The Craic with Petesy Carroll

Petesy Carroll is back to captain the ship for this week’s edition of The Craic, alongside Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes.
First up, the trio react to Ilia Topuria calling out Paddy Pimblett for his comeback fight (10:57).
That opens up the wider lightweight picture. What’s next for Justin Gaethje, Alexander Volkanovski, and Arman Tsarukyan? (38:58).
Islam Makhachev has been taking plenty of flak from MMA fans lately. The lads weigh in on recent criticism of the current welterweight champion (46:57).
Jake Paul’s comeback now has an opponent, with Cedric Doumbe announced for his return to the ring (01:00:10).
Petesy then gives his take on Dan Miragliotta’s controversial stand-up in last week’s UFC main event (01:06:35), before the boys preview this weekend’s card, headlined by Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Johnny Walker (01:13:02).
To wrap things up, Petesy, Chuck and Ben answer your Super Chats (01:16:59).

The Craic is back! This week, Ben Fowlkes and Chuck Mindenhall take the reins.
First up, the duo unpack the controversy surrounding Canelo Alvarez’s return to boxing in Saudi Arabia amid ongoing safety concerns. There’s UFC action this weekend too, with Ben and Chuck looking ahead to Saturday’s Apex card (03:35).
Jake Paul has also announced his return to the ring, only there’s one problem: he doesn’t have an opponent. The latest developments get the Craic treatment (22:46).
Elsewhere, Sean Strickland is reportedly intended to defend his title against Nassourdine Imavov, despite recently speaking out about his pay (32:58).
Then, the lads weigh in on the UFC’s plans for an interim welterwright title fight between Carlos Prates and Michael Morales (41:15).
To round out the show, Ben highlights his most recent Uncrowned piece on Joe Louis (55:52), the duo talk Halloween plans, then answer your Super Chats (01:10:57).

On a special guest edition of The Craic, Ben Fowlkes helms the ship alongside Eric Jackman and Craic debutant Dudey.
After reacting to some of the standout moments from the UFC 333 press conference (05:09), the trio turn their focus to the main event between Alexander Volkanovski and Movsar Evloev (16:38).
The co-main event is next on the agenda, with Petr Yan set to face Merab Dvalishvili in their trilogy fight (28:32).
Next, Arman Tsarukyan and Dillon Danis’ brawl at the RAF 14 press conference gives the crew plenty to unpack (50:15).
Then, the unfolding situation in Saudi Arabia and what it could mean for Canelo Alvarez’s next fight comes under the microscope (01:02:07).
Last up, the trio answer your Super Chats (01:16:36).

Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back together for another edition of The Craic.
First, the trio debate the true value of a UFC title in an era where meritocracy feels increasingly absent (04:50).
On a similar note, the lads react to Farid Basharat not being re-signed by the UFC despite going 7-0 (28:30).
Next, the uncertainty around upcoming fight cards in Saudi Arabia comes into focus (46:47).
To close the show, the boys preview this weekend’s combat sports action (53:04), and answer your Super Chats (01:18:13).

It’s a two-man show this week, with Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall holding down The Craic.
Up first, the pair break down the fallout from Sean Strickland’s statement about UFC fighter pay (03:41).
Then, the lads react to the Tyson Fury ticket vs. Anthony Joshua sellout and the latest in the Dana White-Eddie Hearn beef (25:01).
The duo then touch on how attacks in Saudi Arabia could affect Canelo Alvarez’s upcoming Riyadh Season fight (45:50).
Last up, Petesy and Chuck preview this weekend’s combat sports action (01:03:39).