"Kicking off this UFC Rio edition of TTP is our interview with Tuff'N'Uff featherweight, Eduardo Penha. Penha discusses the expectations that come along with having a father that is a coral belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu. While some expect him to have had an easy path, he explains how that couldn't be further from the truth. Now with a record that stands for itself in the world of MMA, he looks to take the leap to that next level. His eye is on a late replacement fight or a Contender Series shot."
"UFC 320 was an absolute banger and now we look ahead to an event down in Brazil. UFC Rio hits us this week with a huge lightweight main event. Charles Oliveira returns home to defend his perfect home record against Mateusz Gamrot. Plus, former Brazilian champion Deiveson Figueiredo looks to defend his spot in the rankings agianst upstart Montel Jackson. 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."
"Closing out this UFC Rio edition of TTP is our interview with CFFC lightweight, Alius Delarosa. The 3-0 prospect discusses how he went from a 4-time Idaho state champion in wrestling to the MMA cage. He talks about how he had made some bad choices during his life and gives credit to God and MMA for helping him find his way out of the mess. Now with his feet firmly planted beneath him, he is looking to make a big statement at CFFC 147."
Eduardo Penha carries expectations because his father is a coral belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, yet his path to MMA success was difficult and unconventional. His professional record now validates his skills and he targets a late replacement fight or a Contender Series shot to elevate his career. UFC Rio features a lightweight main event with Charles Oliveira defending a perfect home record against Mateusz Gamrot and Deiveson Figueiredo facing Montel Jackson for ranking implications. Betting coverage highlights favorite main card matchups, an underdog pick, and a plus-money parlay with odds via FanDuel Sportsbook. Alius Delarosa, a 3-0 prospect and four-time Idaho wrestling champion, credits faith and MMA for personal turnaround and aims for a statement at CFFC 147.
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