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On this episode of TTP, we're getting you closer than ever to this weekend's exciting heavyweight tilt between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Cyril Gane. Not only are Gumby and Shockwave getting you guys what you want with "Fights, Dogs, and Parlays", but both headliners are popping in for an interview. They give their thoughts on each other as well as Jon Jones in two interviews you just don't want to miss. TIME STAMPS Jairzinho Rozenstruik Interview - 2:20 Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Vegas 20 - 20:39 Cyril Gane Interview - 33:47

The Prelim Primer is the one and only podcast dedicated to the curtain jerkers. Catch host Daniel "Gumby" Vreeland, who is joined this week by Ryan Jarrell from All Access MMA, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Rozenstruik vs Gane. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @SonofJarrell20 Check out our sponsor: https://vigit.page.link/TTP Musical Credit: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Things are getting HEAVY over at the Top Turtle Studio this week. Not only are Gumby and Shockwave breaking down the huge heavyweight main event on this week's UFC card, but they're also chatting with a pair of heavyweight on the card. Chris Daukaus stops by first to talk about his path to the title and grappling with Alexei Oleinik. Afterwards, Jared Vanderaa pops in to discuss the weirdness of the regional circuit for a scary heavyweight. And if that isn't enough heavy content for you, Gumby might be picking a dog this week that happens to be a heavyweight too. TIME STAMPS: Chris Daukaus Interview - 2:45 Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Vegas 19 - 15:39 Jared Vanderaa Interview - 24:20

The Prelim Primer is the one and only podcast dedicated to the curtain jerkers. Catch host Daniel "Gumby" Vreeland, who is joined this week by Adam Martin from MMA Oddsbreaker, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Blaydes vs Lewis. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @MMAdamMartin Check out our sponsor: AJMMABetting.com Musical Credit: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

The Prelim Primer is the one and only podcast dedicated to the curtain jerkers. Catch host Daniel "Gumby" Vreeland, who is joined this week by Joe McDonagh from Cageside Press, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC 258. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @joe_mcdonagh6 Check out our sponsor: AJMMABetting.com Musical Credit: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

On this week's episode, Gumby and Shockwave break down UFC 258 for you in their favorite segment - "Fights, Dogs, and Parlays". They give you what you need to know to make your wallet a little fatter this week. Plus, Gumby is chatting with Gabe Green who fights Phil Rowe on the card. He talks about being the least athletic member of his family and how he came to the spot. Also, Gumby chatted with Jimmie Rivera (sadly just before his fight was cancelled). Although it looks like the rematch with Pedro Munhoz will have to wait again, they talk about his future and whether a divisional change is in the cards. TIME STAMPS: 2:47 - Jimmie Rivera Interview 19:59 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC 258 40:18 - Gabe Green Interview

The UFC is back into fight week, which means the guys of Top Turtle are back at it with your favorite segment, "Fights, Dogs and Parlays". And Gumby is all over some dogs this week that he feels like will put a little extra coin in your pocket. Plus, two of the fighters on the card are joining us. First, top 10 lightweight Carlos Diego Ferreira talks about those above him in the division and how he feels they don't want to fight. Plus, he reveals the reason why he wants to bleed this weekend. Then Mike Rodriguez stops by and dishes on how he returned to training following his odd result with Ed Herman. TIME STAMPS: Diego Ferreira Interview - 2:52 Fights, Dogs, and Parlays - 15:33 Mike Rodriguez Interview - 28:49

The Prelim Primer is the one and only podcast dedicated to the curtain jerkers. Catch host Daniel "Gumby" Vreeland, who is joined this week by Kristen King from Bloody Elbow, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Overeem vs Volkov. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @KirstenKingMMA Check out our sponsor: AJMMABetting.com Musical Credit: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

PFL's season is right around the corner, and if you're jacked up for the relief from this big layoff, are you in luck. Not only are you getting PFL fights in the near future, but you can hear our interview with the biggest name in the organization, Anthony Showtime Pettis. He and Gumby chat about how he landed in the organization and what he's looking forward to most. And the PFL content doesn't stop there. Shockwave and Gumby are breaking down the 5 fights they want to see most this season. With so many new names, there are too many choices. The ball also keeps rolling with a little love for LFA this week. JJ Okanovich and Lucas Clay are ready to step in to battle with possibly a trip to the UFC on the line. Gumby is sitting down with both of them to close out our show. TIME STAMPS: 2:48 - Anthony Pettis Interview 24:51 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 PFL Wishlist 32:06 - Lucas Clay Interview 44:40 - JJ Okanovich Interview

The Prelim Primer is the one and only podcast dedicated to the curtain jerkers. Catch host Daniel "Gumby" Vreeland, who is joined this week by Benjamin Abrigo from the Fixed Fights Podcast with Kurt and Ben, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Magny vs Chiesa. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @BenjaminAbrigo Check out our sponsor: AJMMABetting.com Musical Credit: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

It's Conor fight week and the people are jacked up - Gumby and Shockwave are certainly no exception. The boys this week are all in on UFC 257 which includes their "Fights, Dogs, and Parlays" breakdown segment, where they don't just give you the blow by blow, but they help you find value in the odds. Plus, as always, Gumby is chatting with fighters on the card. First, Matt Frevola drops by to discuss his time away and recovering from injuries. Then to close out the show, Julianna Pena pops in to discuss the bantamweight title picture and getting back into it. TIME STAMPS: 2:34 - Matt Frevola Interview 15:47 - Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC 257 32:24 - Julianna Pena Interview

The Prelim Primer is the one and only podcast dedicated to the curtain jerkers. Catch host Daniel "Gumby" Vreeland, who is joined this week by Kurt Chase-Patrick from the Fixed Fights Podcast with Kurt and Ben, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Magny vs Chiesa. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @kcpko Check out our sponsor: AJMMABetting.com Musical Credit: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

Fights. Are. Back. And on this week's episode, Shockwave and Gumby will be bringing back their favorite segment, "Fights, Dogs, and Parlays" where they go inside the odds and find you value on this week's card. Plus, Gumby is back at it with the interviews. Joining him first this week is Cage Warriors double champion, Mason Jones. He discusses his view of fighters as products and how he's carefully honed that product for this very moment. Then Sarah Moras pops by to discuss the difficulty of being a Canadian who trains in America during a pandemic. She shares what she misses most about being back home, but also how this camp has her ready to do some damage. TIME STAMPS: 2:38 - Mason Jones Interview: The Product is Ready for Consumers 15:12 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Fight Island 7+8 28:02 - Sarah Moras Interview: I Left My Heart in Kelowna

The Prelim Primer is the one and only podcast dedicated to the curtain jerkers. Catch host Daniel "Gumby" Vreeland, who is joined this week by European MMA expert, Scott Lagdon, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Holloway vs Kattar. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @scott_lagdon Check out our sponsor: AJMMABetting.com Musical Credit: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

This week, Gumby and Shockwave are back at it with another of their famed combat countdowns to lead into the new year. In 4 of the last 5 years, a fighter has gone from unranked to in a title fight (2020 is an outlier). So they're making their picks and counting down the 5 most likely to do just that. Plus, Gumby is hitting you with the interviews that you know and love. First, Jacob Kilburn stops by to discuss his debut and why it didn't really feel like a debut. Plus, he details the circumstances that brought him to ATT. And Gumby closes the show by chatting with Carlos Felipe, who has a theory that a fight with Andrei Arlovski is looming. TIME STAMPS: 2:53 - Jacob Kilburn Interview: On the Road Again 21:44 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 Most Likely Unranked to Title 33:20 - Carlos Felipe Interview: Champ on the Horizon?

The year 2020 is coming to an end, which is likely for the best, but Shockwave and Gumby wanted to remind you of the very best that took place in 2020. This week’s episode includes our year end awards. While there was plenty to be down on, the guys are here with their KO, Sub, Fighters, Fight, and Newcomer of the UFC calendar. Make sure to listen in and tweet at them when they botch it. Plus, Gumby has a couple chats with fighters getting ready for Fight Island. First, Tyson Nam talks about his willingness to go out on his shield. Then Jerome Rivera stops by to discuss his UFC debut. Timestamps: 2:22 - Tyson Nam Interview: Some Need to Get KOed 12:05 - Jerome Rivera Interview: It’s Time 23:02 - Combat Countdown: 2020 Awards

So the UFC action may have taken a temporary hiatus, but Gumby and Shockwave have not. This week, Gumby is back talking with two fighters who are on the next card in January. First Mike Grundy pops bouncing back from his first loss in a long time and what you can expect to be different on Fight Island. Then, Christian Aguilera joins Gumby to discuss his unique training situation and how he moves around to get the best training possible. And while we don’t have “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays” for you this week, the guys didn’t want you going home with an empty stocking, so they are welcoming back the “Combat Countdown”! This week, the guys will countdown their top 3 fights that they want to see in 2021. Timestamps: 2:24 - Mike Grundy Interview: New Year, New me 9:56 - Christian Aguilera Interview: Making Da Beast 22:07 - Combat Countdown: Top 3 Fights We Want to See

The Prelim Primer is the one and only podcast dedicated to the curtain jerkers. Catch host Daniel "Gumby" Vreeland, who is joined this week by Adam Martin of MMA Oddsbreaker, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Thompson vs Neal. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @MMAdamMartin Check out our sponsor: AJMMABetting.com Musical Credit: I dunno by grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

One last UFC event this year and the guys from Top Turtle have all you’ll need to get you hyped. First, Gumby is chatting with Fortis MMA product, Alex Morono. He discusses facing Anthony Pettis, how the fight came together, and working with Sayif Saud. Then Rick Glenn stops by and talks about his long layoff. He also tells the story of his amateur debut in which he left his shift at Target to punch somebody in the face. It’s a must listen to story. And speaking of “much listen to”, there’s one last “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays” this year. Get that last gambling advice of the year and make some extra holiday cash with Gumby and Shockwave. Timestamps: 2:29 - Alex Morono Interview: Facing a Legend 13:22 - Rick Glenn Interview: Target to the Cage 29:41 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Vegas 17

Another week of cancelled fights and crazy switches, but you can count on your favorite podcast to be just the way you left it. Top Turtle is back again this week with the interviews that you love. Gumby kicks off this week by talking with Renato Moicano as he gets ready for his second bout since his move to lightweight. He opens up about his positive COVID test, training through it, and how he expects to move up in his new division. Then Daniel Pineda pops by to discuss his career. At 35-years old, he knows there might not be much left. He’s come to terms with it, but is determined to make it count. All that, plus Shockwave joins to discuss the fights for UFC 256. They give you the lowdown together on “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays”, where you can get the easiest to consume betting information out there. Timestamps: 2:17 - Renato Moicano Interview: In Love with the Sport 11:33 - Daniel Pineda Interview: One Last Run 25:15 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC 256