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UFC 241 might be the most anticipated card of the year. The top of the card is filled with bangers, but the excitement doesn’t stop there. We’ve got you covered on all parts, with breakdowns of those fights you want to talk about so badly and interviews with some of the more interesting fighters a little ways down.

First we’ll we talking to Devonte Smith, who is now on his 3rd opponent for this card (note: he was still scheduled to fight Clay Collard at the time of the interview). He discusses why John Makdessi is ‘sweet’ and let’s us know why to tune in.

Then we’re chatting with Cory Sandhagen, who is sniffing title contention. He’ll tell us how close he thinks he is and what he has to do to get there.

All that and the news of the week and a countdown of the best MMA upsets of all-time. You don’t want to miss it!

Time Stamps:

2:00 - Devonte Smith Interview: Makdessi is Sweet

8:15 - Cory Sandhagen Interview: Title Shot?

18:00 - Fastest Fight News: Gnarly Noses and Sneaky Contracts

24:00 - Combat Countdown: Top 5 UFC Upsets

30:00 - UFC 241 Breakdown: The Best Top of a Card This Year

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 from BestFightPicks.com and the Half the Battle Podcast, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC 241.

Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland

Follow co-host on Twitter @BestFightPicks

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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

UFC Uruguay is this weekend and we have the goodies for you. Not only are we breaking down the best fights on the card, but we’re talking with title challenger Liz Carmouche about her second bid for the title. She talks about the changes she’s made since her first bid and where her mind is at now.

And if that doesn’t hype you up enough, we also have the debut of MMA Over/Under, where Shockwave Dave and “Gumby” give each other statistical over/unders and watch as the other misses terribly.

Still not enough content for you? We have Gregor Gillespie breaking down his mindset about opponents. Ever wonder why he doesn’t really call fighters out? This interview may help you understand.

Time Stamps:

2:00 - Gregor Gillespie Interview: No Lightweight Fights for Me

14:30 - Liz Carmouche Interview: Shevchenko Shuffle

25:00 - Fastest Fight News: Bye Bye, Cyborg

34:45 - MMA Over/Under

48:00 - UFC Uruguay Breakdown: Champ as a Big Favorite

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 Dockett, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Uruguay.

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 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