Kicking off this UFC Vegas 118 edition of TTP is our interview with UFC flyweight, Matt Schnell. Schnell talks about his work outside of the cage for AKA MMA. In addition to doing commentary for them at their events, he’s stepped into a matchmaking role as well. He discusses the highs and lows of that job and why it can be more rewarding than anything. Plus, we chat about his prep work for his fight this weekend.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This interview was recorded prior to his recent opponent change.

Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Vegas 118 (14:59)

We head back to the Apex for UFC Vegas 118 – headlined by former champion Belal Muhammad as he defends his spot in the rankings against Gabriel Bonfim. In the co-main event, Brendan Allen faces Edmen Shahbazyan in a middleweight tilt. 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.

Brian Manning Interview (21:44)

Closing out this UFC Vegas 118 edition of TTP is our interview with Oktagon middleweight, Brian Manning. Manning talks playing spoiler in his Oktagon debut and getting a chance to do so again in his sophomore effort. Plus, he talks about his love for horror and ranks his top three favorite horror flicks.

Lisa Kyriacou Interview (32:34)

Closing out this UFC Vegas 118 edition of TTP is our interview with Oktagon flyweight, Lisa Kyriacou. Kyraicou also fights this weekend at Oktagon 89 and shares how she came to work with the promotion. Plus, she discusses representing Australia on a big stage and facing a fan-favorite in enemy territory.

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Kicking off this UFC Macau edition of TTP is our interview with UFC welterweight, Khaos Williams. Williams chats about where he was mentally going into UFC Vegas 117 following a pair of defeats. Then he chats about the fight itself. After scoring a big knockout over Nikolay Veretennikov at that event, he is looking to build on that momentum. However, he shares some news about why we might need to wait a bit before we see that building. He also shares some names that he’d like to see next and when we might see him get back in that cage.

Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Macau (14:50)

After an off week, the UFC returns with a card in China. UFC Macau is headlined by Song Yadong as he looks to make a statement against a former champion in Deiveson Figueiredo. Plus, in the co-main event, Zhang Mingyang makes his comeback after being injured in a fight with Johnny Walker. Alonzo Menifield will look to spoil that homecoming. 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.

Matt Adams Interview (20:03)

Closing out this UFC Macau edition of TTP is our interview with Dana White Contender Series heavyweight, Matt Adams. Adams discusses his past training and how he kicked it up a notch coming into this training camp. With his eyes set at 205lbs, he is in the best shape of his life, but is fully locked in on a fight at heavyweight. He gets the call to fight on the first episode of this year’s DWCS on August 11th.

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Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with Road to UFC flyweight, Joseph Larcinese. Larcinese chats about his run to the Eternal MMA title and his win over Dana White’s Contender Series veteran, Anthony Drilich. Plus, he chats about getting the call to fight on Road to UFC and shares his feelings about how much you can look at a bracket in a tournament. Plus, he digs into the origins of his fight name “Big Sexy” and breaks down his first round fight with Ryoga Arimoto.

Combat Countdown: Top 5 Comebacks We Wouldn’t Mind (16:15)

With Road to UFC and UFC Macau not until next week, we brought back the Combat Countdown for this week. In honor of Ronda Rousey coming out of retirement for her MVP MMA figth, we’re taking a look at comebacks. We’re counting down the top five comebacks that we wouldn’t mind seeing in the next year. We not only talk about who we’d like to see comeback, but we play fantasy matchmaker for their pretend return. Nobody ever really stays retired in this sport, so check out this list and tell us if you think we hit it out of the park or botched it badly. For this segment, all odds via FanDuel Sportsbook.

Cameron Smotherman Interview (26:36)

Closing out this Road to UFC edition of TTP is our interview with UFC bantamweight, Cameron Smotherman. After a victorious debut in the UFC, Smotherman ran into a couple of tough fights back-to-back. While he learned a lot about himself in those fights, he learned even more from a year outside of the cage. He’s taken some time away to heel, grow and add a few new wrinkles to his game. Now he looks to show the new version of “The Baby-Faced Killa” at UFC Macau when he takes on Kai Asakura.

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Kicking off this UFC Vegas 117 edition of TTP is our interview with UFC lightweigt, Trey Ogden. Ogden discusses the injury that cost him his last fight and his three-fight winning streak. While the halted momentum was frustrating, he shares how it gave him a chance to sink everything into his coaching at Marathon MMA. With that positive mindset, he looks to move forward and get back where he knows he belongs.

Editor’s note: Just before this episode was recorded, Ogden unfortunately had to pull out of his fight this weekend. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope you all enjoy the interview anyways.

Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Vegas 117 (23:00)

After a big numbered event this past weekend, the UFC heads home to the Apex in Vegas for UFC Vegas 117. Headlining the card is a featherweight bout between Arnold Allen and Melquizael Costa. Plus, in the co-main event Doo Ho Choi returns to take on Daniel Santos.  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.

Roybert Echeverria Interview (30:34)

Closing out this UFC Vegas 117 edition of TTP is our interview with Fury FC flyweight, Roybert Echeverria. After coming out of the Ultimate Fighter house, Echeverria discusses the pros and cons of the reality television track. Plus, he talks about getting back in action with some Karate Combat action and then eventually getting the call to fight for Fury FC’s flyweight title. He’ll face Paris Moran this Sunday at Fury FC 119 with a chance to take that next step towards where he belongs.

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Kicking off this UFC Perth edition of TTP is our interview with UFC middleweight, Dom Mar Fan. Mar Fan discussed the Road to UFC and how his career has been changed by the tournament. Plus, he digs into his feeling about doubters and getting to debut in his home country. Then we talk about the specifics of his fight with Kody Steele on Saturday.

Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Perth (16:27)

The UFC heads down under for a fight card loaded with talent. In the main event, Jack Della Maddalena looks to put himself back in the title picture as he faces Carlos Prates. Plus, Quillan Salkilld will look to leap forward at lightweight when he faces Beneil Dariush.  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.

Cam Rowston Interview (22:28)

Closing out this UFC Perth edition of TTP is our interview with UFC middleweight, Cam Rowston. With a special shoutout to Cageside Press’ own Jay Anderson for an assist with the interview, he chats with Rowston about the upcoming contest in Perth as well as starting to feel comfortable inside of the UFC.

Cheyanne Bowers Interview (38:42)

Closing out this UFC Perth edition of TTP is our interview with PFL flywight, Cheyanne Bowers. Bowers talks about her change in management and how that led her to exploring a move to the PFL. Now in the organization, she’s got her eyes on plenty of names within the division. Those names include the likes of divisional kingpin, Dakota Ditcheva. She gives a timeline she’d like to get there and then a breakdown of her fight in Sioux Falls this weekend.

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Kicking off this UFC Vegas 116 edition of TTP is our interview with UFC bantamweight, Davey Grant. “Dangerous” Davey discusses getting better in the sport at 40-years old and having his kids hold the pads for him. Plus he talks about coaching at Syndicate MMA and how that has helped to level up his game. Then we dig into his upcoming fight at UFC Vegas 116 against exciting prospect, Adrian Luna Martinetti.

Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Vegas 116 (9:59)

The UFC heads back to it’s home inside the Apex for UFC Vegas 116. The main event will see former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling as he looks to stake a claim for a title shot in a second weight class. To do so, he’ll have to hold off Youssef Zalal who is on a four-fight win steak. Plus, bantamweights Norma Dumont and Joselyne Edwards do battle in a high stakes co-main event. 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.

Samuel Bark Interview (17:47)

Closing out this UFC Vegas 116 edition of TTP is our interview with Oktagon featherweight, Samuel Bark. Bark discusses coming back to Oktagon after spending some time with other organizations. In addition, he digs into this weekend’s Oktagon 87 card and all the Swedish fighters that are featured on the card. In addition to all of that content, he’s also giving us the dirt on his social media back-and-forth with Radek Rousal. Rousal has been very vocal in the lead up to this one, but Bark thinks he lacks the bite he’ll need to hang with him in the cage.

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Kicking off this UFC Winnipeg edition of TTP is our interview with UFC bantamweight, John Castaneda. Castaneda discusses the up and coming talent at The Academy in Minnesota, and how it’s really come full circle for him. Then he digs into his upcoming fight against Mark Vologdin and gives us a breakdown of the fight.

Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Winnipeg (17:11)

The UFC is on the road again this week with UFC Winnipeg – North of the border. The fight card will be headlined with local Mike Malott as he looks to take a big jump up the middleweight rankings against Gilbert Burns. And in the co-main event, Kyler Phillips and Charles Jourdain look to take a step forward as well. 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.

Melissa Croden Interview (23:10)

Next up on this UFC Winnipeg edition of TTP is our interview with UFC bantamweight, Melissa Croden. Croden discusses the wild time that was her first two months in the organization. Now settled in and having seen so much already, she’s locked into this training camp. She’s also moved camps to Xtreme Couture and talks about that choice.

Julien LeBlanc Interview (32:21)

Closing out this UFC Winnipeg edition of TTP is our interview with UFC middleweight, Julien LeBlanc. The newest signee to the UFC shares his thoughts on getting signed outright and getting to skip the likes of Dana White’s Contender Series and The Ultimate Fighter. He also shares that he was nearly on the same season of TUF as his upcoming opponent, Robert Valentin.

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Kicking off this UFC 327 edition of TTP is our interview with UFC lightweight, MarQuel Mederos. Mederos talks about his 10 months out of the cage and describes how it was some of the most important times of his career. Then he digs into his upcoming fight with Chris Padilla and discusses what it’s like to have constantly changing opponents.

Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC 327 (15:00)

The UFC heads to Miami for UFC 327 with a stacked card top to bottom. At the tippy top of the card, we have a bout for the vacant light heavyweight title. Jiri Prochazka looks to reclaim the belt that was once his when he faces Carlos Ulberg. Plus, Azamat Murzakanov looks to take a step forward in that same division as he faces Paulo Costa. 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.

Amiran Gogoladze Interview (23:03)

Next up on this UFC 327 edition of TTP is our interview with Oktagon welterweight, Amiran Gogoladze. Gogoladze talks about missing out on a big fight against the now champion, Kaik Brito. Plus, he shares his thoughts about Ion Suru losing his belt on the scale and his chance to jump him in line this weekend.

Sean King Interview (37:12)

Closing out this UFC 327 edition of TTP is our interview with Fury featherweight, Sean King. One of the hottest prospects in the game right now, King discusses his current path to the UFC. Having picked up a big win earlier this year, he’s looking to rack them up before Contender Series season at the end of the summer.

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Kicking off this UFC Vegas 115 edition of TTP is our interview with UFC strawweight, Tabatha Ricci. Ricci discusses the complicated picture in the strawweight division that includes a champion leaving, a new champ being crowns, and the possibility of the return of the previous champ. Plus, she talks about where that puts her in the division as she enters a de facto number one contenders fight on Saturday. She’ll throw down with former title challenger Virna Jandiroba in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 115 this weekend and is giving us the breakdown of the whole fight.

Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Vegas 115 (10:29)

The UFC heads home to the Apex for another fight night event. UFC Vegas 115 is headlined by lightweights Renato Moicano and Chris Duncan as they try to stake their claim for a run up the division. Plus, in the co-main event, the aforementioned Tabatha “Baby Shark” Ricci meets Virna Jandiroba in a 115lbs clash with immediate, meaningful implications. 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.

Hailey Cowan Interview (17:22)

Closing out this UFC Vegas 115 edition of TTP is our interview with UFC bantamweight, Hailey Cowan. Cowan discusses her time outside of the cage and the injury that led to it. Despite it being hard not having a fight on the docket, she made the best of her time. She talks about the camp change, some of her training partners and a whole lot more from this last year. Plus, she breaks down her fight at UFC Vegas 115 with Alice Pereira and we make some jokes about the age difference.

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Kicking off this UFC Seattle edition of TTP is our interview with UFC featherweight, Kyle Nelson. Nelson discusses his move up to 155lbs and how it felt being back at that weight after a long run at featherweight. He shares his thoughts on his big win over Matt Frevola and how the UFC sees him in terms of the lightweight division. Plus, he digs into the stylistic side of his fight with Terrance McKinney and gives us a full breakdown of the fight itself.

Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Seattle (16:08)

The UFC continues their road show with UFC Seattle this Saturday. The fight card is headlined by Israel Adesanya and Joe Pyfer – both trying to make very different statements for this UFC middleweight division. In the co-main event, Alexa Grasso looks to defend her spot in the 125lbs rankings when she re-matches Maycee Barber. 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.

Julian Erosa Interview (22:49)

Closing out this UFC Seattle edition of TTP is our interview with UFC featherweight, Julian Erosa. Erosa talks about getting a bonus in his loss to Melquizael Costa. He also discusses having a moment with his opponent in the hospital after the fight. Plus, we talk about his winning streak filled with knockouts and discuss getting back on that trajectory this weekend. He’ll look to do so at the expense of newcomer and Dana White’s Contender Series veteran, Lerryan Douglas. He gives us not only his thoughts on that matchup stylisically, but also his thoughts on Douglas’ previous fight as well.

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