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Well, our second go round on Fight Island has come to a close, but the UFC machine just keeps on running. So why not lean on the guys from Top Turtle to keep you going too. This week Gumby is chatting with two of the fighters from the UFC’s return to Vegas. First, Dustin Jacoby stops by to discuss the maturation process and learning how to trust his skills. Plus, he delves into how weird (and also not weird) it is to be returning to the UFC after nearly a decade away. Then Adrian Yanez pops by to discuss how he remembers everything - well, almost. And if that isn’t enough to get you to click the download button, Gumby and Shockwave are back with “Fights, Dogs and Parlays”. Last week’s picks hit in a big way and you aren’t going to want to miss their selections this week. Timestamps: 2:09 - Dustin Jacoby Interview: Guess Who’s Back? 13:58 - Adrian Yanez Interview: Mind of a Fighter 45:03 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Vegas 12

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 Hall vs Silva. 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 fight we’ve been waiting for is finally here: Khabib vs Gaethje, and Top Turtle is bringing you all the goods. First, Gumby sits down with three of the fighters taking their talents to Fight Island this weekend. First Casey Kenney makes his quick turnaround and discusses yelling at Mick Maynard as well as travelling back and forth. Then Miranda Maverick talks about her long awaited debut and also her beginnings in the sport. Then Jacob Malkoun discusses qualifying for ADCCs and why he decided not to go. All that and our gambling breakdown “Fights, Dogs and Parlays” which is sure to put a little extra change in your pocket this weekend. Timestamps: 1:28 - Casey Kenney Interview: Quick Turnaround 10:39 - Miranda Maverick Interview: Fast Starter 22:15 - Jacob Malkoun Interview: Gordon Ryan? 36:33 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC 254

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 Joe McDonagh from MMA-Prospects, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC 254. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @joe_mcdonagh6 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 Kirsten King from Bloody Elbow, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Ortega vs Korean Zombie. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @KirstenKingMMA 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

This may be one week away from the PPV card everybody has been waiting for, but that doesn’t mean the UFC event this weekend isn’t still bringing the heat. And, of course, Top Turtle is as well. Gumby is bringing you all the interviews from fighters throwing down this weekend. First Modestas Bukauskas stops by and discusses how he got into the sport with his badass dad. Then Mark Striegl talks about his long road to a UFC debut. And finally, Jamie Mullarkey discusses making it to the UFC from a lesser known spot in Australia. All that and a gambling breakdown that you don’t want to miss - “Fights, Dogs and Parlays” Timestamps: 1:34 - Modestas Bukauskas Interview: NHB Dad 16:29 - Mark Striegl Interview: A Long, Winding Road 29:16 - Jamie Mullarkey Interview: Representing 42:18 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Fight Island 6

Fight Island is bringing the fire again and Top Turtle isn’t letting off of the gas. Joining Gumby for a chat this week is headliner Cory Sandhagen. They talk about getting over loss and how to make improvements. Plus, they chat about the status of the bantamweight division. Then Giga Chikadze pops in to discuss the growing number of Georgian fighters in the UFC, his choice to fight Omar Morales, and his recent bout with COVID. Plus of course the guys are dropping in with “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays” to get your wallet ready for this weekend’s card. Timestamps: 1:06 - Cory Sandhagen Interview: Mind Right, Body Right 12:42 - Giga Chikadze Interview: The Georgians are Coming! 30:04 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Fight Island 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 Cageside Press, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Moraes vs Sandhagen. 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

With one of the biggest grappling cards upon us, we decided to give the no-gi world some of the same love we give the MMA world each week. Join us as Shockwave and Gumby breakdown a historic Who's Number One card.

While last weekend’s Fight Island card was undoubtedly more loaded, there’s no reason not to love this one - and Shockwave and Gumby will tell you why. First, Gumby sits down with two fighters from the card. Casey Kenney drops in to discuss getting back into the rankings and what he learned from loss. Then Jordan Williams stops by to discuss being a type 1 diabetic in the sport of MMA and how he looks to carry the flag for all diabetics who are told they can’t do something. Plus we have our first all female fight card breakdown with Holm/Aldana, de Randamie/Pena, and Lookboonme/Frey all kicking off “Fights, Dogs and Parlays”. And, of course, we’re back at it with the gambling advice you don’t want to miss. Timestamps: 1:13 - Casey Kenney Interview: Coming for Heads 10:04 - Jordan Williams Interview: Type 1 Badass 38:52 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC Fight Island 4

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 Holm vs Aldana. 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

Fight Island is upon us yet again, as is another phenomenal episode of Top Turtle Podcast. On this show Gumby and Shockwave are discussing the double title fight headliner and which underdogs they think will come out on top. You can, of course, catch that all during the “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays” segment, which hit on their underdog again last week with Randy Costa. Gumby is bringing the interviews too. This week, he talks with Brandon Royval on his way to Fight Island to fight Kai Kara France. A win could make him a contender, so he discusses what that picture looks like. Then Gumby chats with Jack Cartwright ahead of his Cage Warriors title defense. He talks about where his style comes from and the prospect of fighting on the world’s biggest stage. Timestamps: 1:49 - Brandon Royval Interview: Incoming Contender 12:29 - Jack Cartwright Interview: Chuck Liddelin’ It 30:19 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC 253

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