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UFC Norfolk is coming right at your face as the UFC continues their steady stream of events. If you’re having trouble keeping up, never fear, Top Turtle Podcast is here. We’ll be breaking down the Norfolk card with our “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays” segment - giving you all you need to know to turn a profit on this card. Plus, as always, we have the interview goodness for you. Two fighters from UFC Norfolk stop by to discuss their fights. Sean Brady and Kyler Phillips both have big aspirations in their young UFC careers, and they’re here to tell us about them. Plus, top 10 middleweight, Edmen Shahbazyan joins us to talk about his delayed fight with Derek Brunson and trying to become the youngest UFC champ (clock is ticking). Timestamps: 2:00 - Edmen Shahbazyan Interview: Delayed Gratification 8:35 - Sean Brady Interview: Anyway 17:22 - Kyler Phillips Interview: The Red Pill 27:45 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Norfolk

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, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Norfolk. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @BenjaminAbrigo 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 Blaine Henry from Fight Library, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Auckland. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @blainehenrymma 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 may be half a world away this weekend, but Top Turtle is still in the same place as always. This week Gumby has once again brought the interviews, with two fighters who are ready to throw down in Auckland. First, Jalin Turner stops by to talk about his bout with local Joshua Culibao and being named a top rising star by ESPN. Then Tyson Nam chats about his heavy hands and finally getting that slugfest he’s wanted from Kai Kara-France. And, as usual, if that’s not enough quality content for you, the guys are breaking down UFC Auckland. If you need some underdogs or parlays, they are your guys. Timestamps: 2:00 - Jalin Turner Interview: Living Up to Promise 7:25 - Tyson Nam Interview: Bombs Away! 16:30 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Auckland

UFC Rio Rancho is the overlooked card of the year and Top Turtle MMA is getting you in the know about it. We’re kicking off, as always, with some fighter interviews. First Casey Kenney stops by to discuss the state of the bantamweight division and being an underdog despite being ranked. Then Macy Chiasson calls in and discusses getting treated like “one of the boys” at Fortis MMA and how that’s made her bigger and stronger ahead of her fight. Plus, what would a preview episode be without “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays”? Let Gumby and Dave take you through the best plays throughout this card and add a bit more cash to your wallet. Timestamps: 2:30 - Casey Kenney Interview: Underdog Mentality 11:35 - Macy Chiasson Interview: Bigger, Faster, Stronger 23:30 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Rio Rancho

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 Rio Rancho. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @KristenKingMMA 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

A double header of title fights caps off this weekend, but first let a double header of interviews get your week started right. On this week’s Top Turtle, Gumby chats with title challenger Katlyn Chookagian about what separates her from all of Valentina Shevchenko’s other challengers. Her mind appears to be in the right spot and she’s ready for her shot. Plus, he chats with Miles Johns before his UFC 247 bout about what his goals are for the year. And if that’s not enough high quality content for you, Gumby and Dave are breaking down the card in their “Fights, Dogs and Parlays” segment. Whether you are gambling or just enjoying the fights, get the lowdown first. Timestamps: 2:15 - Katlyn Chookagian Interview: Mind Right 13:15 - Miles Johns Interview: Coming for that Finish 24:45 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC 247

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 Shakiel Mahjouri from Bloody Elbow, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC 247. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @ThisIsShak 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

Quick break from the UFC grind this week - the last one we’ll get from some time - but there is no rest for the wicked. Top Turtle MMA is back with another jam-packed episode, getting the UFC 247 content to you nice and early. This week, Gumby will be chatting with both Lauren Murphy and Juan Adams, as they get ready for their fights in Houston. Both have changed some of the major parts of their training camps and they have the details for you. And with no fights to preview, Dave and Gumby dive into the matches they’d like to see. What does the UFC need to book right now? What would get the fan blood pumping? They’ll give you their picks, so tune in. Timestamps: 2:00 - Lauren Murphy Interview: 3 Heads Better Than 1 12:00 - Juan Adams Interview: New Camp, New Me 23:30 - Fantasy Matchmaker: What Does the UFC Do Next?

So the hoopla surrounding UFC 246 is over, but we’re back this week with another loaded show. Gumby had a busy week this week, with 3 different fighters from UFC in Raleigh, North Carolina stopping by for a chat. First, headliner Curtis Blaydes stops by to talk about the state of the heavyweight division and Daniel Cormier. Then the always entertaining Nate Landwehr discusses being a big shot over in Russia, and the impact he plans on making in the cage and on the mic. Finally, Justine Kish discusses her time away from the cage and what changes we can expect to see in her game. All that, plus we’re back with another round of Fights, Dogs, and Parlays. Last week, both of our underdogs and both of our parlays hit. There’s no good reason not to tune in and get this advice this week. Timestamps: 3:00 - Curtis Blaydes Interview: Saving that Mental Energy 11:15 - Nate Landwehr Interview: F’n Savage 23:00 - Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Raleigh 38:00 - Justine Kish Interview: New Knee, New Me

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 Raleigh. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @kcpko 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

Finally! UFC 246 is upon us and we’ve got all of the goods for you. This week, Gumby will be sitting down with Drew Dober as he gets ready for his bout with Nasrat Haqparast. In addition to talking fights, Dober dishes on his early start in MMA and how an amateur fight once got him grounded. Then Gumby will be joined by special guest host, Jeff Fox, for a breakdown of UFC 246. As part of our ever-popular “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays” segment, we’ll give you everything you need to know before the fights, whether you’re laying down cash or just looking to be the smartest one at the bar. Timestamps: 2:15 - Drew Dober Interview: You’re Grounded 12:30 - Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC 246

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 Jason Floyd from the MMA Report, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC 246. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @Jason_Floyd 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 keep the UFC 246 content coming this week with even more interviews and even more outlook on the year ahead. First, Gumby sits down with Brian Kelleher ahead of his matchup with Ode Osbourne. They discuss Kelleher’s mindset coming off a tough pair of losses and how a year off helped him get to a better place. Then Carlos Diego Ferreira stops by to discuss his main card bout with Anthony Pettis. Sure to be a barnburner, Ferreira expects excitement and for this to lead to big things in to 2020. Then we’re continuing tradition and making picks for which fighters will keep their titles in the new year. Last year only three fighters did; see if our hosts have more or less faith in the new crop of champions. Timestamps: 2:15 - Brian Kelleher Interview: New Year, New Boom 9:45 - Carlos Diego Ferreira Interview: Fighting with an Idol 18:00 - Combat Countdown: Title Predictions for 2020

The UFC is still a couple weeks away from coming back to us, but we’ve still got the goods for listeners this week. While UFC 246 is two weeks away, we still have two of the fighters throwing fisticuffs on that card chatting about their bouts. First, Grant Dawson stops by to not only talk about his fight with Chas Skelly, but also about the year he spent out of the cage. A false positive USADA test nearly derailed his career before it started, and he talks us through what that year was like. Then Ode Osbourne chats with “Gumby” about his bout with Brian Kelleher. It’s a huge matchup for a guy in his debut, but Osbourne, ever the smooth talker, tells us why he’s ready for it. Plus, we bring back the Combat Countdown! For 4 years straight, an unranked fighters has risen to a title shot by the end of the calendar year: Cody Garbrandt, Volkan Oezdemir, Anthony Smith, and Weili Zhang. Could another person do it this year? We’re counting down the 5 most likely (plus a handful of honorable mentions). Don’t miss

Although co-host Dave is away on holiday this weekend, that doesn’t mean we couldn’t bring you plenty of good MMA content. This week, Gumby sits down with former Ultimate Fighter winner Jonathan Brookins. He details where he’s been and why he’s been away for so long. Plus, he talks about his desire to get back into the fight game and what has changed inside of him since the last time we saw him. Plus, Jordan Johnson pops in to talk about his chance at the 1 million dollar prize at the PFL finale. Plus, he talks about what a year with PFL looks like and whether we’ll ever see him anywhere else. Timestamps: 2:00 - Jonathan Brookins Interview: Call it a Comeback 17:50 - Jordan Johnson Interview: A Million Reasons PFL Rocks

The 2019 UFC schedule comes to a close with a surprising relevant event from South Korea and Top Turtle MMA has you covered with all the goods. First Gumby sits down with Mike Rodriguez as he talks about travelling to Asia for the first time and Korean barbecue. Plus, he dishes on how he got ready for Da Un Jung on Saturday. Then Matt Schnell pops in to discuss why he feels the flyweights are still not out of the water yet and what he (and other flyweights) have to do to save the day. Then we close the episode with everybody’s favorite segment: Fights, Dogs and Parlays. Gumby and Dave break down the best fights on the card, and give you and your wallet something to think about for this weekend. Timestamps: 2:00 - Mike Rodriguez Interview: Back to the Board 12:00 - Matt Schnell Interview: Flyweights Showing Up 22:00 - Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Busan

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, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Busan. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @BenjaminAbrigo 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

UFC 245 is crazy loaded and so is our show this week. On this week’s episode, “Gumby” is chatting with Alexander Volkanovski as he prepares for the tall task of taking the belt off of Max Holloway. Not only is Volkanovski feeling confident, but he’s got some bold predictions for how he gets it done. Then he sits down with Chase Hooper, who is ready to make his UFC debut this weekend after 3 years under a developmental contract. And of course, Gumby and Dave are breaking down all of the title fight goodness on the card as well as some other gems. Make sure to tune in to catch it all. Timestamps: 2:00 - Alexander Volkanovski Interview: I’m Gettin’ That Belt 11:50 - Chase Hooper Interview: The Dream 23:00 - Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC 245

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 Blaine Henry from Fight Library, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC 245. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @BlaineHenryMMA 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