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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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  • Tom Aspinall Hits Back, Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Arrives, Merab x Zuck
    Dec 19 2025

    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 crossover fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua on Netflix (04:38).

    Shifting back to MMA, the duo discuss Tom “Bully” Aspinall’s message to Ciryl Gane and how the buildup to their rematch is shaping up compared to the first meeting (28:45).

    Then it’s over to the PFL, where news of Movlid Khaybulaev’s positive drug tests has caused ripples. The guys react to what it means for the PFL titleholder (41:35).

    Finally, Petesy and Chuck react to the latest Mark Zuckerberg MMA training footage, this time alongside Merab Dvalishvili (49:30).

    To close out the show and the year, they answer your Super Chats (55:00).

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Dana White & Francis Ngannou's Fractured Relationship, Ngannou's Next Move
    Dec 13 2025

    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 back-and-forth between Dana White and Francis Ngannou. The crew breaks down their interviews and what the exchange really means (5:05).

    Next up, the lads tackle whether Merab Dvalishvili still deserves Fighter Of The Year after his loss to Petr Yan, and who might take the spot instead (38:48).

    Another end-of-year competition comes to a close with the Uncrowned MMA picks, and Ben Fowlkes addresses his disappointing bottom-of-the-table finish (49:21).

    Finally, Petesy and the guys preview UFC Fight Night: Brandon Royval vs. Manel Kape (53:21) and answer your Super Chats (1:09:30).

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • UFC 323 Preview: Merab's Historic Year, PPV Era Ends, McGregor Legal Updates
    Dec 6 2025

    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 take on the recent UFC on Paramount fight card announcements (4:21).

    Then, the lads get into this weekend’s fights at UFC 323 and debate whether a win over Petr Yan would cement Merab Dvalishvili as fighter of the year (17:03).

    The flyweight division is also host to some big matchups. The trio break down former champ Henry Cejudo taking on rising prospect Paytton Talbatt (42:30), and the co-main event title fight barnburner between Alexandre Pantoja and Joshua Van (47:25).

    From the octagon to the courtroom, the guys give updates on the UFC’s congressional hearing as the organisation pushes to pass the Ali Revival Act (49:08).

    To close out the show, the crew provide updates on Conor McGregor’s legal cases (1:02:09), make their picks for this weekend’s fights (1:04:26), and answer your Super Chats (1:10:15).

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    1 hr and 14 mins
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