The Ringer MMA Show

Live from Spotify Greenroom seconds after the end of UFC 273, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy begin by discussing a crazy back-and-forth battle between Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns, what fans learned about Chimaev after this fight, and which welterweight foe the UFC should pair Chimaev with next. Then, the guys break down the bantamweight title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan, discussin...

Live from Spotify Greenroom during the UFC 273 weigh-ins, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll discuss all the biggest story lines headed into tomorrow's stacked card in Jacksonville, Florida. The guys focus on the hype around Khamzat Chimaev, how he's handling the big stage, and what the guys expect from him tomorrow night. 3PAC also get into Alexander Volkanovski and whether he's...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy talk about another juicy week in MMA. The guys begin the show discussing the arrest of Jorge Masvidal earlier this week after he hunted down enemy Colby Covington at a Miami restaurant to get revenge on him. 3PAC give all the up-to-date details, later talking about the UFC’s role in allowing all of this to happen, how far is too far in trash ta...

Live from Spotify Greenroom following one of the most unforgettable nights in UK MMA history, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy are joined by the best damn community in all of MMA to react. Petesy, who calls in from the O2 Arena in London, offers his firsthand perspective into the electric atmosphere and the incredible night of fights, discussing Tom Aspinall’s convincing win over Alexander Volkov, Arnold...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy preview one of the most highly anticipated UFC Fight Night cards in recent memory. Petesy, who joins from London, explains to the guys why he’s so fired up about this card, telling stories of his run-ins with Leon Edwards and other fighters along the way. Then, the guys discuss the card’s biggest storylines: Tom Aspinall’s carefree attitude (15...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy discuss the news and notes of the week in MMA. First, the guys talk about Tai Tuivasa’s callout of Stipe Miocic and if Miocic will express any interest in it. Then, they talk about rumblings of Robert Whittaker vs. Marvin Vettori, Henry Cejudo’s handling of his retirement, and Kayla Harrison’s decision to re-sign with PFL (25:20). And before ta...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy react to Colby Covington’s five-round beatdown of Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272, with the guys discussing Covington’s masterful wrestling performance and his cringeworthy callout of Dustin Poirier immediately after. Then, 3PAC get into Masvidal’s precarious place in the welterweight division, questionable decisions made in the co-main event, Bryce...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy discuss all the biggest UFC 272 storylines as the fighters step to the scales. The guys talk about the red-hot feud between former best friends Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal, and whether Covington’s heel gimmick is getting too stale. Then, the guys talk about Islam Makhachev’s bluff earlier this week, Kevin Holland’s welterweight debut, Ma...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy react to yet another dominant Islam Makhachev performance. The guys discuss this win’s impact on the lightweight title picture and how Makhachev’s skillset stacks up to that of Khabib Nurmagomedov, his mentor. Then, the guys break down the rest of the UFC Fight Night card, as well as Petesy’s trip to Bellator Dublin. After that, calls about Con...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy discuss Saturday’s must-see UFC main event between the seemingly invincible Islam Makhachev and veteran Bobby Green. The guys wonder if Green has what it takes to stop the hype around Makhachev, and if Green could have a Jorge Masvidal-like rise in the process. Then, 3PAC get into Gegard Mousasi’s Bellator title fight and how Mousasi would fare...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy discuss the news of Bobby Green stepping in for an injured Beneil Dariush against the ascending Islam Makhachev at next weekend’s Fight Night. The guys break down the complicated lightweight picture, and who the no. 1 contender might be once the lightweight championship is settled in May between Charles Oliveira and Justin Gaethje. Then, a prev...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy react to UFC 271 alongside the best fan base in all of MMA. The guys discuss another successful title defense for Israel Adesanya, and whether the judges got the scorecards right. Then, 3PAC debate Adesanya’s personality and why he hasn’t quite hit that next level of superstardom yet. After that, the guys talk about Jared Cannonier’s big win ov...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy watch along as the fighters step to the scales in Houston. The guys discuss all the story lines surrounding UFC 271, like the buildup to the main event, if Robert Whittaker truly has improved as much as the media says he has, Israel Adesanya’s shiny new contract, whether Robert Whittaker truly has improved as much as the media says he has, Derr...

Sean Strickland gets another impressive win in the middleweight division, but is it enough to warrant a shot against the winner of next weekend’s title fight between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker? Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy discuss that, as well as the rest of tonight's card. Plus, 3PAC take calls from the best damn community in all of MMA, answering questions about Julianna Pena and Amanda N...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy preview Saturday’s middleweight bout between Swedish star Jack Hermansson and the controversial Sean Strickland. The guys discuss the fight and whether the winner of this matchup could be in line for the next middleweight title shot. Then, Tim Simpson—the manager of both Hermansson and Strickland—joins to set the record straight on some scary c...

Live from Spotify Greenroom in front of a record-breaking audience, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy react to the fireworks show that was UFC 270. The guys discuss Francis Ngannou retaining the UFC heavyweight belt, how Ngannou beat Ciryl Gane in an unexpected fashion, if Jon Jones will be next for Ngannou, and where this win will take Ngannou in his ongoing feud against Dana White and the UFC brass. Then...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy break down the biggest storylines surrounding tomorrow’s UFC 270 as the fighters step to the scales in Anaheim, Calif. The guys discuss the many battles Ngannou is fighting outside of the Octagon, like his expiring contract, rumors of a Tyson Fury boxing fight, and his ongoing feud with the UFC. 3PAC also break down tomorrow’s must-see flyweigh...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy react to Calvin Kattar’s statement victory over featherweight up-and-comer Giga Chikadze. The guys discuss Kattar’s impressive output, where each guy goes from here, and more. Plus, Ariel celebrates the Bills' beatdown of the Patriots. Next episode: Friday, January 21 for the UFC 270 weigh-in show! Download the Spotify Greenroom app today to jo...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy discuss the recently announced Colby Covington-Jorge Masvidal fight, and if the guys think this is the right fight for a non-PPV main event. Then, they talk about the Korean Zombie’s chance at the featherweight belt (18:21), big fights to look forward to in 2022, potential opponents for Nathan Diaz in the final fight of his UFC contract, the li...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy react to the news of the announced featherweight trilogy fight between Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway, as well as the rumored fight between Nate Diaz and Dustin Poirier. Then, the guys discuss story lines to watch in 2022, like if Jake Paul has a chance of changing how the UFC conducts business, Kayla Harrison’s free agency, and when we...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Petesy and Chuck react to another Jake Paul knockout of Tyron Woodley. They tackle all the questions about Paul’s resilience, Woodley’s legacy, and Paul’s star power and if it’s enough to lure in the likes of Conor McGregor, Jorge Masvidal, or Nathan Diaz in the future. Plus, Hobnobbin’ Helwani makes an appearance from the streets of Tampa to talk about his experience...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Petesy and Chuck ditch Hobnobbin’ Helwani to preview Saturday night’s rematch in the ring between Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley. The guys discuss what’s on the line and then Ariel decides to crash the party. Plus, another friend of the show chimes in for some more discussion of the UFC’s heavyweight picture and, of course, calls from the most loyal fans on Greenroom. Nex...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll react to an INSANE UFC 269, beginning with Charles Oliveira’s lightweight title defense against fan favorite Dustin Poirier. The guys discuss Oliveira’s crazy winning streak, if this was really Poirier’s last title shot and all the possibilities at 155 lbs. as we head into 2022. Then, 3PAC lose their minds over Julian...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel and “The Other Guys” discuss the biggest UFC 269 story lines as the fighters step to the scales. Will Charles Oliveira silence the critics who don’t think he’s the rightful champion? Can Dustin Poirier finally win the big one? Can Julianna Pena make history and upset the GOAT, Amanda Nunes? The guys break it all down, also talking about Cody Garbrandt’s flyweight...

Live from Spotify Greenroom, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy react to another bantamweight win for MMA legend Jose Aldo. The guys discuss Aldo's ability to reinvent himself at this stage in his career and whether former champion T.J. Dillashaw waits in the wings. Plus, 3PAC also talk about Rafael Fiziev's win over Brad Riddell and why no one wants to fight him, and how Fiziev's rise mimics that of Khamza...