TTP Ep. 434 with Shannon Clark, Steven Asplund, and UFC Saudi Arabia

UFC Saudi Arabia

Shannon Clark Interview (2:20)

Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with Contender Series flyweight and LFA champion, Shannon Clark. Clark talks about the moment she took home the title and how long it took to set in that she is the champ. Then she chats about getting the call for Contender Series and how she wasn’t quite sure it was even real to begin with. Clark also answers Gumby’s favorite question for “MMA Barbie” – does she know she’s good at MMA? She gives her always honest answer to that question and then gets into a breakdown of her upcoming fight against Yuneisy Duben, which takes place a few weeks after UFC Saudi Arabia.

Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Saudi Arabia (13:59)

After UFC Vegas 93, we look ahead to a big card. The UFC heads to the middle east for UFC Saudi Arabia for a battle between middleweight contenders. Not only do we discuss whether or not Aliskerov has a chance here, but we discuss if he’s actually a worse style matchup for Robert Whittaker than his original opponent, Khamzat Chimaev. Plus, we break down some of the action featuring fan favorites like Johnny Walker and Shara Bullet. You aren’t going to want to miss this card or this breakdown. Come check it out! For this segment, all odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.

Steven Asplund Interview (21:15)

Closing out this edition of TTP is our interview with LFA heavyweight, Steven Asplund. After UFC Saudi Arabia ends, LFA 168 takes place in Denver, Colorado and Steven Asplund looks to stake his place in the heavyweight division on the heels of a new contract. He talks about how he got in shape to get him MMA career going and how his dad is his greatest inspiration. Plus he talks about getting into MMA for all of the wrong reasons.