The Craic with Petesy Carroll

Israel Adesanya's future, Arman Tsarukyan picks Conor McGregor to beat Max Holloway, Bellator lives? | The Craic

02 Apr 2026

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The Craic is back for a special Wednesday edition, with Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes as usual. The lads kick things off by reacti...

Massive Weekend Preview: UFC Seattle, PFL Pittsburgh, RAF 7, boxing, more

28 Mar 2026

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The Craic is back with it’s familiar trio of Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes. First up, the lads dive deep into UFC Fight Night: A...

White House vs. Netflix: Which card wins? UFC London & PFL Madrid previews, more

20 Mar 2026

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The Craic is back! This time, it’s the duo of Petesy Carroll and Ben Fowlkes. To start things off, the lads react to the passing of martial arts ico...

Conor McGregor comeback, major UFC fight announcements, MVP MMA viability

13 Mar 2026

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The Craic returns with its regular trio: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes. The boys get straight into the recent wave of fight announ...

Francis Ngannou Released, Tom Aspinall and Eddie Hearn Unite, BMF Legitimacy

07 Mar 2026

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined, as always, by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes.To kick things off, the lads dig into the surprise partner...

UFC Fighter Revolt? Ilia Topuria Speaks, White House Update, Combat Chaos

28 Feb 2026

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual.First up, they take a deep dive into Zuffa Boxing’s recent sign...

Dana White vs Eddie Hearn Beef, Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano on Netlfix, More

21 Feb 2026

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The Craic is back! This time, it’s dynamic duo Petesy Carroll and Chuck MIndenhall holding it down.To kick things off, they react to the ongoing feu...

Inside Tom Aspinall's 108-Day Nightmare, State of UFC's Heavyweight Division

14 Feb 2026

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On this week’s Craic, Petesy Carroll returns alongside Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes as usual. To kick things off, Petesy discusses his latest U...

Ilia Topuria Is Back! White House Fight Against Justin Gaethje? UFC Testimony

07 Feb 2026

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The Craic is back! Our dynamic trio of Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual.First up, the crew react to UFC Lightweight c...

STACKED Combat Weekend: UFC 325, WWE Royal Rumble, Stevenson vs Lopez, More

31 Jan 2026

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The Craic returns with its regular trio of Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes to see you into a stacked combat sports weekend. To get ...

Dana White Battles Justin Gaethje On Fighter Pay, Paddy Pimblett's Star Power

24 Jan 2026

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The Craic is back! This week, the lads go all in on UFC 324.To open the show, Petesy Carroll is joined by Craic regular Ben Fowlkes and UK MMA journal...

Dawn Of The Paramount Era, Better Card: UFC 324 or UFC 325? White House Latest

17 Jan 2026

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The Craic is back with its dynamic trio. Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes reunite, kicking things off with a deep dive into how the UF...

Ilia Topuria's Fighting Future, Jon Jones & Daniel Cormier Renew Rivalry, More

10 Jan 2026

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll kicks off the new year alongside Uncrowned’s finest, Chuck Mindenhall and Shaheen Al-Shatti.First up, they discuss...

Tom Aspinall Hits Back, Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Arrives, Merab x Zuck

19 Dec 2025

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For the final Craic of 2025, Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall to round out the combat sports year.They open by previewing this weekend’s...

Dana White & Francis Ngannou's Fractured Relationship, Ngannou's Next Move

13 Dec 2025

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The Craic is back! As usual, Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben ‘Big Time’ Fowlkes.This week’s biggest story is the escalating...

UFC 323 Preview: Merab's Historic Year, PPV Era Ends, McGregor Legal Updates

06 Dec 2025

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The Craic is back to kick off the festive season.With Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes reunited, they open the show by giving their t...

Arman Headbutts Hooker?! Who's Next For Topuria? Jake-Joshua Presser Reaction

22 Nov 2025

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The Craic returns with its usual trifecta: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes.To kick off the show, the guys break down UFC Qatar’s m...

UFC 322 Weigh-In Reaction & Preview, Rousey-Holm 10-Year Anniversary, More

15 Nov 2025

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes reunite for your weekly dose of The Craic. After reacting to the UFC 322 weigh-in results (4:14), t...

Netflix's Dana White Gambling Doc, UFC Betting Scandal Continues, More

08 Nov 2025

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The Craic is back! As always, Petesy Carroll is joined by regulars Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes.They open the show with the UFC gambling scandal, ...

What Happens At Heavyweight? Ronda Rousey Hates MMA, ‘Tank’ Davis Civil Suit

01 Nov 2025

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The Craic returns with its dynamic trio: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes. Up first, a deep dive into the future of the UFC heavywei...

UFC 321 Preview & Weigh-Ins, Conor McGregor 'Saved,' Tom Aspinall To Boxing?

25 Oct 2025

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes get together to unpack the biggest stories in MMA. To get things underway, they ...

Alex Pereira: Heavyweight Savior, Ronda Rousey's Comeback, Weidman-Silva 3 | The Craic

18 Oct 2025

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes reunite for your weekly dose of The Craic. First up, they dive into what’s next for Alex Pereira ...

UFC To Have HUGE 2026, Eddie Hearn Takes On Dana White In MMA? UFC Rio Talk

11 Oct 2025

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll calls on Chuck Mindenhall to talk all things combat sports. They kick things off by reacting to Ariel’s 2026 supe...

UFC 320 Weigh-In, Conor McGregor's White House Plans, Usman-Hughes 2, More

04 Oct 2025

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The Craic is back! On a star-studded episode of The Craic, Petesy Carroll is joined by Brazilian powerhouse journalist Guilherme Cruz. Together, they ...

Usyk Wants Jake Paul In MMA Fight, Pereira & Ankalaev Get Lost In Translation | The Craic

27 Sep 2025

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes come together a fresh edition of The Craic. They kick off the show by breaking down the verbal jous...

Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan post-fight reaction show

14 Sep 2025

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Petesy is live from Belfast with full coverage of Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan.He gives his verdict on the decision (02:38), shares post-fight reac...

Smashing Machine Review, Jon Jones Says Sorry To Dana White, Canelo x Crawford

13 Sep 2025

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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes reunite to cover the week’s biggest topics.First up, Ben gives his exclusive review of The Smashin...

Tom Aspinall x Ciryl Gane Presser Reaction, UFC Paris, Tyson x Mayweather?!

06 Sep 2025

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The Craic is back from its summer hiatus. Petesy Carroll is joined by Craic regular Ben Fowlkes, and they kick things off by reacting to the Tom Aspin...

Khamzat Chimaev Is Boring? UFC Welterweight Drama, Jake Paul vs 'Tank' Davis

22 Aug 2025

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On a special Thursday edition of The Craic, Petesy Carroll tackles the week’s biggest stories alongside Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes. They kick...

Conor McGregor Not Cut, UFC 319 Weigh-In & Press Conference Reaction, More

16 Aug 2025

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With UFC 319 right around the corner, Petesy Carroll joins forces with Ben Fowlkes to break down the card’s biggest talking points.After reacting to...

Charles Oliveira Coming Back Too Soon? Khamzat-DDP Heating Up, Artem Lobov Back

09 Aug 2025

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The 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 ...

How Long Will Tom Aspinall Reign? Plus, UFC Abu Dhabi, Hulk Hogan, Ali Act

26 Jul 2025

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Petesy 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 ...

BIG Combat Sports Weekend, Dustin Poirier's Last Dance, Best Guinness in NYC

19 Jul 2025

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With a stacked combat sports weekend ahead, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes kick things off by debating which fight carries the high...

Taylor vs. Serrano 3 Reaction from Madison Square Garden

13 Jul 2025

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Live from Madison Square Garden, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall give their immediate reactions to Katie Taylor claiming victory in her trilogy fi...

Ilia Topuria v Paddy Pimblett, Conor McGregor's Appeal, Khamzat Lands Stateside

02 Jul 2025

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual, and kick things off by breaking down Ilia Topuria’s newly mint...

Tom Aspinall's next moves, Jon Jones' legacy tarnished? UFC 317 preview, more

26 Jun 2025

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The 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 e...

Conor McGregor’s latest scandal, Jon Jones speaks on his future, Ice Wars, more

21 Jun 2025

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The Craic is back with its usual trifecta! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes get the show underway by unpacking the fallout from Conor ...

Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes: Biggest WMMA fight ever? Plus, Kamaru Usman’s plan, PFL’s puzzling moves, more

14 Jun 2025

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This 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...

UFC 316 weigh-ins: Kayla Harrison makes 135, Jon Jones' tweet storm, more

07 Jun 2025

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The 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 we...

TUF Is cooked, Tom Aspinall trolls Jon Jones, troubling BJ Penn news

31 May 2025

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On 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: Ma...

Sleeping on Dricus du Plessis in Khamzat Chimaev fight? PFL woes, more

17 May 2025

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Petesy Carroll is joined by The Craic alum Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to discuss whether Dricus Du Plessis is being overlooked against Khamzat C...

UFC 315 main event stakes, Jose Aldo misses weight, more

10 May 2025

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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...

Ilia Topuria announces UFC 317 Fight, Ian Garry's plans, UFC Des Moines, & more

03 May 2025

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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...

Exclusive Paul Hughes sit-down, UFC Kansas City, Cage Warriors Dublin & more | The Craic

26 Apr 2025

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Petesy 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...

Paddy Pimblett’s next fight, UFC lightweight division matchups, Alex Volkanovski top 10 P4P?

17 Apr 2025

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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 fu...

UFC 314 weigh-in reaction, Mitchell vs Silva chaos, Volk’s final fight?

12 Apr 2025

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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 rea...

Islam Makhachev eyes 170, Sean O’Malley’s shot at revenge, Lerone Murphy’s big night at the Apex | The Craic

05 Apr 2025

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Sean O’Malley is getting a second shot at bantamweight king Merab Dvalishvili, but some people aren’t happy about it. Petesy Carroll, Chuck Minden...

McGregor hints at retirement (again), the lightweight title sweepstakes, UFC London musings | The Craic

29 Mar 2025

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There 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 Mal...

Leon Edwards’ nightmare, the buzz in London, KSI out of Danis fight, GFL debut

22 Mar 2025

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Veteran 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 wi...

Poirier vs. Holloway retirement fight, changing tunes on Poatan, Hughes in Belfast

15 Mar 2025

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Petesy Carroll is joined by Uncrowned’s Ben Fowlkes to discuss Beniel Dariush potentially leaking Dustin Poirier meeting his old rival Max Holloway ...

Alex Pereira’s toughest test, TKO’s boxing revolution, Ilia Topuria’s tease, is Croke Park a real place?

08 Mar 2025

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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 20...

TKO-Saudi boxing league, amending the Ali Act, Eubank Jr. vs. Benn egg-citement

01 Mar 2025

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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 Ar...

Paddy Pimblett’s moment of truth, changing of the guard at 170, is Ilia big enough for 155?

22 Feb 2025

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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 w...

Will Sean Strickland and Eric Nicksick reconcile? MMA not featured in top sports earners list

15 Feb 2025

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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 middlewei...

Ariel Helwani on Jake Paul/Canelo fallout, UFC 312 preview, Dom Cruz retires

08 Feb 2025

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Ariel Helwani joins The Craic to give insight on Canelo Alvarez signing with Riyadh Season, his bout with Jake Paul not coming to fruition and the eme...

Should the UFC cut Bryce Mitchell, Conor McGregor’s racial slurs, UFC Saudi Arabia

01 Feb 2025

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Petesy Carroll is joined by Uncrowned’s Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to discuss Bryce Mitchell and Conor McGregor’s latest controversies.Petes...

Tempers flare at PFL weigh-in, Hughes vs. Nurmagomedov, Arman Tsarukyan’s pickle, GFL

25 Jan 2025

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On today’s episode, Petesy is joined by fellow Irish media members Andy Stevenson and Donagh Corby.Corby, who is on the scene in Dubai, gave his acc...

Breaking News: Arman Tsarukyan injured, Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano is new main event

21 Jan 2025

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Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes for an episode jam-packed with breaking news.Fowlkes speaks about the mystique surroundin...

Alex Pereira to heavyweight? UFC 311 update, PFL woes

21 Jan 2025

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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...

2024 European MMA Recap: Ilia Topuria's rise, Conor McGregor civil case, more

04 Jan 2025

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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 Donag...

2025 European MMA Predictions: Jones vs. Aspinall? Topuria in Spain?

28 Dec 2024

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Petesy Carroll is joined by journalists Andy Stevenson, Chisanga Malata, and Donagh Corby on The Craic to preview the upcoming year in European MMA. ...

Do we believe Dana? The Logan & Conor circus, Usyk vs. Fury 2, Paul Hughes US Tour | The Craic

21 Dec 2024

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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 ha...

GFL Scepticism, Disgruntled Bellator fighters, Buckley vs. Colby stakes

14 Dec 2024

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Petesy Carroll is joined by Uncrowned colleagues Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to forecast potential issues GFL may have ahead of its proposed Apri...

UFC 310 weigh-in reaction, Ian Garry’s chances and picks

09 Dec 2024

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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 ...

Breaking: Conor McGregor civil trial reaches verdict; here’s everything you need to know

23 Nov 2024

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Conor McGregor lost his sexual assault civil case. Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes react to McGregor being found liable for a Decemb...

Jon Jones’ bizarre media-day, ‘A**hole’ Tom Aspinall, Tyson vs. Paul presser

22 Nov 2024

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Chuck Mindenhall returns to The Craic to discuss a bizarre UFC 309 media day from Jon Jones and to look forward to a blockbuster weekend of combat spo...

The Rumble in the Jungle at 50, Richard and Jack Shore from Edmonton

02 Nov 2024

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On the latest episode of The Craic, Petesy is joined by Uncrowned’s Chuck Mindenhall to discuss the cultural resonance of The Rumble in the Jungle o...

The New Khamzat Chimaev, Lerone Murphy talks ‘Miracle’ moniker, UFC 308 preview

26 Oct 2024

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Denis Geiko from Russian-focused MMA publication, Red Corner, returns to The Craic to talk Khamzat Chimaev opening up on depression, Islam Makhachev p...

Dan Hardy hopeful for UFC vs. PFL super fight, Paul Hughes ready to shock the world, PFL preview

19 Oct 2024

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U.K. MMA legend and head of talent operations for PFL, Dan Hardy, joins the video debut of The Craic to give insight on Francis Ngannou and all things...

Conor McGregor’s Arsenal pitch intrusion, Fighters urge judge to settle UFC’s class action suit

15 Oct 2024

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This week’s episode takes a look at English Premier League giants Arsenal revising its post-match protocol after Conor McGregor found his way onto t...

John Wood on Khalil Rountree Embracing Underdog Status, Chuck Mindenhall’s Untouchable Theory as Applied to Alex Pereira

05 Oct 2024

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The 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 W...

The French MMA Boom, BSD’s Second Coming, Kevin Jousset’s Ian Garry Pursuit, UFC Paris Preview

30 Sep 2024

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The 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 trail...

Behind the Scenes at The Ariel Helwani Show Live in Las Vegas

21 Sep 2024

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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 bef...

Will The Sphere Deliver A Spectacle for UFC 306?

13 Sep 2024

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Former PR guru for the UFC, Las Vegas resident and star of the record-breaking Spotify Live show, Ant Evans, returns to The Craic to whet appetites ah...

How Chris Bungard Got Suspended For Putting Classmates in a Sharpshooter

05 Sep 2024

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One of the most beloved fighters in Scotland, Chris Bungard returns to action this weekend where he is seeking redemption for his last outing at Braeh...

Paddy Pimblett’s Title Plot, Mokaev Back to Brave, Prolonged Jones Glaze

03 Sep 2024

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Chisanga Malata of Sun Sport returns to talk about a host of news stories generated from the U.K. scene. Is it possible that Paddy Pimblett will be f...

Fabian Edwards on Johnny Eblen Rematch, Weird Vibe at UFC 304, Leon Disrespect

29 Aug 2024

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Exactly a year after their first meeting, Fabian Edwards will get his second crack at Johnny Eblen when they face off at Bellator Champions Series at ...

Conor McGregor’s Photographer Set for Boxing Debut at Dublin’s 3 Arena

27 Aug 2024

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Dave Fogarty was a well-known jiu-jitsu competitor and a decorated amateur MMA fighter before he became Conor McGregor’s private photographer. This...

The Craic Goes Big Time | Big Fights for Brendan Loughnane & Danni McCormack

22 Aug 2024

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Following the announcement of The Craic joining the all-new Uncrowned schedule, Petesy talks about his excitement with the new deal and gives us an id...

Alex Pereira’s Controversial Khalil Rountree Bout, Potential Return to 185

20 Aug 2024

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The legendary Brazilian Beast, Guilherme Cruz of MMA Fighting, returns to The Craic to discuss the somewhat left field booking of Alex Pereira vs. Kha...

No McGregor in 2024, Paul Hughes’ Big Clash with AJ McKee, Garry vs. Leon?

15 Aug 2024

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The mighty Trident of Knowledge with Andy Stevenson and Dongah Corby forms again to wax lyrical on the news that Paul Hughes has a fight with one of t...

Undeserving Aspinall, Dana’s Jones Love-In, Ngannou Looms, Leon’s Lament

13 Aug 2024

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We thought the narrative had changed surrounding the heavyweight title conundrum after Tom Aspinall’s magic performance at UFC 304, but it feels lik...

Kellie Harrington’s Golden Moment - A Postcard from Paris (w/ Philip O’Connor)

08 Aug 2024

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The great Philip O’Connor return to The Craic, joining the show from Paris, France, the day after he witnessed Kellie Harrington winning her second ...

Shara Bullet The New Russian Sensation | Islam’s UFC 306 Exit | Mokaev Madness

01 Aug 2024

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Thanks to Red Corner MMA, the Russian sport is more accessible to the western world than ever before. The founder and chief contributor to the site, ...

The Tom & Paddy Show at UFC 304 | Bannon Off The Mark | Dana’s Late-Night Declarations

29 Jul 2024

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After returning home to Dublin after UFC 304, Petesy gives us the lowdown on his experience in Manchester, his reactions to Dana White insisting there...

UFC 304 Biggest UK Card Ever | Paddy Holohan on UFC Dublin 2014 | Jon Jones Looming

26 Jul 2024

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Petesy arrived in Manchester early on Thursday morning, interviewing Irish MMA legend Paddy Holohan on the ten-year anniversary of UFC Dublin and disc...

"Dreams Come True": Caolan Loughran on UFC Dublin 2014 Inspiration

24 Jul 2024

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Returning to The Craic, Caolan Loughran is as cool as the other side of the pillow ahead of his UFC 304 clash with short notice replacement opponent, ...

Shauna Bannon talks UFC 304, Improvements and Controversial Opponent Change

22 Jul 2024

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It’s been over a year since Shauna Bannon made her UFC debut and the Tallaght UFC straw weight is adamant the world will see a host of improvements ...

Kiefer Crosbie: A Happy Fighter Is A Dangerous Fighter

18 Jul 2024

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Ahead of his second fight in the UFC, Kiefer Crosbie returned to discuss how he has changed his mindset after what he described as the best camp of hi...

Leon Edwards Eyes 185 Title | Shauna Bannon’s Controversial New Opponent

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Could Leon Edwards’ be eyeing bout with lightweight champion and a 185-pound title shot prove troublesome for Irish welterweight contender Ian Macha...

Inside Tom Aspinall’s UFC 304 Camp | The Jon Jones Conundrum (w/ Andy Aspinall)

11 Jul 2024

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U.K. BJJ pioneer and head coach of UFC interim heavyweight champion, Andy Aspinall, returns to The Craic to give us the lowdown on his son’s prepara...

Can Alex Pereira Make MMA Mainstream in Brazil Again | Ian Machado Garry’s Seamless Sao Paulo Transition

04 Jul 2024

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The greatest Brazilian mixed-martial-arts of all time, Guilherme Cruz, returns to The Craic to give us the low-down on the impact Alex Pereira is havi...

Irish MSM's Muted Response to Ian Machado Garry at 303, Fanboying Alex Pereira (w/ Chris Fields)

02 Jul 2024

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Former Cage Warriors middleweight champion and head coach of Team KF, Chris Fields returns to The Craic to talk about the muted response to his former...

Is Ian Garry Piling Pressure on Himself with Pre-UFC 303 MVP Talk?

27 Jun 2024

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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...

Paul Hughes’s Big Splash in Debut, Conor McGregor’s Slippers

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After his massive debut win on Saturday, The Trident of Knowledge (Andy Stevenson & Donagh Corby) assembled to discuss Paul Hughes and the impact ...

The Vicious Version of Paul Hughes | Bellator/PFL still The SBG Show?

20 Jun 2024

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Fight Academy Ireland head coach Liam Shannon gives insight into Paul Hughes’ preparation for his Bellator/PFL debut, sheds light on the current wav...

Paul Hughes talks Bellator Debut, Training with Michael Chandler & Conor McGregor Unfollowing

18 Jun 2024

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Considered the hottest free agent in the sport during his time on the market, Paul Hughes is set to make his Bellator/PFL debut on Saturday at 3 Arena...

Conor McGregor OUT of UFC 303?

13 Jun 2024

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The latest word surrounding Conor McGregor’s camp is that the Irish superstar is not likely to make an appearance at UFC 303. Donagh Corby joins Pe...

UFC Manchester Ticket Trauma | Leon Edwards & Tom Aspinall’s Bromance

11 Jun 2024

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Chisanga Malata is back on The Craic to discuss the slew of anguish amongst UFC fans due to the price of UFC Manchester tickets. The lads react to th...

The Craic at Ariel Helwani Live & UFC 302 (w/ New York Ric)

03 Jun 2024

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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...