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The Craic with Petesy Carroll

The Craic with Petesy Carroll

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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.© 2026 The Craic with Petesy Carroll Combat Sports & Self-Defence Politics & Government
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  • Joe Rogan criticizes UFC White House event, Dana White's media blitz, more
    May 29 2026

    The Craic is back! This time, it’s the duo of Petesy Carroll and Ben Fowlkes chopping it up.

    To kick things off, the lads react to construction beginning for the UFC's White House card (03:38), along with Joe Rogan’s criticisms of the event (25:20).

    The promotion behind the White House event has been relentless. Does Dana White deserve more credit for his recent media tour (38:10)?

    The UFC President also opened up about the circumstances around Anderson Silva’s exit from the organization, which the boys discuss (44:02).

    UFC Macau is this weekend, so Petesy and Ben talk the early start time and what the card has to offer (52:00).

    Holly Holm’s boxing return (58:38) and Darren Till’s BKFC debut (01:02:06) also feature on this weekend’s slate.

    To close the show, the duo answer your Super Chats (01:17:40).

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Major MMA Promotion Shake-Up, Scott Coker Returns, Colby Covington Retires
    May 22 2026

    Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back on The Craic.

    Following Scott Coker’s announced return to MMA, the crew discuss the future of emerging promotions and what it could mean for industry-leading UFC (05:18).

    One of those promotions is MVP. Attention turns to what the company’s record-breaking numbers actually mean given its Netflix collaboration (43:43).

    Colby Covington has hung up the MMA gloves. They reflect on the timing of the retirement, just one month out from the UFC White House card (49:50).

    Another recent annoucement is the return of Conor McGregor. Did the UFC fumble the reveal of his comeback? (58:15).

    One fight flying under the radar is Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven in Giza. The lads preview the crossover matchup (01:02:10).

    After a quick preview of PFL Brussels (01:10:30), the boys close the show by answering your Super Chats (01:21:35).

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Can Netflix and MVP Rival UFC? Importance of Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano, More
    May 15 2026

    Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back with The Craic.

    This weekend’s highly anticipated matchup between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano is on everyone’s mind. The boys debate whether the Netflix card can compete with the UFC (02:31).

    They then break down the co-main event between Francis Ngannou and Phillipe Lins (40:52), followed by a preview of the guaranteed brawl between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry (46:13).

    The lads give their official picks for this weekend (56:50), break down this weekend UFC Apex card (01:03:02), then close up shop by answering your Super Chats (01:05:58).

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    1 hr and 17 mins
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