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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

Finally, the UFC has come back to us and the boys from Top Turtle have the content you’re looking for. First, they’ll sit down with two top 10 fighters who throw down this weekend. Cody Stamann stops by first and dishes on his matchup with Song Yadong. Plus, he tells us exactly what he thinks of Henry Cejudo. Then Yana Kunitskaya discusses her bout with Aspen Ladd, and adds how she feels about Ladd’s appeal of her loss. And with the return of the UFC comes the return of our favorite segment: Fights, Dogs and Parlays. After a red-hot November, the guys kick off December with advice that has proven to be good for your wallet. Make sure you catch the whole episode. Timestamps: 2:00 - Cody Stamann Interview: My take on Cejudo 12:00 - Yana Kunitskaya: On the way to the title 20:00 - Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC DC

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 FanSided MMA, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC DC. 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

This week was a big one for fight announcements, and Top Turtle might have one of the biggest guests when it comes to those announcements. This week the boys are joined by Dominick Reyes who is getting ready for his February title fight against Jon Jones. He talks about why he is the one to beat Jones, the prospect of a trilogy, and his admittedly weak social media game. That fight is already one of the most anticipated in all of 2020, so get hyped for it with this interview. Plus, the guys are filling the UFC void with the first ever “Toppy Awards”. Although the end of the year awards are not quite yet upon up, the “Toppy”s promise a mixture of laughter and ridiculousness as they pick such categories as “Phrases you never want to hear in 2020”. Plus, their might just be a guest appearance in it. Timestamps: 2:30 - Dominick Reyes Interview: Ready for Jon Jones 21:30 - 1st Ever Toppy Awards

There may be no UFC card this weekend, but the boys from Top Turtle MMA never sleep. This week they’re taking you down memory lane to talk about retro fight cards. Each host has selected a low key fight card that they think deserves more attention and has held up against the test of time. Be sure to head on over to their Twitter to vote on which one was better. Plus, ‘Gumby’ has a chat with Bellator prospect Christian Edwards fresh off of his viral knockout at Bellator 233. Edwards shares thoughts about his future with Bellator as well as how he wound up at Jackson-Wink MMA. Then Paddy Pimblett stops by before his bout with Joe Gianetti. He talks about how that matchup came around, and how he feels Gianetti might be an easier bout than originally planned for. Timestamps: 2:00 - Christian Edwards Interview: Full Focus 9:35 - Paddy Pimblett Interview: Easy Money 21:15 - Retro Fight Card Showdown

Just before the UFC takes a quick break, the UFC heads to Sao Paulo and the boys from Top Turtle are all over it. First they’re breaking down the fight card, starting with the light heavyweight showdown between Jan Blachowicz and Jacare Souza. Then, they’ll be dishing on their other two favorite fights on the card. Plus, they’ll hand out some free betting advice on an underdog and a parlay you should consider (and their picks have been red hot this month). And if that isn’t enough to spark your interests, they’ll be chatting with two fighters heading to Sao Paulo. First, James Krause stops by to talk about his fight and why he’ll never feel like he “made it” in the UFC. Then Tracy Cortez talks about growing up alongside of Henry Cejudo and how crazy it is that they’ve both made the UFC. This episode is loaded, so don’t miss a moment. Timestamps: 2:30 - James Krause Interview: Building a Future 17:00 - Tracy Cortez Interview: Growing Up with Cejudo 28:00 - Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Sao Paulo

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 Drake Riggs from FanSided MMA and The Body Lock MMA, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Sao Paulo. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @Dre_Kriggs 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 244 may have been a memorable one, but the UFC doesn’t sleep and neither do the boys from Top Turtle MMA. On this week’s episode, they break down the best three fights on UFC Moscow, including the headliner between Zabit Magomedsharipov and Calvin Kattar. Plus, their “Fights, Dogs and Parlays” segment brings you what you need to know from the entire card. And if getting the downlow on a sneaky good card isn’t enough, check out their fighter interviews. First, “Gumby” is chatting with Pannie Kianzad who has, without a doubt, the most intense mom in MMA history. Then, Roosevelt Roberts is stopping by to discuss his fight this weekend and how he handled his first ever loss. Don’t miss a moment of this episode. Timestamps: 2:40 - Pannie Kianzad Interview: Parental Support 13:00 - Roosevelt Roberts Interview: Rebounding from Loss 24:00 - Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Moscow

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 as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Moscow. 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

Top Turtle's signature fight card breakdown is now available in a quick and easy separate episode. If you are looking for the down-low on the gambling scene of the upcoming card, click the download button.

UFC 244 is stacked, so the boys from Top Turtle are bringing you a show just as packed with content. Three of the fighters from this historic card stop by the show to discuss their bouts. First Edmen Shahbazyan discusses fighting Brad Tavares and training with Ronda Rousey as a teen. Shane Burgos then pops in to discuss his spot in the division and how his opponent, Makwan Amirkhani, likes to run his mouth. Finally, newly minted full-time fighter, Chance Rencountre breaks down his fight with Lyman Good. And if those interviews aren’t a good enough reason to tune it, check out their gambling advice on “Fights, Dogs and Parlays”. They’ll be sharing their picks for their 3 favorite fights as well as a parlay and an underdog that are worth throwing some money on. Don’t miss a minute of this episode. Timestamps: 2:30 - Edmen Shahbazyan Interview: Legendary Advice 10:00 - Shane Burgos Interview: Extra Motivation 18:00 - Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC 244 39:00 - Chance Rencountre Interview: Beats Making Sandw

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 244. 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 UFC heads overseas to Singapore and Gumby and Dave have all the goods for you. First, Gumby is chatting with both Ashley Yoder and Don’Tale Mayes, who fight on the card. Yoder is looking to make it 3 straight at strawweight and talks about how being worried about what her dad thought led her to fighting. Mayes chats about his 3 fights on the Contender Series and why that led him to where he is today. Plus, we are of course hitting you with our “3 Fights, 1 Parlay and 1 Dog” segment. Nobody has time for an hour long gambling breakdown, so get the quick tips from the guys who know here. Timestamps: 2:00 - Ashley Yoder Interview: Fighting > Law School 11:00 - Don’Tale Mayes Interview: Long Road to run 20:00 - 3 Fights, 1 Parlay and 1 Dog: UFC Singapore

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.com, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Singapore 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 returns to Beantown for the first time in nearly 2 years and Top Turtle MMA has all of the goods for you. And really, what would a UFC Boston card be without New England legend Joe Lauzon? Not only will he be throwing down this weekend, but he stops by the show to talk about changing his approach after his losing streak and the excitement of fighting in his backyard. One person who won’t get quite the warm welcome Lauzon will get is Sean Woodson, who fights Massachusetts-local Kyle Bochniak. He’s not afraid of the crowd being on his side, nor does he fear the grappling of the Bostonian. Hear all about his mindset entering his UFC debut on the show. Plus, we are of course hitting you with our “3 Fights, 1 Parlay and 1 Dog” segment. If you’re looking for an easy hit in the gambling world this weekend, don’t miss this segment. Actually, don’t miss any of this episode! Timestamps: 2:00 - Joe Lauzon Interview: Back to the Drawing Board 13:15 - Sean Woodson Interview: Ready to Bang 23:45 - 3 Fights,