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The Craic with Petesy Carroll

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The Craic with Petesy Carroll
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  • The Craic with Petesy Carroll

    UFC White House: Live report, security deep dive, historical context, more

    12/06/2026 | 1h 25 mins.
    The Craic is back with its usual trio of Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes. This week, all roads lead to the UFC‘s White House card.

    On site in the nation’s capital, Chuck shares his observations ahead of attending the historic event in person (04:31).

    The lads then lock in their official Uncrowned picks (24:51).

    Security has also become a major talking point surrounding the event. Drawing on insight from former Secret Service agents, Ben breaks down how the operation could work behind the scenes (41:36).

    Elsewhere, Conor McGregor made headlines due to the New York Times reporting he used ”banned drugs" while recovering from his devastating leg injury. The boys give their thoughts on the revelation (01:01:36).

    Fellow Irish superstar Katie Taylor has officially sold out Croke Park in 30 minutes. Petesy shares the mood in Ireland ahead of the historic occasion (01:11:58).

    To round things out, the lads talk World Cup buzz (01:16:35) before answering your Super Chats (01:23:06).
  • The Craic with Petesy Carroll

    Will UFC White House Card Boost Paramount Subs? Katie Taylor's Croke Park Dream

    05/06/2026 | 1h 37 mins.
    Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return for another edition of The Craic.

    Chuck kicks off the show by sharing his plans to attend the UFC White House card in person (4:43).

    Paramount also weighed in on its partnership with the UFC, outlining what they hope to achieve through the deal (16:30).

    After years of speculation, Croke Park is officially set to host Katie Taylor’s next fight. Petesy sheds light on the mood in Ireland ahead of the historic event (43:30).

    Fellow Irishman Conor McGregor’s reported sparring partners have also come to light. Are these the right names to help prepare him for his return (54:58)?

    Michael Bisping had some harsh words for Tom Aspinall regarding his recovery from eye injury. The lads examine Bisping’s apparent change in stance (59:50).

    To close up shop, the boys look ahead to PFL action (01:10:05), before answering your Super Chats (01:32:21).
  • The Craic with Petesy Carroll

    Joe Rogan criticizes UFC White House event, Dana White's media blitz, more

    29/05/2026 | 1h 26 mins.
    The Craic is back! This time, it’s the duo of Petesy Carroll and Ben Fowlkes chopping it up.

    To kick things off, the lads react to construction beginning for the UFC's White House card (03:38), along with Joe Rogan’s criticisms of the event (25:20).

    The promotion behind the White House event has been relentless. Does Dana White deserve more credit for his recent media tour (38:10)?

    The UFC President also opened up about the circumstances around Anderson Silva’s exit from the organization, which the boys discuss (44:02).

    UFC Macau is this weekend, so Petesy and Ben talk the early start time and what the card has to offer (52:00).

    Holly Holm’s boxing return (58:38) and Darren Till’s BKFC debut (01:02:06) also feature on this weekend’s slate.

    To close the show, the duo answer your Super Chats (01:17:40).
  • The Craic with Petesy Carroll

    Major MMA Promotion Shake-Up, Scott Coker Returns, Colby Covington Retires

    22/05/2026 | 1h 34 mins.
    Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back on The Craic.

    Following Scott Coker’s announced return to MMA, the crew discuss the future of emerging promotions and what it could mean for industry-leading UFC (05:18).

    One of those promotions is MVP. Attention turns to what the company’s record-breaking numbers actually mean given its Netflix collaboration (43:43).

    Colby Covington has hung up the MMA gloves. They reflect on the timing of the retirement, just one month out from the UFC White House card (49:50).

    Another recent annoucement is the return of Conor McGregor. Did the UFC fumble the reveal of his comeback? (58:15).

    One fight flying under the radar is Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven in Giza. The lads preview the crossover matchup (01:02:10).

    After a quick preview of PFL Brussels (01:10:30), the boys close the show by answering your Super Chats (01:21:35).
  • The Craic with Petesy Carroll

    Can Netflix and MVP Rival UFC? Importance of Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano, More

    15/05/2026 | 1h 17 mins.
    Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back with The Craic.

    This weekend’s highly anticipated matchup between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano is on everyone’s mind. The boys debate whether the Netflix card can compete with the UFC (02:31).

    They then break down the co-main event between Francis Ngannou and Phillipe Lins (40:52), followed by a preview of the guaranteed brawl between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry (46:13).

    The lads give their official picks for this weekend (56:50), break down this weekend UFC Apex card (01:03:02), then close up shop by answering your Super Chats (01:05:58).
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About The Craic with Petesy Carroll
Irish MMA journalist Petesy Carroll talks to the biggest names in UFC, PFL, Bellator, Cage Warriors, boxing, and more. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday morning.
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