Jonas Magard Interview (1:46)
Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with Oktagon bantamweight, Jonas Magard. Magard discusses his close, split decision loss to Igor Severino last December and shares how he’s driven for a rematch. With Severino booked for a title shot in the new year, there is even more motivation to get that fight. However, before that, Magard has a date this weekend with Elvis Silva. The two will throw down on this weekend’s Oktagon 81 card to end the MMA year right.
Combat Countdown: 5 From Unranked to Title Shot (11:10)
Just about every year in recent memory, someone comes out of nowhere and picks up a UFC title shot. For years we saw someone rise from the level of the unranked to make it to the top – like Volkan Oezdemir. While we didn’t get one this year, Joshua Van did go from #15 to holding the belt. Continuing in our tradition, we once again are counting down the top five most likely to make this jump in the new year. It happens more often then you think and we have the ones that we think will do it. For this segment, all odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.
Kaitlin Young Interview (18:12)
Closing out this edition of TTP is our interview with Minnesota Top Team head coach, Kaitlin Young. Young shares her thoughts on a legendary career as an MMA and Muay Thai fighter, and then talks about the transition away from fighting. She talks about what it is like to coach, why she is drawn to it, and also all the things that separate good fighters from great fighters. In addition, she also talks about some of the fighters she is currently coaching. From discussing Steven Asplund’s viral moments to talking about who is next for Minnesota Top Team, she chats about anything and everything.
