The Craic with Petesy Carroll

Petesy Carroll, Uncrowned & Yahoo Sports

Irish MMA journalist Petesy Carroll talks to the biggest names in UFC, PFL, Bellator, Cage Warriors, boxing, and more. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning.

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20 episodes
Updated Friday

Episodes20

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Friday · 1 hr 14 min
MVP MMA's keys to success and threatening UFC, Anthony Smith reaction, more
Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall reunite for this week’s Craic to discuss the surprise MVP and PFL merger, Anthony Smith’s arrest, and this weekend’s UFC Belgrade card.
July 24 · 1 hr 15 min
UFC ‘better' than boxing? Fury-Joshua In doubt? Weekend preview, more
On this week’s Craic, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes discuss Canelo Alvarez’s comments on boxing vs. the UFC, the uncertainty around Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua, and this weekend’s combat sports action.
July 17 · 1 hr 21 min
Conor McGregor vows another comeback, UFC 329 numbers, weekend preview, more
On a special birthday edition of The Craic, newly 39-year-old Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to discuss Conor McGregor’s vow to return to the Octagon, preview UFC Oklahoma City, and look ahead to Justin Gaethje’s next opponent.
July 3 · 1 hr 29 min
MMA mid-year awards, ‘quitting on the stool' stigma, UFC 329 preview, more
Petesy Carroll and Ben Fowlkes are back for another edition of The Craic, where they hand out Uncrowned’s MMA mid-year awards, discuss the stigma surrounding "quitting on the stool," and assess Conor McGregor’s form ahead of UFC 329.
June 26 · 1 hr 24 min
Eddie Hearn's UFC stable growing, White House card global viewership, Usyk vacates titles, more
Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back as usual. They talk Ian Machado Garry joining Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency, react to Dustin Poirier’s troubling arrest footage, and break down Oleksandr Usyk’s decision to vacate his world titles.
June 19 · 1 hr 36 min
Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane stoppage: Wrong call? UFC White House numbers, covering Conor McGregor, more
Petesy Carroll is joined by Craic regulars Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to discuss Ciryl Gane’s controversial stoppage against Alex Pereira, the UFC White House numbers, and covering Conor McGregor in 2026.
June 12 · 1 hr 25 min
UFC White House: Live report, security deep dive, historical context, more
On this week’s Craic, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes team up to break down everything surrounding the UFC White House card.
June 5 · 1 hr 37 min
Will UFC White House Card Boost Paramount Subs? Katie Taylor's Croke Park Dream
Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return for another edition of The Craic. The lads discuss Chuck’s plans to attend the UFC’s White House card in person, break down the latest reports from Conor McGregor’s sparring sessions, and react to Michael Bisping’s criticism of Tom Aspinall’s eye injury.
May 29 · 1 hr 26 min
Joe Rogan criticizes UFC White House event, Dana White's media blitz, more
The Craic is back in your life. Petesy Carroll and Ben Fowlkes discuss the construction of the UFC octagon at the White House, Joe Rogan’s criticism of the event, and all the key combat sports action this weekend.
May 22 · 1 hr 34 min
Major MMA Promotion Shake-Up, Scott Coker Returns, Colby Covington Retires
Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back on The Craic to discuss the emergence of new MMA promotions, the retirement of Colby Covington, and this weekend’s showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven.
May 15 · 1 hr 17 min
Can Netflix and MVP Rival UFC? Importance of Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano, More
Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back with The Craic to preview the highly anticipated showdown between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, debate whether this weekend’s Netflix card can rival the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and break down it’s guaranteed brawl between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry.
May 8 · 1 hr 30 min
Khamzat Chimaev Sean Strickland's explosive UFC 328 presser, Conor McGregor's return, more
The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual to react to the explosive UFC 328 press conference, discuss Dana White confirming Conor McGregor’s summer return, and break down Mark Shapiro’s comments on the UFC product.
May 1 · 1 hr 18 min
Sean Strickland's Trash Talk Going Too Far? Khamzat Chimaev Responds to Threat
The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to take the temperature on Sean Strickland’s latest trash talk tirade, look ahead to the rumoured matchup between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry, and preview this weekend’s UFC Perth card.
April 25 · 1 hr 11 min
Ali Revival Act Senate Hearing Fallout, Alex Pereira's GOAT Potential, More
The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are joined by special guest John S. Nash to discuss updates to the Ali Revival Act, check in on RAF’s recent momentum, and break down the biggest storylines surrounding the UFC’s White House card.
April 18 · 1 hr 15 min
UFC White House Card Not Political, Saudi Arabia Pulls Sports Funding, More
On this week’s episode of The Craic, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes break down Dana White’s comments on the politics surrounding the UFC’s White House card, discuss Saudi Arabia pulling back on sports funding, and preview this weekend’s combat sports action.
April 2 · 1 hr 15 min
Israel Adesanya's future, Arman Tsarukyan picks Conor McGregor to beat Max Holloway, Bellator lives? | The Craic
The Craic is back for a special Wednesday edition. Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes react to Israel Adesanya’s recent TKO loss, discuss Arman Tsarukyan’s growing presence in RAF, and get into the buzz around Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway.
March 28 · 1 hr 20 min
Massive Weekend Preview: UFC Seattle, PFL Pittsburgh, RAF 7, boxing, more
The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes reunite to preview UFC Fight Night: Adesanya vs. Pyfer, check in on RAF’s latest matchups, and look ahead to this weekend’s boxing fixtures.
March 20 · 1 hr 13 min
White House vs. Netflix: Which card wins? UFC London & PFL Madrid previews, more
Petesy Carroll and Ben Fowlkes team up to pay their respects to martial arts icon Chuck Norris, size up UFC's White House event against the Netflix supercard, and break down UFC London.
March 13 · 1 hr 25 min
Conor McGregor comeback, major UFC fight announcements, MVP MMA viability
The Craic’s regular trio of Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes dive into the announcement of Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland, discuss Conor McGregor’s potential return, and unpack the latest surrounding the UFC’s White House card.
March 7 · 1 hr 27 min
Francis Ngannou Released, Tom Aspinall and Eddie Hearn Unite, BMF Legitimacy
The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined, as always, by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes. To kick things off, the lads dig into the surprise partnership between Tom Aspinall and Eddie Hearn (3:36). One partnership that hasn’t lasted is Francis Ngannou and the PFL. The boys react to the news of Ngannou’s release (32:56). With the White House card fast approaching, the crew then discuss which fights could headline the historic event (47:36). UFC 326 is this weekend too. The trio preview Max ...