In perhaps the final episode of ’The Ringer MMA Show,’ Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas give you exactly what you want in a special Sunday UFC Apex reaction edition of the program. Today, the guys begin by discussing Caio Borralho’s gritty win over the stalwart Jared Cannonier and Borralho’s callout of Israel Adesanya. Then, they gush over an exciting co-main event between strawweights Tabatha Ricci and Angela Hill. Plus, reaction to Michael Morales’s win over Neil Magny, and a discussion about the fan base’s waning interest levels in the once-beloved series ’The Ultimate Fighter.’

To close out the show, the guys take some Discord questions about UFC 306 and Dricus du Plessis’s growing legacy. Then, as they reflect on the possible end of the podcast, Petesy, Chuck, and Troy look back, and then look forward.

CHAPTERS:

• A big weekend in Ireland (00:00)
• Cannonier vs. Borralho reaction (08:00)
• A fun fight between Tabatha Ricci and Angela Hill (13:58)
• The future of ’The Ultimate Fighter’ (18:42)
• Michael Morales’s win over Neil Magny (29:10)
• The rest of the card (38:18)
• Discord questions (41:31)
• Addressing the future of the show (48:18)
• Chuck’s Final Thoughts (53:20)

Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Last week, Salt Lake City was awarded another fantastic UFC card. And on today’s episode, the trio of Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas debate whether the UFC 307 main event between Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree is “terrible” for the sport, as Jamahal Hill thinks it is. They discuss whether Rountree is deserving of the moment, why the UFC refuses to give Magomed Ankalaev a title shot, as well as the rest of the card.

Next, the lads talk about the latest online beef between old foes Ronda Rousey and Cris Cyborg, leading the guys down memory lane. And speaking of beef, the guys then talk about the latest online jabs traded between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall and whether all of this will make an eventual fight between the two heavyweights more or less likely. Then, the guys preview Saturday’s UFC Apex card, which leads Troy to give the guys an extraterrestrial history lesson.

And to close out the show, they answer Discord questions about the biggest “ducks” in UFC history, favorite memories from the podcast, the future of the show without Ariel Helwani, and more.

CHAPTERS:

• Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree at UFC 307 (00:00)
• Beef between Ronda Rousey and Cris Cyborg (21:52)
• Merab Dvalishvili’s "stupidity" (34:40)
• Dana White’s love for boxer Callum Walsh (38:35)
• Internet drama between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall (42:45)
• This weekend’s UFC and PFL cards (46:25)
• Discord questions (55:06)

Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Immediately after watching Dricus Du Plessis submit Israel Adesanya in the fourth round of their UFC middleweight title fight, The Ringer’s Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas react to a memorable morning in Perth, Western Australia, at UFC 305. The guys discuss how DDP wrestled the victory away from Adesanya, the mental warfare DDP engaged Adesanya in throughout the week, how each fighter conducted himself after the fight, and what could lay ahead for both DDP and Adesanya. Then, they debate whether Kai Kara-France’s first-round TKO of Steve Erceg earned the New Zealand native a flyweight title shot against Alexandre Pantoja. After that, they talk about Dan Hooker’s CRAZY win over Mateusz Gamrot, how far Hooker has come since UFC London in 2022, and whether Hooker vs. Conor McGregor makes sense. 

To round out the program, the guys talk about some of the controversial moments from the evening. They also answer some Discord questions about the UFC going to Africa and whether Du Plessis could ever find himself locked in the Octagon with Alex Pereira.

CHAPTERS:

• Dricus Du Plessis steals the win from Israel Adesanya (00:00)
• DDP’s mental warfare (08:46)
• DDP’s conduct after the fight (11:45)
• Next move for DDP and Izzy? (15:28)
• Kai Kara-France’s knockout (25:32)
• Dan Hooker’s stellar win (30:10)
• Hooker vs. Conor McGregor? (36:20)
• The bizarre scorecard in Rozenstruik vs. Tuivasa (44:30)
• The arrival of Carlos Prates (49:23)
• The verbal submission (53:03)
• Discord questions (58:24)
• Chuck’s Final Thoughts (01:05:25)

Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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With Ariel Helwani permanently away in Cancun, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas begin today’s UFC 305 preview show by addressing the future of 'The Ringer MMA Show.' Then, Blanchstradamus takes a victory lap in response to Dana White’s comments that Conor McGregor will not enter the UFC Octagon in 2024. After that, the lads question why White is going to extreme lengths to protect Jon Jones, who White says will not face Alex Pereira in a heavyweight fight.

Then, in the UFC 305 preview portion of the program, the guys mostly talk about the main event: Dricus du Plessis vs. Israel Adesanya. Why is this fight not generating the buzz we thought it would? The lads debate. Plus, they get into the Africa story line and how they expect that to play out this week. And of course, they give their official predictions. After that, they touch on the flyweight co–main event and the stakes for the fight between top contenders Kai Kara-France and Steve Erceg.

And to close out the show, they tackle some Discord questions about Adesanya’s stardom, Sean Strickland’s decision to wait for the winner of the UFC 305 main event, Tai Tuivasa’s future, and more.

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CHAPTERS:

• The future of the show (00:00)
• Conor McGregor won’t fight in 2024? (08:09)
• Dana White says NO to Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira (17:25)
• No buzz for UFC 305 (24:50)
• Underappreciating DDP (31:16)
• The Africa angle (41:28)
• Stakes for Kai Kara-France vs. Steve Erceg (54:18)
• Mateusz Gamrot vs. Dan Hooker (01:01:55)
• Discord questions (01:08:18)
• Chuck’s Final Thoughts (01:22:00)

Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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A few days before another must-see event at the UFC Apex, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas are here to discuss everything else going on in the combat sports world. They begin the show by discussing yesterday’s news that Francis Ngannou will headline an October PFL card that also features a featherweight bout between Cris Cyborg and Larissa Pacheco. They break down the stakes attached to the card and whether a Ngannou win could lead PFL and UFC to do business together down the line. Then, the guys talk about Conor McGregor’s online spat with 45, who said this week that McGregor rival Khabib Nurmagomedov is the former president’s favorite fighter ever. After that, they wonder whether McGregor vs. Michael Chandler will ever happen and also how McGregor’s future could play a role in determining how much money the UFC makes on its next broadcast deal. Then the guys get into Islam Makhachev’s comments about skipping over the welterweight division to go for a middleweight title shot. And to close out the show, the guys revisit Aspen Ladd vs. Norma Dumont, Troy’s hearty breakfast, the best basketball player among 3PAC, and more.

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CHAPTERS:

• Francis Ngannou’s PFL debut (00:00)
• Cris Cyborg vs. Larissa Pacheco (10:10)
• Could PFL and UFC do a co-promotion? (18:20)
• Conor McGregor’s shots at Donald Trump (21:00)
• Michael Chandler calls the McGregor fight off (25:45)
• McGregor’s downfall (28:50)
• Reports surrounding UFC's next broadcasting deal (35:05)
• Islam Makhachev wants the middleweight belt (43:45)
• Olympics thoughts (46:40)
• Discord questions (56:13)

Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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From his Paris hotel, Ariel Helwani is joined by Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall to react to UFC Abu Dhabi and a whole lot more. After Ariel boasts about his Olympics adventures, the guys give Umar Nurmagomedov his flowers following his very impressive win over perennial contender Cory Sandhagen. Is it enough to secure a date with the winner of Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili? The guys debate. Then, they get into Deiveson Figueiredo’s incredible bantamweight run, and whether the former flyweight champ has any hope of leapfrogging Nurmagomedov for a title shot. After that, 3PAC reflects on the legendary career of Tony Ferguson following El Cucuy’s loss to Michael Chiesa — his eighth straight in the UFC — as Ferguson likely leaves the sport as one of the best fighters to have never won undisputed UFC gold. To round out the show, Petesy makes a big claim about Mackenzie Dern’s stellar performance, and then the guys gush over PFL’s rising superstar Dakota Ditcheva. They also take some Discord questions on Muhammad Mokaev’s future, the Salt Lake City main event, and favorite Ferguson memories.

CHAPTERS:

• Ariel’s Paris adventures (00:00)
• UFC 208 card announced (09:28)
• Umar Nurmagomedov’s impressive win over Cory Sandhagen (11:02)
• Does Nurmagomedov get the winner of Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili? (15:43)
• Deiveson Figueiredo’s breakout at 135 lbs. (25:02)
• Tony Ferguson’s eighth consecutive loss and “retirement” (28:38)
• How good is Shara Bullet? (36:38)
• Mackenzie Dern gets back on track (43:34)
• Other notable UFC Abu Dhabi performances (48:03)
• The rise of Dakota Ditcheva in PFL (54:55)
• Discord questions (01:02:38)
• Final Thoughts (01:19:48)

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Having almost recovered from a hellish 48 hours in Manchester, England, Petesy Carroll's back and is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Troy Farkas on today’s episode. The guys put a bow on the fallout of UFC 304 by discussing Dana White's post–UFC 304 comments, the sudden end to Muhammad Mokaev’s undefeated UFC run, and the influx of fans that are starting to believe Tom Aspinall is better than Jon Jones. Then, the guys turn their attention to Saturday’s huge event in Abu Dhabi. Is Umar Nurmagomedov worthy of all the hype, or will Cory Sandhagen prove to be too big a jump in competition for the Khabib protégé? Plus, Petesy gushes over “Shara Bullet,” and then the guys talk about Tony Ferguson’s seven-fight losing streak and what it would take for the former interim champion to hang up his gloves. Then, the guys talk about their latest pound-for-pound rankings before taking some Discord questions.

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CHAPTERS:

• Dana White closing the purse strings? (00:00)
• Muhammad Mokaev’s UFC departure (10:56)
• The Belal Muhammad era (21:22)
• Tom Aspinall’s changing narrative (24:52)
• An update in the UFC antitrust lawsuit (32:12)
• UFC Abu Dhabi preview (37:01)
• A huge jump for Umar Nurmagomedov against Cory Sandhagen (38:44)
• “Shara Bullet” is back! (48:12)
• Can Tony Ferguson finally get back on track? (54:24)
• Marlon Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (01:01:12)
• The latest Ringer pound-for-pound rankings (01:05:06)
• Discord questions (01:13:22)
• Chuck’s Final Thoughts (01:25:25)

Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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From the bowels of the Co-Op Arena in Manchester, England, a deliriously sleepy Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Troy Farkas in this UFC 304 reaction episode. After Petesy tells the guys about the vibes in the arena throughout the night, they discuss Belal Muhammad's crowd-silencing decision victory over Leon Edwards. And after briefly touching on what’s next for both Muhammad and Edwards, they move over to Tom Aspinall’s show-stealing performance, which leaves the guys further questioning why Dana White and the UFC brass are so insistent that Jon Jones fight Stipe Miocic in November. Then, they talk about Paddy Pimblett’s breakout performance over King Green, Pimblett’s star power in the arena, and why he’s sure to crack the lightweight rankings now. Plus, Muhammad Mokaev's win over Manel Kape may not be enough to keep the undefeated flyweight in the UFC. And finally, some Discord questions.

CHAPTERS:

• Petesy’s report from UFC 304 (00:00)
• Belal Muhammad’s surprising victory over Leon Edwards (04:45)
• Tom Aspinall’s revenge over Curtis Blaydes (19:21)
• Paddy Pimblett’s nasty submission victory (32:56)
• A disappointing Muhammad Mokaev performance (38:07)
• Other UFC 304 fights (42:18)
• Noche UFC card announcement (50:00)
• Discord questions (56:56)

Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Reporting from the ground in Manchester, England, 48 hours before UFC 304, Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Troy Farkas to preview what could potentially be the biggest night in U.K. MMA history. To celebrate the momentous occasion, the guys begin the show by reacting to today’s UFC 304 press conference. Then, they talk about the strange dynamic between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad this week, and how the guys expect that to play out during the fight Saturday night. Then, they talk about Dana White’s promise that the winner of Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes will face the winner of Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic, and whether they think White will deliver on his promise—especially as Alex Pereira entertains a move-up in weight class. The lads later dive into the feature bout of the night, King Green vs. Paddy Pimblett, and discuss Pimblett’s openness regarding his mental struggles. And after briefly running through some of the other tasty matchups on the card, the guys finish by answering some thoughtful Discord questions. Then, Ariel Helwani gives some quick thoughts on UFC 304 from his palatial estate in Paris, the site of this year’s Olympics.

CHAPTERS:

• Petesy’s report from Manchester (00:00)
• Vitriol between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad (07:20)
• Comparing Edwards to Georges St-Pierre (19:26)
• What’s next for Tom Aspinall vs. Curtis Blaydes winner (25:25)
• Does Alex Pereira loom over this card? (38:02)
• Paddy Pimblett’s mental health (45:02)
• Chuck’s stories of King Green (52:16)
• Other fights on UFC 304 (56:20)
• Discord questions (59:53)
• Ariel’s report from Paris (01:12:52)

Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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Jon Jones is in the headlines for the wrong reasons again, leading Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall to open the program by discussing another blemish on his legacy, as well as how Tom Aspinall should act in the aftermath of UFC 304 should the Englishman walk away with the win over Curtis Blaydes. Then, the guys talk about Nate Diaz’s lawsuit against Fanmio, expectations and excitement levels for Saturday’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry boxing fight, and Conor McGregor’s appearance at the BKFC press conference in Spain. Should the UFC be concerned by this, and will McGregor’s involvement eventually lead to a BKFC fight against Diaz? The lads break it all down before taking a Discord question about next weekend’s clash between Aspinall and Blaydes. Plus, Chuck delivers his Final Thoughts on the reemergence of longtime UFC employee Burt Watson.

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CHAPTERS:

• Intro (00:00)
• Jon Jones’s not guilty plea (03:00)
• Jones and the heavyweight title picture (15:57)
• Nate Diaz’s lawsuit against Fanmio (20:43)
• Saturday’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry fight (25:05)
• Predictions for Paul vs. Perry (34:54)
• Conor McGregor’s BKFC press conference comments (38:22)
• Discord question (51:14)
• UFC Apex preview (58:20)
• Final Thoughts (01:01:34)

Hosts: Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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With the full crew of Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas back together, the guys celebrate by dedicating an entire episode to answering questions from the loyal ‘Ringer MMA’ Discord community. In this episode, the guys answer questions about Ian Machado Garry’s training camps, Alex Pereira’s superstardom, the most popular non–English-speaking fighters, the transformation of Rose Namajunas ahead of her UFC Denver fight, whether Nick Diaz will actually fight in Abu Dhabi, the state of women’s MMA, expectations for UFC 306, journalism advice, and more!

CHAPTERS:

• Intro (00:00)
• Ian Garry’s trash talk (12:07)
• Ariel's trip to Mexico (19:48)
• Will Dustin Poirier fight again? (32:02)
• Rose Namajunas’s declining star power (34:26)
• Women’s flyweight title picture (38:40)
• Will Nick Diaz actually fight next month?
• The state of women’s MMA (48:16)
• MMA's dark side (53:50)
• Bruce Buffer’s successor (01:00:43)
• The Riyadh Season Sphere card (01:05:48)
• PFL Africa (01:13:32)
• Journalism career advice (01:18:35)

Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall

Producer: Troy Farkas

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