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Israel Adesanya Seeks Revenge vs. Alex Pereira. And Is This Jorge Masvidal’s Last Stand? Apr 05, 2023

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Just days before Israel Adesanya looks to settle the score with nemesis Alex Pereira in Miami at UFC 287, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy are here to break down yet another massive UFC pay-per-view card. On today’s show, 3PAC discusses:

Whether Adesanya is making a mistake by fighting Pereira after losing to him (again) just five months ago (7:27)
Whether an Adesanya win or a Pereira win is better for the UFC (13:00)
Adesanya’s mental approach in a fight against a man who coach Eugene Bateman considers to be “the greatest KO artist of all time” (16:36)
Official predictions for the main event (23:10)
Jorge Masvidal’s homecoming against Gilbert Burns, and whether this could be the last time we see Masvidal in the Octagon (29:45)
If Kevin Holland can get back on track against Santiago Ponzinibbio (41:15)

And more!

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Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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BREAKING: UFC and WWE Merge Together in Historic Deal: Instant Reactions, Fan Questions, and Fantasy Booking! Apr 03, 2023

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Shortly after the groundbreaking announcement that UFC's parent company, Endeavor, is bringing UFC and WWE together in a to-be-named company, wrestling journalists Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas are here to take you through this historic news, discussing topics like:

Instant reactions to the announcement (3:20)
Beyond the financial implications, what this deal actually means for the UFC's path moving forward
With questions already swirling about the legitimacy of the UFC, will this deal lead to even more doubts concerning match fixing (11:40) ?
The new corporate power structure and the roles of business tycoons Vince McMahon and Dana White within it (38:46)

Plus, the guys take questions (21:25) from the fans about Ariel’s relationship with WWE, how this news could affect UFC's pay structure, whether WWE or UFC is the bigger winner in this, and dream tag team scenarios. In doing all this, the guys realize they actually know very little about WWE. Looks like we’ll have to fix that.

Have more questions/comments/concerns about this deal? Send a voice message to TheRingerMMAShow@gmail.com and we’ll try to get to you on our next episode!

Hosts: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Jorge Masvidal’s Massive Moment(s), What’s Next for Cory Sandhagen, and Will Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon 2 Headline UFC London? Mar 30, 2023

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Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy -- the most loyal hosts in all of MMA podcasting -- join you from around the globe to discuss the following on today’s episode:

Excitement levels heading into Saturday’s Gamebred Boxing event which pits several prominent MMA fighters against one another in the boxing ring (5:29)
Whether a title shot is on the line for Masvidal in his huge co-main event fight with Gilbert Burns at next weekend’s UFC 287 (18:36)
Cory Sandhagen’s flawless performance against Marlon Vera last weekend and what lies ahead for The Sandman and the rest of the top bantamweights (21:28)
Valentina Shevchenko’s controversial comments regarding her UFC 285 loss to Alexa Grasso earlier this month (36:52)
Rumors of the UFCs imminent return to London and whether the guys would rather see Paddy Pimblett vs. Jared Gordon 2 or Tom Aspinall vs. Marcin Tybura as the main event (42:47)

Plus, a ‘Wrestlemania’ preview (58:15), and is Ariel moving to Los Angeles?

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Colby Covington Steals the Headlines, Stakes for Marlon Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen, and Khamzat Chimaev Is Lurking Mar 23, 2023

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Amidst a chaotic week in MMA headlines, Ariel, Petesy, and Chuck discuss the following on today’s program:

Saturday’s UFC San Antonio event and what exactly is on the line in the exciting main event between bantamweight contenders Marlon Vera and Cory Sandhagen (4:38)
Leon Edwards’s transformation from a soft-spoken and humble fighter to an outspoken superstar (19:21)
Colby Covington’s antics this week and his complicated resurgence following a year of silence
Ariel’s interview with Khamzat Chimaev and what the guys think should come next for one of the most feared men in the UFC (36:32)
Interest in seeing a rematch between fan favorites Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje (50:00)

Plus, Petesy sells you on this weekend’s inaugural PFL Europe event (43:55).

To ask 3PAC a question, send a voice message to TheRingerMMAShow@gmail.com and we’ll try to get to it on our next episode.

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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UFC 286 Reaction: Leon Edwards Silences the Doubters and (Apparently) Colby Covington Is Next? Plus, Justin Gaethje Wins a War Mar 19, 2023

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Tonight in front of a raucous sold-out London crowd, beloved British fighter Leon Edwards defeated Kamaru Usman again, ending all doubts as to whether Edwards’s UFC 278 headkick knockout was a fluke.

And in this special UFC 286 reaction podcast, Ariel Helwani and Petesy Carroll break it all down, discussing:

Edwards’s stellar performance, his improvement since UFC 278, and the champ's noticeable boost in confidence (3:38)
Colby Covington’s cage-side appearance and whether he legitimately deserves the next welterweight title shot over the likes of Belal Muhammad, Gilbert Burns, Jorge Masvidal, and Shavkat Rakhmonov (10:54)
The controversial scorecards in the Justin Gaethje - Rafael Fiziev fight and whether the judges were right to score the fight for Gaethje (28:18)
If Edwards - Covington is the fight to make like Dana White says it is … then who wins? (39:35)

Plus, Gunnar Nelson lives up to his potential (36:24), Jennifer Maia hands Casey O'Neill her first UFC loss (42:18), Jack Shore gets back in the win column (43:20), Muhammad Mokaev somehow pulls off an astonishing victory (48:58), and Veronica Hardy impresses in her first Octagon appearance since 2020 (53:07).

To ask a question to 3PAC on our next episode, simply send a voice message to TheRingerMMAShow@gmail.com.

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Conor McGregor Interview Reaction. Plus, 3PAC’s UFC 286 Preview! Mar 16, 2023

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With another massive UFC London event just two days away, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and beloved British combat journalist Petesy Carroll are here to break down one of the most highly anticipated main events in some time. On today’s episode, 3PAC discusses:

The many reasons why the guys are looking forward to Saturday's trilogy fight between welterweight champion Leon Edwards and former champ Kamaru Usman (18:13)
How the results of the main event will affect the legacy of Edwards’s unforgettable moment last August (24:20)
The psychology of Usman as he heads into this fight and whether the ghosts of head-kicks past will come back to haunt him
3PAC’s official predictions for the main event (38:14)
What’s on the line in the co-main event between Rafael Fiziev and Justin Gaethje—which surely won’t disappoint (46:20)

But before all of that, the guys react to Ariel’s interviews with Conor McGregor (4:35) and Francis Ngannou (1:14:22) yesterday. Petesy also dives deep into which European fighters to watch out for Saturday (1:04:30) and then the guys take a call about the future of MMA media (1:21:45).

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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What to Do With Jones, Ngannou, and Gane. Plus: Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili Preview, and Should Valentina Get an Immediate Rematch? Mar 09, 2023

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The pound-for-pound kings of MMA podcasting are back with much more to say in the aftermath of UFC 285 and beyond, covering topics like:

3PAC’s pound-for-pound rankings, a heated debate which ends with Ariel wanting to banish TST from the rankings forever (4:56)
Whether former flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko deserves an immediate title rematch with Alexa Grasso (21:38)
How new heavyweight champion Jon Jones would fare against Stipe Miocic (26:31)
Did Ciryl Gane choke? (34:58)
Whether MMA fans will ever get to see a mega fight between Jones and Francis Ngannou (41:29)
The incredible downfall of former bantamweight champion Petr Yan as he heads into a massive main event on Saturday with rival Merab Dvalishvili (52:33)

Plus, calls from the fans! (1:01:11)

If you want your questions answered by 3PAC, just send us a voice message at TheRingerMMAShow@gmail.com and we’ll try to get to your question on our next episode.

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Instant UFC 285 Reaction: Jon Jones Dominates Ciryl Gane in Heavyweight Debut, Alexa Grasso Stuns Valentina, and a New P4P Debate! Mar 05, 2023

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Making their Twitter Spaces debut, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and TST react to an insane night of fights at UFC 285, discussing the following:

Jon Jones’s incredible first-round submission win over Ciryl Gane and how Jones’s performance exceeded all of our expectations (2:53)
Whether Jones will top 3PAC’s pound-for-pound rankings, which will get released this week here
Is Stipe Miocic next for Jones? And will Jones vs. Francis Ngannou ever happen? (19:40)
Alexa Grasso’s improbable submission victory over former flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko, if Father Time is defeating Shevchenko, and whether “The Bullet” deserves an immediate rematch (28:25)
What we learned about budding welterweight star Shavkat Rakhmonov in his gutsy win over Geoff Neal. Plus, who should Shavkat face next? (38:42)
The highly anticipated UFC debut of Bo Nickal and what 3PAC liked and didn’t like about his showing (50:00)

Plus, the guys discuss wins for Mateusz Gamrot, Ian Garry, Cody Garbrandt, Dricus Du Plessis, and which performance tonight impressed us the most.

If you have a question/comment/concern about anything in the world of combat sports, please send us a voice message at TheRingerMMAShow@gmail.com and we might feature you in our next episode!

Hosts: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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UFC 285 Preview: Can Jon Jones Turn Back the Clock? Plus, Favorite Jones Memories, Valentina Is Angry, and the Shavkat Hype Train. Mar 01, 2023

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In this special Tuesday edition of the program, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy preview one of the best top-to-bottom UFC cards in recent memory. Today, the guys discuss:

WhoJon Jones is (6:50)
If Jones—after three years away—can still skate by on sheer talent or if the years of partying will finally catch up to him on Saturday night against Ciryl Gane
3PAC's favorite personal memories from covering Jones in his prime and old Jones fights that newer fans should watch (23:40)
How Valentina Shevchenko will fare against Alexa Grasso following the flyweight queen's shaky performance against Taila Santos last June (44:44)
The hype around Shavkat Rakhmonov and if he’s truly worthy of it (50:40)
A massive test for rising lightweight Jalin Turner against Mateusz Gamrot (54:30)
Bo Nickal’s long-awaited UFC debut in the first fight of the main card (1:00:00)

Plus, the guys discuss the prelims fight they’re most looking forward to (1:01:53) and take some calls from a few of the day ones (1:10:06).

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Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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The Road to Jake Paul vs. Nathan Diaz, Valentina’s Flyweight Reign Is in Danger, and Where Does Dustin Poirier Stand? Feb 23, 2023

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Revved and ready to go after a week off, Ariel, Chuck, and Petesy — the three forever kings of Spotify Live — preview a massive weekend in combat sports, discussing:

Petesy’s inspiring case for why you should watch Bellator Dublin this weekend (12:06)
Whether a loss to Tommy Fury on Sunday would end all interest in Jake Paul's fighting career (22:46)
Whether it’s Fury or Paul with more pressure on his shoulders heading into Sunday
Why Jake Paul vs. KSI could be a bigger fight than Jake Paul vs. Nathan Diaz (44:50)
The depth of the women’s flyweight division and whether 23-year-old sensation Erin Blanchfield will be the one to take down flyweight queen Valentina Shevchenko (55:51)
A STACKED UFC 285 card next weekend (1:05:41)
The booking of Beneil Dariush vs. Charles Oliveira and what this means for the future plans of UFC star Dustin Poirier (1:08:02)

Plus, the guys also give an update on the future of the program.

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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