Top Turtle MMA

It's Top Turtle Ferguson vs Nurmagomedov super show! We are so excited for the greatest light weight match up of all time that we go deep on the careers of Tony and Khabib and time travel through every one of their UFC fights with a brand new segment! The two fighters are on a combined 17 fight win streak and we cover how they finally cross paths this weekend! We also sneak in an interview with Jeremy Kennedy as he preps for his fight in Brazil against Rony Jason.

TIME CODES:

1:20- NEW SEGMENT: FIGHT HISTORY - Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmagomedov. From Tony's start on the Ultimate Fighter to his 9 fight win streak including flashy submissions and KOs along the way and Khabib's rise as the best grappler in the UFC. We dissect and reflect on every fight the two men have had in the UFC!

1:12:00- Jeremy Kennedy Interview. Jeremy talks about going into enemy territory and fighting in Brazil next weekend and how his beef with Artem Lobov started.

1:22:00- UFC 209 rest of card preview and predictions. Is it Woodley or Thompson in the rematch?

Jimi Manuwa talks about his path to a Light Heavyweight title shot and how he is preparing for his main event showdown with Corey Anderson in London. Plus we have a heated discussion about all things UFC Halifax and where all the main card fighters go from here.

TIME CODES:

2:55 UFC HALIFAX rundown. Was Derrick Lewis' post fight octagon interview the best ever? Would cutting Travis Browne risk a future business relationship with Ronda Rousey and why is the UFC letting good fighters go? Also a discussion on UFC's current play-by-play options.

31:30 Jimi Manuwa talks about Glover Teixeira not wanting to fight him in London and why he we deserves a title shot with another win.

We talk to the pound for pound king of Twitter Elias Theodorou, about his fight this weekend at UFC Halifax. Elias also talks about his career plans and how he has been so successful marketing himself on social media.

We also react to the polarizing event that was UFC 208 and get fired up about Misha Cirkunov potential exit from the UFC and preview the gambling odds for UFC Halifax.

Specific Time Codes:

2:05- UFC 208 Reaction and where the featherweight division goes from here + ranting and raving on Dana White cutting off negotiations with 4-0 prospect Misha Cirkunov. Spoiler Alert: We're not happy.

17:25- Elias Theodorou Interview. Elias talks about his upcoming fight and training camp for UFC Halifax, whether it's a good thing that fighters have to talk shit on social media and how his Pert Plus sponsorship came about

39:10-UFC Halifax gambling odds and preview.

The Korean Zombie lives again and we have ideas on who he should fight next. Plus we debate whether Junior Dos Santos deserves the next heavyweight title shot and wonder about Bader's future in Bellator.

We also talk to rising prospect out of Roufusport Gerald Meerschaert who is 1-0 in the UFC!

Specific Time Codes:

2:00- Fight News: Reaction to UFC Houston, Bader in Bellator and CM Punk's next opponent?

22:00- Gerald Meerschaert gives us the lowdown on teammates Tyron Woodley, Sage Northcutt and CM Punk and breaks down his upcoming fight at UFC Halifax

36:00- Preview and betting odds for UFC Brooklyn...The most lackluster main event in a long time :-(

Reaction to Valentina Shevchenko's arm bar finish and Francis Ngannou's future at the top of the heavyweight division. Plus, discussion on Conor's next move and Jose Aldo saying he wants to box? And we talk to Volkan Oezdemir who is stepping up on short notice to fight OSP this weekend in Houston!

Time Codes:

2:15- Fastest Fight News Segment in the podcast world

20:30- Volkan Oezdemir is making his UFC debut against OSP and he is very confident he will make a huge impact at 205.

29:30- UFC Houston Preview betting odds and predictions

Top Turtle is fired up debating Bellator's promotional tactics and whether a UFC fighter deserves a title fight off a cancelled fight. Plus we talk to rising UFC heavyweight prospect and he gives a detailed breakdown of what Conor vs Floyd might look like in a boxing match!

SPECIFIC TIME CODES:

2:00- Fight News: Was Chael vs Tito a work? Should JDS get a title fight off a cancelled fight and Anderson Silva's potential at 170 lbs.

20:30- Justin Ledet Interview: How hard is it to fight training partners at heavyweight and a Conor vs Floyd breakdown from a huge boxing fan.

31:00- UFC ON FOX 23: Preview and gambling predictions.

We react to BJ Penn's sad sendoff and the Yair Rodriguez' coronation plus we talk to Aiemann Zahabi the brother of legenadry coach Firas Zahabi and hear about the advice GSP gave him about fighting in the UFC! All that and more!

TIME CODES:

1:30 NEWS: Cody and TJ announced as TUF coaches and we finally have confirmation on the mega fight between Ferguson vs Nurmagomedov and is Megan Anderson the future of the UFC women's featherweight division?

19:30- Aiemann Zahabi interview: Growing up in Tri-Star. What advice does GSP give him and what it is like cross training with the Danaher Death Squad!

We have a UFC Phoenix super show! We talk talk to 2 fighters Ben Saunders and Frankie Saenz about their fights this weekend and discuss with Jimmie Rivera why he is no longer on the show.

We also preview and predict the fights for your gambling pleasure on top of trying to predict what champions will still have their belts at the end of 2017. And ofcourse we give you a dose of the latest fight news: We're jacked up for the Woodley vs Wonderboy sequel.

2:00 Fight News- Woodley vs Wonderboy is on and poppin', what does Demian Maia do now? Ronda breaks her silence and we discuss UFC's banner year on PPV in 2016.

19:00 Ben Saunders Interview- Why did Ben leave the UFC for only one fight last year and what is his plan to get to a title shot.

35:00-UFC Phoenix main card preview and predictions

42:00 Jimmie River Interview- Why did he turn down replacement fights at UFC Phoenix and how he wants to be a "tune up" fight for Dominic Cruz

1:00:30 Frankie Saenz Interview- How Frankie plans to get back on the winning path and his thoughts on the loaded Bantamweight division.

We predict which current champions will still hold titles at the end of the year. Spoiler alert: Not many.

Happy New Year fight fans! In this episode we talk about a star being born when Cody Garbrandt beat the bantamweight GOAT and we talk about a star dying (potentially) when Ronda got lit up by Amanda Nunes(Is it all coach Edmund's fault?). And we talk to Paul "The Bearjew" Craig and pick the best fight and fighter of 2016!

Looking for a specific Time Code:

1:45 -UFC 207 Review and analysis.

27:30 -Paul Craig Interview- Who does he want to fight next and when? Some Brazilian legends are on his mind...

37:00 -Best fight and fighter of 2016

Top Turtle is fired up and debating where Sage and Page go from here and also discussing what Mickey Gall's next move should be as he climbs up the ranks choking fools left and right.

We also talk to two mega prospects in MMA: Devin Powell who just secured a contract on "Lookin' For A Fight" and Invicta's Megan Anderson who is a capital "B" Beast at 145 pounds.

Specific Time Codes:

2:15- Fastest Fight News: Conor says he is still a two weight world champion, Barbie and Ken lost on Saturday and we discuss what they need to do to rebound and we discuss Uriah Faber's place in history.

18:50- Lookin' For A Fight winner Devin Powell discusses making his UFC debut and all things Northeast MMA.

29:40- Invicta's top featherweight prospect Megan Anderson on the possibility of one day facing Cyborg.