Petesy is looking forward to Ian Machado Garry’s matchup with Michael “Venom” Page more than any fight on the stacked UFC 303 card. Keeping with the U.K. vs. Ireland theme, he invited his old verbal sparring partner Chisanga Malata back on the show to discuss the meeting. 

The lads weigh-in on the pre-fight talk between the two, question whether Garry is setting himself up for a big fall by talking down MVP’s skillset and discuss who has more to gain as a victor in the high-stakes welterweight clash. 

Petesy also discusses Team KF’s Omran Chaaban’s big win agains the number one seed, Shamidkhan Magomedov, and gives his take on Garry’s comments regarding the Irish media in a recent interview with Severe MMA.

After his massive debut win on Saturday, The Trident of Knowledge (Andy Stevenson & Donagh Corby) assembled to discuss Paul Hughes and the impact Conor McGregor’s presence had on putting him over in his maiden voyage with Bellator/PFL. 

The lads give their takes on how McGregor put the Derry man over in the exact way that UFC had hoped he would with Ian Machado Garry at UFC 303, what McGregor gained from attending the event and how Nate Kelly can solidify himself as one of Ireland’s best after improving to 11-2 on the night. 

Petesy explains how attending the wedding bash of the year, coupled with commitments to The Ringer MMA Show did not allow him to attend the Dublin event.

Fight Academy Ireland head coach Liam Shannon gives insight into Paul Hughes’ preparation for his Bellator/PFL debut, sheds light on the current wave of talent at the Belfast gym and considers whether PFL and Bellator have shed the label of being the “SBG Show” with the signing of Hughes. 

Shannon also talks Rhys McKee’s next move, Paddy McCorry on the latest season of TUF and the great expectations he has for Hughes against Bobby King and much more. 

Petesy describes his trip to Belfast, his first chat with McCorry and a big catch up with Ryan Curtis.

Considered the hottest free agent in the sport during his time on the market, Paul Hughes is set to make his Bellator/PFL debut on Saturday at 3 Arena against Bobby King. 

Petesy interviewed Hughes at Fight Academy Ireland in Belfast where the former Cage Warriors Champion discussed how much his new contract can change his life, his time training with Michael Chandler, being unfollowed by Conor McGregor and his aspirations with PFL Bellator.

The latest word surrounding Conor McGregor’s camp is that the Irish superstar is not likely to make an appearance at UFC 303. 

Donagh Corby joins Petesy from Connecticut to give his take on the on again/off again conversation surrounding McGregor’s meeting with Michael Chandler, what the legacy of this period will be for McGregor should he not fight on June 29th, possible replacements fights and how the UFC will react if he does withdraw. 

Donagh also provides a stellar preview of the PFL card this weekend which stars the likes of Linton Vassell, Dakota Ditcheva and Taila Santos.

Chisanga Malata is back on The Craic to discuss the slew of anguish amongst UFC fans due to the price of UFC Manchester tickets. 

The lads react to the online onslaught of fans after tickets were released last week, give their thoughts on the budding bromance between Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall and shed light on how Chisanga didn’t end up in Dublin last week after the cancellation of the UFC 303 press conference.

A globetrotting Petesy greets us in the after tremors of UFC 302 and Ariel Helwani Live to share stories of his wild week in Brick City, with a little help from the great “New York” Eric Jackman, of The MMA Hour fame. 

Petesy takes us through his journey to the Vox studios, to splitting the G with Frank and GC at the Dead Rabbit, his time at the UFC 302 press conference, his visit to the Helwani abode and Friday’s Live show and after party. 

He also gives us his take on UFC 302, the live UFC experience and his trek home to attend the UFC 303 press conference in Dublin.

UFC bantamweight and former Cage Warriors champion Caolan Loughran returns to the Craic on the back of collecting his first promotional win at Atlantic City and on the back of his UFC Manchester clash against Ramon Tavares being announced. 

Loughran discusses the atmosphere among the Irish for his win over Angel Pacheco, being live on the scene as Paul Hughes reacted to Ray Sefo letting the cat out of the bag about his PFL signing, the impact of McGregor’s return and the Irish contingent at UFC Manchester.

The Trident of Knowledge - Petesy Carroll, Donagh Corby and Andy Stevenson - formed to breakdown a massive week of news. 

After teasing the news for a week on The Craic, Petesy and the lads discuss the announced UFC 303 press conference in Dublin on June 3rd where Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will face off at 3 Arena. 

The Trident also weigh-in on the video of McGregor partying over the weekend and give their thoughts on whether it is concerning given that his meeting with Chandler is just five weeks away.

Severe MMA and The Auld Triangle reporter Andy Stevenson returns to The Craic to discuss Conor McGregor’s latest interview with The Mac Life.

Do Petesy and Andy believe that McGregor will re-sign with the UFC to fight three times in 2024, and fight Nate Diaz in their trilogy fight at The Sphere. Following his early report on Tuesday’s episode, Petesy sheds more light on the “special announcement” that was teased during The Mac Life interview with Oscar Willis.