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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 253. 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 last week of UFC at the Apex before they depart for Fight Island once again, and Top Turtle is once again hitting you with the goods. First Gumby has got you covered with the usual slate of interviews. He chats with Jordan Espinosa about the origin of his newly minted nickname as well as his upcoming fight. Then Sarah Alpar discusses her start in the sport and the long layoff she’s faces. Finally, Miguel Baeza chats about adding Matt Brown to his resume and where he goes from there. All that, plus the gambling assistance you’d come to love - “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays”. It’s another can’t miss episode. Timestamps: 1:31 - Jordan Espinosa Interview: 12:11 - Sarah Alpar Interview: 24:41 - Miguel Baeza Interview: 37:55 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Vegas 11

***EDITOR'S NOTE: There was some some issues with the sound quality on the recording. Some of that has been repaired, but we apologize for any audio that is not up to our usual quality.*** 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 from AJ's Action Packed Sports Bets, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Covington vs Woodley. 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 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 Waterson vs Hil. 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

The MMA schedule just keeps getting more packed and packed, but let Top Turtle help you through a bit of it. This week Gumby is sitting down with 3 fighters with upcoming bouts - two of which are fighting at UFC Vegas 10 and one on the Contender Series the following Tuesday. First up is Mike Rodriguez who tells the story of how he got into MMA through his high school IT guy. Then Anthony Ivy discusses training with his brother and what his parents think of MMA. Finally, Contender Series hopeful Dinis Paiva discusses the decade he’s spent in the sport and how this was never really even a dream for him. Plus, Gumby and Shockwave are hitting you with the gambling advice. Who are the underdogs they like? What are the parlays? You can catch those all as part of the aptly named “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays”. Timestamps: 1:12 - Mike Roriguez Interview: The IT Who Brought Me to MMA 11:49 - Anthony ivy Interview: A Family Affair 23:44 - Dinis Paiva Interview: A Decade for This 40:21 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UF

Another UFC at the Apex in Vegas, another Top Turtle Podcast to give you the goodies surrounding the event. First, Gumby sits down with two fighters on the card. Alonzo Menifield joins the show first to discuss the rebooking of his bout and just tacking an extra two weeks on a training camp. Then Cole Smith talks about his mental preparation for his bout with Hunter Azure. Plus, he delves into his time training in Thailand and why it has prepared him for everything the octagon has to offer. And if that doesn’t get you in the door, Gumby and Dave are giving you their top notch gambling breakdown - Fights, Dogs and Parlays. Looking to make some extra cash this weekend? Look no further than FDP! Timestamps: 1:06 - Alonzo Menifield Interview: Sharpening the Sword 10:06 - Cole Smith Interview: Anyone, Anytime - Really 24:41 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Vegas 9

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 CagesidePress, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Overeem vs Sakai. 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

The UFC is, big surprise, back at the Apex this week. Even less surprising? Top Turtle has got all the good stuff for you! This week, Gumby is chatting with Emily Whitmire and Impa Kasanganay, who both fight this weekend. Whitmire shares the story about how waitressing and a fake ID got her into a seedy bar and her career simultaneously. Then Kasanganay discusses what it feels like to wait for a contract after going first on the Contender Series. All that, and the usual gambling breakdown - which hit big on the underdog again last weekend - so don’t miss out. Timestamps: 1:49 - Emily Whitmire Interview: Fake ID and a Great Idea 13:28 - Impa Kasanganay Interview: Waiting is the Hardest Part 25:33 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Vegas 8

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 Smith vs Rakic. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @MMAdamMartin 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

We come back down to Earth after a head spinning UFC 252, and Top Turtle has you as a grounded opponent. Let them recap some of the craziness and get you back on the right track for this week. First, Gumby will be talking with a pair of fighters from this week’s UFC Vegas 7. First Joe Solecki joins before he looks to make it 2-0 in the Octagon. He weighs in on the rise of Gym-O, and watching his replacement fighter fail to make it off the stool. Then Shana Dobson is in the house talking about finding MMA late in life, and her connection to the sport. And if that isn’t enough, the guys are obviously back with their gambling breakdown. They’ve had plus-money picks land two weeks in a row, why not join them and make it three? Timestamps: 1:30 - Joe Solecki Interview: The Rise of Gym-O 9:52 - Shana Dobson Interview: MMA is My Soulmate 23:35 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Vegas 7

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 Munhoz vs Edgar. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @BenjaminAbrigo 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 trilogy is upon us and you need the breakdown - Top Turtle has it for you. On this week’s episode, Gumby and Dave are back at it with “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays” - the easiest way to get solid grappling advice. They hit big again last week, trust them to guide you through this solid card with some nice underdog choices on the docket. Plus, Gumby has the fighters from the card chatting about their firsts. First Herbert Burns discusses what he thinks of his opponent, but also of the 145lbs kingpin and Ryan Hall. Then Ashley Yoder discusses her maturing MMA game and Marlon Vera discusses his co-main event bout with Sean O’Malley. Catch all that great content! Timestamps: 1:11 - Herbert Burns Interview: I Know What Beats Volkanovski 11:50 - Ashley Yoder Interview: Better Everyday 20:55 - Marlon Vera Interview: Ready to End Suga 27:19 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC 252

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 252. 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

We’ve been spoiled with weekend after weekend of UFC events, but this week we get even more. The Contender Series returns and Top Turtle will bring the goods from both shows. First Gumby sits down with two of the fighters from UFC Vegas 6. Justin Jaynes, fresh off of his violent KO of Frank Camacho, drops in to discuss dropping weight classes, his nickname and being a company man. Then 23-year old Youssef Zalal pops in to chat about his fight with Peter Barrett. Plus, he gets into his aspirations to fight as many times as possible this year. And if that isn’t enough, we’re talking to UFC hopeful Impa Kasanganay who is ready for his second chance at the contender series. All that plus our gambling breakdown “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays.” Don’t miss a second of this show. Timestamps: 1:33 - Justin Jaynes Interview: Mouth Writes Checks, Body Cashes 14:40 - Youssef Zalal Interview: Gimme 7 Fights a Year 23:24 - Impa Kasanganay Interview: 36:40 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Vegas 6

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 MyMMANews, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Lewis vs Oleinik. 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

Back stateside for the first time in a month, the UFC returns to the Apex, and of course Top Turtle has all you need. First, Gumby will be chatting with three of the fighters on the show. Leading off is the headliner of the show, Edmen Shahbazyan. He discusses the pressures of trying to be the youngest champion ever and who he thinks he’ll meet there. Then, 17-year MMA veteran Ed Herman discusses the keys to his longevity. And finally, Eric Spicely tells us why he was able to keep a positive outlook during the toughest times in his life. And if that isn’t enough to get you to tune it, how about our top notch gambling breakdown, “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays”? They give you all you need to know to put extra cash in your pockets. Timestamps: 1:15 - Edmen Shahbazyan Interview: T-Minus 1 Year 7:58 - Ed Herman Interview: Not Going Anywhere 17:43 - Eric Spicely Interview: Always a Brightside 31:48 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Vegas 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 Between Rounds Radio, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Brunson vs Shahbazyan. 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

Last stop in Fight Island (for now) and Top Turtle is taking you on a tour. First, Gumby is chatting with three of the fighters on the card. Tom Aspinall joins him first to discuss making his UFC debut and how he used inspiration from a heavyweight great to get through quarantine. Then German kickboxer Niklas Stolze joins the show to discuss the state of MMA in Germany and what he can do to bring some recognition. Finally, former Cage Warriors lightweight champion, Jai Herbert pops in to discuss why the delay in his debut was a blessing in disguise. And if that’s not enough, Shockwave Dave joins Gumby to break down Whittaker vs Till as well as two other fights as part of “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays”. The guys have hit three consecutive underdogs, can they make it four? Timestamps: 1:36 - Tom Aspinall Interview: Quarantine and El Guapo 11:10 - Niklas Stolze Interview: Germany on My Shoulders 21:23 - Jai Herbert Interview: Blessing in Disguise 29:28 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: Fight Island 3

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 Scott Lagdon from Euro MMA Hub, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Whittaker vs Till. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @scott_lagdon 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 Benjamin Abrigo from Fansided MMA and The Fixed Fights Podcast with Kurt and Ben, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Figueiredo vs Benavidez. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @BenjaminAbrigo 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