Podcasts about petesy carroll

Petesy 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 UFC 315 main event will also determine Islam Makhachev's next move, so the chaps unpack just how much intrigue his subplot adds to the card (22:55).There's also plenty of attention on the co-main event. Chuck recaps his conversation with title challenger Manon Fiorot, offering fresh insight into how she sees her clash with Valentina Shevchenko playing out (38:38).Despite the strong matchups, UFC 315 might struggle to fill the arena. The lads weigh in on lackluster ticket sales and whether the UFC is pricing out local fans with steep prices (48:48).To close the show, Petesy touches on Paul Hughes's homecoming fight against Bruno Miranda, as well as some unfortunate headlines surrounding the PFL (1:01:05).Join us on the bike: avironactive.com/uncrowned

The 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 lightweight champions options are (07:52). Staying with the welterweight division, the conversation shifts to Ian Garry's recent decision win over Carlos Prates. The chaps discuss Garry's bold push for a title shot and break down the current pecking order for a crack at 170lbs (11:42). Meanwhile, over in the PFL, Dakota Ditcheva is making waves — not in the cage, but online. Her recent social media posts suggest growing frustration. The crew unpacks the situation and what it might mean for the promotion's image (20:35). Next, the focus turns to UFC Iowa, where Ben Fowlkes shares insights from his recent conversation with Reinier de Ridder ahead of his bout with Bo Nickal. Can RDR derail the Bo Nickal hype train? Plus, the team spotlights other intriguing matchups on the card (35:02). Switching gears, the lads react to the headline-grabbing Times Square boxing card, featuring Ryan Garcia vs. Rolly Romero — a spectacle as strange as it is compelling (49:02). To wrap things up, they react to the trailer for The Smashing Machine — the highly anticipated Mark Kerr biopic starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Could this be one of the best MMA films ever made (54:35)? 

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 tougher competition for Islam Makhachev than Topuria (30:14).Chuck and Petesy then break down the official Uncrowned pound-for-pound rankings, including the controversial omission of Alexander Volkanovski—despite his record-breaking reclaiming of the UFC featherweight title (36:32).To wrap up the show, the crew discusses the golden opportunity the PFL has to make a splash this weekend with no UFC card on the schedule (43:38).

Sean 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 Belal Muhammad vs. Jack Della Maddalena before making his next move. Does that obscure the chances of his highly anticipated meeting with Ilia Topuria (23:52)?Looking forward to the weekend, Chuck shares insights he gained from speaking to Lerone Murphy ahead of his clash with Josh Emmett (40:31), before the trio give their verdicts on the revamped PFL (54:11).Finally, Ben discusses his fabulous European vacation, sharing thoughts about the waffles in Belgium, his mastery of the French language and accidentally wandering into Amsterdam's red light district (1:03:40). 

Petesy 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 narrative around Alex Pereira with the likes of Daniel Cormier claiming the defeat to Magomed Anakalev underlined how the knockout artist is simply too small for the maximum weight-class (39:56). With the announcement of Paul Hughes' homecoming bout against Bruno Miranda taking place in Belfast in May, Petesy asks Ben if he thinks PFL fumbled the bag by not immediately booking the Irishman's rematch with Usman Nurmagomedov (50:58). Finally, the return of Jeremy Stephens is brought into focus and the lads wonder if his re-signing to the UFC is a bad thing for BKFC on the back of his highly publicised knockout of Eddie Alvarez in Philadelphia (59:58).

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 be as easily executed as most people are anticipating (44:32). Petesy shares thoughts from the homeland about Katie Taylor's big Croke Park fight never coming to fruition, as her trilogy bout with Amanda Serrano has been confirmed for July in MSG (59:11). Finally, the trio forecast what Ilia Topuria has teased with a recent post online (1:07:25) and try to formulate a way to destroy Chuck Mendenhall's reign as Uncrowned's king of picks (1:14:22).

Petesy 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 for grabs before the end of 2025 (44:48). Finally, Petesy asked Chuck and Ben if the build-up to Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn has made a splash across the water (58:42).

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 Della-Maddalena granted a title shot against champion Belal Muhammad (40:32), with Sean Brady stepping in to replace him in his previously announced bout against Leon Edwards in London. On the back of the conversation on yesterday's BITB show, the lads consider Ric's comment on the obvious size difference that will exist between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria should their clash happen (48:51). Finally, Riggs gives insight on the biggest storylines in Seattle (1:00:00) before Mindenhall discusses whether the short notice replacements have effected Saturday's boxing blockbuster from Riyadh (1:07:00). Join us on the bike: avironactive.com/uncrowned

Petesy 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 situations like this will happen more because of it.Not a single MMA fighter made Sportico's list of the 100 highest-paid athletes for 2024, so Petesy and Chuck weigh-in on whether that is a shocking revelation or completely expected (43:06) and forecast if discussions about fighter unions will likely sprout around the time of the UFC's new broadcast deal being announced.Finally, they take a quick look at this weekend's Apex extravaganza (54:23).Join us on the bike: avironactive.com/uncrowned

Petesy 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 Khabib Nurmagomedov (36:01) and question what the Irish fighter has left to give to the sport of MMA (46:02). Finally, the trio gives their thoughts on UFC Saudi Arabia (50:26) before giving their picks for the main event (59:08).

Petesy 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), before the conversation returns to the co-main event (43:09) and Jiri Prochazka vs. Jamahal Hill (53:22).Reports surface about Tsarukyan's injury, leading to Ariel Helwani giving intel on the situation (57:55), before more news breaks, with Chris Weidman announcing his retirement on the UFC's weigh-in show (01:07:26).Finally, the lads react to Islam Makhachev's social media post regarding the eleventh hour change of opponent (01:11:56). 

Chuck 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).

The 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 and whether he'll be able to force the heavyweight showdown (18:56).Then, they touch on the continued dominance of fighters from Dagestan (23:48) and the success of PFL's efforts in Europe (27:16), including the potential future for England's Lewis McGrillen (31:15).Finally, they close with a discussion on the fallout from Conor McGregor's civil case (41:30).

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, Paul Hughes, and Muhammad Mokaev (28:44). Finally, they break down the rumored boxing match between Conor McGregor and Logan Paul, discussing whether it will happen and the potential magnitude of that event (42:05).

Chuck 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. 

Petesy 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).

Petesy 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

Conor 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.

The 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.

The 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?

After 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 with the information on Saturday. To read more about the situation or to help out with a donation, please click the link below. https://www.gofundme.com/f/9d4bc-treatment

Petesy 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.

Petesy 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 result in even greater changes to the promotion. Find John S. Nash (@heynottheface) on Twitter.

THE SHANNI SHOW HAS MERCH Troy Farkas is a podcast producer currently working for The Ringer. Previously, he worked as a podcast and radio producer at ESPN. Troy is known for his Substack newsletter and video podcast "The Found Generation," both of which focus on topics that are important to people in their twenties. In this episode, Shanni sits down with Troy as he discusses his journey from working at ESPN to discovering the world of podcasting, his personal growth, and how podcasting has impacted his mental health. Troy dives into some untold stories from his time at ESPN Radio, The Ringer, Spotify and his more elusive under the radar roles. He opens up about a former passion project of his, a charity he built to honor his beloved friend, and how it has brought him even closer to his community. They also cover Troy's unforgettable experiences with elite podcasts like the Ringer MMA Show, Cheap Heat, You're Welcome With Chael Sonnen and so many more. Join them as they delve into this conversation filled with valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to pursue their passion and make a difference in their community. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion! Topics Troy's journey from ESPN radio to Spotify and the Ringer How losing a friend young can change you Reflections on personal growth The influence of podcasts in mental health Working with top tier talent like Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall Time Stamps 02:00 The story behind TST (Tight Ship Troy) 12:10 From ESPN Radio to Podcasting 19:59 ESPN Radio vs. Spotify Live 33:32 Joe Rogan on His Mistakes 48:07 Benefits of Online Communities 58:19 Deanna's Tragic Accident 23:35 Podcasts and mental health 27:31 Troy's Choir Days The Shanni Show is a podcast hosted by Shanni Suissa. Tune in every week for sharp takes and interviews. Full episodes are available on Youtube and all podcast platforms. Want episodes straight to your inbox? Sign up for the newsletter! Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Youtube. Visit The Shanni Show website for more information! Music by the talented Richard Starr.

Oprah Winfrey teeing off at the US Open, Jeff Bezos in the starting five of an NBA Finals team, Richard Branson taking centre court at Wimbledon … none of these things could happen.However, in the wild world of MMA, the sport's most powerful man, Dana White, is on a promotional tour for a potential UFC clash between 51-year-old engineer, Elon Musk, and celebrated data miner and jiu jitsu white belt, Mark Zuckerberg. The legend, Philip O'Connor, returns to set the audio feed on fire again on the back of his epic appearance in April.BREAKING NEWS: The Craic is moving! Next Tuesday, the show will have its own home. Go follow The Craic NOW on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so that you can keep hearing from all of the biggest names in European MMA and beyond.Permission to Love with Jerry HendersonHow do we find the permission to fully love and accept ourselves?Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

A 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.

UFC 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 can do right now is to FOLLOW "The Ariel Helwani Show" on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds. 

Petesy 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 Podcasts feeds. 

Ahead 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 Helwani Show" on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds. 

The 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. 

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 you can do right now is to FOLLOW "The Ariel Helwani Show" on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds. 

After 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. 

The 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 Apple Podcasts feeds. 

On 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 destiny after a win in Paris, Will Fleury and eight others failing drug tests for PFL, and a very exciting week ahead (35:20).#TheCraic #ArielHelwani #KatieTaylorTo 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!

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 #Bellator296To 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!

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 show, Petesy reacts to Roberto Soldic's loss to Zebaztian Kadestam on ONE Championship's US debut event and Caolan Loughran securing Ireland's third Cage Warriors title in Rome. Petesy also looks ahead to Ian Garry's pivotal clash with Daniel Rodriguez on Saturday.#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!

Petesy 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!

Severe 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!

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 the UFC. 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!

Petesy 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!

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 rating/review too!#ArielHelwani #TheCraicBlue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law EnforcementHost: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

One 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 Warriors 152, Oktagon 41, and Arnold Allen's decision loss to Max Holloway last weekend in Kansas City.#TheCraic #ArielHelwaniTo support the show, please FOLLOW "The Ariel Helwani Show" on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds.Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law EnforcementHost: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

On today's two-part episode, former UFC and KSW champion Jan Blachowicz (2:00) doubles down on his intention to make 185 lbs. so he can challenge middleweight champion Israel Adesanya to a rematch. Blachowicz also declares interest in facing Alex Pereira at 205 lbs. following Dana White's comments in the aftermath of UFC 287.Also featured today, former Cage Warriors champion and current UFC lightweight Jai Herbert (19:26) gives insight into teammate Arnold Allen's preparation two days ahead of the toughest test of Allen's career, the former champ Max Holloway. Herbert also describes the buzz in Team Renegade after Leon Edwards' successful title defense and Herbert casts his eye toward the proposed July London card.#TheCraic #ArielHelwaniTo support the show, please FOLLOW "The Ariel Helwani Show" on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds.Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law EnforcementHost: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 what happened the night the powerful middleweight was rumoured to knock out then-UFC champion, Tito Ortiz, outside a famous London nightclub.Also on the episode, Petesy looks forward to another big weekend of action with Cage Warriors 152 taking place in Manchester, as well as big continental representation on the PFL and UFC cards.#TheCraic #ArielHelwaniTo support the show, please leave "The Ariel Helwani Show" a rating/review on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds.Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law EnforcementHost: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Ahead of a blockbuster UFC 287 card, City Kickboxing founder and head coach Eugene Bareman discusses Israel Adesanya's preparation for his MMA rematch with Alex Pereira (1:25). The celebrated coach highlights what he's learned about Adesanya in the camp, why wrestling has been a key fixture in the preparation, how Pereira might be the most devastating striker to have stepped foot in the Octagon, and how he is itching to claim victory after suffering three consecutive defeats to the Brazilian.To support the show, please leave "The Ariel Helwani Show" a rating/review on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds.#UFC287 #ArielHelwani #TheCraicBlue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law EnforcementHost: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 at PFL's season opener and Bellator 293. He also ponders whether a win for SBG's Kiefer Crosbie over UFC veteran Alex Oliveira could catapult him into the UFC.To support the show, please leave "The Ariel Helwani Show" a rating/review on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds.#TheCraic #ArielHelwani #UFC287Blue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law EnforcementHost: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 feeds.#TheCraic #ArielHelwaniBlue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law EnforcementHost: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Undefeated 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 debut showing for PFL in Europe and the crowning of a new middleweight champion at Cage Warriors 151. To support the show, please leave "The Ariel Helwani Show" a rating/review on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds.#TheCraic #ArielHelwaniBlue Grit Podcast: The Voice of Texas Law EnforcementHost: Clint McNear and Tyler Owen discussing topics, issues, and stories within the...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 show, Petesy looks forward to another big weekend for European MMA with PFL and Cage Warriors hosting events in the U.K. ahead of the UFC's bantamweight clash between Cory Sandhagen and Marlon Vera.To support the show, please leave "The Ariel Helwani Show" a rating/review on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds.#ArielHelwani 

Bellator 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 show, Petesy looks back at a busy spell for European MMA with KSW 80 and Cage Warriors 150 also taking place over the weekend. To support the show, please leave "The Ariel Helwani Show" a rating/review on our Spotify or Apple Podcasts feeds.#ArielHelwani