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The boys of Top Turtle chat with 2 women's flyweight fighters on the outside looking in at TUF 26. Lauren Mueller off her win on the Dana White Contender Series, and Molly McCann prepping for her Cage Warriors bout, both discuss what they think of the series. Plus we break down UFC in Sao Paulo. TIME CODES: 1:00 - Interview with UFC Flyweight Lauren Mueller 9:50 - Interview with Cage Warriors Flyweight Molly McCann 21:00 - News Roundup (Darren Till is NASTY) 31:30 - UFC Fight Night Sao Paulo Breakdown 37:30 - Future Fight Stars of the Week #FloFFS

On this week's show we talk with TUF winner Tatiana Suarez about what's kept her away for so long. Then we break down why UFC ratings are going down. Plus, the first ever Future Fight Stars of the Week (#FloFFS)segment featuring James Lynch. 1:00 - Interview with Tatiana Suarez 13:30 - Why are the UFC's ratings flopping so hard? 27:30 - UFC Gdansk Fight Card Breakdown 34:50 - Future Fight Stars w/James Lynch (#FloFFS)

Dave and Gumby sit down this week with UFC middleweight Elias Theodorou and he breaks down what it takes to be create a star outside of the cage. The boys also talk about possible upcoming #1 contender fights and breakdown UFC 216. TIME CODES: 1:00 - Interview with Elias Theodorou 13:00 - Contender Fight? or NAH? 27:40 - UFC 216 Breakdown

On this week's episode, the boys talk to Darren Till, who tell us all why he's the next big thing. Also, did he really want to fight Mike Perry on 3 days notice? The guys also break down UFC Japan, talk Carlos Condit's comeback and Matt Brown's departure. TIME CODES: 1:39 - Interview with UFC Gdansk headliner Darren Till 12:30 - Is Dana on the way out? 15:45 - Cain Velasquez injury update 17:00 - Welterweight comings and goings (Brown & Condit)

This week Top Turtle takes a visit from UFC flyweight mainstay, Justin Scoggins. But before that, Dave and Gumby argue about whether or not the flyweights should stay and if WME is in over their head. TIME CODES: 1:00- News Round Up: Kill the flyweight division, comparing the 125 vs 135 and the downer year on PPV 11:00- Justin Scoggins interview: Training at Alpha Male and how he got the "Tank" Nickname 19:30- UFC Pittsburgh Preview and Predictions

Reacting to a lackluster Fight Night but respecting the hell out of the Russian invasion and predicting if Conor and Floyd run it back for another fight? Plus we talk to Charles Rosa, winner of 3 performance bonuses in the UFC about his next career steps and love of cooking... And we preview UFC 215 and get really whiney about Might Mouse headlining another PPV. TIME CODES: 1:00- UFC Rotterdam Reaction & all the latest news 15:30- Charles Rosa talks about his UFC career 26:00- UFC 215 Preview and Predictions has the UFC decided to just give up promoting this card?

What a week in MMA! Jon Jones pops for steroids, Ronda gets married and MayMac goes down in Vegas. We recap it all and get into what the UFC does for PPV stars now that these three are in no man's land. Plus we chat with UFC heavyweight, the pride of Spokane, Daniel Spitz. TIME CODES: 1:30 - Mayweather/McGregor Breakdown 13:30 - What's Next for Conor 15:30 - Looking for the UFC's Next PPV Mega-Star 25:00 - Interview with Sik Jitsu's Daniel Spitz 39:00 - UFC Rotterdam Breakdown

Olympic wrestler turned UFC fighter, Arjan Bhullar talks about making his debut, representing his Indian heritage and his friendship with WWE superstar Jinder Mahal. Plus we try to predict the next UFC mega stars in each weight class using only fighters who have less than 3 fights! Find out who gets chosen as potential stars of tomorrow. TIME CODES: 1:30- Drafting the future UFC stars of tomorrow. Find out who the next Conor McGregor could be... 23:30- Interview with Arjan Bhullar talks growing up a big pro wrestling fan and his friendship with Jinder Mahal and how he thinks he matches up against current UFC Heavyweights.

We speak with Francis Ngannou about his move to Vegas, his big fight with JDS at UFC 215 and what he likes to do for fun in Las Vegas. Spoiler alert: He just likes training. Specific Time Codes: 1:30- Figuring out who all the champions should face next and big discussion on what to do with the welterweight division? Who should challenge Woodley for the belt? 15:00- Francis Ngannou talks about his motivations for fighting.

Jason Knight talks about what makes his gym, Alan Belcher MMA in Mississippi, such a great place to train and who he wants to callout with a big win over Lamas this weekend. Hint: It's Cub Swanson. And we try to make sense of Weidman's career and have a debate over which former champion has the best chance of reclaiming gold in the UFC. Hint: It's Cain. And Jon Jones. TIME CODES: 1:30-UFC Long Island recap and debating which former champions could reclaim their belt. 15:30-Jason Knight discusses what he likes to do when he isn't fighting and his prediction for Mississippi becoming a center of MMA. 27:30-UFC 214 Preview: Big agreement on Jon Jones winning. Big disagreement on Maia vs Woodley.

Tonya Evinger talks about her decision to come up in weight and fight Cyborg. Why she feels she can beat the best female fighter on the planet and what her thoughts were on GDR not wanting to fight Cyborg. 1:30- News:Floyd vs Conor press conference battles and what division in the UFC should be scrapped? 10:30- Tonya Evinger discusses fighting Cyborg and her thoughts on GDR backing out of the fight originally. 23:00- UFC Long Island preview- Will Weidman go on an 0-4 losing streak???

We talk to rising UFC prospect Shane Burgos about representing Long Island and his path to potential path super stardom. Plus we debate wether there is such a thing as the UFC "promotional hype machine" and breakdown all the action from UFC 213. Time Codes: 1:30- Debating the UFC hype machine and if it matters 17:30- Shane Burgos talks about getting his start in MMA and why he thinks he can be a player at 145 pounds. 24:00- UFC Glasgow preview- Is Gunnar Nelson ripe for a loss?

We talk to 3 of the featured fighters in the UFC's new show: Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series. It's a massive opportunity for up and coming fighters and we breakdown the concept and future of Fight Pass' new show. Plus we preview and breakdown International Fight Week headlined by UFC 213. 1:30 Is Contender Series going to replace TUF? 8:30- Matt Bessette talks about knowing he would always get the call to the UFC 16:30- Kurt Holobaugh talks about the viral knockout he just dished out and being very confident going into the biggest fight of his career. 27:00- UFC 213 Preview and odds 42:00- Sean O'Malley talks about training at the MMA Lab and what it will be like to fight in the small gym setting.

Ed "Short Fuse" Herman talks about his staying power in the UFC, about training with Chael Sonnen and thoughts on the sub only grappling movement, We react to the weird moments of Bellator 180 and try to figure out who the winners should fight next. Plus, we have the pleasure of speaking with Danaher Death Squad member, Oliver Taza. TIME CODES: 1:30- Bellator 180 reaction. Spoiler Alert: We thought it was weird. 14:30- Ed Herman Interview 28:00- Oliver Taza interview

We talk to Stevie Ray and Paul Craig about representing Scottish MMA in the UFC and why they just don't like each other! Plus latest news and reaction and a debate on the next big markets for the UFC. TIME CODES: 1:30- Reaction to Holm's nice performance and Singapore, emerging markets in MMA and of course, just in case you haven't gotten enough- some Conor vs Floyd reaction. 13:15- Stevie Ray talks about representing Scotland, his plans to climb up the UFC rankings and why he dislikes Paul Craig. 27:00- UFC Oklahoma Preview 32:30- Paul Craig on how he can crack into the top 5 of the Lighweight division and what the beef with Stevie Ray is all about.

Ray Borg talks about being in the middle of the DJ vs Dana White feud over who should challenge next for the flyweight title. Brian Kelleher speaks to us about unloading on the Brazilian fans at UFC 212 and why he accepted a fight so quickly after this last win. And we discuss what makes a good post fight Octogon interview and react to Mark Hunt vs Derek Lewis! TIME CODES: 1:30- What makes a good post fight interview and where does Derek Lewis and Mark Hunt go from here? 10:00- Brian Kelleher talks about his slick guillotine at UFC 212 and gives a prediction for his upcoming fight in Long Island. 20:00- The DJ and Dana White saga and discussing if fighters should publicly negotiate. 27:00- Ray Borg talks about who he would fight if he doesn't get the next title shot and if he has ever heard that the UFC would scrap the entire flyweight division? 41:00- UFC Singapore Preview

Volkan Oezdamir is fresh off his a big win and now predicting a first round finish vs. Jimi Manuwa at their UFC 214 showdown. We speak to Volkan about his fast rise up the UFC light heavyweight rankings and who he feels he best matches up against at the top of the division. Plus we react to Max Holloway's title win and reflect on some of the quickest and longest win streaks to earn a title shot and we preview UFC New Zealand! TIME CODES: 2:00- Which fighters had the longest waits to get a title shot? Who were the quickest to earn title shots? 10:30- Volkan Oezdamir talks about knowing his shot to the temple was the knockout blow against Misha Circunov and what part of his game has he yet to show off in the UFC? 19:00- Previewing UFC New Zealand: Is the underdog very live in the co-main event?

Syndicate MMA head coach John Wood talks about Roxanne Modafferi and how much he enjoys being training the Happy Warrior. John also discusses helping Amanda Nunes at the end of her fight camps and the potential of coaching Francis Ngannou now that he has moved to Las Vegas. Plus John previews his two fighters fighting at UFC 212 and gives the inside scoop on up and coming fighters at his gym. -Reaction to Gustafsson vs. Teixeira and all the latest Cyborg news. -John Wood talks about how special it has been training Roxanne and gives some insight on UFC Veteran Mike Pyle -UFC 212 preview: Will Jose Also stop the Holloway hype train?

We speak with Oluwale Bamgbose live from the UFC fighter summit. Oluwale talks about meeting Kobe Bryant, re-inventing his ground game and makes a prediction for his upcoming fight at UFC 212. Specific Time Codes: 2:00- News of the day: Is it a "shame" that Rory is in Bellator and will Cyborg finally get a fight at 145 in the UFC? 13:00- Oluwale Bamgbose throws shade on Uriah Hall and talks about his newfound love for the ground game. 23:00- UFC Stockholm Preview and Predictions.

We react to UFC211 and breakdown where the winning fighters go next plus we talk to surging middleweight, Robert Whittaker and talk to #5 ranked Light Heavyweight, Volkan Oezdemir. TIME CODES: 1:30- UFC 211 Reaction. 19:00- Robert Whittaker Interview about wanting his next fight to be for the title. 29:00- Conor vs Floyd News & Reaction. 34:00- Volkan Oezdamir on his upcoming fight with Misha Cirkunov.