The Craic with Petesy Carroll

01:10:16

Dana White left out of Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/10/02

Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return for another edition of The Craic.Up first, the trio react to the latest back-and-forth between Dana White and Eddie Hearn over the promotion of the upcoming Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury fight (07:29).UFC 322 is this weekend, but the buzz feels noticeably flat. The boys assess the lack of excitement surrounding the card (39:51).Attention then turns to Conor McGregor, with new developments emerging from the aftermath of his civil case and

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01:25:45

Dana White and Eddie Hearn wage war over Fury-Joshua,...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/09/25

Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes are back together for another episode of The Craic.Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury is finally official and it’s happening in the UK. The lads discuss the long-awaited matchup (05:19).Next on the agenda is UFC 331, as the dust settles on Saturday night’s card (30:43).Elsewhere, the lads weigh in on Nikita Hand’s recent media appearances and the contrasting reaction to the Gable Steveson situation (49:02).The group then weighs in on the calls to ban

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01:19:49

Joshua Van's confidence, Arman Tsarukyan's chances,...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/09/18

The Craic is back, with the trio of Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes returning.UFC 331 takes centre stage this weekend, with Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja clashing for the flyweight belt. Petesy, Chuck and Ben break down the main event and look ahead to the rest of the card (06:01).All eyes are on Arman Tsarukyan and his chances of earning a title shot. Is a win enough to put him next in line, or could other factors stand in his way (32:20)?Gable Steveson made headlines after

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01:18:41

Immediate rematch fever, vintage Dana White, Noche...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/09/11

Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back for this week’s Craic.First on the docket, the lads discuss the moving parts in the UFC lightweight division, including who Ilia Topuria should face next (10:51).Dana White was in vintage promotional form this week. Petesy, Chuck and Ben weigh in on his latest media appearance (34:29).This weekend brings plenty of action, with Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn in the ring (49:28) and Noche UFC inside the Octagon (55:47). The trio preview both

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00:22:58

Instant reaction to Katie Taylor’s win and retirement...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/09/05

In a special post-fight reaction show, Petesy Carroll reacts to Katie Taylor's retirement fight win over Flora Pili at Croke Park.

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01:25:22

UFC 332 main event mystery, Nassourdine Imavov next...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/09/04

Our usual trio of Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back for this week’s edition of The Craic.UFC 332 is just a month away and still without a main event. The lads debate what could headline the Salt Lake City card (07:52).With the lightweight division also in need of some clarity, the boys turn their attention to Justin Gaethje, who has yet to return to the Octagon. What could be next for the UFC lightweight champion? (22:12).Then, They discuss the rumours that Sean Strickland

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01:33:07

Dillon Danis pulls out again, Usman Nurmagomedov...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/08/28

Petesy Carroll and Ben Fowlkes are back for a duo edition of The Craic.Dillon Danis has pulled out of his MMA fight with Mike Perry. The boys react to the news (02:11). Following her loss on Dana White’s Contender Series, Bella Mir has taken plenty of flack online. Petesy and Ben discuss the response to her defeat (23:21). Then, the lads weigh in on Usman Nurmagomedov’s claim that he turned down a $2 million offer from PFL (49:19). Looking ahead to the weekend, Petesy and Ben preview Moses Itauma’s

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01:12:30

Usman Nurmagomedov’s next move, Din Thomas drama,...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/08/21

The Craic is back in your life! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as always.First up, the lads react to drama surrounding Eddie Hearn’s reported demands for the upcoming superfight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury (07:23). Usman Nurmagomedov is making headlines amid rumors of a potential PFL exit. The boys debate what a move to the UFC could mean for the undefeated lightweight (21:53). The trio then weigh in on the Din Thomas situation. Did he go too far with his

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01:14:46

MVP MMA's keys to success and threatening UFC,...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/07/31

The Craic is back! This time, it’s the OG duo of Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall.The biggest news of the week is the surprise MVP and PFL merger. Petesy and Chuck react to the newly-formed promotion (06:30). Then, they discuss the unfortunately familiar MMA story of Anthony Smith’s arrest (48:59). UFC is heading to Belgrade, with the lads previewing the card alongside the rest of this weekend’s combat sports action (57:23). To close the show, the duo answer your Super Chats (01:11:05).

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01:15:37

UFC ‘better' than boxing? Fury-Joshua In doubt?...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/07/24

Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back for another edition of The Craic.First up, the lads dig into Canelo Alvarez’s comments on The Ariel Helwani Show about boxing’s rivalry with the UFC (14:31). One fight boxing fans are still waiting on is Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua. The trio discuss the uncertainty surrounding whether the long-awaited matchup will actually happen (30:01). UFC Fight Night: Magomed Ankalaev vs. Bogdan Guskov is this weekend, with Chuck sharing insight from

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01:21:10

Conor McGregor vows another comeback, UFC 329...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/07/17

On a special birthday edition of The Craic, newly 39-year-old Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to break down the biggest stories in combat sports.To kick things off, they break down the aftermath of UFC 329, including Conor McGregor’s vow to “be back” (7:27). Next up on the calendar is UFC Oklahoma City. The lads preview the main event Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman (43:11). After Justin Gaejthe said he won’t fight Paddy Pimblett, the trio debate who the UFC

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01:29:53

MMA mid-year awards, ‘quitting on the stool' stigma,...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/07/03

Petesy Carroll and Ben Fowlkes are back on The Craic. This week, they dive into their picks for Uncrowned’s MMA mid-year awards (08:20). Following recent criticism of Herb Dean, the duo discuss the current state of MMA officiating (51:35). Next, they tackle the stigma around "quitting on the stool," following Ilia Topuria’s title loss to Justin Gaethje (56:01). With UFC 329 just two weeks away, the lads assess Conor McGregor’s energy during his pre-fight media run (01:02:21). To close things out,

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01:24:17

Eddie Hearn's UFC stable growing, White House card...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/06/26

Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes reunite for this week’s episode of The Craic. First up, they discuss Ian Machado Garry’s move to Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency ahead of his upcoming title fight (8:30). Another high-profile Hearn client is Tom Aspinall, prompting a conversation about the current state of the heavyweight champion’s career (24:02). Dustin Poirier’s recent arrest footage also sent shockwaves through the MMA community. The lads discuss the fallout for the retired

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01:36:02

Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane stoppage: Wrong call? UFC...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/06/19

The Craic trio of Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes delve into the controversy surrounding Ciryl Gane’s finish of Alex Pereira at the White House. Did referee Herb Dean make the right call and how does this latest situation affect Gane (06:10)? Next up, they give their takes on UFC White House generating 17 million viewers and whether it will be seen as a success (31:31). Petesy then explains the Irish reaction to Conor McGregor’s appearance on Jimmy Fallon, which appears to have

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01:25:52

UFC White House: Live report, security deep dive,...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/06/12

The Craic is back with its usual trio of Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes. This week, all roads lead to the UFC‘s White House card.On site in the nation’s capital, Chuck shares his observations ahead of attending the historic event in person (04:31). The lads then lock in their official Uncrowned picks (24:51). Security has also become a major talking point surrounding the event. Drawing on insight from former Secret Service agents, Ben breaks down how the operation could work

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01:37:57

Will UFC White House Card Boost Paramount Subs? Katie...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/06/05

Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return for another edition of The Craic.Chuck kicks off the show by sharing his plans to attend the UFC White House card in person (4:43). Paramount also weighed in on its partnership with the UFC, outlining what they hope to achieve through the deal (16:30). After years of speculation, Croke Park is officially set to host Katie Taylor’s next fight. Petesy sheds light on the mood in Ireland ahead of the historic event (43:30). Fellow Irishman Conor

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01:26:12

Joe Rogan criticizes UFC White House event, Dana...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/05/29

The Craic is back! This time, it’s the duo of Petesy Carroll and Ben Fowlkes chopping it up.To kick things off, the lads react to construction beginning for the UFC's White House card (03:38), along with Joe Rogan’s criticisms of the event (25:20). The promotion behind the White House event has been relentless. Does Dana White deserve more credit for his recent media tour (38:10)? The UFC President also opened up about the circumstances around Anderson Silva’s exit from the organization, which the

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01:34:08

Major MMA Promotion Shake-Up, Scott Coker Returns,...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/05/22

Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back on The Craic.Following Scott Coker’s announced return to MMA, the crew discuss the future of emerging promotions and what it could mean for industry-leading UFC (05:18). One of those promotions is MVP. Attention turns to what the company’s record-breaking numbers actually mean given its Netflix collaboration (43:43). Colby Covington has hung up the MMA gloves. They reflect on the timing of the retirement, just one month out from the UFC

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01:17:28

Can Netflix and MVP Rival UFC? Importance of Ronda...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/05/15

Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back with The Craic.This weekend’s highly anticipated matchup between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano is on everyone’s mind. The boys debate whether the Netflix card can compete with the UFC (02:31). They then break down the co-main event between Francis Ngannou and Phillipe Lins (40:52), followed by a preview of the guaranteed brawl between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry (46:13). The lads give their official picks for this weekend (56:50), break down

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01:30:31

Khamzat Chimaev Sean Strickland's explosive UFC 328...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/05/08

The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual.First up, the lads react to the fireworks between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland at the UFC 328 press conference (05:10). After predicting what kind of shenanigans could unfold at the pair’s faceoff (36:19), the boys preview the flyweight title co-main event between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira (41:40). Attention then turns to Dana White’s confidence in Conor McGregor making his long-awaited return this summer

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