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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 Marcel Dorff from MMA DNA, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris.

Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland

Follow co-host on Twitter @BigMarcel24

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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 Kurt Chase-Patrick, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Fight Night: Smith vs Teixeira.

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

After getting some fights under our belt this past week, we’re doubling down for this week.

And Top Turtle is, of course, loading up our show as well. This week we’ll be talking to 3 different fighters who look to get their hands dirty this weekend. First, Giga Chikadze stops by to share a story about training with his opponent for this week, Mike Davis. Then Ike Villanueva discusses his 15 year journey to get to the UFC. Finally, Eryk Anders talks weight classes and Alabama football.

If that’s not enough for you, Jeff Fox from MMA-Manifesto joins Gumby to discuss the biggest fights, underdogs and parlays from this double card week. It’s a must listen to episode.

Timestamps:

2:30 - Giga Chikadze Interview: Won’t Stand with Me

12:49 - Ike Villanueva Interview: Kept the Faith

20:50 - Eryk Anders Interview: 185lbs is Home

28:50 - Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC JAX x2

Fight week is finally upon us and you know what that means: Gumby and Dave have the interviews, fight picks, and gambling knowledge to hold you over until the fists start flying.

The return of fights also means the return of our favorite segment, “Fights, Dogs and Parlays”. Gumby and Dave hit you with their picks for the 3 hottest fights on the card, a parlay to play and their favorite underdog. With a card this deep, you need all the help you can get.

Plus, Gumby is speaking with both Sarah Moras and Anthony Hernandez. Both of them will be fighting as part of this massive back to fighting week. They’ve got the dish on their respective opponents and what their lives are like at the moment.

Tune in for it all.

Timestamps:

2:19 - Sarah Moras Interview: Best Camp Ever

9:00 - Anthony Hernandez Interview: Looking to Build

17:07 - Fights, Dogs and Parlays: UFC 249

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 My MMA News, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC 249.

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

We’re less than two weeks away from actually live UFC fights, and Top Turtle is here to get you hyped.

Gumby and Dave put together a fight playlist to get you back into the fighting mood (if anybody actually needs it). The list includes submissions, KOs, and fights, all that you may have never seen before and should definitely check out while you have the time on your hands - which Dana White is about to monopolize.

Plus, Gumby is chatting with the #4 bantamweight in the world, Cory Sandhagen. He has some opinions on fighting during the COVID era and the wacky matchmaking at the top of the bantamweight division - and they are some unique takes.

So don’t miss a second of this episode.

Timestamps:

2:30 - Cory Sandhagen Interview: Nice and Quiet

12:00 - Fight Hype Playlist

If you love grappling you are in for a treat with the latest episode of Top Turtle MMA.

Gumby and Dave are breaking down the best grapplers in each UFC division - not just jiu jitsu, not just wrestling, not just ground and pound, but a beautiful combination of all factors. You may hate some of their picks, but the discussion is interesting top to bottom.

Plus, speaking of highly skilled grapplers, Charles Rosa stops by to talk about his potential fight with Bryce Mitchell. He feels he will have no problem with the up and comer, find out why.

And if that still isn’t enough, Niko Price discusses hig bout with Vicente Luque and quarantine training. He even shares what’s going to be different this time around when they fight.

Timestamps:

2:00 - Charles Rosa Interview: Best Grappler at 145lbs

12:10 - Niko Price Interview: Taking it Easy

23:30 - Best MMA Grapplers by Division

So, we probably haven’t seen the last of MMA this year, but what if we have? Gumby and Dave talk awards from the shortened year that has been so far.

While we only got roughly 3 months of MMA action, this list of nominees is not far from looking like an end of the year list. Listen in to hear who the guys tag as the KO, sub, fight, and fighter of the year so far.

Plus, catch our interview with Khama Worthy, who discusses having his fight at UFC 249 cancelled. He discusses how ready he is now and who he’d like to fight next.

Timestamps:

2:00 - Khama Worthy Interview: Ready now!

17:30 - 2020 MMA Awards (Pandemic Shortened Version)

With the ever changing status and uncertainty of UFC 249, we decided to come at you with some fresh new content ideas for this week.

Rather than talking about private islands, secret transportation, or any other spy movie sounding stuff, we invited 3 media members to do a fantasy draft. Kristen King, Benny Abrigo, Drake Riggs, and our own Gumby Vreeland draft 5 rounds of fighters with one or less UFC fights. Listen in to see who each person picked and vote on who won on our social media accounts.

Then one of those picks (although we won’t say who) stops by. Manel Kape talks about his move to the UFC and why he’s headed to the flyweight division instead of bantamweight.

Timestamps:

2:00 - MMA Fantasy Draft: Fighters with 1 or Less UFC Fights

48:00 - Manel Kape Interview: Flyweight Contender Now

If you’re stuck at home and looking for something to listen to, Top Turtle MMA has one of their most packed episodes of all time.

First, Din Thomas stops by to discuss walking away from American Top Team. He details why he did it, what was hard about it, and what we can expect from him next. This includes insight into the major changes he expects MMA training camps to undergo in the future and also advice for prospective coaches. It is, for sure, a can’t miss interview.

Plus, Calvin Kattar dishes on getting ready for a fight in uncertain times. He’s not only ready to travel, but is also ready for Jeremy Stephens.

And finally, the guys add a new word to the MMA lexicon. Hear about the concept of an MMA “landmine” and why the rankings system is at least partially to blame.

Timestamps:

2:00 - Din Thomas Interview: Changing the MMA Training Camp

27:00 - Calvin Kattar Interview: Ready and Waiting

48:00 - MMA Lexicon: The Landmine