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).

<description>&lt;p&gt;The Craic is back! This time, it’s the duo of Petesy Carroll and Ben Fowlkes chopping it up.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The promotion behind the White House event has been relentless. Does Dana White deserve more credit for his recent media tour (38:10)?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The UFC President also opened up about the circumstances around Anderson Silva’s exit from the organization, which the boys discuss (44:02).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;UFC Macau is this weekend, so Petesy and Ben talk the early start time and what the card has to offer (52:00).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Holly Holm’s boxing return (58:38) and Darren Till’s BKFC debut (01:02:06) also feature on this weekend’s slate.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To close the show, the duo answer your Super Chats (01:17:40).&lt;/p&gt;
</description>

The Craic is back in your life. Petesy Carroll and Ben Fowlkes discuss the construction of the UFC octagon at the White House, Joe Rogan’s criticism of the event, and all the key combat sports action this weekend.

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

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).

<description>&lt;p&gt;Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back on The Craic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;One of those promotions is MVP. Attention turns to what the company’s record-breaking numbers actually mean given its Netflix collaboration (43:43).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Another recent annoucement is the return of Conor McGregor. Did the UFC fumble the reveal of his comeback? (58:15).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;One fight flying under the radar is Oleksandr Usyk vs. Rico Verhoeven in Giza. The lads preview the crossover matchup (01:02:10).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;After a quick preview of PFL Brussels (01:10:30), the boys close the show by answering your Super Chats (01:21:35).&lt;/p&gt;
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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back on The Craic to discuss the emergence of new MMA promotions, the retirement of Colby Covington, and this weekend’s showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Rico Verhoeven.

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

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).

<description>&lt;p&gt;Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back with The Craic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;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).&lt;/p&gt;
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Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes are back with The Craic to preview the highly anticipated showdown between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, debate whether this weekend’s Netflix card can rival the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and break down it’s guaranteed brawl between Nate Diaz and Mike Perry.

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

The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual.
First up, the lads react to the fireworks between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland at the UFC 328 press conference (05:10).
After predicting what kind of shenanigans could unfold at the pair’s faceoff (36:19), the boys preview the flyweight title co-main event between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira (41:40).
Attention then turns to Dana White’s confidence in Conor McGregor making his long-awaited return this summer (49:29).
Elsewhere, recent comments from TKO president Mark Shapiro on the state of the UFC product have come under the microscope (01:01:45).
To close the show, the chaps give their UFC 328 picks (01:09:15).

<description>&lt;p&gt;The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;First up, the lads react to the fireworks between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland at the UFC 328 press conference (05:10).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;After predicting what kind of shenanigans could unfold at the pair’s faceoff (36:19), the boys preview the flyweight title co-main event between Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira (41:40).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Attention then turns to Dana White’s confidence in Conor McGregor making his long-awaited return this summer (49:29).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Elsewhere, recent comments from TKO president Mark Shapiro on the state of the UFC product have come under the microscope (01:01:45).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;To close the show, the chaps give their UFC 328 picks (01:09:15).&lt;/p&gt;
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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes return as usual to react to the explosive UFC 328 press conference, discuss Dana White confirming Conor McGregor’s summer return, and break down Mark Shapiro’s comments on the UFC product.


Khamzat Chimaev Sean Strickland's explosive UFC 328 presser, Conor McGregor's return, more

The Craic is back with Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes at the helm.
Sean Strickland is back in the headlines with controversial trash talk aimed at upcoming opponent and UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev. The trio break down the impact his latest tirade is having on the perception of MMA (4:18).
Another fight potentially on the horizon is Ian Machado Garry vs. Islam Makhachev. Does Garry’s style present real problems for Makhachev? (40:45).
Welterweights take center stage at this weekend’s UFC Perth card, where Jack Della Maddalena faces Carlos Prates in a potential firefight, but will the lads be tuning in for the middle-of-the-night start? (46:19).
After spotlighting Ben Fowlkes’ latest Uncrowned piece on Sonny Liston (1:03:15), they close the show by getting to your Super Chats (01:12:23).

<description>&lt;p&gt;The Craic is back with Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes at the helm.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Sean Strickland is back in the headlines with controversial trash talk aimed at upcoming opponent and UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev. The trio break down the impact his latest tirade is having on the perception of MMA (4:18).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Another fight potentially on the horizon is Ian Machado Garry vs. Islam Makhachev. Does Garry’s style present real problems for Makhachev? (40:45).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Welterweights take center stage at this weekend’s UFC Perth card, where Jack Della Maddalena faces Carlos Prates in a potential firefight, but will the lads be tuning in for the middle-of-the-night start? (46:19).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;After spotlighting Ben Fowlkes’ latest Uncrowned piece on Sonny Liston (1:03:15), they close the show by getting to your Super Chats (01:12:23).&lt;/p&gt;
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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll is joined by Chuck Mindenhall and Ben Fowlkes to take the temperature on Sean Strickland’s latest trash talk tirade, look ahead to the rumoured matchup between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry, and preview this weekend’s UFC Perth card.

Sean Strickland's Trash Talk Going Too Far? Khamzat Chimaev Responds to Threat

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