The Ringer MMA Show

Just days before Israel Adesanya looks to settle the score with nemesis Alex Pereira in Miami at UFC 287, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy are here to break down yet another massive UFC pay-per-view card. On today’s show, 3PAC discusses: Whether Adesanya is making a mistake by fighting Pereira after losing to him (again) just five months ago (7:27) Whether an Adesanya win or a Pereira win is better for the UFC (13:00) Adesanya’s mental approach in a fight against a man who coach Eugene Bateman considers to be “the greatest KO artist of all time” (16:36) Official predictions for the main event (23:10) Jorge Masvidal’s homecoming against Gilbert Burns, and whether this could be the last time we see Masvidal in the Octagon (29:45) If Kevin Holland can get back on track against Santiago Ponzinibbio (41:15) And more! Remember, we’re live on Twitter Spaces immediately following the end of UFC 287! Make sure you’re following @ringer on Twitter to get the notification when we go live. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shortly after the groundbreaking announcement that UFC's parent company, Endeavor, is bringing UFC and WWE together in a to-be-named company, wrestling journalists Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas are here to take you through this historic news, discussing topics like: Instant reactions to the announcement (3:20) Beyond the financial implications, what this deal actually means for the UFC's path moving forward With questions already swirling about the legitimacy of the UFC, will this deal lead to even more doubts concerning match fixing (11:40) ? The new corporate power structure and the roles of business tycoons Vince McMahon and Dana White within it (38:46) Plus, the guys take questions (21:25) from the fans about Ariel’s relationship with WWE, how this news could affect UFC's pay structure, whether WWE or UFC is the bigger winner in this, and dream tag team scenarios. In doing all this, the guys realize they actually know very little about WWE. Looks like we’ll have to fix that. Have more questions/comments/concerns about this deal? Send a voice message to [email protected] and we’ll try to get to you on our next episode! Hosts: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy -- the most loyal hosts in all of MMA podcasting -- join you from around the globe to discuss the following on today’s episode: Excitement levels heading into Saturday’s Gamebred Boxing event which pits several prominent MMA fighters against one another in the boxing ring (5:29) Whether a title shot is on the line for Masvidal in his huge co-main event fight with Gilbert Burns at next weekend’s UFC 287 (18:36) Cory Sandhagen’s flawless performance against Marlon Vera last weekend and what lies ahead for The Sandman and the rest of the top bantamweights (21:28) Valentina Shevchenko’s controversial comments regarding her UFC 285 loss to Alexa Grasso earlier this month (36:52) Rumors of the UFCs imminent return to London and whether the guys would rather see Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon 2 or Tom Aspinall vs. Marcin Tybura as the main event (42:47) Plus, a ‘Wrestlemania’ preview (58:15), and is Ariel moving to Los Angeles? Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amidst a chaotic week in MMA headlines, Ariel, Petesy, and Chuck discuss the following on today’s program: Saturday’s UFC San Antonio event and what exactly is on the line in the exciting main event between bantamweight contenders Marlon Vera and Cory Sandhagen (4:38) Leon Edwards’s transformation from a soft-spoken and humble fighter to an outspoken superstar (19:21) Colby Covington’s antics this week and his complicated resurgence following a year of silence Ariel’s interview with Khamzat Chimaev and what the guys think should come next for one of the most feared men in the UFC (36:32) Interest in seeing a rematch between fan favorites Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje (50:00) Plus, Petesy sells you on this weekend’s inaugural PFL Europe event (43:55). To ask 3PAC a question, send a voice message to [email protected] and we’ll try to get to it on our next episode. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight in front of a raucous sold-out London crowd, beloved British fighter Leon Edwards defeated Kamaru Usman again, ending all doubts as to whether Edwards’s UFC 278 headkick knockout was a fluke. And in this special UFC 286 reaction podcast, Ariel Helwani and Petesy Carroll break it all down, discussing: Edwards’s stellar performance, his improvement since UFC 278, and the champ's noticeable boost in confidence (3:38) Colby Covington’s cage-side appearance and whether he legitimately deserves the next welterweight title shot over the likes of Belal Muhammad, Gilbert Burns, Jorge Masvidal, and Shavkat Rakhmonov (10:54) The controversial scorecards in the Justin Gaethje - Rafael Fiziev fight and whether the judges were right to score the fight for Gaethje (28:18) If Edwards - Covington is the fight to make like Dana White says it is … then who wins? (39:35) Plus, Gunnar Nelson lives up to his potential (36:24), Jennifer Maia hands Casey O'Neill her first UFC loss (42:18), Jack Shore gets back in the win column (43:20), Muhammad Mokaev somehow pulls off an astonishing victory (48:58), and Veronica Hardy impresses in her first Octagon appearance since 2020 (53:07). To ask a question to 3PAC on our next episode, simply send a voice message to [email protected]. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With another massive UFC London event just two days away, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and beloved British combat journalist Petesy Carroll are here to break down one of the most highly anticipated main events in some time. On today’s episode, 3PAC discusses: The many reasons why the guys are looking forward to Saturday's trilogy fight between welterweight champion Leon Edwards and former champ Kamaru Usman (18:13) How the results of the main event will affect the legacy of Edwards’s unforgettable moment last August (24:20) The psychology of Usman as he heads into this fight and whether the ghosts of head-kicks past will come back to haunt him 3PAC’s official predictions for the main event (38:14) What’s on the line in the co-main event between Rafael Fiziev and Justin Gaethje—which surely won’t disappoint (46:20) But before all of that, the guys react to Ariel’s interviews with Conor McGregor (4:35) and Francis Ngannou (1:14:22) yesterday. Petesy also dives deep into which European fighters to watch out for Saturday (1:04:30) and then the guys take a call about the future of MMA media (1:21:45). Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The pound-for-pound kings of MMA podcasting are back with much more to say in the aftermath of UFC 285 and beyond, covering topics like: 3PAC’s pound-for-pound rankings, a heated debate which ends with Ariel wanting to banish TST from the rankings forever (4:56) Whether former flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko deserves an immediate title rematch with Alexa Grasso (21:38) How new heavyweight champion Jon Jones would fare against Stipe Miocic (26:31) Did Ciryl Gane choke? (34:58) Whether MMA fans will ever get to see a mega fight between Jones and Francis Ngannou (41:29) The incredible downfall of former bantamweight champion Petr Yan as he heads into a massive main event on Saturday with rival Merab Dvalishvili (52:33) Plus, calls from the fans! (1:01:11) If you want your questions answered by 3PAC, just send us a voice message at [email protected] and we’ll try to get to your question on our next episode. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Making their Twitter Spaces debut, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and TST react to an insane night of fights at UFC 285, discussing the following: Jon Jones’s incredible first-round submission win over Ciryl Gane and how Jones’s performance exceeded all of our expectations (2:53) Whether Jones will top 3PAC’s pound-for-pound rankings, which will get released this week here Is Stipe Miocic next for Jones? And will Jones vs. Francis Ngannou ever happen? (19:40) Alexa Grasso’s improbable submission victory over former flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko, if Father Time is defeating Shevchenko, and whether “The Bullet” deserves an immediate rematch (28:25) What we learned about budding welterweight star Shavkat Rakhmonov in his gutsy win over Geoff Neal. Plus, who should Shavkat face next? (38:42) The highly anticipated UFC debut of Bo Nickal and what 3PAC liked and didn’t like about his showing (50:00) Plus, the guys discuss wins for Mateusz Gamrot, Ian Garry, Cody Garbrandt, Dricus Du Plessis, and which performance tonight impressed us the most. If you have a question/comment/concern about anything in the world of combat sports, please send us a voice message at [email protected] and we might feature you in our next episode! Hosts: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special Tuesday edition of the program, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy preview one of the best top-to-bottom UFC cards in recent memory. Today, the guys discuss: Who Jon Jones is (6:50) If Jones—after three years away—can still skate by on sheer talent or if the years of partying will finally catch up to him on Saturday night against Ciryl Gane 3PAC's favorite personal memories from covering Jones in his prime and old Jones fights that newer fans should watch (23:40) How Valentina Shevchenko will fare against Alexa Grasso following the flyweight queen's shaky performance against Taila Santos last June (44:44) The hype around Shavkat Rakhmonov and if he’s truly worthy of it (50:40) A massive test for rising lightweight Jalin Turner against Mateusz Gamrot (54:30) Bo Nickal’s long-awaited UFC debut in the first fight of the main card (1:00:00) Plus, the guys discuss the prelims fight they’re most looking forward to (1:01:53) and take some calls from a few of the day ones (1:10:06). To call into the show, please send a voice message to our email address: [email protected]. To receive a notification for our Twitter Spaces live show after UFC 285, please follow @ringer on Twitter. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Revved and ready to go after a week off, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy — the three forever kings of Spotify Live — preview a massive weekend in combat sports, discussing: Petesy’s inspiring case for why you should watch Bellator Dublin this weekend (12:06) Whether a loss to Tommy Fury on Sunday would end all interest in Jake Paul's fighting career (22:46) Whether it’s Fury or Paul with more pressure on his shoulders heading into Sunday Why Jake Paul vs. KSI could be a bigger fight than Jake Paul vs. Nathan Diaz (44:50) The depth of the women’s flyweight division and whether 23-year-old sensation Erin Blanchfield will be the one to take down flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko (55:51) A STACKED UFC 285 card next weekend (1:05:41) The booking of Beneil Dariush vs. Charles Oliveira and what this means for the future plans of UFC star Dustin Poirier (1:08:02) Plus, the guys also give an update on the future of the program. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall take to Spotify Live immediately after a wild Sunday morning in Perth, Western Australia. In this episode, the guys discuss: How Alexander Volkanovski’s stock rose despite today’s loss to lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (1:08) Did the judges actually get the scorecards right? Volk’s case for a rematch and the lightweight contenders who could make sense for Makhachev in his second title defense (17:40) If, after today’s strong showing in a bigger weight class, Volk deserves to stay atop 3PAC’s MMA pound-for-pound rankings (20:30) Yair Rodriguez’s well-rounded performance against Josh Emmett and the setup for a featherweight title fight with Volk later this year (32:46) The continued rise of budding Australian star Jack Della Maddalena (41:43) Plus, an MMA legend gets his UFC Hall of Fame nod and 3PAC takes calls from fans who attended UFC 284 in Perth (1:00:30). Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a groundbreaking episode of the program, Ariel, Chuck, Petesy, and TST walk you through all of the story lines surrounding Saturday's UFC 284 main event between lightweight champion Islam Makhachev and pound-for-pound king Alexander Volkanovski. The guys discuss: The facets of the main event we’re most looking forward to (7:24) Disrespect for the no. 1 ranked fighter in the world, which devolves into a classic 3PAC debate (24:52) Why Ariel feels we could be on the cusp of another Leon Edwards–style moment on Saturday If Khabib Nurmagomedov’s absence from Makhachev’s corner will impact this fight Whether a Volkanovski win would be the biggest victory in UFC title history (37:08) Official predictions for the main event … which may surprise you (42:47) Plus, the guys break down the co-main event (50:45) before touching on Khamzat Chimaev calling out Robert Whittaker, Gamebred Boxing, and more. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a jam-packed night of combat sports, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy take to Spotify Live to discuss the following: Fedor Emelianenko’s upsetting first-round loss to Ryan Bader in the final fight of the MMA legend’s career (3:00) Bellator’s CBS debut and whether tonight helped or hurt the Bellator brand Can Bellator middleweight champion Johnny Eblen beat UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira? (26:45) Amanda Serrano’s win tonight and the announcement that she and Irish boxing phenom Katie Taylor will rematch in Dublin in May (32:58) Today’s breaking news about Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler coaching ’The Ultimate Fighter’, and why Petesy doesn’t think the season will actually conclude with McGregor and Chandler fighting one another (40:58) Whether ’The Ultimate Fighter’ is really the best avenue for bringing McGregor back Plus: Can McGregor curry favor with the public by helping bring Taylor-Serrano 2 to Croke Park? Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two days ahead of the final fight of one Fedor Emelianenko's legendary career, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy are back to cover an onslaught of combat sports news. On today’s episode, the guys discuss: 3PAC’s favorite memories from Fedor’s career, some of which are written about in Chuck’s latest article for ‘The Ringer’ (6:02) An international firestorm caused by Ariel’s Wednesday interview with Eddie Hearn The real reason why Katie Taylor and Matchroom are struggling to book Taylor at the iconic Croke Park in Dublin (30:31) Dana White’s April PPV announcement and expectations for Pereira-Adesanya 2 (4?) and Burns vs. Masvidal (51:10) If Arnold Allen has what it takes to beat Max Holloway on April 15 and where a win could land the streaking Arnold (1:02:50) Plus, calls (1:09:35) and live coverage of darts. Next episode: Saturday, February 4, immediately following the end of Bellator 290. For the best experience, listen on ’The Ringer MMA Show’ podcast feed, only on Spotify. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Ariel on the road, Petesy, Chuck, and TST take you through the biggest story lines of the week in MMA! On today’s episode, the lads discuss: If we really believe Conor McGregor will make his return this year by coaching on ‘The Ultimate Fighter’ like he mentioned in an Instagram post earlier this week (4:24) Whether any potential opponent in the UFC could motivate McGregor to slip out of his satin sheets and return to old form Price gouging for tickets to UFC 286 in London and what this says about the current disconnect between the UFC and its fan base (20:53) The light heavyweight title picture and whether Jiri Prochazka, Jan Blachowicz, Magomed Ankalaev, Anthony Smith, or middleweight champion Alex Pereira makes the most sense for Jamahal Hill's first title defense (33:35) 3PAC’s latest MMA pound-for-pound rankings, which you can read here (47:30) Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Immediately following the end of UFC 283, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy take to Spotify Live to offer instant reaction and analysis to the first pay-per-view of 2023. On today’s episode, the lads discuss: Jamahal Hill beatdown of the 43-year-old Glover Teixeira and what could come next for the new light heavyweight champion (00:50) Teixeira’s decision to retire and what his lasting imprint on MMA will be (18:42) Brandon Moreno’s definitive win over Deiveson Figueiredo in the flyweight tetralogy (25:25) Intriguing matchups for Figueiredo at bantamweight, the division where the former flyweight champion says he will now fight (29:31) An impressive showing for Gilbert Burns and whether Colby Covington, Belal Muhammad, or Shavkat Rakhmonov will be next for him (35:30) Plus, Petesy gushes over Jessica Andrade’s win against Lauren Murphy (1:02:23) and the guys also talk about an unfortunate ending to the career of the legendary Shogun Rua (50:14). Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Early Friday morning on Spotify Live, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall are here to break down the top UFC 283 story lines, discussing: If this will be Glover Teixeira’s final UFC fight whether he wins or loses the light heavyweight title fight (12:24) Whether the winner of the main event is guaranteed a fight with former champion Jiri Prochazka (23:30) Why the fourth fight between Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno is different from (and more intriguing than!) their previous three matchups (26:46) Favorite moments from the career of Shogun Rua, who fights for the final time tomorrow evening (43:54) Plus, calls from the fans (1:05:00)! Next episode: Saturday January 21, immediately after Teixeira vs. Hill ends. For the best experience, listen on the Spotify Live app. Otherwise, follow ’The Ringer MMA Show’ exclusively on Spotify to hear the guys react in real time. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In a special bonus episode, Petesy and Chuck are here to weigh in on Francis Ngannou’s decision to leave the UFC. Was it the right call? Where will he land? Who will he fight next? How will we look back on this decision, and what will Ngannou’s legacy ultimately be? The guys answer all these questions before paving the way for TST to lend his controversial opinion (17:10) and for Ariel to call in and lay down a 10-7 on Ant Evans (33:06). The guys also discuss how Jon Jones might look in his heavyweight debut (1:01:52) before they take calls from the best fan base in all of MMA. Next episode: Tomorrow is the UFC 283 weigh-ins! The show begins at 7 a.m. ET. For the best listener experience, listen live on the Spotify Live app. Otherwise, follow ’The Ringer MMA Show’ exclusively on Spotify so that you can listen live as the fighters step to the scales. Hosts: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before diving into a comprehensive preview of the year to come in MMA, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall take to Spotify Live to give their thoughts on Dana White’s press conference yesterday. The guys dissect what he said, how the UFC will treat fighters who commit similar offenses in the future, the media’s botched coverage of this case, and the future of Power Slap League. Then, the guys bring in the good vibes to preview 2023, covering categories like: Story lines we’re most excited to follow in 2023 (59:40) Fights that we HAVE to see (1:06:35) Upcoming prospects to watch out for (1:13:40) Male (1:15:12) and female fighter of the year (1:17:24) How many new UFC champions we’ll have by the end of the year (1:21:02) Bold predictions (1:52:14) Plus, former UFC public relations director Ant Evans on the White situation (1:32:07) and TST ranks his top five favorite members of the community. Brett K. is not happy about it. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode contains discussions about domestic violence. In 3PAC’s first episode of 2023, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll scrap their plans for previewing the year in fighting to instead discuss the subject of UFC President Dana White hitting Anne White, his wife, in a Mexico nightclub on New Year's Eve. The guys discuss: Possible scenarios that would lead UFC or its broadcast partner, ESPN, to discipline White The uncomfortable coverage of the incident by the media, including ESPN Defenders of White who believe that since Anne hit him first, it was OK for him to retaliate (26:40) Whether White is necessary for the UFC to succeed in the future (50:45) Plus, 3PAC reacts to the massive news about Jake Paul’s signing with PFL, leaving the guys to wonder whether Paul will actually fight. If he does, how could it serve as a boost to PFL’s popularity? Jake Paul expert Donagh Corby also weighs in with his insight into the matter (1:30:47). Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall begin the final episode of the year by digging into this bizarre interview with oft-criticized MMA judge Douglas Crosby, as well as Ariel Helwani’s sit-down with Dillon Danis yesterday. Then, Ariel calls in from the airport to take you behind the scenes of the Danis conversation and discuss how he really feels about how the whole thing went down (26:45). And to round out a wildly successful year for the show, the guys take a bunch of calls from the best damn fans in all of MMA (39:31). We discuss things like favorite moments from the show this year, the Nate Diaz run-in in Las Vegas, marathon shows surrounding UFC 274 and UFC 279, inside jokes, favorite TST moments, awards for the fans, if 3PAC will make the journey to London in March, Salwani’s new podcast, and so much more! We’ll see you next year. Much love. Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Special thanks: Pat Muldowney, Kristen Friis, Lauren Kamm, Jessica Bowman, Bri Lewerke, and the entire Spotify Live team for making 2022 a year to never forget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the penultimate episode of 2022 for 3PAC, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall gather once more to discuss the fallout of UFC 282, the weekend ahead, and much more—covering topics like: Ariel’s heated interaction with Douglas Crosby outside a computer store a few years ago, as well as Chuck’s 2015 piece about Crosby and the very bizarre day he spent with him (5:00) The perception of Paddy Pimblett in Europe following last week’s missteps and whether he’s done irreparable harm to his young UFC career (43:07) Why next year’s UFC London card is likely to fall short of the massive expectations we placed on it after Leon Edwards won the welterweight belt (54:14) KSW’s massive card this weekend, as well as UFC’s big middleweight bout between Jared Cannonier and Sean Strickland (1:04:57) Plus, the guys take calls from the fans on judging, Dricus Du Plessis, the biggest fights to make in 2023, and whether Conor McGregor and Paddy Pimblett are actually the perfect matchup for each other at this point in their careers (1:13:48). Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Immediately following one of the stranger main cards in recent history, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall react to UFC 282 in front of a massive Spotify Live audience, discussing: Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev ending in a split draw and whether it was the right call by the judges (3:40) Very questionable scorecards in Paddy Pimblett’s “win” over Jared Gordon and what Pimblett's performance tells us about his ceiling as a mixed martial artist (16:42) Breaking news: Dana White announces Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill for the vacant light heavyweight title in Brazil next month (29:55) Darren Till’s missed opportunity against Dricus Du Plessis and what another loss means for Till’s future (44:06) The emergence of Ilia Topuria as a serious contender at featherweight following a dominant win over Bryce Mitchell (52:46) Plus, much more from the guys on Pimblett’s conduct this week, his post-fight speech, where he goes from here, and how he’s changed through the years. Former UFC PR Director Ant Evans also gives his unparalleled insight into Pimblett’s place in the UFC (59:46). Oh, and Killashaw is back ... again (1:23:30). Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

During the UFC 282 weigh-ins, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall take to Spotify Live to break down the final UFC pay-per-view of 2022, and all the drama surrounding it. On today’s episode, the guys discuss: The Paddy Pimblett-Dana White podcast conversation that broke MMA Twitter and Pimblett’s doubling down since (12:22) If Pimblett’s popularity has taken a major hit because of all this, and if it will affect his psyche heading into tomorrow night’s tough matchup against Jared Gordon Expectations for Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev and who will be in line to fight the winner (37:10) Darren Till’s mindset and readiness for a difficult challenge in Dricus Du Plessis (51:29) The stakes for “The People’s Main Event” between Bryce Mitchell and Ilia Topuria (1:06:15) Plus, an all-time great listener call about the Pimblett drama (1:38:26), and 3PAC debates their pound-for-pound rankings released yesterday on TheRinger.com (1:30:00). Read the article here. Next episode: Saturday, December 10, immediately following the end of UFC 282. For the best listener experience, join us on the Spotify Live app. Otherwise, listen on Spotify. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the lads’ first show since the Thanksgiving break, 3PAC feasts on a whole bunch of juicy story lines on Spotify Live, discussing: The behind-the-scenes of the UFC 282 shake-up, the new main event, and how 43-year-old Glover Teixeira got screwed in the whole ordeal (5:30) Breaking news about The Ontario Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s decision to suspend UFC betting in Ontario and why this could potentially be the beginning of a bad domino effect for the sports gambling industry (16:58) A culture of corruption and toxicity among UFC athletes and whether it actually affects UFCs bottom line and the fans’ opinions of the sport (26:30) Aljamain Sterling’s assertion that he’s fighting Henry Cejudo in a March bantamweight title fight (40:52) Petesy’s invaluable insight on the falling out between ex-best friends Conor McGregor and Artem Lobov (47:34) Plus, calls from the fans about gambling, Kayla Harrison’s loss, and more! Next episode: Friday, December 9, for the UFC 282 weigh-ins. To call into the show and to participate in the live chat, download the Spotify Live app. Otherwise, please listen by following ’The Ringer MMA Show’ exclusively on Spotify. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the famous Hill Country Barbecue in Midtown Manhattan, it’s the first-ever LIVE and in-person edition of ’The Ringer MMA Show!’ In front of a sold-out crowd*, 3PAC welcomes top bantamweight contender Merab Dvalishvili (11:19), rising star UFC analyst Laura Sanko (30:55), and light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith (52:38) for a fun night of laughter, trash-talking, exclusive stories, heart-to-heart conversations, and breaking news. Then, TST administers a trivia challenge to 3PAC, with help from some special guests in the crowd (1:29:47). And to top it all off, some Q&A for the lads (1:57:07). *This episode was originally recorded on Friday, November 11. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Special thanks: Elizabeth Fierman, Pat Muldowney, Kristen Friis, the staff at Hill Country Barbecue, and the entire audience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In one of the most memorable episodes to date, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll discuss: 3PAC’s memories of heavyweight legend Anthony “Rumble” Johnson, who passed away last weekend at the age of 38 (6:54) Israel Adesanya’s admirable conduct following his UFC 281 loss and whether he’s actually getting more fans in defeat (18:55) Rumors of Jorge Masvidal and Gilbert Burns fighting early next year (43:16) The interim featherweight title fight and the disrespect shown toward Ringer MMA favorite Arnold Allen (44:48) Plus, Ariel convinces you to buy next week's PFL pay-per-view (and ditch the World Cup), another Helwani 10-7 (1:28:20) … and a hamster at a birthday party? To join in on 3PAC’s live show next week on Thursday at 1 p.m. ET: Download the Spotify Live app and follow @RingerMMA Follow ’The Ringer MMA Show’ exclusively on Spotify Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a WILD night of fights at UFC 281, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall take to the Spotify Live app to offer instant reaction and analysis to (maybe) the best card of the year, discussing: Alex Pereira’s fifth-round knockout of middleweight king Israel Adesanya and if the referee stopped the fight too early How Pereira as champion changes the entire landscape of the middleweight division and whether Adesanya deserves an immediate title rematch Zhang Weili’s disposal of Carla Esparza via second-round submission (38:22) Fireworks between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler, Poirier’s incredible resilience in the face of Chandler’s onslaught of offense, and the strategy errors that Chandler made (48:21) A very, very sad ending to the legendary career of Frankie Edgar (1:03:37) The UFCs grave mistake in booking Erin Blanchfield against fan favorite Molly McCann (1:14:10) Plus, calls from the fans and a whole lot more on the fallout of the main event (1:27:16). Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from New York City, the kings of Spotify Live—Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall—provide unmatched coverage of the UFC 281 weigh-ins and all of the story lines surrounding one of the most anticipated UFC pay-per-views of the year. While awaiting the arrival of Alex Pereira (1:51:27), the guys discuss: Pereira’s quick path to the title and if his lack of Octagon experience will impact the outcome of the main event (12:58) Israel Adesanya’s demeanor this week as he heads into the biggest fight of his career, why his once-bright star has taken a huge hit, and if the ghosts of his past will come back to haunt him tomorrow night (17:45) Heat between Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler and predictions for a fight that’s guaranteed to be a banger (41:54) The strawweight title fight and why Carla Esparza just doesn’t resonate at all with fight fans (54:15) Erin Blanchfield vs. Molly McCann and if ‘Meatball Molly’ can carry her momentum from London over to New York City (1:15:44) Plus, a caller tells a story about running into Dana White at his hotel (1:33:51) and the guys tell you all about tonight’s LIVE PODCAST at Hill Country Barbecue (57:15). For last-minute tickets to tonight’s event, please visit hillcountry.com/ringer. Next episode: Saturday, November 12, immediately following the end of Adesanya vs. Pereira. To participate in the live chat and call into the show, download the Spotify Live app. Otherwise, listen live on Spotify by following ’The Ringer MMA Show.' Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The hosts of the best damn MMA show on the planet return to Spotify Live to cover an array of topics, take calls from the loyal fans, and announce some of the plans for next week’s live podcast in New York City! The guys discuss: The UFC bantamweight title picture and the matchups that need to happen between the likes of Aljamain Sterling, Henry Cejudo, Sean O’Malley, Marlon Vera, and others (8:00) Criticism of TJ Dillashaw after fighting while injured at UFC 280, and whether he made the right call by going out on his shield (13:44) Comparisons between Sterling and former welterweight champ Tyron Woodley If there should be an interim featherweight title while Alexander Volkanovski chases lightweight gold early next year (31:44) Plus, calls (47:30) on Jake Paul’s career path moving forward, where to hold Leon Edwards’s first title defense, Katie Taylor's superstardom, and more! And, 3PAC announces who the special guests will be next Friday at Hill Country Barbecue (1:22:42). For more information on 3PAC's live podcast next Friday night, please visit hillcountry.com/ringer. Tickets are LIMITED. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following Jake Paul's close decision win over Anderson Silva, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall take to Spotify Live to discuss: What Jake Paul proved tonight (2:20) Paul's callout of Nate Diaz and how that fight would play out (8:07) Arnold Allen's unceremonious win over Calvin Kattar in the UFC main event (23:35) Plus, Ariel Helwani calls in from Arizona to give his take on the evening (26:10)! For more information on 3PAC's live podcast before UFC 281, please visit hillcountry.com/ringer. Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Spotify Live, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall talk about a packed weekend in combat sports, discussing: The official announcement of the UFC 282 main event and what this means for the futures of Jon Jones, Stipe Miocic, and Francis Ngannou (4:40) Jake Paul’s questionable handling of the buildup to his boxing match with Anderson Silva (12:15) If Nate Diaz or Conor McGregor are definitely next for Paul if he defeats the 47-year-old Silva (16:38) Arnold Allen’s first UFC main event on Saturday against Calvin Kattar, and why this Apex-based event makes perfect sense for the oft-forgotten Allen (24:40) Daniel Cormier’s comments about Petr Yan possibly leaving the promotion following his UFC 280 loss to Sean O’Malley (36:50) Plus, Olympian Ben Askren joins the guys to talk about his new book, 'Funky: My Defiant Path Through the Wild World of Combat Sports,' which was co-written with Chuck! He also answers questions about the infamous ONE Championship–UFC swap, Bo Nickal’s skills, Islam Makhachev’s wrestling, and much more (41:08). Next episode: Saturday, October 29, immediately following Paul vs. Silva. For the best experience, download the Spotify Live app so you can participate in the chat. You can also listen in by following ’The Ringer MMA Show’ exclusively on Spotify. For information on 3PAC's live podcast in New York City next month, please visit hillcountry.com/ringer. Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In front of a packed Spotify Live room, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall react to an entertaining UFC 280 by discussing: Islam Makhachev’s very impressive submission win over Charles Oliveira, and how Makhachev's skills compare to those of his mentor, Khabib Nurmagomedov (5:35) How Makhachev will match up against featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski in Makhachev's first lightweight title defense next year (14:15) Oliveira's next move in the lightweight division Aljamain Sterling defending his belt against T.J. Dillashaw, who unknowingly sustained a shoulder injury before the fight (25:45) Sean O’Malley’s controversial decision win over Petr Yan, what we learned about O’Malley, and the bantamweight matchups we want to see now that the grand prix is complete (36:22) Plus, Beneil Dariush wins but fumbles the bag (49:48), Belal Muhammad shows he’s a force to be reckoned with, and of course, calls from the best community in MMA (1:01:24). Next episode: Thursday, October 27, to preview Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva. For the best experience, download the Spotify Live app so you can participate in the chat. You can also listen in by following ’The Ringer MMA Show’ exclusively on Spotify. For information on 3PAC's live podcast in New York City next month, please visit hillcountry.com/ringer. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A day before one of the most highly anticipated PPVs of 2022, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll take to the Spotify Live app to discuss a STACKED UFC 280, covering topics like: Why Petr Yan vs. Sean O’Malley is the most exciting fight of the UFC’s bantamweight grand prix and does O’Malley get a title shot if he wins (8:12)? The matchup between Aljamain Sterling and TJ Dillashaw—and why the fans can’t get behind either guy (19:45) The toss-up main event between Charles Oliveira and Islam Makhachev, plus all the different ways this fight could go down (32:07) The lightweight title picture following this fight, and No. 1 P4P Alexander Volkanovski’s place in the conversation (48:04) Plus, a discussion on some of the other must-see fights on the card. Then the guys announce the plans for 3PAC’s live show in New York City next month! For details, please visit hillcountry.com/ringer. Seating is limited. Next episode: Saturday, October 22, immediately following Oliveira vs. Makhachev. For the best experience, download the Spotify Live app so you can participate in the chat and call in to the show. Or, simply follow ‘The Ringer MMA Show’ exclusively on Spotify and listen via the main app. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall return to the illustrious Spotify Live app to dissect a strange week in combat sports, discussing: Today’s news that retired UFC fighter Uriah Hall will face former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell in a boxing fight on the Jake Paul October 29 card (5:25) Kevin Holland coming out of “retirement” to fight Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in a main event on December 3 (20:15) Bo Nickal threatening to retire if he isn’t put on the UFC 282 main card, and what this means for how the UFC should go about building one of the hottest prospects in UFC history (24:28) The significance of Aspen Ladd signing with PFL (51:42) This weekend’s Glory Kickboxing fight between legends Alistair Overeem and Badr Hari (1:02:56) Plus, 3PAC takes some of your calls! *This podcast has been edited for brevity. Next episode: Friday, October 21, to preview a stacked UFC 280 card. For the best experience, download the Spotify Live app and follow @RingerMMA to get all the latest updates about the show. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just days before the focus of the MMA world collectively turns to the sold-out UFC Apex in sunny Las Vegas, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall take to the Spotify Live app to discuss: Bo Nickal’s first official UFC fight at UFC 282 in December against Jamie Pickett (3:25) Where Nickal ranks among the UFC's top prospects ever, how Dana White and the brass should build Nickal, and how he would fare against Khamzat Chimaev and some of the other top UFC middleweights in the world Why there’s such huge public interest in the UFC’s decision to close off Saturday’s Dern vs. Yan event to fans and media (28:21) What this decision says about the current dynamic between UFC and the media, and why the guys think this could be setting a dangerous precedent for the future Plus, friend of the show and former UFC head of public relations Ant Evans joins to give his unmatched opinion on all this Apex hoopla (53:00). For all the information on the live shows, please follow ’The Ringer MMA Show’ exclusively on Spotify. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whilst dropping a bunch of Spotify Live exclusives and telling a bunch of behind-the-scenes stories, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll discuss: Jose Aldo’s departure from the UFC, his enduring legacy, and if it’s right to call him the greatest featherweight champion in history (5:27) The ideal final MMA fight for Anderson Silva (30:20) Friday’s stacked Bellator Dublin event, and why these cards feel like such a huge deal (39:11) An unlikely friendship between Yoel Romero and Conor McGregor? (45:30) Plus, Bellator president Scott Coker joins in to talk about Friday’s event, what makes the Irish fans so special, Romero’s stardom, and some fantasy booking that may not be so fantasy after all (58:07). Next episode: Thursday, September 29. For the best experience, download the Spotify Live app today and follow @RingerMMA for all the latest regarding the show. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After another spectacular night at the historic UFC Apex, a giddy Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll discuss: Cory Sandhagen’s convincing win over Song Yadong and where this places “The Sandman” in the UFCs bantamweight grand prix (4:22) A thrilling second-to-last fight of the night between Chidi Njokuani and Gregory Rodrigues (14:48) The emergence of Petesy’s new favorite fighter, Joe Pyfer (20:54) Another weigh-in failure by Aspen Ladd, and how the UFC should handle her career moving forward (25:41) Plus, the guys take calls from members of the best community in MMA. Next episode: Thursday, Sept. 22. For the best listener experience, download the Spotify Live app TODAY. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just a few days after a weekend of smashing Spotify Live records, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall return to give the best community in MMA what they want. The guys spend the whole show taking calls from listeners, discussing things like: Floyd Mayweather’s upcoming boxing fight against YouTuber Deji (15:30) Criticism of Nate Diaz following his UFC 279 win over Tony Ferguson (35:44) Whether Khamzat Chimaev or Colby Covington would be the villain if the two were to fight one another (44:00) Fighter of the Year candidates (50:56) The recently announced Oct. 29 featherweight fight between Calvin Kattar and Arnold Allen (56:26) But before all of that, 3PAC shares their memories of Canadian fighter Elias Theodorou, who passed away this week at age 34 following a battle with colon cancer. Next episode: Saturday, Sept. 17, immediately following the end of Sandhagen vs. Song. For the best listener experience, download the Spotify Live app so you can join the chat and call into the show! Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To cap off one of the most unforgettable weeks in UFC history, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall take to Spotify Live to offer instant reaction and analysis to a wild UFC 279, discussing: Nathan Diaz’s “perfectly weird win” over Tony Ferguson in Diaz’s final fight on his UFC contract How everything worked out for Diaz tonight when, a week ago, the entire deck was stacked against him Diaz’s post-fight comments about becoming the best in another sport, and what exactly his words might have to do with Jake Paul (16:50) If, despite his vicious submission victory over Kevin Holland, Khamzat Chimaev’s stock has dropped following his missteps this week (31:51) Whether Chimaev works better at 170 or 185 pounds, and who the UFC should pair with him in his next fight (40:21) Plus, some calls from the loyal listeners of the show! To watch a video highlight from this episode, please subscribe to The Ringer's YouTube channel. And click here for Chuck's written piece on Diaz. Next episode: Thursday, Sept. 15, to preview Sandhagen vs. Song. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In front of a record-breaking Spotify Live audience of around 40,000 people, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and a special group of contributors take you through one of the craziest days in UFC history. Here’s four-plus hours of a show that lasted for six hours (the remaining audio was not usable). Next episode: Saturday, September 10, immediately following the end of Diaz vs. Ferguson. Download the Spotify Live app today and follow ’The Ringer MMA Show’ exclusively on Spotify for all show details. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Special contributors: Ant Evans and Phil O'Connor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just moments after finding out Jake Paul and Anderson Silva have signed on the dotted line to fight each other, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall took to Spotify Live to discuss: If this fight makes sense both for Paul, the 25-year-old up-and-comer, and Silva, the 47-year-old legend If the combat sports world will rally around this fight Why it’s no coincidence that this fight was announced during Nate Diaz's fight week (19:00) Is Silva, the stoic fighter, above the circus that is the Paul brothers? (22:12) Early predictions for the fight, which will take place on October 29 in Glendale, Ariz. (42:06) Plus, friend of the show Donagh Corby offers some amazing insight into the making of this fight, the state of the celebrity boxing era, and if we might actually see Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis soon (28:11). Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Spotify Live after an incredible evening of cage fighting in Paris, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall discuss: French native Ciryl Gane’s knockout of the resilient Tai Tuivasa (4:24) If the UFC will consider booking Jon Jones against Gane instead of Francis Ngannou or Stipe Miocic (14:30) Robert Whittaker’s "Y’all must’ve forgot moment” against Marvin Vettori in the co-main event (24:37) A buzzing Paris crowd and how it compared to European events of the past (28:25) Plus: calls from our incredible community (41:05), and Ariel tells behind-the-scenes tales from his unforgettable weekend in Wales (16:34) and his run-ins with Tyson Fury and the welterweight king Leon Edwards! Next episode: Friday, September 9, for our UFC 279 weigh-in show. Download the Spotify Live app to join in all on the fun, and make sure you follow 'The Ringer MMA Show' exclusively on Spotify for all show updates. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special UFC Paris preview show, Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall discuss: Why UFC Paris isn’t receiving hype like UFC London did (4:43) Ciryl Gane vs. Tai Tuivasa and the ramifications for the heavyweight title picture, as well as Jon Jones’s future (11:34) Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori and what’s on the line (19:18) The photo of Alex Pereira that broke the Internet (23:10) Interest in a boxing fight between Jake Paul and MMA legend Anderson Silva (29:18) Newfound appreciation for Demetrious Johnson (35:54) Plus, calls from the fans on ONE Championship’s potential, UFC 281, and Ariel checks in from London to drop a bunch of Spotify Live exclusives and talk about his star treatment at the Nottingham Forest match this week (1:06:24) Next episode: Saturday, September 3, immediately following the end of UFC Paris. Follow The Ringer MMA Show exclusively on Spotify for all the show details. Hosts: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Days after witnessing one of the best moments in UFC history, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and producer Tight Ship Troy return to Spotify Live to discuss the following: The tremendous outpouring of emotions following Leon Edwards’s historic UFC 278 win over Kamaru Usman (3:52) If Edwards’s title means more to the British people than Michael Bisping’s Who Edwards should face in his first welterweight title defense, and where the fight should take place (15:55) If Usman will become a different fighter following Edwards's violent head-kick knockout Luke Rockhold’s storied career (43:30) Plus, the fans call in to talk more about the moving parts of the welterweight title picture (52:21), and the guys wonder if there’s a contender out there right now who could, after winning a title, evoke the kind of emotion we’re seeing from Edwards’s win (37:10). Hosts: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After watching Leon Edwards’s IMPROBABLE fifth-round head-kick knockout of Kamaru Usman in the final minute of the welterweight title fight at UFC 278, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall offer immediate analysis to one of the greatest moments in UFC history. In a frenzied fashion, the guys discuss: Edwards snatching victory from the jaws of defeat against the former no. 1 pound-for-pound ranked fighter in the world All of the unbelievable obstacles Edwards had to overcome to get to this moment What this win means to the United Kingdom, specifically the people of Birmingham, England If Edwards will face Usman again in a trilogy fight, or if Khamzat Chimaev is next. And can the fight happen in the U.K. please!? Plus, LEON EDWARDS HIMSELF MAKES A BRIEF APPEARANCE (1:32:50), The Ringer founder Bill Simmons calls in (19:30), and several U.K.-based Ringer MMA community members offer emotional and impactful words in response to Edwards’s shocking win and just how much this means to them. You do not want to miss this. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While tomorrow night’s fighters step to the scales in majestic Salt Lake City, UT, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall deep dive into UFC 278 and all its story lines, discussing things like: How much Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards have improved since their first fight in 2015 If Usman is “feeling himself” too much headed into this fight (7:34) Potential paths to victory for the underdog Edwards (16:32) Luke Rockhold’s damning comments this week about fighter pay, and what this means for his fighting future (24:40) Plus, Edwards’s manager, Tim Simpson, of Paradigm Sports joins the guys to talk about Edwards’s long journey to this title fight, the psychological edge he has tomorrow night, and what a win would mean to Edwards and the entire United Kingdom (47:26). And of course, more calls from the best community in MMA.* Next episode: Saturday, August 20, immediately following the end of Usman-Edwards 2. Download the Spotify Live app today and follow The Ringer MMA Show exclusively on Spotify for all the show details. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas *This podcast has been edited for brevity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After watching Marlon Vera’s nasty fourth-round headkick knockout of Dominick Cruz, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall take to Spotify Live to react to an insane night of fights. The guys discuss: Adjustments made by Vera that led to the shocking finish Cruz’s performance and whether the 37-year-old former bantamweight champion should consider hanging up his gloves Matchmaking scenarios that could get Vera into a title fight with the winner of Aljamain Sterling vs. TJ Dillashaw in October (11:55) A ridiculous co-main event between featherweights Nate Landwehr and David Onama (21:55) Plus, Ariel brings another Spotify Live exclusive (37:50) and the guys take calls about Rory MacDonald’s PFL future, and a listener’s journey through the streets of Montreal in search of a smoked meat sandwich. Next episode: Friday, August 19 for the official UFC 278 weigh-in show. Follow The Ringer MMA Show exclusively on Spotify for all the latest details. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Marlon Vera and Dominick Cruz about to throw down in San Diego on Saturday, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall are fired up on today’s show. The guys discuss: What’s the most exciting upcoming bantamweight fight — Vera vs. Cruz, Sterling vs. Dillashaw, Yan vs. O’Malley, Sandhagen vs. Song, or Aldo vs. Dvalishvili? (3:54) Cruz’s longevity and the oddsmakers betting against him this weekend Bo Nickal’s impressive win this week on 'Dana White’s Contender Series' and the UFC’s apparent “snub” of him after the fight (17:45) Then, Nickal’s manager Malki Kawa calls in to explain why he thinks Nickal has Jon Jones–like potential (27:17). Plus, he offers an update on another client of his, Jorge Masvidal (39:04) And of course, Ariel offers a Spotify Live exclusive (1:02:11) and 3PAC takes some calls, including ones from Killashaw and Anirudh. Next episode: Saturday, August 13, immediately following the end of Vera vs. Cruz. Follow 'The Ringer MMA Show' exclusively on Spotify for all the latest details. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices