Aiemann Zahabi Interview (1:59)
Kicking off this UFC Vegas 118 edition of TTP is our interview with UFC bantamweight, Aiemann Zahabi. Zahabi discusses the sitting down with the bosses for an interview before getting the call to fight at the White House. He chats about not getting Canadian representation on the kit, but also how pumped he is for the opportunity to represent. Plus, he breaks down the fight with Sean O’Malley and talks about the UFC bantamweight title picture.
Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Freedom 250 (15:58)
The fight night we’ve been talking about for some time is finally here. UFC Freedom 250 comes to us from the White House lawn with a pair of title fights up top. First, Alex Pereira and Cyril Gane will do battle for the interim heavyweight strap. Then we’ll get a fight for the undisputed lightweight title between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. 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.
Steve Garcia Interview (22:30)
Closing out this UFC Freedom 250 edition of TTP is our interview with UFC featherweight, Steve Garcia. Garcia also gives us the lowdown of how he found out he’d be fighting on the biggest card of the year. That’s a long way removed from where he was when he started with the organization. He discusses that wild turnaround and the belief that he always had in himself. Plus, he takes some time to break down his fight with Diego Lopes for the big card. He’ll be the first fighter to make that walk to the South Lawn and he’s excited to put on for the world.
