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The Craic with Petesy Carroll

The Craic with Petesy Carroll

By: Petesy Carroll
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Irish MMA journalist Petesy Carroll talks to the biggest names in UFC, PFL, Bellator, Cage Warriors, boxing, and more. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning. © 2025 The Craic with Petesy Carroll Combat Sports & Self-Defense Politics & Government Wrestling
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  • UFC 321 Preview & Weigh-Ins, Conor McGregor 'Saved,' Tom Aspinall To Boxing?
    Oct 25 2025

    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 preview UFC 321’s title fight headliner: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane (5:30).

    With another championship on the line, the crew discuss the stakes in the co-main event between Virna Jandiroba and Mackenzie Dern (31:30).

    Plus, Dana White teased new UFC scheduling in a recent interview. Could this mean better start times for European fans? The trio break down what the changes might mean (48:40).

    And of course, Conor McGregor’s back in the headlines. Petesy and the boys dissect his recent “spiritual journey” comments (54:30).

    To close the show, the guys answer your superchats (1:06:15).

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Alex Pereira: Heavyweight Savior, Ronda Rousey's Comeback, Weidman-Silva 3 | The Craic
    Oct 18 2025

    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 and his possible move to heavyweight, and how it could shake up next week’s title clash between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane (4:02).

    Next, the guys react to the Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva trilogy announcement set for the undercard of the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis Netflix boxing card (25:46).

    Another surprise comeback rumor making the rounds is Ronda Rousey’s potential return. After her recent comments hinting at a 2026 comeback, Petesy and the boys weigh in (42:20).

    To close the show, the trio break down their favorite matchups from this weekend’s UFC Vancouver card, then answer your superchats (57:08).


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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • UFC To Have HUGE 2026, Eddie Hearn Takes On Dana White In MMA? UFC Rio Talk
    Oct 11 2025

    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 superfight forecast from Monday’s show. Can 2026 live up to its decade-old predecessor, 2016? The guys break it all down (00:32).

    Also on this week’s programming was Ariel’s interview with Eddie Hearn, whose comments about MMA ruffled some feathers. He teased a potential promotional move into the sport, and the guys discuss how big his involvement could become (32:17).

    One MMA promotion still struggling to break through is the PFL. Petesy and Chuck discuss the underwhelming buildup to one of its biggest matchups, Paul Hughes vs. Usman Nurmagomedov 2 (53:43).

    One promotion not struggling, however, is Ice Wars. Chuck gives the lowdown ahead of their event this weekend (58:26).

    To wrap up the show, the duo answer your live chats (1:02:52).

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    1 hr and 5 mins
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