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Breaking Down Conor McGregor and 'TUF 31,' Summer Fights We’re Most Looking Forward to, and Who Will Headline UFC 300? Jun 01, 2023

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The best faction in all of MMA media is back after a lengthy layoff! On today’s episode, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and media superstar Chuck Mindenhall gather to discuss the following:

The first episode of the newest season of 'The Ultimate Fighter' and whether Conor McGregor, Michael Chandler, and the rest of the cast convinced 3PAC to watch the rest of the series (19:18)
A conspiracy about the BMF belt (39:25)
A massive summer for combat sports and the fights we’re most looking forward to (47:46)
Why Petesy believes we’re in for one of the biggest fight cards of the year on Saturday (54:20)
With UFC 300 drawing near, the guys give their predictions for who they think will headline the historic evening (1:01:30)

Plus, Ariel and Petesy tell tales from their week together in Ireland, Chuck gushes over his Denver Nuggets, and TST talks about his getaway to Sweden. Plus, TST makes a massive show announcement that, if you’re a fan of this podcast, you won’t want to miss out on.

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou Announces Historic Deal with PFL: Reactions, Predictions, and More! May 17, 2023

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Immediately after Ariel’s live interview with Francis Ngannou, Petesy, Chuck, and TST join together to discuss the following on what is a historic day in MMA history:

The terms of Ngannou’s one-of-a-kind deal with PFL
The massive risk PFL is taking and how it could sink or swim the promotion that’s vying for the coveted no. 2 spot behind the UFC
Ngannou’s side of the story regarding his meeting with ONE Championship founder Chatri Sityodtong and why this could be a devastating blow to the promotion
Ngannou’s demand for a guaranteed $2 million per fight for his opponent and if this could lure some top heavyweights away from the UFC to face him

Plus, Petesy talks about the scene in Ireland as Irish boxing queen Katie Taylor prepares for her homecoming fight Saturday against the undefeated Chantelle Cameron (36:50). Chuck also drools over Saturday’s tasty UFC Apex showdown between Mackenzie Dern and Angela Hill (53:40).

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Hosts: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Jake Paul Vs. Nate Diaz Press Conference Tales, UFC London Main Event Announced, and Is the UFC Punishing Merab Dvalishvili? May 11, 2023

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Still riding the high from the unforgettable event that was UFC 288, Ariel, Chuck, Petesy, and TST are here to discuss the following on today’s episode:

The aftermath of UFC 288, what’s next for Henry Cejudo, and whether the UFC is trying to punish top contender Merab Dvalishvili (5:12)
Tom Aspinall vs. Marcin Tybura for UFC London in July and the massive roles that Ariel and Petesy played in booking this fight (16:46)
3PAC’s latest pound-for-pound rankings and why (again) they want to banish newbie fan TST from submitting his picks (21:00)
Ariel’s experience at the Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz press conference in Dallas this week and what the guys think is really at stake in this fight (37:24)

Plus, the guys look ahead to Bellator Paris and UFC Charlotte this weekend, Ariel hires Petesy as his secretary, and of course … a dramatic reading of TST’s love letter to Israel Adesanya.

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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UFC 288 Reaction: Aljamain Sterling Defends, Sean O’Malley Causes Chaos, and Why Colby Covington Won the Night May 07, 2023

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After watching a bizarre fight card take place tonight in Newark, New Jersey, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy discuss the following on this episode:

Aljamain Sterling’s win over Henry Cejudo, if the judges got it right, and if Aljo's performance was enough for fans to finally start putting respect on the champ’s name (4:05)
Sean O’Malley’s post-fight confrontation in the cage with Sterling (13:10)
Cejudo’s cloudy future and whether he’ll call it quits if he’s no longer in title contention (21:40)
Belal Muhammad’s underwhelming win over Gilbert Burns and what it means for his welterweight title hopes (30:02)
If Yan Xiaonan is now the top strawweight contender (44:32)
Petesy’s strong thoughts on Kron Gracie’s embarrassing return to the Octagon (48:58)

Plus, TST reports on the scene from the Prudential Center and the guys recap other notable fights from the evening.

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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UFC 288 Preview: Aljamain Sterling’s Homecoming Test, the Return of Triple C, and Sean O’Malley Awaits. Plus, Where Will Francis Ngannou Go? May 04, 2023

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Two days before Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo makes his long-awaited return to the Octagon against UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy are here to prep you for UFC 288 in Newark, New Jersey. Today, the lads discuss:

Whether Sterling or Cejudo has more pressure headed into Saturday night (7:33)
Who Sean O’Malley will be rooting for in the main event (15:15)
Predictions for the main event (37:47)
If the winner of Gilbert Burns vs. Belal Muhammad has any chance of supplanting Colby Covington as Leon Edwards’s next opponent (40:52)
Chuck’s huge interest in ONE Championship’s U.S. debut this weekend (1:12:12)

Plus, Cris Cyborg re-signs with Bellator and the guys get into all of the drama surrounding Francis Ngannou, OOTNGITS Chatri Sityodtong, and what this all means for Ngannou’s next move (54:16).

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Latest on Nate Diaz Arrest, BKFC 41 Excitement Levels, and Francis Ngannou to ONE Championship? Apr 27, 2023

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On today’s episode, the greatest trio in MMA gathers to talk about everything besides this weekend’s stunning UFC Apex card. On today’s show, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy instead discuss:

The latest news regarding Nate Diaz’s arrest and whether this ultimately helps or hurts his stardom and the promotion of his boxing fight with Jake Paul (3:58)
This weekend’s BKFC main event between Mike Perry and former UFC champion Luke Rockhold and why the guys are giddy for the biggest event in the promotion’s history (15:31)
Cage Warriors 153 and why Petesy feels we might be on the verge of another Irish takeover in the UFC (32:19)
Rumors surrounding Francis Ngannou signing with ONE Championship and whether that’s the best next step for the former UFC heavyweight champion (36:45)
What the UFC should do with Sergei Pavlovich (47:55)
Why the UFC matchmakers made a mistake pairing Dricus Du Plessis with Robert Whittaker at UFC 290 (56:07)

Plus, TST recounts his time at Bellator 295 last Saturday in Hawaii.

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad Save UFC 288. Plus: the Return of The Apex and the Fight of the Century?!?! Apr 21, 2023

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Luckily for Petesy and Chuck, Ariel has carved out some time for the lads on this week’s episode. From his hotel in Las Vegas, Ariel discusses the following with the other members of 3PAC on today’s show:

Saturday’s boxing fight between two undefeated fighters: Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis, and why this fight should have massive appeal to MMA fans (2:18)
An avalanche of UFC fight announcements from Dana White yesterday (18:38)
Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad stepping up on two weeks’ notice for UFC 288, why this fight worries Petesy, and whether there’s any chance the winner supplants Colby Covington as Leon Edwards’s next welterweight title challenger (22:12)
Excitement levels for UFC 289 now that Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush are joining the card headlined by the biggest trilogy in MMA history: Amanda Nunes vs. Julianna Peña (34:33)

Plus, Petesy sells you on KSW 40 and Chuck has a brilliant idea for Sergei Pavlovich.

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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UFC Kansas City Reaction: Max Holloway Puts on Another Clinic … But Now What? Plus, Edson Barboza Turns Back the Clock. Apr 16, 2023

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Immediately following the end of UFC Kansas City, Petesy, Chuck, and TST take to Twitter (Spaces) to discuss the following:

Max Holloway’s “Y’all must’ve forgot moment” against Arnold Allen and what the former champion could do next given his very peculiar place atop the UFC men's featherweight division (1:20)
Allen’s strong, albeit not strong enough, performance tonight and the future prospects for the “Almighty” one (10:15)
Edson Barboza's wild KO of Billy Quarantillo in the co-main event (12:30)
Another win for the veteran Clay Guida and his consequent bungling of the post-fight interview (17:34)

Plus, 3PAC takes some calls from some old Spotify Live friends about influencer boxing and the unforgettable career of Ed Herman (25:24).

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Hosts: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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The Stakes for Jake Paul Vs. Nate Diaz, Predicting Israel Adesanya’s Next Fight, and Arnold Allen’s Big Test Apr 14, 2023

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With UFC 287 now in the rearview mirror, the lads are ready to look ahead to the future. On today’s episode, Petesy, Chuck, and TST band together to discuss the following:

Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz, the stakes attached to the fight, and whether the old-school Diaz is too cool for something like this (4:03)
Our totally unbiased picks for who we think will win Paul vs. Diaz in August (17:30)
The best candidates to face Israel Adesanya in his next middleweight title defense (22:52)
The Ringer’s MMA pound-for-pound rankings for the month of April (42:44)
Saturday’s UFC Kansas City main event pitting top featherweights Max Holloway and Arnold Allen against each other in a massive 145 lb. showdown (50:15)

Plus, the guys make a secret announcement.

Hosts: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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UFC 287 Reaction: Israel Adesanya Tastes Sweet Revenge Against Alex Pereira and Jorge Masvidal Says Goodbye in Miami Apr 09, 2023

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Israel Adesanya is the middleweight champion once more! Seconds after watching “The Last Stylebender” exorcise the demons of his past, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall offer an emotional instant reaction show to another massively successful night for the UFC. Tonight, the guys discuss:

Adesanya’s knockout of longtime rival Alex Pereira and why Chuck feels this is the “transcendent” moment of Adesanya’s decorated combat sports career (3:54)
If any other UFC middleweight deserves the next title shot more than Pereira does (16:13)
Whether Adesanya’s victory tonight was the best-case scenario for the UFC (21:02)
Jorge Masvidal’s decision to call it quits in front of his home crowd after losing to Gilbert Burns in a one-sided fight (31:02)
Masvidal’s legacy and if we believe this is actually the end of his fighting career (38:23)
If Burns can make a case for a title fight with Leon Edwards (40:05)

Plus, the guys talk about incredible knockout wins for Rob Font and Kevin Holland. And did Chuck make his way into Adesanya’s head this week?

Enjoy!

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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