The Ringer MMA Show

By The Ringer

Top MMA voices Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas discuss the biggest events in MMA, boxing, and more! Plus, the guys offer instant reaction podcasts to every UFC pay-per-view on Saturd... more

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The podcast currently has 219 episodes available.

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August 04, 2022Poirier vs. Chandler Is Almost Done, Finding Jake Paul’s Next Fight, and Is PFL the Second-Best Promotion?
Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall begin today’s Spotify Live show with the news that Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler are finalizing a deal to fight at UFC 281 at Madison Square Garden. The guys discuss the “guaranteed fireworks” the fight promises, how it came together, and who would be the favorite. Plus, 3PAC talks about:
If Anderson Silva makes sense to be Jake Paul’s next opponent (18:42)
A strong PFL card tomorrow night in New York City (26:40)
Which promotion takes the cake as the second-best promotion in the MMA world
KSW double champion Roberto Soldić signing with ONE Championship (36:43)

And of course, some calls from the best community in MMA (45:00).
Next episode: Thursday, August 11, to preview Vera vs. Cruz. Download the Spotify Live app or follow The Ringer MMA Show exclusively on Spotify for all the latest show details.
Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall
Producer: Troy Farkas

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1h 35min
July 31, 2022Nunes Wins Title in Bloody Battle; Is the Valentina Trilogy Next? Plus: Moreno Steals Interim Belt and a Controversial Early Stoppage
On the critically-acclaimed Spotify Live app, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall give their immediate reaction to UFC 277, covering topics like:
Amanda Nunes’ five rounds of dominance over Julianna Peña (00:45)
If Nunes-Shevchenko 3 at bantamweight is the fight to make (11:40)
Brandon Moreno’s come-from-behind victory over Kai Kara-France in the interim flyweight title fight (18:38)
Moreno’s butchered post-fight encounter with flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo (27:32)
Another loss for fan favorite Derrick Lewis and whether the referee stopped the fight too early (35:32)

Plus, some calls from the fans (42:12), and the latest on Jake Paul’s canceled August 6 boxing fight (45:50).
Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall
Producer: Troy Farkas

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1h 9min
July 29, 2022UFC 277 Preview: Peña Cuts it Close, Now Can She Silence the Doubters? Plus, a Must-See Flyweight Fight and the Death of F*ck Friends
On Spotify Live, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll preview UFC 277 as the fighters (including Julianna Peña, who makes it quite interesting) step to the scales. The guys discuss:
If Julianna Peña vs. Amanda Nunes 2 is the biggest fight in the history of women’s MMA
Big changes Nunes has made heading into this fight
A must-see interim flyweight title fight between Brandon Moreno and Kai Kara-France (18:24)
The incredible rise of City Kickboxing
Dramatic moments in the lead-up to Peña finally making weight in the closing minutes (1:11:25)

Plus, some calls from the best community in MMA…featuring some unexpected twists (41:18).
*This weigh-in show has been edited for brevity.
Next episode: Saturday, July 30, immediately following the end of UFC 277. Follow The Ringer MMA Show exclusively on Spotify for all the details.
Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll
Producer: Troy Farkas

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1h 30min
July 24, 2022 Paddy & Molly Shine Again, UFC London Ends in Heartbreak
3PAC give their immediate reactions to UFC London, the unceremonious ending to the main event between Tom Aspinall and Curtis Blaydes and the continued success of Liverpudlian duo Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann. The crew also discuss Alexander Gustafsson’s legacy following an emphatic loss to Nikita Krylov. All of that plus a host of calls from European MMA media members and voices on the ground at the 02.
Next episode: Thursday, July 28th. Download the Spotify Live app and follow @RingerMMA for all the latest show updates.
Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll
Producer: Troy Farkas
Production Assistance: Ben Cruz

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1h 26min
July 21, 2022 O’Malley’s Big Test, Diaz’s Chances, UFC 280 Is Stacked, UFC London Preview, and More
3PAC take to Spotify Live to react to all the wild news in MMA this week: Sean O’Malley vs. Petr Yan, Beneil Dariush vs. Mateusz Gamrot, and the rest of the stacked UFC 280 card. Plus, Nathan Diaz’s chances versus Khamzat Chimaev, and a full UFC London preview. That, plus a ton of entertaining calls, including a cameo from TST in London!

Next episode: Saturday, July 23, for our UFC London post-show. Download the Spotify Live app and follow @RingerMMA for all the latest show updates.

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll
Producer: Brian H. Waters

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1h 54min
July 19, 2022 Breaking! Nate Diaz vs. Khamzat Chimaev Booked for Sept. 10: Full Reaction and News
In an emergency edition of the show, 3PAC take to Spotify Live to react just minutes after ESPN reported the official booking of Nate Diaz and Khamzat Chimaev for the main event of UFC 279 on Sept. 10 in Las Vegas. The guys discuss how the fight came together, if this is an ill-advised move for Diaz at this point in his career, which fighter will have more pressure on him, what Jake Paul has to do with this, and more. Plus, a special guest stops by and the guys take official predictions from members of the best community in MMA (45:00).
Next episode: Thursday, July 21, to preview UFC London. Download the Spotify Live app and follow @RingerMMA for all the latest show updates.
Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll
Producer: Troy Farkas

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1h 5min
July 17, 2022UFC Long Island Fallout: An Unfortunate Ending, Matchmaking the Featherweights, Simon Wants O’Malley, and Who’s Next For Valentina?
Seconds after the end of an exciting day on Long Island, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall take to Spotify Live to discuss:
A disappointing finish to Brian Ortega vs. Yair Rodriguez, and where the featherweight division will go from here (00:48)
Jack Shore’s first career loss (29:42)
Miesha Tate’s uninspiring flyweight debut (33:10)
Ricky Simon’s callout of Sean O’Malley and if that fight makes sense for “The Suga’ Show”
Interesting tidbits from Dana White’s post fight press conference

Plus, calls from the best community in MMA (40:30) featuring more on the future of Nathan Diaz, and the introduction of Killashaw’s newest enemy.
Next episode: Thursday, July 21, to preview UFC London. Download the Spotify Live app or follow The Ringer MMA Show exclusively on Spotify for all the latest updates.
Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall
Producer: Troy Farkas

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1h 31min
July 14, 2022Nathan Diaz Interview Behind-The-Scenes, Jake Paul’s Big Test, and UFC Long Island Preview
The kings of Spotify Live—Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall—take to the world’s largest social audio app to discuss:
If the winner of Saturday's Brian Ortega-Yair Rodriguez main event is in line for the next featherweight title fight against Alexander Volkanovski (4:40)
Light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka saying that Glover Teixeira deserves a title rematch (26:57)
Ariel’s CRAZY week and all the details behind his special Tuesday interview with Nathan Diaz. Plus, how will UFC respond? (34:37)
Takeaways from the Jake Paul and Hasim Rahman Jr. press conference earlier this week (57:18)

And of course, calls from the best community in MMA!
Next episode: Saturday, July 16, immediately following the end of Ortega vs. Rodriguez on ABC. Download the Spotify Live app today or follow The Ringer MMA Show exclusively on Spotify for all the latest details.
Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall
Producer: Troy Farkas

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1h 43min
July 07, 2022Darren Till Out at UFC London, Jake Paul Gets a New Opponent, and Izzy Barks Back
3PAC is back from Las Vegas to discuss the week in MMA story lines! On today’s episode, the guys talk about:
Darren Till pulling out of his UFC London bout against Jack Hermansson, and if his replacement, Chris Curtis, is up to the task (5:05)
Jake Paul’s new opponent for his Aug. 6 fight at Madison Square Garden (17:16)
Saturday’s UFC main event between Rafael dos Anjos and Rafael Fiziev (36:09)
Beef between Israel Adesanya, actor Chris Pratt, and the fans who are criticizing Adesanya for his performance at UFC 276 (47:22)
Where Izzy and Alexander Volkanovski stand in the pound-for-pound rankings (55:30)

Plus, Killashaw gets blocked by Pat McAfee, and the Ringer MMA community wishes Ariel a happy 40th birthday! (1:04:16)
Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall
Producer: Troy Farkas

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1h 36min
July 03, 2022Adesanya Outclasses Cannonier, Volkanovski Ends the Debate, and Alex Pereira Makes a Statement: UFC 276 Reaction LIVE From Las Vegas
Live from the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll react to a huge night at UFC 276. The guys discuss:
Another successful middleweight title defense for Israel Adesanya, and how the Jan Blachowicz loss changed him (3:36)
Alex Pereira’s knockout of Sean Strickland and why Adesanya vs. Pereira for the next middleweight title fight will be massive (17:42)
Alexander Volkanovski emphatically proving that he’s the best featherweight in the world (23:52)
Interest in Volkanovski chasing the lightweight title (30:36)
Memories from the week in Las Vegas, which included a meetup with members of the Ringer MMA community AND an unexpected evening with Nate Diaz! (1:09:42)

Plus, a disappointing night for Sean O’Malley, Cowboy Cerrone says goodbye, Jalin Turner turns heads, Ian Garry’s slow build continues, and, even in defeat, Jessica-Rose Clark gets immortalized.
Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall
Producer: Troy Farkas

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1h 37min

FAQs about The Ringer MMA Show:

How many episodes does The Ringer MMA Show have?

The podcast currently has 219 episodes available.