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...

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...

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 McG...

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 lightweig...

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...

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 K...

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 th...

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 g...

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 McGre...

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 m...

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 d...

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 Sh...

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 domina...

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 flywe...

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 abou...

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...

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 impressi...

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,...