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3PAC LIVE from Las Vegas: UFC 276 Preview, Best Vegas Memories, and Underrated Story Lines Jul 01, 2022

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Together again once more in Sin City, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll take to Spotify Live to preview a STACKED International Fight Week card. On today's episode, the guys talk about:

Sean Strickland winning the press conference and going toe-to-toe with Israel Adesanya (11:20)
Max Holloway’s mindset headed into his trilogy title fight with Alexander Volkanovski (23:23)
Adesanya’s place among the UFCs top fighters (27:08)
If Pedro Munhoz is Sean O’Malley’s toughest test yet (37:52)

Plus, why Jessica-Rose Clark is must-see TV, some calls from the best community in MMA, and the guys tell some of their favorite stories from yesteryear.

Are YOU going to be in Las Vegas this weekend? If so, please join the guys at the Aria Sportsbook at 7:30pm PT for food, drinks, and fun.

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll

Producer: Troy Farkas

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UFC Austin Reaction: Josh Emmett Wins a Close One — Should He Get a Title Shot? Plus, Kevin Holland Impresses at 170 Jun 19, 2022

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After a night filled with violent knockouts, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindnehall, and TST take to Spotify Live to discuss all the action in Austin, TX, including:

Josh Emmett’s split decision victory over Calvin Kattar and if the judges got it right (5:40)
Emmett’s place in the featherweight title picture (10:55)
Another impressive welterweight performance from Kevin Holland (21:25)
The cursed fight that is Cowboy Cerrone vs. Joe Lauzon (32:53)

And other impressive fighters from the night. Plus, some calls from the best community in MMA (which you can join on Twitter here).

Next episode: Thursday, June 23, to preview Armen Tsaturyan vs. Mateusz Gamrot. Download the Spotify Live app and follow The Ringer MMA Show only on Spotify for all the latest show updates.

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Leon Edwards Gets His Moment, the 205-Pound Title Picture, and Does TJ Deserve a Title Shot? Plus, 3PAC’s Big News! Jun 16, 2022

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Live on the world’s no. 1 live audio app, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll discuss the week in MMA storylines, covering topics like:

Talk of TJ Dillashaw fighting Aljamain Sterling for the bantamweight belt (5:32)
Leon Edwards’ chances of upsetting Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 in August (19:33)
The light heavyweight title picture (30:55)
Zabit Magomedsharipov's retirement (1:04:14)

Plus, a hypothetical discussion about an MMA Hall of Fame, news of 3PAC’s plans for International Fight Week in Las Vegas (1:09:16), and calls from the community!

Next episode: Saturday, June 19, immediately following the end of Kattar vs. Emmett. Download the Spotify Live app and/or follow The Ringer MMA Show exclusively on Spotify to get all the latest updates.

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Jiri Prochazka Wins an Instant Classic, Valentina Nearly Loses Her Belt, and Joanna Calls It Quits Jun 12, 2022

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In front of a live audience of over 2000 people on Spotify Live, 3PAC react to an insane UFC 275 card. The guys discuss:

Jiri Prochazka's wildly unexpected fifth-round submission of Glover Teixeira in the closing moments of the fight (3:40)
Who Prochazka could face in his first light heavyweight title defense, and should it be Teixeira? (15:08)
Valentina Shevchenko's very close decision win over Taila Santos and if the judges got it right (18:22)
Is there now a blueprint for defeating Shevchenko? (23:58)
Zhang Weili's highlight-reel knockout of Joanna Jedrzejczyk and where Weili goes from here (31:28)
Jedrzejczyk's retirement and legendary strawweight career (35:15)

And of course, calls from the best community in MMA!

Next episode: Thursday, June 16. Download the Spotify Live app and follow @RingerMMA for all the latest details.

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UFC 275 Preview: Sleeping on Glover Teixeira, Expectations for Zhang-Joanna 2, and Will Valentina Finally Stumble? Jun 10, 2022

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On Spotify Live, Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall take you through the UFC 275 weigh-ins and the biggest story lines surrounding tomorrow night’s fight card in Singapore. The guys talk about:

Glover Teixeira’s unlikely run to the light heavyweight title, and his potential path to victory against favorite Jiri Prochazka (8:22)
Expectations for the highly anticipated strawweight rematch between Zhang Weili and fan-favorite Joanna Jedrzejczyk (21:46)
If Valentina Shevchenko retains her flyweight title, will this be the last time we see her at 125 lbs. for awhile? (28:55)
Under-the-radar fights (50:35)

And, of course, calls from the best community in MMA!

Next episode: Saturday, June 11, immediately following the end of UFC 275. Download the Spotify Live app and follow @RingerMMA for all the latest updates.

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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McGregor-Masvidal Speculation, the Paddy Pimblett Build, Booking the Bantamweights, and Should Jon Jones Get a Title Shot? Jun 02, 2022

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With Petesy off enjoying Guinnesses at a wedding, 3CAT (Ariel, Chuck, and TST) take to Spotify Live to discuss:

Recent Twitter exchanges between Jorge Masvidal and Conor McGregor, and whether it means we could see the two superstars locked together in the cage in the near future (3:35)
Paddy Pimblett’s UFC London opponent, Jordan Leavitt (13:55)
Tomorrow night’s UFC heavyweight main event between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and main event king Alexander Volkov, and if Jon Jones could hear a callout if Rozenstruik wins (34:42)
The stalemate at the top of the men’s 135-pound division (44:22)

And to cap it all off, calls from the best community in MMA, which may or may not include another Heelwani 10-7 (53:37).

Hosts: Ariel Helwani and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Khabib’s Chances of Returning, Dustin Poirier’s Ideal Next Fight, and Holly Holm’s Title Hopes. Plus, the Prestigious Awards of Killashaw May 19, 2022

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Before reacting to the highly anticipated Awards of Killashaw, Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll discuss the news and notes of the week in MMA. The guys begin by talking about Dustin Poirier’s desire to fight ASAP and fans’ interest around seeing Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson coaching against one another in The Ultimate Fighter, as well as what it might take to pull Khabib out of retirement for one more fight (32:55). Then, a brief preview of this weekend’s UFC main event between Holly Holm and Ketlen Vieira.

And that’s just the first half of the episode.

Then, 3PAC welcome new and familiar voices from the best community in MMA so that they can accept their awards from Killashaw, (53:00) who this week announced his picks in categories such as “Most Positive Member,” “Most Secret DMs on Twitter for Dating or Similar Activity,” and “Best Slogan.”

It’s a Spotify Live original episode that you don’t want to miss.

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Blachowicz Gets Back on Track, Now What? Plus: Bellator 281 Reaction May 15, 2022

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Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall take to Spotify Live to react to another UFC Fight Night card at the glorious UFC Apex. The guys discuss Jan Blachowicz’s win over Aleksandar Rakic and if it means he’s in line for the next light heavyweight title shot following next month’s UFC 275. Then, Bellator London reaction and some calls about fighter pay and matchups for Michael Page. Plus, a great edition of “Final Thoughts” from Chuck (44:32).

Next episode: Thursday, May 19, to preview Holm vs. Vieira. Listen here on Spotify or download the Spotify Live app to interact with the guys during the show.

Hosts: Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Nate Diaz Takes a Stand, the Lightweight Puzzle, and a Blachowicz-Rakic Preview May 12, 2022

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Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall take to Spotify Live to discuss the photo of Nate Diaz ... um, relieving himself at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas. The guys talk about Diaz’s standoff with the UFC and where the fan favorite will ultimately go from here. Then, the guys break down the moving parts in the lightweight title picture, discussing names like Diaz, Michael Chandler, Conor McGregor, and Dustin Poirier. After that, a preview of another great weekend in MMA (29:11), and some calls from the best community in the sport, including from Ariel Helwani, who calls in from a top secret mission to give some insight into his interview with Pat Barry and Rose Namajunas yesterday.

Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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UFC 274 Recap: Oliveira Silences the Haters, Esparza Wins a Snoozer, Chandler’s Vicious K.O., and the Lightweight Title Picture May 08, 2022

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Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, and Petesy Carroll take to Spotify Live immediately following Charles Oliveira’s submission victory over Justin Gaethje. The guys discuss Oliveira’s crazy 11-fight win streak, if his mishap on the scale really should have led to the stripping of his belt, and where the lightweight title picture goes from here. Then, the guys get into the weird co-main event between Rose Namajunas and Carla Esparza and whether the judges got the score right (28:54). Plus, 3PAC talk about Michael Chandler’s Knockout of the Year candidate over Tony Ferguson (44:34) and if Conor McGregor really could walk back into the lightweight title picture when he returns from his injury.

Next episode: Thursday, May 12, to preview Jan Blachowicz vs. Aleksandar Rakic. Listen here on the Spotify Live app or on The Ringer MMA Show feed on Spotify.

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Chuck Mindenhall, Petesy Carroll

Producer: Troy Farkas

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