The Ringer MMA Show

In perhaps the final episode of ’The Ringer MMA Show,’ Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas give you exactly what you want in a special Sunday UFC Apex reaction edition of the program. Today, the guys begin by discussing Caio Borralho’s gritty win over the stalwart Jared Cannonier and Borralho’s callout of Israel Adesanya. Then, they gush over an exciting co-main event between strawwe...

Last week, Salt Lake City was awarded another fantastic UFC card. And on today’s episode, the trio of Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas debate whether the UFC 307 main event between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree is “terrible” for the sport, as Jamahal Hill thinks it is. They discuss whether Rountree is deserving of the moment, why the UFC refuses to give Magomed Ankalaev a title...

Immediately after watching Dricus Du Plessis submit Israel Adesanya in the fourth round of their UFC middleweight title fight, The Ringer’s Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas react to a memorable morning in Perth, Western Australia, at UFC 305. The guys discuss how DDP wrestled the victory away from Adesanya, the mental warfare DDP engaged Adesanya in throughout the week, how each f...

With Ariel Helwani permanently away in Cancun, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas begin today’s UFC 305 preview show by addressing the future of 'The Ringer MMA Show.' Then, Blanchstradamus takes a victory lap in response to Dana White’s comments that Conor McGregor will not enter the UFC Octagon in 2024. After that, the lads question why White is going to extreme lengths to protect...

A few days before another must-see event at the UFC Apex, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas are here to discuss everything else going on in the combat sports world. They begin the show by discussing yesterday’s news that Francis Ngannou will headline an October PFL card that also features a featherweight bout between Cris Cyborg and Larissa Pacheco. They break down the stakes attac...

From his Paris hotel, Ariel Helwani is joined by Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall to react to UFC Abu Dhabi and a whole lot more. After Ariel boasts about his Olympics adventures, the guys give Umar Nurmagomedov his flowers following his very impressive win over perennial contender Cory Sandhagen. Is it enough to secure a date with the winner of Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili? The guys deb...

Having almost recovered from a hellish 48 hours in Manchester, England, Petesy Carroll's back and is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Troy Farkas on today’s episode. The guys put a bow on the fallout of UFC 304 by discussing Dana White's post–UFC 304 comments, the sudden end to Muhammad Mokaev’s undefeated UFC run, and the influx of fans that are starting to believe Tom Aspinall is better than Jon J...

From the bowels of the Co-Op Arena in Manchester, England, a deliriously sleepy Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Troy Farkas in this UFC 304 reaction episode. After Petesy tells the guys about the vibes in the arena throughout the night, they discuss Belal Muhammad's crowd-silencing decision victory over Leon Edwards. And after briefly touching on what’s next for both Muhammad and...

Reporting from the ground in Manchester, England, 48 hours before UFC 304, Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Troy Farkas to preview what could potentially be the biggest night in U.K. MMA history. To celebrate the momentous occasion, the guys begin the show by reacting to today’s UFC 304 press conference. Then, they talk about the strange dynamic between Leon Edwards and Belal Muham...

Jon Jones is in the headlines for the wrong reasons again, leading Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall to open the program by discussing another blemish on his legacy, as well as how Tom Aspinall should act in the aftermath of UFC 304 should the Englishman walk away with the win over Curtis Blaydes. Then, the guys talk about Nate Diaz’s lawsuit against Fanmio, expectations and excitement levels fo...

With the full crew of Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas back together, the guys celebrate by dedicating an entire episode to answering questions from the loyal ‘Ringer MMA’ Discord community. In this episode, the guys answer questions about Ian Machado Garry’s training camps, Alex Pereira’s superstardom, the most popular non–English-speaking fighters, the transformat...

To celebrate America’s independence, honorary American Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Troy Farkas for a special edition of the program. The guys open the show by explaining the rationale behind Alex Pereira grabbing the top spot in The Ringer’s pound-for-pound rankings. Then, they start frothing at the mouth over the many options for Alex Pereira’s career path: Will we see Pereir...

Another knockout win for Alex Pereira was just another night at the office for “Poatan,” who provided the exclamation point to an evening that was unlike anything we’ve seen in UFC history. Luckily, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall are here to guide you through the madness. Immediately following Pereira’s win over Jiri Prochazka, the guys gush over the walkout, the epic pre-figh...

Conor McGregor isn’t a part of the UFC 303 plans this weekend, but the intrepid Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall are still VERY excited for the new main event, which pits fan favorites Alex Pereira and Jiri Prochazka against one another under a unique set of circumstances. But before they gush over the possibilities of the main event, 3PAC begins with the breaking news of the da...

Robert Whittaker had a Dustin Poirier-esque moment, Paul Hughes made an unforgettable debut, and Conor McGregor was a star for a different promotion. All of this happened simultaneously, much to the delight of Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall. In this special Saturday reaction episode, Petesy and Chuck discuss the UFC's debut in Saudi Arabia, which saw middleweight legend Robert Whittaker dash...

It’s a breaking news episode of the program! Today, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll react to news that Jake Paul will take on one of our own, Mike Perry, in a boxing match on July 20. Is it a risky move for Paul, who is still slated to receive a massive November payday for the Netflix fight with Mike Tyson? The guys discuss that, as well as their expectations for how the fight...

One of the wildest stretches in UFC history is FINALLY over, and renowned MMA journalists Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall are back to fill you in on the madness that’s ensued since UFC canceled the UFC 303 press conference last week. To begin the show, Ariel provides the entire timeline of the situation, giving you an inside look into his reporting on a story that UFC kept very...

Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall and Petesy Carroll discuss the chaos that has ensued since Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler’s Dublin press conference was canceled (or postponed). The lads also weigh in on Donald Trump’s relationship with the UFC, give their picks for the NBA Finals, and cast their eyes forward to this weekend’s stacked MMA schedule. Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chu...

Dustin Poirier failed to finish his story, but he sure gave us one heck of a fight to cap off what could be the final fight of “The Diamond’s illustrious career. And immediately following the end of UFC 302, Ariel Helwani and Chuck Mindenhall react to Islam Makhachev’s impressive performance against Poirier. Then, after running to his hotel from the Prudential Center, Petesy Carroll joins to tell...

Days before Dustin Poirier looks to finish the story against Islam Makhachev at UFC 302, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall are here to get you set for Saturday night and up to speed on everything that’s happened since the last episode. But first, the guys tell you about their plans for the Helwani Road Show on Friday night in Newark, New Jersey (tickets here). Then, 3PAC tells yo...

Before they head off to enjoy a holiday weekend filled with corn hole and High Noons, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall gather again to discuss the week in combat sports. They begin with the biggest news in quite some time: the upcoming trilogy fight between former foes Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen. Then, after Petesy reveals he’ll be attending the Helwani Road Show in Newark,...

Earlier today, UFC CEO Dana White gifted us with the full UFC 304 main card! To celebrate the occasion, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall break down the card on today’s show. After Ariel sets the stage, the guys gauge interest in Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad 2 before moving on to Tom Aspinall's defense of his interim heavyweight strap against former foe Curtis Blaydes. Then, t...

Back like he never left, Ariel Helwani reclaims the hosting role alongside Chuck Mindenhall and Petesy Carroll in a vintage episode of the program. On today’s show, the guys begin with an emotional discussion about what an incredible story it would be for the beloved Dustin Poirier to defeat Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 next month. They talk about the historical significance of this moment, the diff...

Right after watching Alexandre Pantoja defend his flyweight belt in Rio de Janeiro, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas offer immediate reaction to UFC 301. In this episode, the guys discuss Pantoja’s win, how good he actually is, and the key mistakes Steve Erceg made in an otherwise impressive performance. Then, the guys talk about Jose Aldo’s dominant win over Jonathan Martinez, an...

Tom Aspinall has joined the chorus of English voices decrying the UFC's decision to hold UFC 304 during obnoxiously early morning hours, prompting Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall to begin today’s episode by discussing the blowback and whether it’s warranted. Then, they get into another flashy win for Mike Perry in BKFC, and whether the infusion of cash from Conor McGregor will give BKFC the le...