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The Craic with Petesy Carroll

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.

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62:31

Alex Pereira to heavyweight? UFC 311 update, PFL woes

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2025/01/21

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 brief...

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80:49

Breaking News: Arman Tsarukyan injured, Islam...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2025/01/21

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 Then, the lads react in real time to the breaking news that Arman Tsarukyan has withdrawn from the UFC 311 main event due to injury (13:46).Mindenhall gives insights on Merab Dvalishvili after spending time with the bantamweight champion at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 ...

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47:28

2024 European MMA Recap: Ilia Topuria's rise, Conor...

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2025/01/04

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 ...

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50:57

2025 European MMA Predictions: Jones vs. Aspinall?...

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2024/12/28

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).&...

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66:51

Do we believe Dana? The Logan & Conor circus, Usyk...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2024/12/21

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.

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71:50

GFL Scepticism, Disgruntled Bellator fighters,...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2024/12/14

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).

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64:17

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

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2024/12/09

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

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61:53

Breaking: Conor McGregor civil trial reaches verdict;...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2024/11/23

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.

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68:50

Jon Jones’ bizarre media-day, ‘A**hole’ Tom Aspinall,...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2024/11/22

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 sports.Petesy and Chuck try to wrap their heads around Jones’s comments on Tom Aspinall, the size difference he cites while also calling for bouts with light-heavyweights Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill and him being complicit in the fight week focus not being on Stipe Miocic.The lads also give their thoughts on Tyson vs. Paul and how Paul’s promotio...

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70:55

The Rumble in the Jungle at 50, Richard and Jack...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2024/11/02

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 on its 50th anniversary. Legendary father and son duo Richard and Jack Shore join the show from Edmonton ahead of Jack’s bout with Youssef Zalal.

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61:52

The New Khamzat Chimaev, Lerone Murphy talks...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2024/10/26

Denis Geiko from Russian-focused MMA publication, Red Corner, returns to The Craic to talk Khamzat Chimaev opening up on depression, Islam Makhachev possibly facing the winner of Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway and the Russian contingent at UFC 308 (06:45). Lerone Murphy also joins the show to discuss how he feels his ring name has negative connotations and to look forward to the biggest test of his career against Dan Ige (40:08).

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63:31

Dan Hardy hopeful for UFC vs. PFL super fight, Paul...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2024/10/19

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 PFL: Battle of the Giants. Paul Hughes also joins the show ahead of the biggest test of his life when he meets A.J. McKee in the opening fight of the main card.

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70:56

Conor McGregor’s Arsenal pitch intrusion, Fighters...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2024/10/15

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 the pitch for an impromptu kick about with Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. The great Philip O’Connor returns to discuss why the English football club are taking this so seriously, if the club really thought McGregor could injure Saka and how the former double champion missed an open goal by not challenging Rice on changing his international affil...

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65:26

John Wood on Khalil Rountree Embracing Underdog...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2024/10/05

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 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 untouch...

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52:01

The French MMA Boom, BSD’s Second Coming, Kevin...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2024/09/30

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 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 Sho...

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32:02

Behind the Scenes at The Ariel Helwani Show Live in...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2024/09/21

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 thr...

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29:12

Will The Sphere Deliver A Spectacle for UFC 306?

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2024/09/13

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 ahead of the UFC 306 card happening this Saturday in Sin City. Although Ant has issues with some elements of the promotion of the UFC 306 card, he explains why he is excited to see the capabilities of the Sphere in action, having visited the venue of numerous occasions previously. As a former cornerstone of the UFC promotional team, he gives ...

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35:12

How Chris Bungard Got Suspended For Putting...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2024/09/05

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 Braehead Arena against short notice opponent, and arguably a tougher assignment than his original dance partner, Andrey Augusto. Bungard talks about juggling his many roles in life as he frequents duties as a professional wrestler, a podcaster and an actor onto of his fighting career. He also discusses being the elder statesman of the growing Sc...

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32:02

Paddy Pimblett’s Title Plot, Mokaev Back to Brave,...

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2024/09/03

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 fast tracked into a title situation in a similar way to Sean O’Malley? Is Mo Mokaev’s return to Brave CF slightly underwhelming? And how does Dana White’s continued praise of Jon Jones keep getting weirder?

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32:21

Fabian Edwards on Johnny Eblen Rematch, Weird Vibe at...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2024/08/29

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 Bellator London on Sept 14. Edwards returns to the show to explain how Eblen’s outburst at the end of their first meeting had no effect on him, how he is motivated by the success he had in the first two rounds of their Dublin clash and why is so confident he will get the job done this time around. “The Assassin” also gives his take on ...

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