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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

After a long week away from UFC action, we return this week talking about UFC in Stockholm. There’s a ton of exciting action at the top of the card all centered around the light heavyweights. Plus, the lower portion of the card has plenty of fun fights including the crowned prince of fight of the night, Frank Camacho - who stopped by to chat about his style. We’ll also be chatting with Christos Giagos who will be fighting Damir Hadzovic this weekend. Plus, we’ll be looking at the recent rash of firings this weekend and the backlash from all of it during our Fastest Fight News segment. We’ll also discuss Urijah Faber’s comeback and who he could be fighting. Time Stamps: 2:00 - Frank Camacho Interview: Island Mentality 12:30 - Christos Giagos Interview: Wrasslin’ 22:00 - Fastest Fight News: You’re Fired! 29:00 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 Unsung Heroes of WEC 35:00 - UFC Stockholm Breakdowns: 205 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 Daniel Levi, who hosts the Half the Battle Podcast, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Stockholm. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @BestFightPicks 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

Due to an editing error, our interview with Chris Wade was omitted from the episode posted yesterday. So here's that interview in it's entirety. ENJOY! Chris Wade fights Nate Andrews this Thursday at PFL 2019 #2

There may not be a UFC event on this weekend, but we do have a card coming to your TV screen (or online app) on Thursday. Professional Fighters League brings the heat and we’re talking to two of their combatants - Damon Jackson and Chris Wade. **NOTE: We are aware that the episode mistakenly contains the interview with Jackson twice and not Wade. We are working to resolve this issue. Plus, we’re running down some of the action from this past weekend including One FC and UFC in Rochester. Then we make fights for some of those on Rochester card, including one we think should be fighting for a strap next! TIME STAMPS: 2:00 - Damon Jackson Interview: Staying Busy 9:30 - Chris Wade Interview: Revenge on the Mind** 19:00 - Fastest Fight News: One FC Brings the Action 26:00 - Sunday Matchmaker: UFC Rochester

We give you the MMA news of the week in 15 minutes or less or your podcast is free! Also, don't forget to check out the latest episode of the Top Turtle MMA Podcast!

What a week it was in matchmaking! UFC 239, 240 and 241 all get crazy, big fights and “Gumby” and Dave are dishing out helpings of their thoughts on all of them. Plus, they’ll dive into this past weekend’s activities with the slam heard round the world and more. They’ll also be looking at the upcoming UFC card in Rochester, New York. Not only will they be breaking the card down, but they’ll be talking to two of the fighters on the card, Des Green and Ian Heinisch. And the Combat Countdown for this week is the top 5 promotions outside of the UFC. The guys have some real strong feelings about what they like and don’t. On top of that, “Gumby” has an exclusive interview with KSW owner/founder, Martin Lewandowski. They get into what makes the Polish organization so strong and why it’ll keep gaining steam. TIME STAMPS: 2:00 - Des Green Interview: Coming Home 10:00 - Ian Heinisch Interview: All for the Best 21:00 - Fastest Fight News: Holy Fight Announcements, Batman! 33:00 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 Best Prom

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 Rochester. 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

We give you the MMA news of the week in 15 minutes or less or your podcast is free! Also, don't forget to check out the latest episode of the Top Turtle MMA Podcast!

On this week’s episode, the boys have their wish lists ready. “Gumby” and “Shockwave” Dave reveal what they would do with 3 genie wishes, and one of them is far more selfish with what they want. Plus, “Gumby” sits down with Brianna Van Buren to discuss her big tournament win at Invicta Phoenix Rising, and Kurt Holobaugh about his upcoming fight at UFC 237. All that, the news of the week, and a fight card preview - don’t miss a second of it! TIME STAMPS: 2:00 - Kurt Holobaugh Interview: A Stranger There 9:30 - Brianna Van Buren Interview: UFC on the Horizon? 22:00 - Fastest Fight News: Cowboy Rides Into Town 33:00 - Combat Countdown: MMA Genie Wishes 44:00 - UFC 237 Breakdown: Dogs, Dogs and More 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 Combat Docket's Benjamin Abrigo, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC 237. 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. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/grapes/16626 Ft: J Lang, Morusque

On this week’s episode, “Gumby” and Dave tackle all things UFC Ottawa. As usual, they break down the top 3 fights on the card and let you know where some underdog value might be. Plus, they’re talking with 3 fighters on the card. Shane Burgos, Walt Harris and Juan Adams - and boy does Adams have some things to say about Greg Hardy. Plus, they’re back with their famed Combat Countdown. This week they countdown the top 5 surprising years for fighters. There has been a lot this year that we couldn’t have predicted, but what is the most surprising? All that and the news for the week in one tidy show. Don’t miss it! TIME STAMPS: 1:50 - Shane Burgos Interview: Time to Make the Jump 7:30 - Juan Adams Interview: Greg Hardy is a Joke 19:00 - Fastest Fight News: Goodbye Violence 25:00 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 UFC Surprising Years 34:00 - UFC Ottawa Breakdown: Cowboy Rides the Bull 36:30 - Walt Harris Interview: Back and Better than Ever