The Ariel Helwani Show

Ahead of a blockbuster UFC 287 card, City Kickboxing founder and head coach Eugene Bareman discusses Israel Adesanya’s preparation for his MMA rematch with Alex Pereira (1:25). The celebrated coach highlights what he’s learned about Adesanya in the camp, why wrestling has been a key fixture in the preparation, how Pereira might be the most devastating striker to have stepped foot in the Octagon, and how he is itching to claim victory after suffering three consecutive defeats to the Brazilian.

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From Los Angeles, Ariel Helwani and Luciana Andrade answer your questions about life, love, work, and any other bizarre thing you can think of. On today's episode, the two friends catch up while answering questions like:

And much more!

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Legendary MMA journalist and fellow host of 'The Ringer MMA Show,' Chuck Mindenhall, joins Petesy to discuss the biggest grudge match of 2023: Alex Pereira vs. Israel Adesanya 2, which takes centerstage at UFC 287 in Miami on Saturday night (5:55).

The lads consider the ramifications of another loss for Adesanya and how it could potentially change the overall view on his legacy. They also speculate as to whether the loss to Pereira at UFC 281 has given ace coach Eugene Bareman more room to work with his celebrated student.

Also on the show, Petesy recaps big European performances at PFL’s season opener and Bellator 293. He also ponders whether a win for SBG’s Kiefer Crosbie over UFC veteran Alex Oliveira could catapult him into the UFC.

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Although the fight remains unconfirmed, Tom Aspinall joins "The Craic with Petesy Carroll" to discuss how a potential meeting with Marcin Tybura in July could begin his hunt for a Jon Jones title fight. The UFC heavyweight also discusses his broadcasting role at UFC 286, how well he has recovered from the knee injury that brought his bout with Curtis Blaydes to an abrupt halt, and how a fledgling heavyweight tried to pick a fight with him at UFC 286.

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The newly crowned (virtual) friends Ariel Helwani and Luciana Andrade are back this week to take more of YOUR questions about life, love, work, and everything in between! On today's episode, the dynamic duo answers questions from fans like:

And much more!

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Undefeated Irish welterweight Ian Machado Garry joins the show to discuss his upcoming bout with striking standout Daniel Rodriguez, who he believes will be the toughest fight of his career. The Dubliner also talks about his time training with Leon Edwards and Shavkat Rahkmanov and reveals that Jorge Masvidal would be a dream opponent for a future UFC Dublin main event. “The Future” also underlines how much it would mean to him to fight on the Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler card and gives his prediction for his clash with D-Rod.

Plus, Petesy looks back on a big debut showing for PFL in Europe and the crowning of a new middleweight champion at Cage Warriors 151.

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U.K. MMA legend and former UFC welterweight title challenger, Dan Hardy, joins "The Craic with Petesy Carroll" to discuss cornering his wife, Veronica Hardy, to a successful return at UFC 286. Hardy also discusses his vision for PFL Europe in his role as Head of Talent Operations and looks forward to PFL Europe 1 in Newcastle on Saturday night. "The Outlaw” also gives his take on Colby Covington’s threatening comment directed at former colleague Jon Anik (23:52) and explains why Power Slap has made him feel as though the UFC is rotting from the inside out.

Also on the show, Petesy looks forward to another big weekend for European MMA with PFL and Cage Warriors hosting events in the U.K. ahead of the UFC’s bantamweight clash between Cory Sandhagen and Marlon Vera.

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In another installment of the unnamed Q&A show featuring Ariel Helwani and Luciana Andrade, the two friends field some of the following questions from the fans:

And much more!

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Bellator middleweight contender Fabian Edwards joins "The Craic with Petesy Carroll" to discuss the impact of his brother, Leon Edwards, successfully defending his welterweight title at UFC 286.

On today's episode, Edwards gives insight on the team’s time in London, disputes Dana White’s announcement of Colby Covington being next in line for the belt, and encourages the UFC to put on a stadium show for Leon’s next title defense in the U.K. As well as that, Fabian looks forward to his meeting with legendary middleweight Gegard Mousasi at Bellator 296 in Paris.

Also on the show, Petesy looks back at a busy spell for European MMA with KSW 80 and Cage Warriors 150 also taking place over the weekend.

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U.K. MMA pioneer Richard “Shaky” Shore joins "The Craic with Petesy Carroll" to discuss why he wanted son Jack Shore to move up to 145 lbs., how far the U.K. scene has come since his humble beginnings in the sport in 2002, and what he is expecting from Makwan Amirkhani at UFC 286. Shore also clears up any doubts as to whether Jack cheated in a game of darts against “sore loser” Ariel Helwani on "The MMA Hour."

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