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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 intervie...

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:...

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. Fina...

***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 th...

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 gra...

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 discu...

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...

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 g...

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 c...

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 Adam Martin from MMA Oddsbreaker, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Smith vs Rakic. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @MMAdamMartin Check out our sponsor: ajsactionpackedsportsbets.com Musical Credit: I dunno by grap...

We come back down to Earth after a head spinning UFC 252, and Top Turtle has you as a grounded opponent. Let them recap some of the craziness and get you back on the right track for this week. First, Gumby will be talking with a pair of fighters from this week’s UFC Vegas 7. First Joe Solecki joins before he looks to make it 2-0 in the Octagon. He weighs in on the rise of Gym-O, and watching his r...

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 Munhoz vs Edgar. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @BenjaminAbrigo Check out our sponsor: ajsactionpackedsportsbets.c...

The trilogy is upon us and you need the breakdown - Top Turtle has it for you. On this week’s episode, Gumby and Dave are back at it with “Fights, Dogs, and Parlays” - the easiest way to get solid grappling advice. They hit big again last week, trust them to guide you through this solid card with some nice underdog choices on the docket. Plus, Gumby has the fighters from the card chatting about th...

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 252. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @kcpko Check out our sponsor: ajsactionpackedsportsbets.com Musical Credit:...

We’ve been spoiled with weekend after weekend of UFC events, but this week we get even more. The Contender Series returns and Top Turtle will bring the goods from both shows. First Gumby sits down with two of the fighters from UFC Vegas 6. Justin Jaynes, fresh off of his violent KO of Frank Camacho, drops in to discuss dropping weight classes, his nickname and being a company man. Then 23-year old...

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 Lewis vs Oleinik. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @KristenKingMMA Check out our sponsor: ajsactionpackedsportsbets.com Musical Credit: I dunno by grape...

Back stateside for the first time in a month, the UFC returns to the Apex, and of course Top Turtle has all you need. First, Gumby will be chatting with three of the fighters on the show. Leading off is the headliner of the show, Edmen Shahbazyan. He discusses the pressures of trying to be the youngest champion ever and who he thinks he’ll meet there. Then, 17-year MMA veteran Ed Herman discusses...

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 Between Rounds Radio, as they break down all of the prelims of UFC Brunson vs Shahbazyan. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @SonofJarrell20 Check out our sponsor: ajsactionpackedsportsbets.com Musical Credit:...

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...

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. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @scott_lagdon Check out our sponsor: ajsactionpackedsportsbets.com Musical Credit: I dunno by gra...

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. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @BenjaminAbrigo Check out our sponsor: aj...

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 h...

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 t...

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. Follow host on Twitter @GumbyVreeland Follow co-host on Twitter @kcpko Check out our sponsor: ajsactionpackedsportsbets.com Music...

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 dis...