Top Turtle MMA

Last stop in Fight Island (for now) and Top Turtle is taking you on a tour.

First, Gumby is chatting with three of the fighters on the card. Tom Aspinall joins him first to discuss making his UFC debut and how he used inspiration from a heavyweight great to get through quarantine. Then German kickboxer Niklas Stolze joins the show to discuss the state of MMA in Germany and what he can do to bring some recognition. Finally, former Cage Warriors lightweight champion, Jai Herbert pops in to discuss why the delay in his debut was a blessing in disguise.

And if that’s not enough, Shockwave Dave joins Gumby to break down Whittaker vs Till as well as two other fights as part of “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays”. The guys have hit three consecutive underdogs, can they make it four?

Timestamps:

1:36 - Tom Aspinall Interview: Quarantine and El Guapo

11:10 - Niklas Stolze Interview: Germany on My Shoulders

21:23 - Jai Herbert Interview: Blessing in Disguise

29:28 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: Fight Island 3

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 Scott Lagdon from Euro MMA Hub, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Whittaker vs Till.

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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 Benjamin Abrigo from Fansided MMA and The Fixed Fights Podcast with Kurt and Ben, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Figueiredo vs Benavidez.

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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

Well, we don't hit you with a mid-week episode all that often, but when we do it's a dozy. With all the social media rumblings about the welterweight title picture, we just had to get the words from the mouths of those involved.

First, Gumby chats with Gilbert Burns, who fills us in on how he's feeling and a recent chat he had with Dana White. Then Leon Edwards stops by to discuss where he feels he fits in and what he expects for his next fight.

TIME STAMPS

1:19 - Gilbert Burns: Recovery and the next step

16:05 - Leon Edwards Interview: How about this run?

There are two fight cards this week to keep up with, but don’t worry Top Turtle has you covered.

First Gumby is going to be chatting with fighters from both cards. From Wednesday’s card, Molly McCann is here to talk about her improvements during quarantine. You’re going to see a more confident and a stronger meatball this week. And from Saturday’s card, both Jack Hermansson and Nad Narimani join the show to discuss their bouts.

If that’s not enough to get you going, they’re also giving you all the gambling know-how you’ll need for the week. Their underdogs just keep hitting, so tune in to “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays” this week.

Timestamps:

1:04 - Jack Hermansson Interview: My Grappling is Better

8:40 - Molly McCann Interview: More Complete Molly

21:25 - Nad Narimani Interview: Here Comes the Finish

37:22 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: Fight Island x2

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 Kattar vs Ige.

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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 real and it is here - and Top Turtle has the good word from the fights on the island right now.

First, Volkan Oezdemir stops by to discuss his new mindset entering this fight. He’s learned from his losses and feels like he’s in the best state of his career. Then his opponent Jiri Prochazka pops in to discuss leaving Rizin for the bright lights of the UFC. Finally, Marcin Tybura discusses the status of training in Poland and why this last second opponent shift was no big deal for him.

And if that’s not enough, the guys are back with “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays”. In the last show at the Apex, their gambling advice hit in a big way - so make sure you catch their breakdown of this loaded card.

Timestamps:

1:50 - Volkan Oezdemir Interview: Trust the Process

13:40 - Jiri Prochazka Interview: Allow Me to Introduce Myself

24:20 - Marcin Tybura Interview: New Opponent, Who Dis?

35:00 - Fights, Dogs, and Parlays: UFC 251

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 251.

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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

While the UFC is finally taking a break from their loaded schedule, don’t expect Shockwave Dave or Gumby to do the same. Their back at it again this week with plenty of content for you.

First, Gumby will be sitting down with a pair of atomweights from this week’s Invicta FC 40 card. Alesha Zappitella stops by to talk about the prospect of adding a 105lbs division as well as her wrestling background. Then her opponent, Lindsey Van Zandt gets into some interesting discussion about cornerman work and becoming a matador (figuratively speaking).

And if that’s not enough to get your engine revving, the guys will be discussing adding a division in the UFC. They definitely don’t agree on this one, so it’s one you’ll want to listen to. All that, plus a look back at the submission numbers for 2020 and 2019.

Timestamps:

1:03 - Alesha Zappitella Interview: Being on the Atomweights

11:50 - Linsey VanZandt Interview: Becoming the Matador

22:14 - Weekly Banter: Adding Divisions and Sub Rates

Top Turtle Podcast is heading back to Vegas one more time and you’re invited for the ride.

On this show, Gumby is joined by three fighters from this week’s show from the Apex. First, Kyle Daukaus stops by to discuss why the d’arce choke is so common for him as well as predict whether he can hit Brenden Allen with it. Then Sean Woodson talks about layoffs and working with James Krause. Finally, Khama Worthy stops by to discuss the opening of the new location for his gym and owning a gym in a pandemic.

Then Gumby and Shockwave Dave give you the gambling advice you’ve come to love as part of “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays”. Get all you need before laying down your cash.

Timestamps:

1:00 - Kyle Daukaus Interview: Long Limbed Submissions

8:09 - Sean Woodson Interview: All the Glory to James

17:10 - Khama Worthy Interview: New Gym, Who Dis?

24:52 - Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC Poirier vs Hooker