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UFC on ESPN 5 is coming at you from Newark and “Gumby” and Dave have all the goods. In addition to breaking down the best fight on the card, “Gumby” is chatting with both men in the co-main event. First Jim Miller stops by to talk about the only fight he ever turned down. Then Clay Guida forecasts where his career is heading. And in a special Combat Countdown, “Gumby” crunches the numbers on who is the UFC’s biggest company man, and Dave tries to guess along. Can you beat the expert? All of that and they boys chat about UFC 240 and what’s next for Cyborg and Max. Time Stamps: 2:00 - Jim Miller Interview: The Only Fight I Turned Down 12:30 - Clay Guida Interview: Not Out the Door 25:00 - Fastest Fight News: What’s next? 34:45 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 Company Men 48:00 - UFC Newark Breakdown: Woof woof

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 Newark. 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

This week we’re talking with two-time Olympic gold medalist, Deron Williams (eat your heart out, Henry Cejudo). While we know him for his exploits on the court, he’s done more than dip his toes into the MMA world. He talks about how involved he is and even breaks down some fights for us. And to complete the sport crossovers, we’re talking about our dream crossovers into the MMA world. Who has the body type, mic skills and raw power to make the switch to MMA? Plus we’re talking with Geoff Neal, who fights on the main card of UFC 240, running through the news of the week, and breaking down out favorite fights on UFC 240. Time Stamps: 2:00 - Deron Williams Interview: Basketball to MMA 14:00 - Geoff Neal Interview: Ready for the Bright Lights 22:00 - Fastest Fight News: Fight Announcement Central 32:00 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 Dream MMA Crossovers 38:00 - UFC 240 Breakdown: Holy Output!

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 Combat Docket, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC 240. 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 San Antonio is right around the corner with some low-key heat up ahead. There are some exciting fights and possible title implications abound, and we’re bringing you all the goods. First we’ll chat with Sam Alvey and Mario Bautista, who both look to right their ships. Alvey talks about the early stoppages that have shaped his recent career and how he learned to get over it. And we’ll be talking about early stoppages because this week had its fair share of controversy. We’ll be breaking down our feelings about each of them and talking about what the UFC does next with Amanda Nunes. All that and a rehashing of our title predictions from January, UFC San Antonio breakdown and more. Don’t miss a minute of it. Time Stamps: 2:00 - Sam Alvey Interview: Me and Marc Goddard 9:30 - Mario Bautista Interview: My Real Debut 21:00 - Fastest Fight News: Early Stoppage Extravaganza! 33:00 - Title Prediction Rehashing: How’d We Do So Far? 42:30 - UFC San Antonio Breakdown: Surprise Challenger?

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 Combat Docket, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC San Antonio. 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

UFC 239 promised some incredible action and boy did it deliver. We’re breaking down all the big stories that came out of this past weekend including debating the main events scorecards and talking about Jorge Masvidal’s potential title shot. And speaking of Jorge Masvidal, he’s the inspiration behind this week’s Combat Countdown. We loved his flying knee so much, we wanted to see where it ranked all-time. Twitter helped us out here, and now we have the top 5 flying knees in an easy to digest list for you. If none of that is a good enough reason to tune in, we’re also getting you hyped for the UFC in Sacramento with a breakdown of the fights and interviews with Ricky Simon and Vince Morales. Time Stamps: 2:30 - Ricky Simon Interview: More Faber Than Faber 10:00 - Vince Morales Interview: A Family Affair 18:00 - Fastest Fight News: UFC 239 Did Not Disappoint 33:00 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 Flying Knees 41:00 - UFC Sacramento Breakdown: Challenger on Deck

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 Skyle Steele, from the Loudmouth MMA Network, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Sacramento. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @LoudmouthMMA 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

When you don't have enough time in one episode to get all your interviews in, you add a bonus episode! So enjoy this extra bonus Top Turtle MMA content with UFC 239's Arnold Allen.

The card of the year is upon us and we here at Top Turtle are responding as such. We loaded up our episode this week, not only with talk about the card of the year, but with some of the stars of it. Ben Askren shares his thoughts about the lead up to this fight and how he plans on finishing Jorge Masvidal. Then we talk with Ismail Naurdiev about making his MMA debut at 15 years old. Plus, if you’re sick of hearing about the mega card on Saturday, we’ve got plenty of other action for you. Our Combat Countdown this week ranks our top 5 fights to look forward to after this weekend is over. Time Stamps: 2:00 - Ben Askren Interview: People Like Me 5:00 - Ismail Naurdiev Interview: Fighting with My Friends 14:00 - Fastest Fight News: Bare Knuckle in the Money 23:00 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 Fights Left This Year 37:00 - UFC 239 Breakdown: Champs to Retain

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 Shawn Bitter, from Cageside Press, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC 239. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @mmawizzard 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 our newest segment, we re-watched GSP's debut fight against Karo Parisyan and talked about the evolution of the fight game as well as GSP. If you liked this, be sure to catch the whole episode and let us know on Twitter (@TopTurtleMMA) what fight you'd like us to watch next.

UFC is in Minnesota this week and we're breaking down the action. Not only will we look at the top 3 fights on the card and discuss the odds, but we're also talking with one of the fighters. Anthony Rocco Martin stops by to talk grappling and being competitive with his world champion girl friend. We also debut a brand new segment this week: Fight Flashback. This week we watch GSP vs Karo Parisyan and encourage you to watch along. The debut of GSP was a weird one and we're feeding you some fun little nuggets that you don't want to miss. TIME STAMPS: 2:00 - Anthony Rocco Martin Interview: Competition In and Out 15:00 - Fastest Fight News: Bookings and France 28:00 - Fight Flashback: GSP vs Parisyan 47:00 - UFC Minneapolis Breakdown: Pair of Dogs

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 Nick Baldwin, from BloodyElbow, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Minneapolis. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @NickBaldwinMMA 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

They we're gone for a week, but the UFC is back this week with their visit to Greenville, South Carolina, and Top Turtle MMA has all of the goods. First they'll be chatting with two of the fighters on the card. Ashley Yoder starts by discussing her style and how close she was to a far better record. Then Bryan Barberena discusses living that farm life while training. Plus, in honor of father's day, the guys are counting down the best facial hair in MMA history. There are a couple throwbacks on this list and you aren't going to want to miss a single one. TIME STAMPS: 2:00 - Ashley Yoder Interview: Throwing Hands 12:00 - Bryan Barberena Interview: Hay and Haymakers 20:30 - Fastest Fight News: Bellator Bye Byes 34:30 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 MMA Facial Hair 38:00 - UFC Greenville Breakdown: Zombie Killer?

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 Michael Fiedel, from FloCombat and Body Lock MMA, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Greenville. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @MichaelFiedel 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

When you don't have enough time in one episode to get all your interviews in, you add a bonus episode! So enjoy this extra bonus Top Turtle MMA content with Contender Series hopefuls, Yorgan De Castro and Hannah Goldy.

CONTENDER SERIES IS BACK! And we're celebrating the return of MMA on Tuesday nights by talking with two fighters who hope to earn their UFC contracts this Tuesday. Brok Weaver looks to represent him people and become the voice of the Mowa Choctaw people, and Kali Robbins looks to show that the nickname Pop Tart doesn't mean she's easy to finish. All that and we're running down the news of the week and counting down the best Contender Series Alumni of all time. Don't miss a second of it. TIME STAMPS: 2:00 - Kali Robbins Interview: Pop Tarts for All 9:15 - Brok Weaver: For My People 22:00 - Fastest Fight News: The Cringe 35:00 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 Contenders Series Alum

The UFC is back this week with their most loaded show of the year, so we’re loading our show too. Since the card is all about the bantamweights, so are we. We’ll be talking to Jimmie Rivera and Aljamain Sterling about the main event and their place in the title picture. Plus, we’ll break down out favorite fights from Chicago. And if that’s not enough for your listening pleasure, we’ll also be discussing the recent rash of retirements and counting down the best options for an ESPN 30-for-30 documentary. Time Stamps: 2:00 - Jimmie Rivera Interview: The Rebound 6:30 - Aljamain Sterling Interview: Spectacular Human-Backpack 17:00 - Fastest Fight News: Old Folks Home 28:00 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 30-for-30 Options 43:00 - UFC 238 Breakdowns: 135 is Poppin’

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 Lucas Grandsire, who hosts the MMA Frost Podcast, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC 238. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @GrandsireMMA 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