Top Turtle Podcast – Episode 61: Tim Johnson

Timothy Johnson not only has the best ‘stache in the UFC he is also rising up the UFC heavyweight ranks. We talk to him about his upcoming fight in London and how he is one of the few current UFC heavyweights with a wrestling pedigree.

Plus we breakdown UFC 209- We liked the new commentary team more than the main event itself and we preview and predict the upcoming Gastelum vs Belfort Fight Night this weekend!

1:15- UFC 209 Review: Where do main card fighters go from here? Should Maia get the next Welterweight title shot instead of fighting Masvidal?

26:30- Tim Johnson Interview: Tim talks about his new training techniques and what to expect at his UFC London fight.

37:00- Gastelum vs Belfort preview and predictions.

ABOUT THE HOSTS

Daniel “Gumby” Vreeland (@GumbyVreeland) – With over five years of jiu jitsu experience, “Gumby” has a wealth of technical knowledge that he brings to the table. Add that to a writing history that includes credits on web (The MMA Manifesto) and print sources (Fight! Magazine) and live coverage of every major promotion, and his breakdown skills are just as sharp as his rubber guard.

 

David Tramonte (@TopTurtleMMA) – Has a long history in TV Production, having been an associate producer for the Best Damn Sports Show Period, NBC Sports and MLB Network. He has produced shows featuring content from the UFC, Pride FC, Strikeforce and the International Fight League. His passion lies in practicing jiu jitsu and trying to pick MMA parlays.

 

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