"Kicking off this UFC Shanghai edition of TTP is our interview with Dana White's Contender Series welterweight, Wes Schultz. Schultz talks about his first run on the Contende Series, where he faced Mansur Abdul-Malik. Then he shares where his head went in between fights and whether or not he'd be invited back to the show. After that "Party Time" breaks down his upcoming fight with Mario Mingaj, which takes place during an October episode of Dana White's Contender Series."
"UFC Paris takes place bright and early on Saturday and it's headlined by a pair of middleweights looking for a title fight. Fighting Nerd, Caio Borralho looks to take the number one spot from its current owner Nassourdine Imavov. Plus, the co-main event sees his teammate Mauricio Ruffy get a big step up against Benoit St. Denis. We'll break down those fights as well as some of our other favorite fights on the main card."
"Blair also talks about his first effort at Dana White's Contender Series and the awkward circumstances behind it. Plus, he shares his thoughts on his path to get there in the first place. He also talks about his friendship with Paddy Pimblett and how training with him has helped to lead him back to the show. And, of course, we end everything with a breakdown of his upcoming fight."
Wes Schultz reflects on his first Dana White's Contender Series run, his bout with Mansur Abdul-Malik, his mindset between fights, and previews a forthcoming fight with Mario Mingaj on an October Contender Series episode. UFC Paris features a middleweight headline as Caio Borralho targets Nassourdine Imavov's number one spot, while Mauricio Ruffy receives a significant step-up against Benoit St. Denis in the co-main event; several main card fights receive breakdowns and a recommended underdog plus-money parlay is presented with odds via FanDuel Sportsbook. Chasen Blair recounts an awkward initial Contender Series experience, outlines his path back while training with Paddy Pimblett, and previews his upcoming fight against Samuel Sanches next Tuesday.
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