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The headliners might keep changing, but don’t go looking for us to. We’re back at it again this week with our 250th episode. Gumby once again has a loaded show with guests from this week’s UFC Vegas 16 card. First Damon Jackson joins him and discusses working with Sayif Saud, as well as the long road back to the UFC. Then Jordan Leavitt stops by to talk about his first try at wrestling as a kid and why it’s weird for him to fight Matt Wiman. Plus, Gumby is back at it with his parlay of the week in “Fights, Dogs and Parlays”. He’s hit 3 weeks in a row with a big, plus-money parlay, so you don’t want to miss him making it 4 for 4. Timestamps: 2:40 - Damon Jackson Interview: A Slap in the Face 15:25 - Jordan Leavitt Interview: Not into Wrestling from the Get-Go 28:56 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Vegas 16

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 Hermansson vs Vettori. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @kcpko Check out our sponsor: ajsactionpackedsportsbets.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 AJ Schullo from AJ's Action Packed Sports Bets, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Blaydes vs Lewis. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @AJMMABetting Check out our sponsor: ajsactionpackedsportsbets.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 champions last week were dominant and of course, so is Top Turtle MMA! Fresh off of another weekend of sound betting advice, Gumby and Shockwave are at it again. Their parlay of the week has hit in back to back weeks, scoring their listeners plus-money in both cases. Listen in to see what they have cooked up for this show. And before they get to that, Gumby is chatting with a couple of the fighters on the card. First, Devin Clark stops by to discuss how a recent fight changed him in a very real way. He discusses watching an old opponent rise to champion status and his road to that belt with good friend Jon Jones out of the division. Plus, Parker Porter is stopping by before his second UFC bout. There’s tons to talk about from the 13 year professional, so you’re going to want to tune in. Timestamps: 2:13 - Devin Clark Interview: Something Has Changed in Me 15:02 - Parker Porter Interview: 13 Years 27:34 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Vegas 15

The UFC is back on pay-per-view this weekend, but Top Turtle is bringing you the goods for free. First, Gumby is sitting down with a couple of the guys from this weekend’s UFC 255 card. Brandon Royval pops by first to discuss fighting Brandon Moreno and the possibility of getting a title shot. Then UFC mainstay Alan Jouban talks about his career winding down and looking for legacy fights to close it out. Then Gumby is joined by Shockwave Dave to break down the card on “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays”. Their parlay of Alex Morono and Tony Gravely landed last week, so be sure to check out what they have up their sleeves this weekend. Timestamps: 2:27 - Brandon Royval Interview: A Crazy 6 Months 13:31 - Alan Jouban Interview: The End is Near? 29:30 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC255

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 255. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @joe_mcdonagh6 Check out our sponsor: ajsactionpackedsportsbets.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

Well, Paul Felder stepped up, so we figured we’d better step up too. Top Turtle is back at it again this week with all the good stuff. First, Gumby will be talking with two of the fighters on the show this weekend. Roque Martinez pops in first and discusses why if it wasn’t for COVID, he may have never been in the UFC. He also shares his love for Pride FC and how it inspired his career. Then Khaos Williams drops by to talk about the slugfest he anticipates with Abdul Razak Alhassan. And if that isn’t enough, Shockwave and Gumby are giving you their thoughts on some of the big fights on this card. They also give you the gambling advice that you need to get that bank account back in the black. Timestamps: 1:45 - Roque Martinez Interview: Pride Never Dies 11:57 - Khaos Williams Interview: Encore 28:10 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Vegas 14

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 Felder vs dos Anjos. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @KristenKingMMA Check out our sponsor: ajsactionpackedsportsbets.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

After an emotion last week that saw the end (maybe?) of one of the greatest career’s we’ve ever seen, we try to move on with our lives. Luckily, there’s always another UFC event right around the corner. This week, Gumby is talking with two of the fighters who will be squaring off with one another this weekend. Ramiz Brahimaj will be fighting Max Griffin and both have some thoughts on that matchup. Plus, Brahimaj dishes on the long road he took to finally get this fight. And Griffin discusses where he has taken his training to. Plus, if that isn’t enough to get you to click download, Shockwave and Gumby have all the gambling goodies for you too. Timestamps: 2:05 - Ramiz Brahimaj Interview: All About the Journey 14:51 - Max Griffin Interview: Bring the Pain 32:45 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Vegas 13

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, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Santos vs Teixeira. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @kcpko Check out our sponsor: ajsactionpackedsportsbets.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

Well, our second go round on Fight Island has come to a close, but the UFC machine just keeps on running. So why not lean on the guys from Top Turtle to keep you going too. This week Gumby is chatting with two of the fighters from the UFC’s return to Vegas. First, Dustin Jacoby stops by to discuss the maturation process and learning how to trust his skills. Plus, he delves into how weird (and also not weird) it is to be returning to the UFC after nearly a decade away. Then Adrian Yanez pops by to discuss how he remembers everything - well, almost. And if that isn’t enough to get you to click the download button, Gumby and Shockwave are back with “Fights, Dogs and Parlays”. Last week’s picks hit in a big way and you aren’t going to want to miss their selections this week. Timestamps: 2:09 - Dustin Jacoby Interview: Guess Who’s Back? 13:58 - Adrian Yanez Interview: Mind of a Fighter 45:03 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Vegas 12

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, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Hall vs Silva. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @kcpko Check out our sponsor: ajsactionpackedsportsbets.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 fight we’ve been waiting for is finally here: Khabib vs Gaethje, and Top Turtle is bringing you all the goods. First, Gumby sits down with three of the fighters taking their talents to Fight Island this weekend. First Casey Kenney makes his quick turnaround and discusses yelling at Mick Maynard as well as travelling back and forth. Then Miranda Maverick talks about her long awaited debut and also her beginnings in the sport. Then Jacob Malkoun discusses qualifying for ADCCs and why he decided not to go. All that and our gambling breakdown “Fights, Dogs and Parlays” which is sure to put a little extra change in your pocket this weekend. Timestamps: 1:28 - Casey Kenney Interview: Quick Turnaround 10:39 - Miranda Maverick Interview: Fast Starter 22:15 - Jacob Malkoun Interview: Gordon Ryan? 36:33 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC 254

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 MMA-Prospects, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC 254. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @joe_mcdonagh6 Check out our sponsor: ajsactionpackedsportsbets.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 Kirsten King from Bloody Elbow, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Ortega vs Korean Zombie. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @KirstenKingMMA Check out our sponsor: ajsactionpackedsportsbets.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 may be one week away from the PPV card everybody has been waiting for, but that doesn’t mean the UFC event this weekend isn’t still bringing the heat. And, of course, Top Turtle is as well. Gumby is bringing you all the interviews from fighters throwing down this weekend. First Modestas Bukauskas stops by and discusses how he got into the sport with his badass dad. Then Mark Striegl talks about his long road to a UFC debut. And finally, Jamie Mullarkey discusses making it to the UFC from a lesser known spot in Australia. All that and a gambling breakdown that you don’t want to miss - “Fights, Dogs and Parlays” Timestamps: 1:34 - Modestas Bukauskas Interview: NHB Dad 16:29 - Mark Striegl Interview: A Long, Winding Road 29:16 - Jamie Mullarkey Interview: Representing 42:18 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Fight Island 6

Fight Island is bringing the fire again and Top Turtle isn’t letting off of the gas. Joining Gumby for a chat this week is headliner Cory Sandhagen. They talk about getting over loss and how to make improvements. Plus, they chat about the status of the bantamweight division. Then Giga Chikadze pops in to discuss the growing number of Georgian fighters in the UFC, his choice to fight Omar Morales, and his recent bout with COVID. Plus of course the guys are dropping in with “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays” to get your wallet ready for this weekend’s card. Timestamps: 1:06 - Cory Sandhagen Interview: Mind Right, Body Right 12:42 - Giga Chikadze Interview: The Georgians are Coming! 30:04 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Fight Island 5

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 Cageside Press, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Moraes vs Sandhagen. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @SonofJarrell20 Check out our sponsor: ajsactionpackedsportsbets.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

With one of the biggest grappling cards upon us, we decided to give the no-gi world some of the same love we give the MMA world each week. Join us as Shockwave and Gumby breakdown a historic Who's Number One card.

While last weekend’s Fight Island card was undoubtedly more loaded, there’s no reason not to love this one - and Shockwave and Gumby will tell you why. First, Gumby sits down with two fighters from the card. Casey Kenney drops in to discuss getting back into the rankings and what he learned from loss. Then Jordan Williams stops by to discuss being a type 1 diabetic in the sport of MMA and how he looks to carry the flag for all diabetics who are told they can’t do something. Plus we have our first all female fight card breakdown with Holm/Aldana, de Randamie/Pena, and Lookboonme/Frey all kicking off “Fights, Dogs and Parlays”. And, of course, we’re back at it with the gambling advice you don’t want to miss. Timestamps: 1:13 - Casey Kenney Interview: Coming for Heads 10:04 - Jordan Williams Interview: Type 1 Badass 38:52 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Fight Island 4