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The Craic with Petesy CarrollCharles Oliveira Coming Back Too Soon? Khamzat-DDP Heating Up, Artem Lobov BackThe Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by Craic regulars Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to break down the week’s biggest headlines.The first is Charles Oliveira’s return against Rafael Fiziev. The crew debates whether it’s too quick a turnaround for Oliveira after his KO loss to Topuria just three months ago (6:12).One fight fast approaching is Driccus Du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev. With UFC 319 just a week away, the boys gauge excitement levels and share insights from DDP’s recent interview with Ariel earlier in the week (19:04).Next, the trio...2025-08-091h 19

The Craic with Petesy CarrollHow Long Will Tom Aspinall Reign? Plus, UFC Abu Dhabi, Hulk Hogan, Ali ActPetesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall to discuss the latest in combat sports, beginning with a reflection on the legacy of the late Hulk Hogan (06:46).They then dive into Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane. What are the key storylines heading into the matchup, and could this be the start of the Aspinall era? (21:36)Looking ahead to UFC Abu Dhabi, Robert Whittaker takes on the streaking Reinier de Ridder, and Shara “Bullet” Magomedov returns to action. Petesy and Chuck close out the show by breaking down their favorite matchups on the card (52:44).2025-07-261h 19

The Craic with Petesy CarrollBIG Combat Sports Weekend, Dustin Poirier's Last Dance, Best Guinness in NYCWith a stacked combat sports weekend ahead, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes kick things off by debating which fight carries the highest stakes (6:22).One of those matchups is Max Holloway vs. Dustin Poirier. The crew dives into their favorite storylines surrounding this trilogy clash (14:03).Arguably the biggest fight of the weekend is Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois. Can Dubois upset the applecart? The trio break down how the undisputed heavyweight title bout might unfold (34:25). The PFL is also making waves with its event in Cape Town, South Africa. Petesy and the b...2025-07-191h 30

The Craic with Petesy CarrollTaylor vs. Serrano 3 Reaction from Madison Square GardenLive from Madison Square Garden, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall give their immediate reactions to Katie Taylor claiming victory in her trilogy fight against Amanda Serrano. Soaking up the energy from the live arena, The Craic transports you to cage side with live sound from the fighter announcements and results, followed by the duo breaking down the biggest storylines from the bout. 2025-07-1331 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollIlia Topuria v Paddy Pimblett, Conor McGregor's Appeal, Khamzat Lands StatesideThe Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual, and kick things off by breaking down Ilia Topuria’s newly minted no. 1 ranking in the official Uncrowned pound-for-pound sweepstakes (4:03). Shifting to what’s next for Topuria, Petesy and the gang weigh in on Paddy Pimblett, Justin Gaejthe, and Arman Tsarukyan as potential contenders for the lightweight champion (10:30). Conor McGregor is back in the headlines. The former champ withdrew his application to introduce new evidence in his ongoing appeal. The guys discuss the latest in McGregor’s disappointing run of recent news cyc...2025-07-021h 17

The Craic with Petesy CarrollTom Aspinall's next moves, Jon Jones' legacy tarnished? UFC 317 preview, moreThe Craic returns! In a special Wednesday edition of the show, Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to break down the latest evidence surrounding Jon Jones’s recent criminal charge, including Jones’ seemingly self-incriminating posts on X (0:38).Jones’ retirement disgruntled a lot of MMA fans, including Andy Aspinall, father and head coach of newly crowned undisputed champion Tom Aspinall. Petesy discusses his sit-down with Andy, who didn’t hold back in criticizing the UFC’s handling of the heavyweight title picture (26:06).So what’s next for the heavyweight champ? The trio considers th...2025-06-261h 14

The Craic with Petesy CarrollConor McGregor’s latest scandal, Jon Jones speaks on his future, Ice Wars, moreThe Craic is back with its usual trifecta! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes get the show underway by unpacking the fallout from Conor McGregor’s latest nightclub scandal (4:23).It wouldn’t be a Craic episode without a Jon Jones segment, and this time it’s his appearance on the Nelk Boys podcast. The boys discuss his latest comments, which unsurprisingly don’t inspire much excitement for the potential Tom Aspinall matchup (25:34).Pivoting to the other side of the combat sports spectrum, Chuck Mindenhall recaps his trip to BKFC’s Ice Wars, including his rink-side...2025-06-211h 09

The Craic with Petesy CarrollKayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes: Biggest WMMA fight ever? Plus, Kamaru Usman’s plan, PFL’s puzzling moves, moreThis week on The Craic, Petesy Carroll calls on Ben Fowlkes and Drake Riggs to talk combat sports’ biggest and weirdest headlines.They open the show by debating whether the inevitable Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison bout could be the biggest women’s MMA fight of all time (4:09).Next, the trio turn their attention to this weekend’s UFC Fight Night main event: Kamaru Usman vs. Joaquin Buckley. Petesy and the boys unpack the key narratives heading into the matchup, including Usman’s bold three-fight plan to achieve double-champ status (26:04).It’s been another we...2025-06-141h 23

The Craic with Petesy CarrollUFC 316 weigh-ins: Kayla Harrison makes 135, Jon Jones' tweet storm, moreThe Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by Craic regulars Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes. The boys open the show by breaking down the UFC 316 weigh-in results and analyzing which fighters looked sharp on the scales (5:14). One fighter who had no trouble making weight was Kayla Harrison, who challenges Juliana Peña for the bantamweight title. The guys explore each fighter’s path to victory and debate whether the betting line is disrespecting the reigning champion, Peña (10:14). Despite two title fights on the card, the buzz around UFC 316 isn’t quite wh...2025-06-071h 05

The Craic with Petesy CarrollTUF Is cooked, Tom Aspinall trolls Jon Jones, troubling BJ Penn newsOn this week’s edition of The Craic, Petesy Carroll is joined by Ben Fowlkes and Drake Riggs. Kicking off the show, they dive into breaking news: Maycee Barber has missed weight for her fight against Erin Blanchfield, along with several other fighters on this weekend’s Apex card (4:02). Another UFC product that returned this week is The Ultimate Fighter. The guys discuss why the show feels underwhelming, even with fan favorites Chael Sonnen and Daniel Cormier coaching opposing teams (14:15). The trio then address the troubling news surrounding former UFC champion BJ Penn...2025-05-311h 07

The Craic with Petesy CarrollSleeping on Dricus du Plessis in Khamzat Chimaev fight? PFL woes, morePetesy Carroll is joined by The Craic alum Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to discuss whether Dricus Du Plessis is being overlooked against Khamzat Chimaev, more bad news for the PFL, and the UFC super-fights that still aren’t getting made.On this week’s show, Petesy Carroll is joined by The Craic alum Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes. After a brief tangent discussing Petesy’s dream journal, the fellas dive into the biggest storylines surrounding Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus Du Plessis — most notably, whether Du Plessis is being slept on yet again as an under...2025-05-171h 18

The Craic with Petesy CarrollUFC 315 main event stakes, Jose Aldo misses weight, morePetesy Carroll is joined by familiar faces Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to talk all things UFC 315.The lads kick off the show by breaking down the fallout from Jose Aldo’s weight struggles, including how it could impact his chances against Aiemann Zahabi (3:02).After debating whether the tail end of Aldo’s career is being mishandled, Petesy shifts the focus to this weekend’s main event. The trio discuss Belal Muhammad finally earning the respect of the oddsmakers, and whether Jack Della Maddalena is being overlooked as the challenger (20:01).The result of the UF...2025-05-101h 19

The Craic with Petesy CarrollIlia Topuria announces UFC 317 Fight, Ian Garry's plans, UFC Des Moines, & moreThe Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by the usual suspects, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes, to break down all the latest headlines. They kick things off by discussing Ilia Topuria, who’s set to fight at UFC 317 on June 28th — but who’s his opponent? The lads weigh in on who they think would make for Topuria’s most exciting matchup (03:58). One of those opponents is Islam Makhachev, but does Makhachev want to fight Ilia, or move up to welterweight to face the winner of Jack Della Maddalena vs. Belal? The trio explore what the light...2025-05-031h 01

The Craic with Petesy CarrollExclusive Paul Hughes sit-down, UFC Kansas City, Cage Warriors Dublin & more | The CraicPetesy opens the show by teeing up the biggest stories of the week, then dives into an exclusive sit-down interview with rising Irish star Paul Hughes (06:17). Hughes kicks things off by sharing how it feels to headline his homecoming fight at the SSE Arena in Belfast. He and Petesy take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about Paul’s roots in the local amateur scene. The Irishman gets real about his hopes for a rematch with Usman Nurmagomedov, and lays out how he thinks that fight would play out (16:36). Next...2025-04-261h 30

The Craic with Petesy CarrollPaddy Pimblett’s next fight, UFC lightweight division matchups, Alex Volkanovski top 10 P4P?On a special Wednesday edition of The Craic, Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and The Sun Sport’s Chisanga Malata to discuss what the future holds for Paddy Pimblett following his dominant win over Michael Chandler (5:24).They dive into Pimblett’s backstory and reflect on how unbelievable it is that he’s reached this level, before exploring the potential matchup teased by his post-fight callout of Charles Oliveira (18:19).Next, they unpack the release of Ilia Topuria’s highly anticipated interview with Joe Rogan, and weigh in on Khabib Nurmagomedov claiming Arman Tsarukyan would be tough...2025-04-1758 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollUFC 314 weigh-in reaction, Mitchell vs Silva chaos, Volk’s final fight?With Petesy Carroll away from the helm, Uncrowned’s Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes man the ship to preview UFC 314.The duo kicks things off by reacting to the weekend’s weigh-in results, where all main card fighters successfully made weight (01:15).Chuck and Ben then break down the key paths to victory for main event fighters Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes (02:30), and weigh in on whether a loss could spell retirement for the Australian former champ (12:28). Diego Lopes appears to have his sights set on a...2025-04-121h 09

The Craic with Petesy CarrollIslam Makhachev eyes 170, Sean O’Malley’s shot at revenge, Lerone Murphy’s big night at the Apex | The CraicSean O’Malley is getting a second shot at bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili, but some people aren’t happy about it. Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes kick off the show discussing the UFC 316 rematch (4:40).With Manel Kape’s meeting with Brandon Royval being the only fight announced for UFC 317, the big international fight week card, the lads contemplate a potential super fight between Merab and Alexandre Pantoja, who have both effectively cleared out their divisions (19:22).On the topic of UFC 317, comments from Islam Makhachev's camp have claimed that he will await the winner of Bel...2025-04-051h 15

The Craic with Petesy CarrollMcGregor hints at retirement (again), the lightweight title sweepstakes, UFC London musings | The CraicThere was a lot of negativity around last week’s London event, so it was only fair for Petesy and Chuck to have veteran U.K. journalist Chisanga Malata back on to give his firsthand impression of what it was like to be in The o2 to witness Sean Brady’s dominant win over Leon Edwards, that put the cherry on top of a rough night for the Brits (1:50). Following the UFC London debrief, Chuck and Petesy give their thoughts on the lightweight title picture and weigh in on who should fight Islam Makhachev next...2025-03-291h 00

The Craic with Petesy CarrollLeon Edwards’ nightmare, the buzz in London, KSI out of Danis fight, GFL debutVeteran U.K. journalist Chisanga Malata of The Sun joins the show to talk about the buzz in London (2:43) ahead of Leon Edwards’ main event clash with Sean Brady. After Michael Bisping claims that Sean Brady was a nightmare matchup for the former welterweight champion, Petesy and Chuck weigh-in on how they feel the two match up (21:29). After speaking with the surging light-heavyweight in the lead up to his co-main event meeting with Jan Blachowicz, Chuck talks about the impression Carlos Ulberg gave him ahead of the biggest test of his career (33:20). The lads look at...2025-03-221h 05

The Craic with Petesy CarrollPoirier vs. Holloway retirement fight, changing tunes on Poatan, Hughes in BelfastPetesy Carroll is joined by Uncrowned’s Ben Fowlkes to discuss Beniel Dariush potentially leaking Dustin Poirier meeting his old rival Max Holloway in his retirement fight (8:39). Just after getting the show underway, the news hits of three weigh misses for this weekend’s Apex card (14:40), before the conversation returns to Poirier (19:59). The lads ponder when Ilia Topuria will make his 155-pound debut with Charles Oliveira’s camp claiming that the Brazilian has a fight booked for International Fight Week (29:15). In the wake of UFC 313, Petesy and Ben weigh-in on the changing...2025-03-151h 21

The Craic with Petesy CarrollAlex Pereira’s toughest test, TKO’s boxing revolution, Ilia Topuria’s tease, is Croke Park a real place?With all the talk of what lies beyond UFC 313 for Alex Pereira, are we all discounting the fact that Magomed Ankalaev is by far his hardest test at 205 pounds? Petesy Carroll, Ben Fowlkes and Shaheen Al-Shatti discuss how a victory would impact the iconic Brazilian striker’s legacy (4:03). As for the chief support, the lads ponder whether Justin Gaethje will be a changed man following his brutal knockout loss to Max Holloway when he rematches short-notice stand-in Rafael Fiziev (29:56). The conversation then turns to TKO Boxing and whether its boxing revolution will...2025-03-081h 22

The Craic with Petesy CarrollTKO-Saudi boxing league, amending the Ali Act, Eubank Jr. vs. Benn egg-citementPetesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to discuss TKO’s imminent arrival in the boxing world, in conjunction with the Saudi Arabia (2:50) and TKO president Mark Shapiro suggesting that there are some flaws in the Ali Act - an act introduced in 2002 for the welfare of boxers. During the show, news broke of a boxing event taking place in Times Square, and the lads give their thoughts on a boxing card taking place in such a unique location (35:12), before the conversation turned to the UFC’s media rights, which will be up fo...2025-03-011h 07

The Craic with Petesy CarrollPaddy Pimblett’s moment of truth, changing of the guard at 170, is Ilia big enough for 155?Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall are joined by Drake Riggs, who is on site in Seattle for Cejudo vs. Song, to discuss a crazy week of news in the world of combat sports. They first look at how Ilia Topuria’s vacation of the featherweight title has led to UFC 314 getting it’s main event with Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes set to compete for gold (06:12), before the conversation switches to Paddy Pimblett’s biggest fight to date (22:16) versus Michael Chandler. The discussion turns to the shake-up at welterweight that saw Jack Del...2025-02-221h 15

The Craic with Petesy CarrollWill Sean Strickland and Eric Nicksick reconcile? MMA not featured in top sports earners listPetesy Carroll and Chuck Mindehall give their thoughts on the split between Sean Strickland and Eric Nicksick (4:36), on the back of the UFC middleweight claiming he would no longer have the Xtreme Couture head coach in his corner after UFC 312.While pondering wether the two would reconcile, the conversation shifts to Anthony Smith and Rampage Jackson (31:36) squashing their beef that arose from Smith’s criticism of Jaxxon Podcast’s handling of an interview they had with controversial featherweight Bryce Mitchell. The lads discuss what impact the growing number of fighter publications has on journalism and consider whether situ...2025-02-151h 02

The Craic with Petesy CarrollShould the UFC cut Bryce Mitchell, Conor McGregor’s racial slurs, UFC Saudi ArabiaPetesy Carroll is joined by Uncrowned’s Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to discuss Bryce Mitchell and Conor McGregor’s latest controversies.Petesy Carroll, Ben Fowlkes and Chuck Mindenhall discuss Bryce Mitchell’s outlandish statement about Adolf Hitler being “a good guy” (3:11) and consider whether Dana White’s reaction to the situation (04:16) is sufficient. They then look at differing reactions from the MMA community, with Jan Blachowicz offering to educate Mitchell (23:44) and Conor McGregor offering compassion to the featherweight (25:11).The conversation then moves onto the vitriolic tweet from McGregor, laced with racial slurs, going after his old foe...2025-02-011h 01

The Craic with Petesy CarrollAlex Pereira to heavyweight? UFC 311 update, PFL woesChuck Mindenhall returns to The Craic, joining Petesy Carroll to discuss a potential location shift for UFC 311 due to the California wildfires (03:07).The lads also give their takes on reports from Brazil claiming Alex Pereira will move to heavyweight (07:36) to take on Alexander Volkov at UFC 313 and reports that PFL will half the prize money for their tournament in 2025 (28:17).They also ponder why Dominick Cruz will not be taking on Henry Cejudo next month in Seattle (45:40), before briefly touching on this weekend’s Apex card headlined by McKenzie Dean vs. Amanda Ribas 2 (51:30).2025-01-211h 02

The Craic with Petesy CarrollBreaking News: Arman Tsarukyan injured, Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano is new main eventPetesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes for an episode jam-packed with breaking news.Fowlkes speaks about the mystique surrounding Team Khabib and the Dagestan collective (04:06) after covering them for Uncrowned. Then, the lads react in real time to the breaking news that Arman Tsarukyan has withdrawn from the UFC 311 main event due to injury (13:46).Mindenhall gives insights on Merab Dvalishvili after spending time with the bantamweight champion at Syndicate ahead of his clash with Umar Nurmagomedov (27:22).News of Renato Moicano stepping up to face Islam Makhachev breaks (37:28), b...2025-01-211h 20

The Craic with Petesy Carroll2024 European MMA Recap: Ilia Topuria's rise, Conor McGregor civil case, moreThe Craic caps off 2024 by looking back at the year in European MMA.Petesy Carroll is joined by journalists Andy Stevenson, Chisanga Malata, and Donagh Corby to discuss the biggest winners and losers.The show begins with Ilia Topuria’s strong case for Male Fighter of the Year and his recent talk of moving to lightweight (03:13).Next, the discussion centers on Dakota Ditcheva’s meteoric rise through the PFL tournament and her Female Fighter of the Year candidacy (10:01).The conversation turns to Tom Aspinall’s presence at Jon Jones’ UFC 309 title fight an...2025-01-0447 min

The Craic with Petesy Carroll2025 European MMA Predictions: Jones vs. Aspinall? Topuria in Spain?Petesy Carroll is joined by journalists Andy Stevenson, Chisanga Malata, and Donagh Corby on The Craic to preview the upcoming year in European MMA. The conversation begins with predictions on whether Tom Aspinall will finally get a crack at Jon Jones (03:58) and if Ilia Topuria will be able to bring a UFC event to Spain in 2025 (10:03).Next, they discuss whether Shavkat Rakhmonov will be able to capture UFC gold (18:00) and Leon Edwards' place in the welterweight title picture (26:15). Then they look outside the UFC and forecast what the future holds for Dakota Ditcheva, Pa...2024-12-2850 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollDo we believe Dana? The Logan & Conor circus, Usyk vs. Fury 2, Paul Hughes US Tour | The CraicChuck Mindenhall joins Petesy Carroll on the latest episode of The Craic to sink his teeth into forecasting whether Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall will happen in 2025. The lads also discuss the build-up to Usyk vs. Fury 2, the sentiment (or lack there of) for Logan Paul vs. Conor McGregor, Paul Hughes in the US and another big sell-out show in Paris. 2024-12-211h 06

The Craic with Petesy CarrollGFL Scepticism, Disgruntled Bellator fighters, Buckley vs. Colby stakesPetesy Carroll is joined by Uncrowned colleagues Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to forecast potential issues GFL may have ahead of its proposed April launch date (00:00). Fowlkes shares details on his recent report regarding a growing number of disgruntled Bellator fighters (34:28) and Mindenhall provides key takeaways from his recent interview with Colby Covington (49:03).2024-12-141h 11

The Craic with Petesy CarrollUFC 310 weigh-in reaction, Ian Garry’s chances and picksPetesy Carroll is joined by Uncrowned colleagues Chuck Mindenhall and Shaheen Al Shatti to look ahead to UFC 310 and debate whether Ian Machado Garry has a real chance of beating the 170-pound boogeyman, Shavkat Rahkmonov.Join us on the bike: avironactive.com/uncrowned 2024-12-091h 04

The Craic with Petesy CarrollBreaking: Conor McGregor civil trial reaches verdict; here’s everything you need to knowConor McGregor lost his sexual assault civil case. Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes react to McGregor being found liable for a December 2018 sexual assault in Dublin.2024-11-231h 01

The Craic with Petesy CarrollJohn Wood on Khalil Rountree Embracing Underdog Status, Chuck Mindenhall’s Untouchable Theory as Applied to Alex PereiraThe Craic is back and this week Petesy is zooming in on all things UFC 307. Fresh off cornering Merab Dvalishvili to bantamweight title glory, John Wood will look to upset the apple cart again when he leads Khalil Rountree Jr. into battle with another promotional golden goose, Alex Pereira. Wood joins the show to discuss embracing underdog status, being bolstered by Merab’s win and much more. The Man in The Hat, Chuck Mindenhall is reunited with his 3PAC brother to apply his untouchable theory to Alex Pereira. According to the theory, when a champion is p...2024-10-051h 05

The Craic with Petesy CarrollThe French MMA Boom, BSD’s Second Coming, Kevin Jousset’s Ian Garry Pursuit, UFC Paris PreviewThe Craic is back and this week Petesy is zooming in all things UFC Paris. One of the foremost voices for the French sport, Guillaume Duseux of trailblazing podcast La Sueur, joins the show to set the table for the big card in the City of Light and explains the explosion in popularity the sport has witnessed in the country since MMA’s legalisation in 2020. Following his underdog pick of Merab Dvalishvili bringing home the first perfect parlay for the new era of The Ariel Helwani Show, Petesy speaks to his “Underdog of the Week” Kevin Jo...2024-09-3052 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollBehind the Scenes at The Ariel Helwani Show Live in Las VegasThe Craic with Petesy Carroll goes behind the scenes at the soft launch of The Ariel Helwani Show at the Venetian Sportsbook in Las Vegas, the day before UFC 306. A host of the big names from the all-new Uncrowned roster feature with appearances from the man of the moment, Ariel Helwani, his loyal lieutenant New York Ric, the biggest baby face in the industry Conner Burks, the legendary bard Chuck Mindenhall and Uncrowned editor-in-chief, Shaheen Al Shatti. Petesy recaps all the thrills and spills of a magical launch in Sin City.2024-09-2132 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollUFC 304 Biggest UK Card Ever | Paddy Holohan on UFC Dublin 2014 | Jon Jones LoomingPetesy arrived in Manchester early on Thursday morning, interviewing Irish MMA legend Paddy Holohan on the ten-year anniversary of UFC Dublin and discussing his student Shauna Bannon taking up his famed berserker role for UFC 304. After a day of media activity, Petesy met up with colleagues Jose Youngs (MMA Fighting) and Abbey Subhan (MMA Junkie) to discuss the many storylines at the event: is Belal’s hatred for Leon Edwards real, will Jon Jones really face the winner of Aspinall vs, Blaydes, Paddy Pimblett’s mental health struggles and much more.2024-07-2633 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollIs Ian Garry Piling Pressure on Himself with Pre-UFC 303 MVP Talk?Petesy is looking forward to Ian Machado Garry’s matchup with Michael “Venom” Page more than any fight on the stacked UFC 303 card. Keeping with the U.K. vs. Ireland theme, he invited his old verbal sparring partner Chisanga Malata back on the show to discuss the meeting. The lads weigh-in on the pre-fight talk between the two, question whether Garry is setting himself up for a big fall by talking down MVP’s skillset and discuss who has more to gain as a victor in the high-stakes welterweight clash. Petesy also discusses Team KF’s Omran Chaa...2024-06-2731 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollThe Craic at Ariel Helwani Live & UFC 302 (w/ New York Ric)A globetrotting Petesy greets us in the after tremors of UFC 302 and Ariel Helwani Live to share stories of his wild week in Brick City, with a little help from the great “New York” Eric Jackman, of The MMA Hour fame. Petesy takes us through his journey to the Vox studios, to splitting the G with Frank and GC at the Dead Rabbit, his time at the UFC 302 press conference, his visit to the Helwani abode and Friday’s Live show and after party. He also gives us his take on UFC 302, the live UFC experien...2024-06-0332 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollConor McGregor & Michael Chandler’s Dublin Face Off | McGregor’s PartyingThe Trident of Knowledge - Petesy Carroll, Donagh Corby and Andy Stevenson - formed to breakdown a massive week of news. After teasing the news for a week on The Craic, Petesy and the lads discuss the announced UFC 303 press conference in Dublin on June 3rd where Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will face off at 3 Arena. The Trident also weigh-in on the video of McGregor partying over the weekend and give their thoughts on whether it is concerning given that his meeting with Chandler is just five weeks away.2024-05-2840 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollConor McGregor's Three Fights in 2024? Re-signing with UFC, Nate Diaz at The Sphere & MoreSevere MMA and The Auld Triangle reporter Andy Stevenson returns to The Craic to discuss Conor McGregor’s latest interview with The Mac Life.Do Petesy and Andy believe that McGregor will re-sign with the UFC to fight three times in 2024, and fight Nate Diaz in their trilogy fight at The Sphere. Following his early report on Tuesday’s episode, Petesy sheds more light on the “special announcement” that was teased during The Mac Life interview with Oscar Willis.2024-05-2335 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollIs There Still Hope for a UFC Dublin Event?There are an abundance of Irish UFC fighters booked for action in close proximity between UFC 303 and 304. The last time this happened in the Summer of ’23, there was genuine conversations within UFC HQ about a UFC Dublin event, so could we rekindle hopes of UFC marquee in the Irish capital should we bank a few wins? As far as Petesy has heard, even without Ian Machado Garry and MVP happening at UFC 304, there will be AT LEAST three Irish fighters booked for action on that card. Caolan Loughran and Shauna Bannon are already set for action, and the...2024-05-2128 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollIan Machado Garry vs. MVP, Cedric Doumbé in Paris, Irish set for UFC ManchesterPetesy is joined Bloody Elbow reporter and the host of Wanna Fight About It, Donagh Corby, from Paris where is on site covering the Bellator Champion Series event that will se Cedric Doumbé look to avenge his first career loss. Petesy and Donagh also discuss Ian Machado Garry and MVP, Garry wanting to compete at UFC 303 and MVP seemingly wanting the fight to take place at UFC 304, and the Irish charges Shauna Bannon and Caolan Loughran competing at UFC Manchester. Petesy also provides an update on the Co-op Live arena, which is scheduled to host UFC...2024-05-1631 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollUFC Manchester Venue “Fiasco” Continues, Several Events PostponedThe U.S. start times for July 27’s UFC Manchester card should be the least of fans’ worries as the Co-op Live venue, the arena that is set to host the event, has been embroiled in a “fiasco” which has seen multiple high-profile concert cancelled. Petesy gives a timeline of what has happened with the arena, from gigs being cancelled as fans stand in line to gain admission, to air conditioning units falling from the rafter and the general manager of the project stepping down from his role. As well as the UFC Manchester talk, Petesy loo...2024-05-0931 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollWhat’s the Holdup Announcing UFC Manchester?SunSport journalist Chisanga Malata and Petesy have been discussing a potential UFC Manchester event since December on The Craic, but the event is yet to be confirmed. With Tom Aspinall present at UFC 300, and Chisanga on site at the event reporting, it felt like it was an open goal to announce the date that has been rumoured for the all-new Co-op Live arena. Chisanga and Petesy discuss what the holdup has been, if they’re still confident Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall will be on the card, the emerging storyline between Aspinall and Alex Pereira and...2024-04-1830 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollThe Boylan Resolution, Major Suitors Court Free Agent Paul HughesFollowing a drama-filled weekend for Petesy at Cage Warriors 170, the promotion’s president Graham Boylan reached out and the situation is now resolved. Petesy shares the timeline of events which led to the mending of the relationship, which will see him happily continue to cover the European organisation in the future. After that, the Trident of Knowledge forms, with Donagh Corby and Andy Stevenson returning to the show discuss free agent Paul Hughes’ courting offers from multiple major promotions in his first days as a free agent and also the free agency statuses of KSW champion Salahdine Parna...2024-04-1141 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollThe Boylan Debacle, James Sheehan’s Title Win, Paul Hughes Enters Free AgencyPetesy recaps a weekend where he was banned from Cage Warriors 170, became the subject of a baffling “gag”, jousted for his event credential and ultimately witnessed a fantastic night for Irish MMA. Petesy recaps his online and in-person interactions with Cage Warriors president Graham Boylan and speaks to newly crowned welterweight champion James Sheehan, the hottest free agent in the sport Paul Hughes, former Cage Warriors champions Neil Seery and Joe McColgan, and FAI coaches Liam Shannon and Pat McAlister.2024-04-0847 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollIlia Topuria, Merab Dvalishvili and the Georgian MMA ExplosionOn The Craic, we’ve previously heard about what Ilia Topuria means to Spanish MMA and the broader Hispanic MMA community, but we have never got the perspective from his true homeland, Georgia. Today, Petesy is joined by celebrated Georgian mixed-martial-arts journalist, Giorgi Kokiashvili of Setanta Sports, to discuss how the sport has exploded in the small nation, which has a population of just 3.7 million people. Giorgi takes us behind the scenes of his viral social media posts showing people up in the early hours to celebrate Ilia Topuria’s title capture over Alexander Volkanovski. He als...2024-03-2632 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollThe Craic at Bellator Belfast | Dan Hardy, Fabian Edwards, Mick Conlan, Donagh Corby, Nick BaldwinAnother road edition of The Craic saw Petesy pull a 19-hour shift, part of which he was joined by Donagh Corby as they embarked on a trip up north for Bellator Belfast.Petesy speaks to the legendary Dan Hardy, number one contender to Johnny Eblen's middleweight crown Fabian Edwards, Irish boxing royalty Mick Conlan and the Score's Nick Baldwin. He recaps all the thrills and spills from the event with his trusty D15 confidant Corby, including Corey Anderson's title capture after claiming victory over Belfast native, Karl Moore.2024-03-2352 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollEmbracing the Chaos at PFL Paris | Dan Hardy on Cedric Doumbé StoppageThe stoppage in the main event of PFL Paris may have been the least interesting thing Petesy experienced on his trip to the City of Light. Petesy gives his take on the passion of the fan base, the (wild) enthusiasm of the media and explains why he feels MMA has gone mainstream in France in a way that it never did in the U.K. and Ireland. He also explains why Paris to PFL is on a much bigger scales than Bellator’s celebrated Dublin shows. Obviously, the event finished in disappointing fashion with Marc Godd...2024-03-0832 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollIlia Topuria Can Become UFC’s Biggest European Star Since Conor McGregor at UFC 298The great Danny Segura of the Hablemos MMA Podcast and MMA Junkie joins Petesy Carroll to discuss how Ilia Topuria has become a star in his adopted home of Spain.Segura discusses how Topuria has garnered mainstream coverage nationally and how his dreams of competing at the home of Real Madrid, Santiago Bernabéu, may be a reality. With pound-for-pound great Alexander Volkanovski standing between Topuria and UFC gold, could the challenger snatching gold make him the biggest European star the promotion has seen since Conor McGregor?2024-02-1430 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollTom Aspinall’s UFC Manchester Opponent, Irish MMA Rallies for Ryan CurtisAfter their lofty aspirations for the proposed UFC Manchester in July, Petesy Carroll welcomed back U.K. journalist Chisanga Malata so they could walk back their hopes of joint headline event with Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall at the top of the bill. Following the devastating news of Irish flyweight Ryan Curtis suffering a career-ending injury last week, Petesy recalls covering the Dubliner’s career and gives an overview of the situation he is now facing. He also describes how the Irish MMA community have rallied around Curtis due to his close friend Leah McCourt going public wit...2024-01-1628 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollLeon Edwards on Rumoured UFC Manchester Event, Colby’s Trump Fantasy & Ian GarryPetesy is joined by UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards ahead of his UFC 296 clash with Colby Covington. “Rocky” discusses life as a champion, Colby Covington’s last chance at UFC gold, Donald Trump hoping he loses, Ian Garry and the rumoured UFC Manchester card. Petesy gives his take on the UFC Manchester rumours, talk quietening down on UFC Dublin and the highly anticipated UFC 296 press conference on Thursday.2023-12-1323 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollThe Craic on Fight Night: PFL DublinPetesy Carroll is joined by Donagh Corby, Andy Stevenson and Dylan Tuke at 3 Arena to discuss PFL's inaugural Dublin event. Corby and Stevenson give their highlights of the night and Tuke talks his successful return to his hometown and being one of the big takeaways from the event. Petesy explains why the rest of the scene, outside of SBG, feel like PFL has become "The SBG Show" and how that may effect the promotion's growth in Ireland.2023-12-1131 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollReasons to be Excited for PFL’s Dublin DebutPetesy has been catching a lot of flack for being “negative” about PFL Dublin, so to toast the promotion’s arrival on the Emerald Isle, Petesy is joined by the king of Irish MMA media, Severe MMA’s Andy Stevenson, to discuss what they’re most excited about regarding the 3 Arena event. The lads discuss a new Finglas hero, Dylan back in Dublin, life changing money on the line for tournament winners, McGrillen magic and much more as they look toward the final leg of PFL Europe.2023-12-0538 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollIrish Sentiment for MMA Relatively Low Ahead of PFL DublinWhen Bellator entered the Irish market in 2016, MMA was in a boom period on the back of Conor McGregor’s success in the UFC, which helped the promotion attract the attention of casual sports fans to its 3 Arena events. With PFL set to enter the Irish market next week, sentiment for MMA in the country is relatively low with Conor McGregor - the main frame of reference for most Irish people when it comes to the sport - reportedly being investigated for incitement to violence regarding last Thursday’s Dublin riots. Petesy also gives his take o...2023-11-3025 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollChris Bungard’s Bucket List, Bellator Merges with PFLPetesy is joined by fighter/wrestler/actor/podcaster/explorer Chris Bungard ahead of his highly anticipated clash with Perry Goodwin at at the near-sold-out Cage Warriors 164 event, which takes place on Saturday in Newcastle. Bungard discusses his camp in Las Vegas alongside fellow Leather’d hosts Paul Craig and Ross Cooper, how he feels fighting a week after Craig suffered defeat, taking edibles at Bill Burr and flying to Boston on his rest day. Bungard also maps out his MMA career for the next two years and underlines his hopes that finishing Goodwin will give him...2023-11-2133 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollPaul Craig Motivated by Tom Aspinall Title Win, Leon Edwards responds to Ian GarryFollowing on from a massive night for U.K. MMA in New York with Tom Aspinall clinching heavyweight gold, Paul Craig becomes the first Scot to headline a UFC card when he faces Brendan Allen in his second fight at middleweight. Craig gives insight on the confidence he’s gained from seeing his training partner crowned champion at Madison Square Garden and endorses the growing hopes for U.K. stadium show in 2024. Also on the show, Petesy gives his take on the latest in the Leon Edwards/Ian Garry saga.2023-11-1623 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollApril Trial Could Alter How UFC Conducts Business ForeverPetesy Carroll is joined by journalist John S. Nash who has been at the forefront of the reportage of a class action lawsuit in which over 1200 fighters are suing Zuffa for billions of dollars in wages. Last week, the ninth circuit court of appeals denied Zuffa’s request to appeal the lawsuit, which means there is one less hurdle for the class action to go to trial on April 8. Nash sheds light on the impact the lawsuit has already had on how the UFC do business and how a successful trial for the plaintiffs could resu...2023-11-0727 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollIan Garry “not allowed to train” in Team RenegadeJoining The Craic today is Alex Pattle of the Independent, who broke the news that Ian Garry has been asked not to return to the home of the UFC welterweight champion, Leon Edwards. Pattle discusses conducting the interview with Garry, how he thinks the Irish welterweight feels about the situation and ponders whether it’s all that shocking considering the two men are in the same division and Garry is already booked to fight a former teammate in Vicente Luque. Petesy questions what the public perception of the news will be considering this is the seco...2023-11-0124 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollHow Badly Does a Knockout Loss to Tyson Fury Affect Francis Ngannou’s Career?Joining the show from Saudi Arabia, MMA media stalwart Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie gives his take on all things Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou. How does Saudi Arabia compare to Las Vegas as a location? Is Ngannou too happy to be there? Does Tyson Fury REALLY think they both have a 50/50 chance and what impact could a quick knockout loss have on Ngannou’s career? Also on the show, Petesy reacts for the PFL’s Dublin card announcement and the shock news of Tom Aspinall vs. Sergey Pavlovich being announced as an interim heavyweight title fight after...2023-10-2631 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollThe Great Debate: What Matters More, Cage Warriors Dublin or Dillon Danis vs. Logan Paul?There are two huge events attracting the attention of combat sports fans in Europe this weekend, Cage Warriors Dublin, and what Donagh Corby has dubbed as “The Wrestlemania of Influencer Boxing”, The Prime Card featuring KSI vs. Tommy Fury and Dillon Danis vs. Logan Paul. Petesy drafted in the experts in their respective fields to engage in a high school debate of sorts. Andy Stevenson, the king of Irish MMA media representing Cage Warriors Dublin, and Corby, the king of influencer boxing media, representing the Prime Card.To vote for your winner, check out Petesy’s socia...2023-10-1228 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollWho Won the Weekend, Cage Warriors or PFL?After last week’s solo show lamenting on what could be the last Bellator Dublin event, Petesy goes solo again to talk about his enthusiasm for the European scene following stellar showcases from both Cage Warriors and PFL Europe over the weekend. Petesy gives his take on a potential fight of the year between Luke Riley and Alexander Lööf and praises Cage Warriors for regenerating a couple of new featherweight contenders with Riley and Hendin. As well as that, he underlines how valuable Cedric Doumbé is for PFL Europe on the back of spectacular debut w...2023-10-0323 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollReflecting on the Legacy of Bellator Dublin EventsPetesy goes solo on this episode to speak about what appears to be the final Bellator Dublin event. Fresh off his vacation, our fearless host presented Montirex: Live in Dublin on Friday night with special guests Leon Edwards, Brendan Loughnane, Mick Conlan and Belters Only. Petesy speaks about the experience and his interactions with the fighters. He also gives his thoughts on Saturday night’s Bellator 299 event and the legacy Bellator has imprinted on the Irish scene? What should promotions learn from Bellator’s time here and why they shouldn’t rely so heavily on one gym as B...2023-09-2624 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollDan Hardy Aiming to Expand PFL Europe to Twelve Events Per SeasonU.K. MMA legend and former UFC welterweight title challenger joins Petesy to talk about PFL Europe 3 in Paris on September 30 and gives insights on the success of the Newcastle and Berlin events earlier this year. Hardy discusses his excitement ahead of the debuts of kickboxing royalty Cédric Doumbé, one of the best fighters outside of the UFC, “The Lazy King”, Abdoul Abdouraguimov, as well as looking forward to the trio of Irish fighters on the card - Frans Mlambo, Dylan Tuke and John Mitchell. “The Outlaw” also shares his ambition to increase the PFL Europe c...2023-09-1930 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollManaging Expectations for UFC DublinPetesy speaks to the main man on the scene for Irish MMA, Severe MMA and The Auld Triangle’s Andy Stevenson, about his lofty expectations for UFC Dublin and whether they need to be lowered. The lads discuss the negativity online with regard to Irish MMA, when they would like to see the UFC come back and whether they believe the new Irish charges can bounce back from their debut losses. They also consider whether Ian Machado Garry, the most elite fighter hailing from the island who the forecasted UFC Dublin event will be heavily reli...2023-09-1431 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollSean O’Malley talks Superstardom, Farming and Fighting in IrelandOn this week’s show, UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley joins The Craic to talk his super star making moment in Boston at UFC 292, how he’s gifting Marlon Vera a title shot and his wish to fight in Ireland. O’Malley also gives his take on Ian Garry’s comments about putting the UFC 292 card on his back and wether he believes the Irishman has the ability to become a superstar. O’Malley also underlines his intentions of wanting to fight in Ireland and how he may have become to famous to ever co-headline a card with Con...2023-09-1224 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollDoes the World of Boxing Care About Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz?Jake Paul’s adventure into the world of boxing has largely become an MMA story due to the opponents he is facing. He takes on his most iconic foe to date this Saturday in Texas when he clashes with the legendary Stockton native, Nate Diaz, but does the world of boxing care about this fight? Ireland’s best boxing journalist, Gavan Casey of the The42.ie, joins Petesy to discuss how the fight is being received by the boxing masses and whether Paul will leave behind a meaningful legacy in the sport. Also on the show...2023-08-0136 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollRhys McKee’s Road Back to UFCOn the latest episode of The Craic, Petesy is joined by Rhys McKee who recently became the first Irishman to ever be re-signed by the UFC. McKee shares his feelings on the doubt that surrounded him getting a second stint with the promotion and looks forward to his return bout against Ange Loosa at UFC Paris. The former Cage Warriors and BAMMA champion discusses representing Irish MMA alongside Caolan Loughran in the French capital and sends messages to fellow Irish MMA charges Paul Hughes, who is currently awaiting his call up to the big dance, an...2023-07-2728 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollUFC Must Explore Options Outside of LondonOn the back of a massive weekend of MMA in the English capital, Petesy speaks to U.K. media OG Chisanga Malata of SunSport to get his take after attending Aspinall vs. Tybura at the historic O2 Arena. The lads discuss Tom Aspinall’s amazing main event, Paul Craig's debut at middleweight, the possibility of Nathaniel Wood vs. Lerone Murphy, the negativity towards Molly McCann after her loss, the drop in attendance and why UFC should look at different location outside of London moving forward. Also on the show, Petesy gives his take on Cage Warr...2023-07-2534 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollPaddy Holohan on Shauna Bannon: “She Can Win That UFC Belt!”The first Irish person to both fight and coach at a UFC level, Irish MMA legend Paddy Holohan joins The Craic to give insights on Shauna Bannon, who makes her debut at UFC Dublin. “The Hooligan” recalls how he became Bannon’s coach on the back of her decorated career as a kickboxer. He also explains what makes “Mama B” special and forecasts how far she can go in the UFC’s straw weight division. Also on the show, Petesy looks back on his time at the Kingpyn boxing event at the 3 Arena on Saturday where he sat b...2023-07-1843 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollMeet Mick Parkin - The U.K.’s Newest UFC FighterAhead of his debut at UFC London, Mick Parkin joins The Craic to discuss the difficulties of getting fights as a heavyweight and training alongside the likes of Phil De Fries and Tom Aspinall ahead of his UFC bow. Parkin reveals how he attended recent UFC London events as a fan and gives his take on what he can expect from Jamal Pogues when they clash at the O2. Also on the show, Petesy gives his take on the second PFL Europe event from Berlin and looks back on a great weekend for Irish MMA.2023-07-1125 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollUFC London price-gouging, Lee Hammond’s TUF ExitU.K. MMA media O.G. Chisanga Malata of Sun Sport joins The Craic to discuss the disdain among U.K. MMA fans over the pricing of UFC London. Chisanga and Petesy compare the live gate revenue UFC have taken from London events before and after the pandemic and Chisanga gives his two cents on the potential of headliner Tom Aspinall. Also on the show, Petesy looks back at Lee Hammond’s TUF loss and forecasts what he sees in the Dubliner’s future.2023-07-0634 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollIntroducing The Craic with Petesy Carroll!Host Petesy Carroll tells you what YOU can expect every week on The Craic.2023-06-2300 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollKiefer Crosbie Prioritizing UFC Ahead of Boxing DebutA fellow northside Dubliner, Kiefer Crosbie, joins Petesy following his career-best win over UFC veteran Alex “Cowboy” Oliveira and also on the back of the announcement of his boxing debut against reality TV star and former MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers at the 3 Arena on July 15.“BDK” discusses keeping his finances in order while awaiting a UFC call-up, the dilemma of leaving himself available for a UFC call-up, how the boxing bout with Chalmers came to fruition, getting ducked by Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor,and how his time with Bellator may have delayed his call-up to the UFC.2023-06-2037 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollInjury Rules Jack Shore Out of UFC LondonUFC featherweight Jack Shore joins Petesy to discuss how an injury to his hand means he will not fight on July’s UFC London card. Shore also gives his take on all-British bouts, his teammate Oban Elliott, and why Cage Warriors fighters are now getting sent to the Contender Series as opposed to signing with the UFC directly. “Tank” also gives an update on his legendary father, Shaky Shore, and considers a future where his favourite band, Oasis, gets back together. #TheCraic #ArielHelwaniIf you want to support this podcast, the best thing you ca...2023-06-1537 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollShauna Bannon: The Mama B Era BeginsPetesy talks to Ireland’s latest UFC signee, Shauna Bannon. “Mama B” discusses overcoming setbacks during the pandemic and giving birth before earning a UFC contract a little over a year into her pro career. Bannon is currently 5-0, has previously represented Ireland as a kickboxer, and also in amateur MMA. Her UFC debut is scheduled for UFC London next month, where she'll take on Bruna Brasil. #TheCraic #ArielHelwaniIf you want to support this podcast, the best thing you can do right now is to FOLLOW "The Ariel Helwani Show" on our Spotify or Apple Po...2023-06-1327 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollBrendan Loughnane Insists on More PFL TestingAhead of his meeting with Jesus Pinedo, PFL featherweight Brendan Loughnane joins Petesy to give his take on the PFL's testing protocol after 10 fighters tested positive for banned substances. Loughnane discusses why he feels he is very much a part of the U.K.'s golden era despite not being in the UFC. He also calls for a Dublin finale in December should he make it to the finals to defend his title. #TheCraic #ArielHelwaniIf you want to support this podcast, the best thing you can do right now is to FOLLOW "The Ariel...2023-06-0822 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollChuck Mindenhall: Don’t Fall For Dana’s DistractionThe great Chuck Mindenhall joins Petesy to discuss another outlandish press conference from Dana White where the UFC president attempted to goad heavyweight boxing king Tyson Fury into fighting in the UFC. Was it to slight former champion Francis Ngannou or to distract the masses from Conor McGregor’s ongoing saga with USADA? The lads give their two cents.#TheCraic #ArielHelwaniIf you want to support this podcast, the best thing you can do right now is to FOLLOW "The Ariel Helwani Show" on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds. 2023-06-0628 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollKSW President: Sellout Crowd of 50K Expected for “Colosseum 2”Ahead of KSW’s second stadium show, “Colosseum 2,” Petesy Carroll talks to founder and president Martin Lewandowski about battling back to a massive event after the pandemic, what to expect at Warsaw’s national stadium on Saturday night, and whether the star-studded card can be considered one of the biggest events on the MMA calendar in 2023 (6:20). Plus, Petesy is joined by Severe MMA’s Sean Denny, who is set to travel to the gargantuan event. Denny has attended 30 KSW events to date.#TheCraic #ArielHelwani #KSWIf you want to support this podcast, the best thing...2023-05-3046 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollChuck Mindenhall: Dana White Should Worry About Francis Ngannou to PFLAfter his cup of coffee as a boxing reporter, Petesy returns home to the wild world of MMA with fellow Ringer MMA Show stalwart Chuck Mindenhall. On today's show, Petesy and Chuck give their thoughts on all-time classic Dana White press conference in the aftermath of Mackenzie Dean vs. Angela Hill where he took at aim at Francis Ngannou, PFL and many others.#TheCraic #ArielHelwaniIf you want to support this podcast, the best thing you can do right now is to FOLLOW "The Ariel Helwani Show" on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds. 2023-05-2541 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollThe Craic on Fight Night: Katie Taylor vs. Chantelle CameronAfter attending Katie Taylor vs. Chantelle Cameron on Saturday night, Petesy spoke to Eddie Hearn (5:25), boxing journalist Gavan Casey (12:40), and adopted Irishman Ariel Helwani alongside DAZN’s Ade Oladipo and former cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew (19:36).#TheCraicIf you want to support this podcast, the best thing you can do right now is FOLLOW "The Ariel Helwani Show" on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds. 2023-05-2229 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollAriel Helwani Takes Ireland By StormThe GOAT of combat sports media, Ariel Helwani, joins Petesy Carroll to discuss Helwani-mania in the Irish capital. Helwani explains his experiences being back on the Emerald Isle for the first time in nine years, what Katie Taylor’s return means to Irish boxing, how dangerous an opponent Chantelle Cameron is for Taylor, food at The Black Forge, the rebirth of Irish boxing, and much more.#TheCraic #ArielHelwani #KatieTaylorIf you want to support this podcast, the best thing you can do right now is to FOLLOW "The Ariel Helwani Show" on our Spotify or App...2023-05-1829 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollWhy Katie Taylor is Ireland’s Greatest Athlete EverOn this episode of "The Craic," Petesy is joined by legendary Irish journalist Philip O’Connor (6:02) to discuss why boxer Katie Taylor is Ireland’s greatest ever athlete, how much she means to the people of Ireland, why she is appreciated in a different way than UFC superstar Conor McGregor, and whether we are likely to see her compete at Croke Park before her unmatched career comes to an end.And on "Beneath The Sheet," a new segment to the podcast, Petesy discusses Ian Garry’s incredible performance against Daniel Rodriguez, Fabian Edwards booking a date with destin...2023-05-1640 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollBellator Champion Johnny Eblen: "I Would DESTROY Stylebender!"Ahead of the No. 1 contender clash between the legend Gegard Mousasi and surging U.K. contender Fabian Edwards at Bellator 296 in Paris, Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen joins Petesy to give his take on the pivotal main event meeting. Eblen also discusses the growing conversation labelling him as the greatest middleweight on planet earth before talking to Petesy about how he would "destroy" UFC champion Israel Adesanya, the differing dynamics he has with Mousasi and Edwards, his bromance with Bellator welterweight champion Yaroslav Amosov, training with Bo Nickal, and of course ... eating escargot.#ArielHelwani #TheCraic...2023-05-1126 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollMarcin Tybura: UFC London Main Event in Doubt?Petesy is joined by 10th-ranked UFC heavyweight Marcin Tybura (5:07) to get an update on his rumoured clash with Tom Aspinall, which was said to be in the works for the UFC London main event in July. The Polish UFC veteran explains what’s happening from his point of view before disclosing that there are two prominent options on the table for him - one of which is Aspinall in London - and he also gives his pick for this weekend’s meeting between fellow UFC heavyweights Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Jailton Almeida in Charlotte.Also on the...2023-05-0924 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollRoberto Soldic: The Most Dangerous Man Outside of the UFCPetesy is joined by former KSW double champion Roberto Soldic ahead of his second ONE Championship bout this weekend. Soldic discusses his disappointment with a low strike ending his promotional debut, a potential ONE event in Zagreb, Croatia and why he thinks a lot of people are underestimating his old rival Dricus Du Plessis.#ArielHelwani #TheCraicTo support the show, please FOLLOW "The Ariel Helwani Show" on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds. And if you're feeling really adventurous, please consider submitting a rating/review too!2023-05-0432 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollWe All Benefit from Cage Warriors vs. Bellator BeefSevere MMA’s Andy Stevenson joins Petesy Carroll to discuss Cage Warriors 153. The lads discuss Rhys McKee’s possible second bid for a UFC roster spot, the event’s top performers, and the reemergence of tensions between promotions Cage Warriors and Bellator. To support the show, please FOLLOW "The Ariel Helwani Show" on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds. And if you're feeling really adventurous, please consider submitting a rating/review too!2023-05-0233 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollThe Dawn of a New Era of Fighting Irish in the UFC?Ahead of one of the biggest cards of the year for Irish MMA, Severe MMA’s surging reporter Andy Stevenson joins "The Craic with Petesy Carroll" to preview Cage Warriors 153 and to contemplate whether we are on the verge of a new era of Irish fighters in the UFC. Also on the show, Cage Warriors 153 headliner Rhys McKee discusses his title unification bout with U.K. legend Jimmy Wallhead this weekend, his storied history at 3 Arena, showing the world he is much more than his loss to Khamzat Chimaev, and his proximity to a second stint in th...2023-04-2742 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollSetting the Record Straight on Lee MurrayPetesy talks to Pat Kondelis, the director of Showtime’s "Catching Lightning" - a four-part series documenting the life and crimes of British former UFC fighter Lee Murray. Kondelis underlines how much misinformation there was surrounding Murray’s involvement in the biggest heist in United Kingdom history. He also lets British fight fans know when the documentary will debut in the U.K.To support the show, please FOLLOW "The Ariel Helwani Show" on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds. And if you're feeling really adventurous, please consider submitting a rating/review too!2023-04-2546 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollPaul Craig Stole Dana White's Beer at UFC London!Petesy speaks to ninth-ranked UFC light heavyweight Paul Craig about potential matchups for the next UFC London event in July, breaking workout records at the UFC PI, and his new show, "Leather'd Podcast." Craig also discusses rebounding from a recent nose surgery, breaking a man’s jaw in his first stint as a professional wrestler, and how he inadvertently stole UFC president Dana White’s Modelos at UFC London!To support the show, please FOLLOW "The Ariel Helwani Show" on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds. And if you're feeling really adventurous, please consider submitting a ra...2023-04-2031 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollNate Diaz Can End Jake Paul’s Boxing CareerOne of the most prolific reporters covering Jake Paul’s venture into boxing, Donagh Corby of the Irish Mirror, joins Petesy to talk about Paul vs. Nate Diaz. Corby explains why he thinks Paul is taking a step down in level of competition on the back of his loss to Tommy Fury. He also underlines how a Diaz win could see Paul’s boxing days come to an end before explaining why he thinks Jake Paul will stop the iconic Stockton, Calif. native on Aug. 5.Also on the show, Petesy shares his thoughts on Cage Warr...2023-04-1828 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollHow Good Was “Lightning” Lee Murray … REALLY?On this episode, Petesy speaks to former UFC PR guru and MMA historian Ant Evans (4:25) about one-time U.K. standout, Lee Murray, who is the subject of a new four-part documentary, “Catching Lightning”, which is streaming now on Showtime. Murray is infamous, not only for his fighting ability that would see him go from the regional scene to the UFC, but also for being one of the key players in the Securitas heist - one of the largest bank heists of all time.Evans discusses the fighting ability of Murray, his character, and gives an eyewitness account of w...2023-04-1142 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollChuck Mindenhall: Is Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2 The Biggest Grudge Match of 2023?Legendary MMA journalist and fellow host of 'The Ringer MMA Show,' Chuck Mindenhall, joins Petesy to discuss the biggest grudge match of 2023: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2, which takes centerstage at UFC 287 in Miami on Saturday night (5:55).The lads consider the ramifications of another loss for Adesanya and how it could potentially change the overall view on his legacy. They also speculate as to whether the loss to Pereira at UFC 281 has given ace coach Eugene Bareman more room to work with his celebrated student. Also on the show, Petesy recaps big European performances...2023-04-0433 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollDoes Tom Aspinall’s Hunt for Jon Jones Begin With Marcin Tybura in London?Although the fight remains unconfirmed, Tom Aspinall joins "The Craic with Petesy Carroll" to discuss how a potential meeting with Marcin Tybura in July could begin his hunt for a Jon Jones title fight. The UFC heavyweight also discusses his broadcasting role at UFC 286, how well he has recovered from the knee injury that brought his bout with Curtis Blaydes to an abrupt halt, and how a fledgling heavyweight tried to pick a fight with him at UFC 286.To support the show, please leave "The Ariel Helwani Show" a rating/review on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts...2023-03-3028 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollIan Machado Garry Dreams of UFC Dublin Homecoming Versus Jorge MasvidalUndefeated Irish welterweight Ian Machado Garry joins the show to discuss his upcoming bout with striking standout Daniel Rodriguez, who he believes will be the toughest fight of his career. The Dubliner also talks about his time training with Leon Edwards and Shavkat Rahkmanov and reveals that Jorge Masvidal would be a dream opponent for a future UFC Dublin main event. “The Future” also underlines how much it would mean to him to fight on the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler card and gives his prediction for his clash with D-Rod. Plus, Petesy looks back on a big...2023-03-2831 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollDan Hardy Discusses New Chapter with PFL, Compares UFC to “Putin’s Russia”U.K. MMA legend and former UFC welterweight title challenger, Dan Hardy, joins "The Craic with Petesy Carroll" to discuss cornering his wife, Veronica Hardy, to a successful return at UFC 286. Hardy also discusses his vision for PFL Europe in his role as Head of Talent Operations and looks forward to PFL Europe 1 in Newcastle on Saturday night. "The Outlaw” also gives his take on Colby Covington’s threatening comment directed at former colleague Jon Anik (23:52) and explains why Power Slap has made him feel as though the UFC is rotting from the inside out. Also on the...2023-03-2331 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollLeon Edwards Deserves Historic U.K Stadium Show | The Craic with Petesy CarrollBellator middleweight contender Fabian Edwards joins "The Craic with Petesy Carroll" to discuss the impact of his brother, Leon Edwards, successfully defending his welterweight title at UFC 286. On today's episode, Edwards gives insight on the team’s time in London, disputes Dana White’s announcement of Colby Covington being next in line for the belt, and encourages the UFC to put on a stadium show for Leon’s next title defense in the U.K. As well as that, Fabian looks forward to his meeting with legendary middleweight Gegard Mousasi at Bellator 296 in Paris. Also on the...2023-03-2133 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollRichard Shore Defends Jack Shore Amidst “Dartsgate” | The Craic with Petesy CarrollU.K. MMA pioneer Richard “Shaky” Shore joins "The Craic with Petesy Carroll" to discuss why he wanted son Jack Shore to move up to 145 lbs., how far the U.K. scene has come since his humble beginnings in the sport in 2002, and what he is expecting from Makwan Amirkhani at UFC 286. Shore also clears up any doubts as to whether Jack cheated in a game of darts against “sore loser” Ariel Helwani on "The MMA Hour." To support the show, please leave "The Ariel Helwani Show" a rating/review on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds.2023-03-1632 min

The Craic with Petesy CarrollUFC Star Arnold Allen: Is Leon Edwards the Best MMA Fighter in U.K. history? | The Craic with Petesy CarrollFor the debut episode of "The Craic with Petesy Carroll," top UFC featherweight contender Arnold Allen joins the show to preview UFC London and to give insight into his time spent training with Leon Edwards at Team Renegade. Plus, Petesy tells you what he's most looking forward to this weekend.-------------------------------------------------------Petesy Carroll is an Irish MMA journalist with over a decade of experience in the industry. He is one third of "The Ringer MMA Show" alongside Ariel Helwani and Chuck Mindenhall. The creator of MMA Fighting’s "Eurobash" podcast, his work has also been pu...2023-03-1428 min