Merab Sharikadze Interview (2:02)
Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with RKENA FC light heavyweight, Merab Sharikadze. After a superlative career in rugby, the Georgian legend has made the crossover into the world of MMA. After just four months of training, he’ll make his debut on Saturday. He talks about the hardest parts of the journey and discusses the aspects of his rugby past that helped with transitioning between the two.
Combat Countdown: Top 5 MMA Countries on the Rise (16:46)
With no UFC this weekend, we’re back with our favorite segment on the show – The Combat Countdown. With Georgians flooding the MMA market in and out of the UFC, we look ahead at which countries might be poised for a similar rise. Which country do you think is ready to produce some champions? We’ve got our top five for you to sink your teeth into. For this segment, all odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.
Davit Lortkipanidze Interview (24:53)
Up next is our interview with RKENA FC lightweight, Davit Lortkipanidze. Having fought halfway across the world already, the undefeated prospect shares what it means to have a big, home-grown promotion to fight for. He also shares his thoughts on the rise of Georgian MMA and how he fits into that tapestry. And, of course, he breaks down his upcoming fight this weekend. He fights Leandro Barbosa as the co-main event of this weekend’s card.
Giorgi Poladishvili Interview (36:44)
Closing out this edition of TTP is our interview with RKENA FC featherweight, Giorgi Poladishvili. Poladishvili discusses his background in bare knuckle boxng and talks about what he liked about it. Despite that past, his grappling is what sets him apart in the cage. He shares just why that is and what he’s looking forward to when it comes to fighting on the big stage.
