Kicking off this UFC Paris edition of TTP is our interview with Dana White’s Contender Series welterweight, Zevan Hunt. Hunt discusses getting the call to fight on Contender Series and the emotions he felt when it came. Plus, he’s sharing the origin story of one of the most unique nicknames in the history of the show – “Cheese” – and discussing how it went from a family nickname to being used in the cage. All of that, plus we’ll be breaking down his fight on week six. He fights tough, Ecuadorian, knockout-artist, Mayton Perea for a shot at a UFC contract.

Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Paris (14:58)

After an absolutely insane UFC Shanghai, the UFC will stay on the road for another banger of a card. UFC Paris takes place in France and is headlined by the country’s newest signee. Salahdine Parnasse steps right into the main event fire when he welcomes to Dan Hooker to the City of Light. Plus, in the co-main event, a pair of French lightweights do battle for a chance to move up the rankings. Axel Sola and Fares Ziam both look to take that next step on home soil. 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.

Martin Kozak Interview (20:56)

Closing out this UFC Paris edition of TTP is our interview with Dana White Contender Series middleweight, Martin Kozak. The Slovakian prospect discusses bringing his style to the Contender Series and making a statement for his country. Plus, we get the origin of the nickname CEO and a breakdown of his fight on week five.

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