The Ringer MMA Show

Alongside Chuck Mindenhall, the star of Dana White’s hit piece on MMA media, Petesy Carroll, hosts the show today to discuss a number of things happening in the world of combat sports. After uniformly declaring their undying devotion to the UFC, Petesy, Chuck, and TST get into some controversy surrounding UFC 304, as well as who Tom Aspinall will square off against in Manchester, England, in July....

Still riding the high of an epic UFC 300 event and some massive fight announcements that were reduced to a crumpled piece of paper, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and TST can’t help but begin today's show by getting into Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor, and all the possibilities available to the Irish megastar should he get past Chandler. After that, they talk about Ilia Topuria’s master pl...

After a historic night for the UFC, it’s a historic night for 'The Ringer MMA Show!' Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall give you their immediate reaction by discussing some of the wildest moments from an INSANE night in Las Vegas. Plus, the guys react to Dana White’s breaking news regarding UFC 302 and UFC 303! Intro (00:00) Max Holloway’s iconic knockout of Justin Gaethje in the...

IT’S FINALLY HERE! UFC 300, one of the most talked-about cards in UFC history, is just days away. To celebrate the momentous occasion, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll throw you a curveball on today’s UFC 300 preview. Rather than break down every single fight, the guys instead answer questions like: Which fight are you most looking forward to? What’s the best story line? What st...

3PAC reunites to sift through the debris of Chris Weidman's controversial Atlantic City win, which was marred by the multiple eye-pokes counterpart Bruno Silva suffered. The main event winner of the night, Manon Fiorot, finds herself in a dilemma as the rightful number one contender to flyweight gold—but is she willing to sit out until 2025 for the pleasure of contending? The lads also pick their...

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 mat...

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 decl...

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...

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 Dust...

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...

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) Mai...

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 figh...

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’...

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,...

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...

It’s fight week! And this card is STACKED—just like today’s UFC 298 preview episode. But before Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy look ahead to Saturday’s card in Anaheim, they begin with the topic that will never die: UFC 300. Here’s what’s on the docket today: Intro (00:00) Gauging interest in Leon Edwards vs. Khamzat Chimaev for the UFC 300 main event (05:12) Other options for the main event (11:15) Why...

Yesterday, UFC CEO Dana White told Pat McAfee that Michael Chandler vs. Conor McGregor will likely take place in the fall, thus further delaying the highly anticipated return of MMA’s biggest star. Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall weigh in on that story and a whole lot more on today’s episode. Here’s what to expect: Intro (00:00) White’s statement on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ (03:37...

Earlier today, Dustin Poirier posted on X that his UFC 299 fight with top French prospect Benoit Saint-Denis was off. Several hours later, Poirier posted that the fight was back on. What happened in those intervening hours, exactly? Ariel Helwani kicks off the show by giving you all the details (00:00). Then, he’s joined by Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall to discuss the UFC’s classic practice...

Should Dricus Du Plessis and Israel Adesanya headline UFC 300, and what's up with the battle between UFC fans and the media? Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall Producer: Stefan Anderson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following a (very) long night in Toronto, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall are back to save the day and provide you with some real entertainment. In this special UFC 297 reaction episode, the lads discuss the following: Immediate reaction to Dricus du Plessis’s bloody win over Sean Strickland (00:00) What this loss means for Strickland’s newfound superstardom (06:36) Who will du...

Last night, UFC CEO Dana White announced two more fights for UFC 300. Because they couldn’t possibly leave you hanging, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and TST are here to offer some instant reactions! The guys discuss the booking of Justin Gaethje and Max Holloway for the BMF title fight, the big risk each guy is taking in accepting this fight, how the outcome of this fight could dramatically s...

With UFC 297 fight week upon us, MMA journalists (and psychologists?) Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall are here to give you all the craic. But first, a little breaking news! And a whole lot more: Intro (00:00) Whether PFL got it right with the first PFL-Bellator supercard (03:20) The power move that Saudi Arabia pulled with UFC on Monday (11:03) Reaction to the Anthony Joshua-Fr...

WHAT’S UP EVERYBODY! A lot of MMA news has unfolded in the last week and, to get you up to speed, aspiring boxing journalist Ariel Helwani is joined by Petesy Carroll and casual MMA fan TST to break it all down. The lads discuss: Intro (00:00) The negative reaction toward Zhang Weili vs. Yan Xiaonan for the strawweight title at UFC 300 (06:28) Why fans need to temper their expectations for UFC 300...

It’s the most anticipated show of the year, folks! Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll, and producer TST are refreshed from the holiday break and ready to look ahead to the coming year in MMA. After laughing at their choices from last year, the guys run through the following categories on today’s episode: Intro (00:00) Most interesting story lines to monitor (18:26) The fights we HAVE...

To look back on one of the most unforgettable and unpredictable years in MMA history, Ariel, Chuck, Petesy, and TST dedicate the final episode of 2023 to reminiscing about some of their favorite stories of the year (00:00). In this episode, the guys make their selections in the following categories: One word we’d use to describe MMA in 2023 (05:55) Biggest story of the year (21:53) Feel-good momen...