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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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83:02

UFC Fighter Revolt? Ilia Topuria Speaks, White House...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/02/28

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 signing of Conor Benn for a record $15 million, and what it means for TKO’s first move into boxing (0:14). That eye-catching payday didn’t go unnoticed in the UFC. The trio explore the growing rumblings of discontent among fighters (44:51). Then, breaking news lands mid-show, as the lads react live to the announcement that Oleksandr Usyk is set to de...

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74:46

Dana White vs Eddie Hearn Beef, Ronda Rousey vs Gina...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2026/02/21

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 feud between Dana White and Eddie Hearn (5:29). Then, attention turns to Netflix stepping into the MMA space with Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano (32:41). They also discuss Gable Steveson’s latest first-round win and whether the UFC should make a move to sign him next (48:20). With fights on deck this weekend, Petesy and Chuck preview UFC Fight Night: ...

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70:18

Inside Tom Aspinall's 108-Day Nightmare, State of...

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2026/02/14

On this week’s Craic, Petesy Carroll returns alongside Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes as usual. To kick things off, Petesy discusses his latest Uncrowned feature, offering an inside look at Tom Aspinall’s recent eye surgery, which he attended (2:52). With Aspinall sidelined and news of Jailton Almeida’s recent release, the UFC heavyweight division suddenly looks thin. The trio assess just how shaky the state of what was once the promotion’s premier division has become (28:0...

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83:00

Ilia Topuria Is Back! White House Fight Against...

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2026/02/07

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 champion Ilia Topuria teasing his return on social media (5:18). The trio also weigh in on Justin Gaethje hinting he could face Topuria next, and possibly at the White House (13:14). Attention then turns to Dana White’s appearance in the UFC antitrust lawsuit, where he shed light on the scope of his current role within the company. T...

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79:27

STACKED Combat Weekend: UFC 325, WWE Royal Rumble,...

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2026/01/31

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 things underway, the lads react to the UFC 325 weigh ins, including the announcement of the new weigh-in protocols (6:24). Then it’s on to the main event: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes. The trio discuss Volkanovski retirement rumours and what a win would mean for the Australian (16:39). Attention then shifts to the co-main eve...

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81:46

Dana White Battles Justin Gaethje On Fighter Pay,...

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2026/01/24

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 journalist Chisanga Malata to break down this weekend’s main event: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett (2:30). One half of that main event, Justin Gaethje, recently voiced his disappointment over the lack of a pay rise in the new UFC Paramount deal. Petesy and Ben react to his comments, the fallout that followed, and the state of fighter pay in 2026 (3...

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88:17

Dawn Of The Paramount Era, Better Card: UFC 324 or...

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2026/01/17

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 UFC’s Paramount era will shape up (2:47). Then, the guys react to Kayla Harrison dropping out of UFC 324 (28:13), how it impacts the quality of the UFC’s debut Paramount card, and whether its follow-up, UFC 325, shapes up as the stronger event (36:49). With Dana White at the helm of the UFC’s new deal, the trio break down his recent media appearan...

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78:50

Ilia Topuria's Fighting Future, Jon Jones & Daniel...

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2026/01/10

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 how concerned we should be about Ilia Topuria’s fighting future following the UFC lightweight champ’s recent court proceedings (5:20). Another UFC lightweight with no title-fight news is Arman Tsarukyan. The trio react to Dana White’s interview with Robbie Fox, where he shed light on why (17:30). The 155lbs division continues to make headlines, ...

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61:43

Tom Aspinall Hits Back, Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2025/12/19

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. ...

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73:34

Dana White & Francis Ngannou's Fractured...

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2025/12/13

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 th...

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73:51

UFC 323 Preview: Merab's Historic Year, PPV Era Ends,...

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2025/12/06

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 risin...

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72:20

Arman Headbutts Hooker?! Who's Next For Topuria?...

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2025/11/22

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 main event: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker (1:21). They also dig into the co-main event: Ian Garry vs. Belal Muhammad, and discuss the stakes for the welterweight division, including what Garry would need to do to earn a title shot with a win (24:24). To wrap up their UFC Qatar discussion, the trio spotlight their favorite matchups on the re...

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82:31

UFC 322 Weigh-In Reaction & Preview, Rousey-Holm...

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2025/11/15

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), the lads preview the stacked MSG card top to bottom (8:11). Shifting gears to boxing, the crew break down this weekend’s Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Conor Benn rematch and question if the hype is lacking (46:45). Up next, Jake Paul is back in the headlines, this time with Anthony Joshua floated as a potential opponent. Petesy, Chuck, and Ben assess...

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78:57

Netflix's Dana White Gambling Doc, UFC Betting...

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2025/11/08

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, beginning with the ironically timed announcement of Netflix’s upcoming documentary on Dana White’s massive casino debts (0:22). The trio then react to further developments in the scandal, including the new updates surrounding Isaac Bulgarian’s alleged fight fix (15:00). Switching to boxing, Petesy gets Chuck and Ben’s take on the cancellation o...

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68:21

What Happens At Heavyweight? Ronda Rousey Hates MMA,...

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2025/11/01

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 heavyweight division following the fallout from Ciryl Gane’s eye poke against Tom Aspinall (5:20). Two fighters looking to make their mark on the division are Jon Jones and Alex Pereira. The lads discuss the two MMA stars angling for a potential superfight between each other (26:00). Pereira’s been putting in the work for that bout, but with ...

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79:49

UFC 321 Preview & Weigh-Ins, Conor McGregor 'Saved,'...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2025/10/25

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 t...

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71:28

Alex Pereira: Heavyweight Savior, Ronda Rousey's...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2025/10/18

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 ...

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65:14

UFC To Have HUGE 2026, Eddie Hearn Takes On Dana...

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2025/10/11

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 invo...

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68:21

UFC 320 Weigh-In, Conor McGregor's White House Plans,...

The Craic with Petesy Carroll ·

2025/10/04

The Craic is back! On a star-studded episode of The Craic, Petesy Carroll is joined by Brazilian powerhouse journalist Guilherme Cruz. Together, they react to the UFC 320 weigh-ins (00:49). Shifting from Brazilian MMA to Irish MMA, Petesy Carroll brings in Ireland’s top MMA journalists, Donagh Corby and Andy Stevenson, to cover the latest Irish combat sports news, starting with a breakdown of the UFC welterweight clash between Ian Garry and Belal Muhammad (27:57). From one Irish MMA sta...

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66:11

Usyk Wants Jake Paul In MMA Fight, Pereira & Ankalaev...

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2025/09/27

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 jousting taking place between Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira ahead of their clash at UFC 320 (6:17). From there, attention shifts to Din Thomas, who floated the idea of a UFC–PFL trade: Magomed Ankalaev for Dakota Ditcheva. The crew breaks down his comments (17:00). It’s Oleksandr Usyk vs. Jake Paul next. In a surprising callout,...

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