The Ringer MMA Show

Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy make their long-awaited return to discuss a flurry of MMA news, beginning with the UFC’s decision to unceremoniously part ways with former contender Kevin Lee. Then, the guys talk about Felicia Spencer’s retirement and what it means for the future of the women’s featherweight division (24:48) before breaking down Saturday’s bantamweight main event between Rob Font and José Aldo and its significance to the 135-lb. title picture (32:18). And of course, calls from the pound-for-pound best community in MMA (56:42). Next Greenroom: Saturday, December 4, immediately following the end of Font v. Aldo. Download the Spotify Greenroom app TODAY to join the guys live AND listen here. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After another crazy night of fights, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy take to Spotify Greenroom to react to a very entertaining featherweight bout between fan favorite Max Holloway and Yair Rodriguez. The guys begin by discussing their respect for Rodriguez, Holloway's insane offensive output, and Conor McGregor's sudden interest in Holloway. Plus, Herb Dean's mishap in the co-main event (20:18) and calls featuring a McGregor impression, 'The Ultimate Fighter' news, and another 10-7 for Heelwani (37:39). Next Greenroom: Thursday, December 2, to preview Font vs. Aldo. Download the Spotify Greenroom app today to join the guys live. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the highly anticipated Leon Edwards–Jorge Masvidal fight canceled, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy wonder what the UFC will do with the top of the welterweight division, particularly with regards to Edwards and Khamzat Chimaev. Plus, a preview of Saturday night’s Max Holloway–Yair Rodriguez main event (26:35) and a slew of listener calls, including Energized Show’s story about Holloway and Conor McGregor, the continued feud between Killashaw and TST, and a new friendship between Sara Rose and Amber. Next episode: Saturday, November 13, following Holloway vs. Rodriguez. Download the Spotify Greenroom app today to join the guys live. And remember to join in on our Greenroom community! Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll Producers: Troy Farkas, Devon Manze Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Spotify Greenroom after an electric night of fights at Madison Square Garden, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy talk about Kamaru Usman’s decision win over Colby Covington, if another title defense puts Usman ahead of Georges St-Pierre in the welterweight GOAT debate, and Rose Namajunas again proving she’s the best with a gritty win over Zhang Weili (17:26). Plus, 3PAC discuss an insane lightweight fight between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler (24:21) and impressive UFC debuts by Ian Garry and Alex Pereira before taking some calls from listeners. Next episode: Thursday, Nov. 11 to preview Max Holloway vs. Yair Rodriguez. Download the Spotify Greenroom app today and follow Ringer MMA for all the latest updates. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Spotify Greenroom for the UFC 268 weigh-in show, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy discuss all the biggest story lines surrounding Saturday night’s massive card at Madison Square Garden. The guys talk about the heated rivalry between Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington, Rose Namajunas’s chances of defending her title against Zhang Weili, the fireworks show that’s expected between Justin Gaethje and Michael Chandler, and Ian Garry’s UFC debut. Plus, calls from the fans about upcoming UFC stars, questionable betting odds for UFC 268, the psychology of fighting, and much more. Next show: Saturday, Nov. 6, immediately following the end of UFC 268. Download the Spotify Greenroom app TODAY so that you don’t miss a thing. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Spotify Greenroom following UFC 267, Ariel, Chuck and Petesy react to a wild main event that resulted in the 42-year-old Glover Teixeira winning the UFC light heavyweight title. Plus, the guys talk about the wildly entertaining interim bantamweight title fight (18:30), if anyone can challenge Petr Yan at 135 lbs., Islam Makhachev's readiness for a lightweight title shot (28:38) and the Khamzat Chimaev locomotive that's wrecking everything in sight. And of course, calls from the fans, the return of Killashaw, and one of the proudest moments of Ariel's career. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy dive into everything UFC 267, beginning with Khamzat Chimaev’s problems with the scales this morning. Then, 3PAC get into an improbable title fight matchup between Jan Blachowicz and Glover Teixeira (13:07), Petr Yan vs. Cory Sandhagen for the interim bantamweight belt (28:42), the Islam Makhachev hype train, and the amazing backstory behind the featured prelim fight. And of course, calls from the fans (1:00:57). Next Greenroom: Saturday, 10/30, around 5 p.m. ET immediately following UFC 267. Download the Spotify Greenroom app today! Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy react to a WILD Saturday that saw Fedor Emelianenko's emphatic return to Bellator, a crazy KSW event, Glory kickboxing and a very entertaining UFC light heavyweight bout between Marvin Vettori and Paulo Costa. The guys break it all down, later focusing on Vettori’s next steps in the middleweight division and how Costa might fare at 205 pounds going forward (16:42). Plus, calls from the fans (45:05). Download the Spotify Greenroom app TODAY to join the guys live after every big fight. Next episode: Fri. 10/29 for a UFC 267 preview (unless there’s breaking news!) Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck and Petesy weigh in on Paulo Costa’s refusal to make 185 pounds for Saturday’s scheduled UFC middleweight showdown with Marvin Vettori. The guys discuss what this means for the fight and, more importantly, the future of Costa’s UFC career. Plus, 3PAC also talk about Fedor Emelianenko’s big return to Bellator this weekend (26:54), allegations of Conor McGregor striking an Italian DJ (46:00), Chuck's visit to the UFC Apex last weekend, and much more. Download the Spotify Greenroom app TODAY to join the guys live after every big fight. Next episode: Sat. 10/23 following Costa vs. Vettori Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy react to the announcement that Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal are set to fight at UFC 269 in December. The guys tell you why this fight is years in the making before discussing all the possibilities of this fight and Usman-Covington II next month. Then, 3PAC take some fiery calls from the listeners, which include an appearance from Edwards’s manager (57:45) and the best call in show history made by a self-described “good troll" (43:50). This conversation originally aired on Spotify Greenroom. Download the app today and give the guys a follow so that you get all the latest updates. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Francis Ngannou vs. Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight title. Charles Oliveira and Dustin Poirier for the 155-pound belt. Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy break down the two highly anticipated title fights before debating a difficult question: If Poirier wins the title in December, and Kamaru Usman retains his belt in November, who should win Fighter of the Year? Plus, 3PAC also discusses Henry Cejudo’s chances of challenging Alexander Volkanovski at featherweight (31:23), Saturday’s Tyson Fury–Deontay Wilder trilogy (38:22), and this week’s big Bellator news. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LIVE from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck and Petesy react to an INSANE UFC 266 main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Brian Ortega that may just be the top candidate for the best fight of 2021. Then, the guys discuss their mixed feelings about watching Nick Diaz tonight and if fans should expect to see Diaz fight for the UFC again (20:05). Plus, some thoughts on what's left for Valentina Shevchenko at flyweight (42:50), the complicated men's bantamweight title picture, Jon Jones' most recent arrest (1:05:25), and more. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck and Petesy get you set for Saturday's UFC 266 as the fighters step to the scales, discussing the role of 'The Ultimate Fighter' in Alexander Volkanovski fighting Brian Ortega for the featherweight title (23:17), the uneasiness surrounding Nick Diaz's return to the cage following a six-year layoff (37:30), if Lauren Murphy stands a chance against the dominant Valentina Shevchenko (1:14:25), and more. Remember, the guys will be live on Spotify Greenroom IMMEDIATELY after UFC 266 to recap the fights and take your calls! Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll convene for their first “breaking news” podcast to pay homage to the careers of MMA legends Carlos Condit and Joseph Benavidez, who both called it quits this week. The guys discuss their legacies and the UFC’s inability to properly honor its stars after they’re done fighting. Then, 3PAC get into the newly booked flyweight trilogy title fight between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo (32:25), a new MMA league that wants to pay fighters more fairly (1:05:50), and a Heelwani rant involving Leon Edwards and Gilbert Burns that you DO NOT want to miss (41:28). Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LIVE from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall and Petesy Carroll react to another Triller disaster that resulted in the 58-year-old Evander Holyfield getting knocked out in the first round by Vitor Belfort. The guys discuss their feelings watching the fight, Belfort's post-fight callout of Jake Paul, and if the UFC feels any pressure from all this (30:08). Plus, 3PAC also talks about the feel-good story that is Anderson Silva (7:18) and Donald Trump's broadcasting performance (22:40). Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LIVE from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll discuss tomorrow night's head-scratching Triller card, which features 58-year-old Evander Holyfield and 44-year-old Vitor Belfort, and the "moral dilemma" that comes with watching it. Plus, 3PAC talks about Donald Trump's impact on the evening (9:05), Anderson Silva's fight against Tito Ortiz, and how Jake Paul played a part in making tomorrow night happen (38:18). Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seconds after watching Derek Brunson submit Darren Till, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall and Petesy Carroll discuss Brunson's resurgence and his place in the title picture (5:33) and if it's time to write off Till as a true contender at 185 lbs. Plus, the guys react to Paddy Pimblett's electric UFC debut (19:26), Molly McCann's grueling win (43:09), Tom Aspinall's big night and an overall impressive showing from Cage Warriors alumni. And of course, "3Pac" also take a couple calls from fans listening live on Spotify Greenroom. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Peter Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In their first official live Spotify Greenroom weigh-in show, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall and Petesy Carroll get you set for a UFC middleweight showdown between Derek Brunson and fan favorite Darren Till. The guys also discuss Till's future if he wins tomorrow night (21:42), Paddy Pimblett's potential and MUCH more while also taking questions from fans LIVE in Greenroom. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Peter Carroll Producer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices