The Ringer MMA Show

Before they head off to enjoy a holiday weekend filled with corn hole and High Noons, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall gather again to discuss the week in combat sports. They begin with the biggest news in quite some time: the upcoming trilogy fight between former foes Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen. Then, after Petesy reveals he’ll be attending the Helwani Road Show in Newark, New Jersey, next Friday night, the guys discuss a string of PR hits for PFL and its leader, Donn Davis. Next, the guys get into a heated build between lightweights Bobby Green and Paddy Pimblett, who will face each other at UFC 304 in Manchester, England. And, in a special twist to the program today, the guys look back on some of their favorite fights from Memorial Day weekends of yesteryear. Then, in the midst of the show, the guys find out the news that Carlos Ulberg will replace Khalil Rountree at UFC 303! After reacting to that news, the guys take some Discord questions on Conor McGregor’s ambitious 2024 plans, Oleksandr Usyk’s win over Tyson Fury, and the guys’ hobbies (or lack thereof).

For tickets and more information about the Helwani Road Show on May 31 in Newark, New Jersey, visit this link.

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Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Earlier today, UFC CEO Dana White gifted us with the full UFC 304 main card! To celebrate the occasion, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall break down the card on today’s show. After Ariel sets the stage, the guys gauge interest in Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 2 before moving on to Tom Aspinall's defense of his interim heavyweight strap against former foe Curtis Blaydes. Then, the guys talk about the effect of this fight on Jon Jones, as well as the glaring omission from this card that is English star Michael "Venom" Page. And what’s the latest on Ian Machado Garry’s next fight? 3PAC also weighs in on the very compelling lightweight matchup between lightning rods Paddy Pimblett and Bobby Green.

Then, the guys look at the weekend ahead by discussing Bellator Paris, a massive heavyweight boxing bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, another Apex blockbuster between Edson Barboza and Lerone Murphy, and more. Plus, the guys take some Discord questions about Jones, Conor McGregor, MMA rules, and more.

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Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Back like he never left, Ariel Helwani reclaims the hosting role alongside Chuck Mindenhall and Petesy Carroll in a vintage episode of the program. On today’s show, the guys begin with an emotional discussion about what an incredible story it would be for the beloved Dustin Poirier to defeat Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 next month. They talk about the historical significance of this moment, the difficult task that lay before Poirier, if "The Diamond" is capable of securing the win, and whether he’ll walk away from the sport, win or lose, following the fight. Then, 3PAC talks about Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov, and whether it’s the right fight to make for Sandhagen. After that, the guys take Discord questions about some serious problems with the UFC 304 venue, Jon Jones’s next fight, whether Anthony Smith has a shot at the light heavyweight title, favorite long-form MMA articles, and more. TST also makes his case for Tom Aspinall vs. Alex Pereira.

Follow the show here, on Spotify, and please do your homework by watching this documentary about Dustin Poirier’s upbringing.

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Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Right after watching Alexandre Pantoja defend his flyweight belt in Rio de Janeiro, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas offer immediate reaction to UFC 301. In this episode, the guys discuss Pantoja’s win, how good he actually is, and the key mistakes Steve Erceg made in an otherwise impressive performance. Then, the guys talk about Jose Aldo’s dominant win over Jonathan Martinez, and whether it will be enough for the UFC to offer the King of Rio a shiny new contract. They also touch on Shogun Rua’s UFC Hall of Fame announcement before discussing breakout performances from Caio Borralho and Michel Pereira. After all of that, Ariel Helwani FINALLY returns to the show! He talks to the guys about the Canelo Alvarez fight, the NBA playoffs, WWE Backlash, and so much more.

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Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall

Guest: Ariel Helwani

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Tom Aspinall has joined the chorus of English voices decrying the UFC's decision to hold UFC 304 during obnoxiously early morning hours, prompting Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall to begin today’s episode by discussing the blowback and whether it’s warranted. Then, they get into another flashy win for Mike Perry in BKFC, and whether the infusion of cash from Conor McGregor will give BKFC the legitimacy it’s searching for.

After that, the lads dive into Saturday’s UFC 301, discussing Steve Erceg’s exceptionally fast rise, a bad setup for Brazilian legend José Aldo, and a potentially even worse setup for fan favorite Anthony Smith. To close it out, the guys take Discord questions on UFC 301, BKFC, Ronda Rousey's controversial comments about the end to her UFC career, and Taylor Swift.

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Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Alongside Chuck Mindenhall, the star of Dana White’s hit piece on MMA media, Petesy Carroll, hosts the show today to discuss a number of things happening in the world of combat sports. After uniformly declaring their undying devotion to the UFC, Petesy, Chuck, and TST get into some controversy surrounding UFC 304, as well as who Tom Aspinall will square off against in Manchester, England, in July. Then, the guys talk about the UFC 303 co-main event, and whether this fight with Khalil Rountree will represent a turning point in Jamahal Hill’s career. After that, the guys discuss several other fights announced for UFC 303, including one glaring omission. Plus, the guys take some Discord questions.

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Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Still riding the high of an epic UFC 300 event and some massive fight announcements that were reduced to a crumpled piece of paper, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and TST can’t help but begin today's show by getting into Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor, and all the possibilities available to the Irish megastar should he get past Chandler.

After that, they talk about Ilia Topuria’s master plan and where former featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski fits into all this. Plus, the guys give Kayla Harrison her flowers, discuss a potential future matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and Bo Nickal, and, ahead of his big boxing fight with Devin Haney, the guys wonder if Ryan Garcia is actually descending into madness, or if the 25-year-old is just one step ahead of all of us.

And, before taking some Discord questions—which are all about McGregor—the guys talk about the Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano rematch, and whether it’s a good or bad thing that it will serve as the co-main event on the Netflix-streamed Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight at AT&T Stadium.

To read 3PAC's pound-for-pound rankings for the month of April, visit this link.

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Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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After a historic night for the UFC, it’s a historic night for 'The Ringer MMA Show!' Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall give you their immediate reaction by discussing some of the wildest moments from an INSANE night in Las Vegas. Plus, the guys react to Dana White’s breaking news regarding UFC 302 and UFC 303!

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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IT’S FINALLY HERE! UFC 300, one of the most talked-about cards in UFC history, is just days away. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll throw you a curveball on today’s UFC 300 preview. Rather than break down every single fight, the guys instead answer questions like: Which fight are you most looking forward to? What’s the best story line? What story deserves more attention? What will be the lead story come Sunday morning? Sit back and relax as 3PAC take you through everything you need to know.

Plus, Petesy gives the latest news surrounding his visit to Cage Warriors in Dublin last weekend.

To join in on the UFC 300 fun with our fabulous Discord community, click this link.

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Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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3PAC reunites to sift through the debris of Chris Weidman's controversial Atlantic City win, which was marred by the multiple eye-pokes counterpart Bruno Silva suffered. The main event winner of the night, Manon Fiorot, finds herself in a dilemma as the rightful number one contender to flyweight gold—but is she willing to sit out until 2025 for the pleasure of contending?

The lads also pick their favorite fights of the weekend, ponder whether any UFC fighters will feature on the WrestleMania pay-per-view broadcast, consider Tom Aspinall's options for UFC Manchester, and much more.

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Jack Sanders

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