TTP Ep. 499: Jonathan Micallef, Colby Thicknesse, and UFC Perth

UFC Perth

Jonathan Micallef Interview (1:52)

Kicking off this UFC Perth edition of TTP is our interview with UFC welterweight, Jonathan Micallef. Micallef chats about the fans, and sportbooks, doubting him in his last couple of fights. With an upcoming fight against the popular Oban Elliott, he will again be an underdog. He gives us his take on that fight as well as a prediction for how it might end. Plus, he chats about his time working with UFC legend Robert Whittaker to get prepared for this one.

Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Perth (14:17)

Two weeks removed from Noche UFC, we finally get back to some UFC action. This card is headlined by a slew of light heavyweights trying to an impact in the division. We have Carlos Ulberg and Domick Reyes throwing down in the main event and then Jimmy Crute and Ivan Erslan in the co-main. We’ll break down those fights as well as some of our other favorite fights on the main card. Plus, as always, we’re hitting you with an underdog and a plus-money parlay that we think will make your wallet fat this weekend. For this segment, all odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.

Colby Thicknesse Interview (24:58)

Closing out this UFC Perth edition of TTP is our interview with UFC bantamweight, Colby Thicknesse. Thicknesse goes into detail about the short notice opportunity that got him into the UFC. Although he didn’t get the result he wanted, there was a lot to like about the situation. Now, after a bit of a layoff, he gets his first assignment with a full training camp. He shares his thoughts on that layoff, the fight with Josias Musasa, and the full camp. Plus, he dives into what it’s like to work hand and hand with UFC legend Alexander Volkanovski as he gets ready for this one.