Vegas 89 in Atlantic City.

    Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Vegas 89 (12:22)

    After UFC Vegas 88, we dig into the action in the Apex this weekend. UFC Vegas 89 features a flyweight main event between former champion Rose Namajunas and Amanda Ribas. We’ll break down that fight and all that could come from it. Plus, we dig into the other big fights on this main card. And, as always, we hit you with an underdog and a parlay that we think will make your wallet fat this weekend. Come get in on these picks and tail along. For this segment, all odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.

    Angel Pacheco Interview (17:40)

    Closing out this edition of TTP is our interview with UFC bantamweight, Angel Pacheco. Pacheco talks about the rollercoaster ride of losing on Contender Series only to get a contract shortly after. He shares a bit about where his head was at after a tough fight, and also explains where he was when he got the news. Now with a new lease on his career, Pacheco is ready to make his UFC debut. He’ll fight Caolán Loughran as part of UFC Atlantic City – which takes place the week after UFC Vegas 89. He’s ready and confident to turn his life and career around.