Alain Van De Merckt Interview (2:17)
Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with Contender Series middleweight, Alain Van De Merckt. The Belgian fighter discusses his quick run through the pro MMA ranks and how it all shook out that he’d be on the show. Plus, he discusses why the UFC has been where he wanted to be. We also get into his thoughts on the matchmaking during Dana White’s Contender Series, which will take place a couple months after UFC Denver. He belives that all fights have an A- and B-side. He feels that, in this fight, he is clearly the A-side and looks to cement his place in the UFC with a big win.
Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Denver (14:30)
After UFC 303 and a week off, we’re finally back to UFC action. UFC Denver comes your way from the Mile High City this weekend and it’s filled with fun fights. Rose Namajunas takes on fast rising contender Tracy Cortez in a very meaningful fight for the flyweight division. Plus, we try to make sense of some of these last second fights that got thrown together and piece together what that means when fighting at elevation. Plus, as always, we have an underdog and a parlay for you that we think can make your wallet fat this weekend. For this segment, all odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.
Gauge Young Interview (20:44)
Closing out this edition of TTP is our interview with Contender Series lightweight, Gauge Young. He discusses how he felt a booked fight with a UFC veteran was going to be his ticket to the show. However, unfortunate circumstances led to that fight being cancelled. A dominant performance in the fill-in fight got him where he needs to be anyways. He previews his upcoming fight and calls his shot for us.
