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- Is Robert Whittaker Vs. Khamzat Chimaev Actually a No. 1 Contender Fight? Plus, UFC Manchester Expectations and a UFC Atlantic City Preview.
On today’s episode, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy begin by discussing today’s breaking news that Robert Whittaker and Khamzat Chimaev will headline the UFC's first trip to Saudi Arabia. The lads love the fight, but what exactly are these two middleweights fighting for, and what does this mean for the likes of Israel Adesanya, Dricus du Plessis, and Sean Strickland? Then, the guys get into potential matchups for UFC Manchester before diving into the stakes for several exciting matchups on Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in Atlantic City. The guys then close out the show by taking some Discord questions about the lightweight title picture, how the PFL could better compete with the UFC, next weekend’s massive WrestleMania, and much more.
TOPICS:
- Intro (00:00)
- The viral Dana White–Joe Rogan mix-up (01:07)
- UFC announces Robert Whittaker vs. Khamzat Chimaev in Saudi Arabia (06:29)
- What the June main event means for Sean Strickland’s title hopes (12:32)
- Whether the UFC will book Tom Aspinall and Leon Edwards for UFC 304 in the United Kingdom (27:15)
- A big night for Irish MMA at UFC Atlantic City (37:53)
- Erin Blanchfield vs. Manon Fiorot (44:02)
- Will Saturday be the end of Chris Weidman’s storied career? (49:37)
- Petesy’s experience at Bellator Belfast (01:00:54)
- Discord questions (01:06:46)
- Final Thoughts on the UFC Apex (01:23:02)
Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall
Producer: Troy Farkas
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1 hr 35 min - Conor McGregor’s Comeback (Finally) Nears, but Are His UFC Days Numbered? Plus, UFC Settles Class-Action Lawsuit.
A LOT has happened in MMA the last week. And on today’s episode, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll get into all of it! The guys talk about the underwhelming results of the UFC’s class-action lawsuit and whether this $335 million settlement will lead to any change within the sport. Then, the guys break down Conor McGregor’s media tour, his sudden change in tune this week, the declaration that he’ll return in the summer, what the world would look like if he defeats Michael Chandler, whether he’ll re-sign with the UFC, and more. Plus, José Aldo is back, UFC 301 has a main event, and the Ian Machado Garry–Colby Covington feud is getting odd.
If you're in the NH/MA/ME area, TST is hosting a LIVE version of his podcast next Monday, March 25! Only a few tickets remain. For more details, visit this link.
TOPICS:
- Intro (00:00)
- Immediate reactions to the class-action lawsuit settlement (04:45)
- Whether we’re confident Conor McGregor will fight on June 29 (18:13)
- McGregor's expiring UFC contract, and what he'll do if he hits free agency (34:42)
- Poor online reactions to “excuses” from Benoit Saint-Denis, Francis Ngannou, and Marlon Vera (42:55)
- The UFC 301 main event between Alexandre Pantoja and Steve Erceg (51:09)
- The return of MMA legend José Aldo at UFC 301 (54:43)
- Ian Machado Garry’s ugly feud with Colby Covington (57:00)
- Bellator Belfast preview (01:01:30)
- Whether Rose Namajunas has another title run left (01:08:58)
- Discord questions (01:14:05)
Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall
Producer: Troy Farkas
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1 hr 34 min - Breaking Down Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal, Dustin Poirier’s Title Hopes, and Why Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Matters
The top trio in MMA podcasting is reunited! On today’s episode, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll dive into a litany of topics, such as Wednesday's news that Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will face each other in the boxing ring, whether Dustin Poirier has a legitimate shot of landing a title fight with Islam Makhachev, the magnitude of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson happening on Netflix, the UFC bantamweight title picture, and more. But before all that, Ariel provides an update on Mark Coleman, and TST tells the guys about who he ran into during his recent visit to the UFC headquarters.
- Intro (00:00)
- A positive update on Mark Coleman's health (04:47)
- Troy’s tales from UFC HQ (07:19)
- Interest in Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal in boxing (17:16)
- Whether Diaz is hurting his MMA stock by boxing (25:05)
- What makes Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson so significant (39:47)
- Why Dustin Poirier has a real shot of getting a crack at Islam Makhachev (50:29)
- Is Merab Dvalishvili a definite for the next bantamweight title shot? (58:35)
- Colby Covington’s response to Ian Machado Garry’s callout (01:01:34)
- Discord questions (01:07:11)
- Tai Tuivasa vs. Marcin Tybura (01:14:41)
Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall
Producer: Troy Farkas
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1 hr 22 min - UFC 299 Reaction: Sean O’Malley Tastes Sweet Revenge, Dustin Poirier Turns Back the Clock, and MVP’s Dazzling Debut
Immediately after watching Sean O’Malley thrash Marlon Vera for five rounds at UFC 299, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and TST react to another scintillating performance by the UFC bantamweight champion. The guys debate how much this one-sided affair will elevate ’Suga’s’ superstardom before discussing how O’Malley might fare against Merab Dvalishvili next time out. Then, the guys get into Dustin Poirier’s incredible comeback win over French assassin Benoit Saint-Denis, Michael “Venom” Page’s strong UFC debut, Jack Della Maddalena’s nasty third-round win, Petr Yan’s return to championship form, Jailton Almeida’s big blunder, and more from a very special night in Miami.
- Intro (00:00)
- Reaction to Sean O’Malley’s performance (01:23)
- Whether the UFC will book the soul-crushing Merab Dvalishvili against O’Malley next (08:00)
- Dustin Poirier’s shocking win over Benoit Saint-Denis (21:30)
- Michael “Venom” Page’s theatrical win over Kevin Holland (32:31)
- Jack Della Maddalena’s statement victory (41:24)
- Petr Yan’s return to the win column (48:05)
- Whether Curtis Blaydes earned a date with Tom Aspinall by knocking out Jailton Almeida (53:06)
- Joanna Jedrzejczyk's induction into the UFC Hall of Fame (01:01:52)
Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall
Producer: Troy Farkas
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1 hr 11 min - Has Anthony Joshua Ended Francis Ngannou’s Boxing Adventure? Plus, PFL Paris Reaction and Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson.
On this Friday evening of a jam-packed weekend in combat sports, Petesy, Chuck, and TST react to Anthony Joshua’s devastating knockout of Francis Ngannou and what this means for Ngannou’s future in both boxing and PFL. Then, the guys discuss the good, bad, and the ugly of the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight announcement that shocked the world yesterday. And to close it out, Petesy tells tales from his time spent covering PFL Europe in Paris, the new home of European MMA.
- Intro (00:00)
- What does Ngannou do now? (02:02)
- Ngannou's lackluster performance tonight (13:15)
- The exciting future of heavyweight boxing (15:36)
- How this knockout could affect Ngannou's psyche (18:32)
- Reaction to Paul vs. Tyson fight announcement (24:05)
- PFL Paris (30:38)
- UFC 299 mini-preview (40:12)
Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall
Producer: Troy Farkas
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52 min - Can Sean O’Malley Exorcise His Demons at UFC 299? Plus, Dustin Poirier the Underdog, MVP’s Debut, and a CRAZY Weekend in Combat Sports.
Days before Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas plop down on their couches to watch 72 consecutive hours of sanctioned violence, the lads are here to talk about all the action across UFC, PFL, and boxing this weekend. Here’s the rundown:
- Intro (00:00)
- What’s changed since Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera fought in 2020? (02:35)
- What a win would do for O’Malley’s superstardom (09:21)
- Main event predictions (22:36)
- Why fighting Benoit Saint-Denis maaay be a bad idea for Dustin Poirier (26:05)
- Whether Michael "Venom" Page is making his UFC debut too late into his career (36:39)
- Whether surging welterweight Jack Della Maddalena has what it takes to beat Gilbert Burns (46:00)
- Can Petr Yan finally get back on track against Song Yadong? (53:18)
- The massive stakes for Curtis Blaydes vs. Jailton Almeida (59:14)
- Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou preview (01:03:36)
- Petesy’s two minutes on Cédric Doumbé's Thursday fight in PFL Europe (01:11:46)
- Discord questions (01:15:14)
- Final Thoughts (01:17:23)
Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall
Producer: Troy Farkas
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1 hr 24 min - Will Ilia Topuria’s Meteoric Rise Lead to a Stadium Show? Plus, Anthony Joshua Vs. Francis Ngannou Preview.
With boxing journalist Ariel Helwani off gallivanting in Puerto Rico, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and TST take the reins on today’s episode. They begin the show by discussing Ilia Topuria’s rapidly rising superstardom in Europe and whether he’ll be the star that UFC will finally build a stadium show around. Then, the guys get into next weekend’s Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou boxing fight, interest in seeing Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz in the ring, this weekend’s MASSIVE UFC Apex event, and some Discord questions about rumors of Colby Covington vs. Ian Garry, UFC Manchester, and more.
- Intro (00:00)
- Ilia Topuria’s icon status in Spain (05:16)
- What are the chances UFC will build an event around Topuria at Bernabéu? (10:34)
- The hype video for Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou (25:56)
- Early predictions for Joshua vs. Ngannou (30:41)
- Gauging interest in Jorge Masvidal vs. Nate Diaz in boxing (35:03)
- Shamil Gaziev’s unmatched career ascent (39:43)
- Discord questions (44:03)
- Final Thoughts (01:03:46)
Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall
Producer: Troy Farkas
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1 hr 8 min - Brandon Royval Outlasts Old Foe, Does UFC 301 Await? Plus, Brian Ortega Messes Up Yair Rodriguez’s Title Plans and Recapping the First PFL vs. Bellator Show.
After watching 14 hours of fights on Saturday, Petesy, Chuck, and TST gather to break down all the action from UFC Mexico City and the first PFL vs. Bellator event in Saudi Arabia. Here’s what’s to expect on today’s episode:
- Intro (00:00)
- Whether Brandon Royval deserved the win over Brandon Moreno (02:14)
- Will Alejandre Pantoja and Royval headline UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro? (05:35)
- Yair Rodriguez’s bizarre performance against Brian Ortega (09:21)
- With Rodriguez blowing his chance for a massive fight with Ilia Topuria later this year, who will get the title shot now? (13:35)
- What to make of Francis Ngannou’s awkward exit after the PFL vs. Bellator main event (29:45)
- The guys’ thoughts on whether Ngannou will fight for PFL this year (31:54)
- Johnny Eblen’s showing in the co-main event against Impa Kasanganay (38:12)
- Other performances from PFL vs. Bellator that stood out (42:21)
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Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall
Producer: Troy Farkas
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50 min - UFC Mexico City and PFL Vs. Bellator Previews! Plus, Michael Chandler’s WWE Appearance and Alex Pereira’s Astronomical Rise.
Still buzzing from UFC 298, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy begin by discussing a very exciting UFC featherweight picture. Then, they get into weekend’s fights, the latest news and notes, and a whole lot more. Here's what's coming up:
- Intro ()
- Whether ex-champion Alexander Volkanovski should get an immediate rematch with Ilia Topuria (02:05)
- Saturday’s main event between Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega, and whether or not it’s a no. 1 contender fight for each guy (11:55)
- Brandon Moreno vs. Brandon Royval and whether the winner will be awarded a UFC 301 headlining slot against Alexandre Pantoja in Brazil (20:42)
- Ariel’s interview with Alex Pereira, and why Pereira is the “perfect antidote” to the times we’re in (27:11)
- PFL’s decision to host fights in Las Vegas the week of UFC 300 (32:50)
- The lads’ interest in the first PFL vs. Bellator card this weekend in Saudi Arabia (36:53)
- Michael Chandler’s controversial appearance on ‘WWE Monday Night Raw’ this week (50:05)
- Discord questions: UFC Dublin, the BMF belt, and more (01:02:30)
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Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall
Producer: Troy Farkas
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1 hr 20 min - UFC 298 Reaction: Ilia Topuria Calls His Shot, Alex Volkanovski’s Historic Reign Ends, and Ian Machado Garry Turns Heel. Plus, the UFC 300 Saga is Over!
Seconds after watching Ilia Topuria shock the world (but not himself) by knocking out reigning featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall gift you with a special UFC 298 reaction episode. Plus, while wrapping their minds around what they just witnessed, the guys react in real time to Dana White’s announcement of the UFC 300 main event. Topics include:
- Intro (00:00)
- Immediate reaction to Topuria’s knockout (04:14)
- Whether the UFC 294 result had any impact on Volkanovski (09:56)
- Immediate reaction to Alex Pereira vs. Jamahal Hill as the UFC 300 main event (21:12)
- Topuria’s first title defense may be in Spain, but against who? (31:40)
- Merab Dvalishvili’s dominant win over Henry Cejudo and rock-solid case for a title shot (38:21)
- Ian Machado Garry’s (controversial?) win over Geoff Neal, and Machado Garry’s decision to be the bad guy (49:12)
- Who Machado Garry should fight next (01:02:36)
- Robert Whittaker turning back the clock against Paulo Costa (01:04:46)
- Petesy’s Wanderlei Silva story (01:20:56)
Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall
Producer: Troy Farkas
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