The Ringer MMA Show

Caio Borralho’s Win Streak Continues, the Future of ‘The Ultimate Fighter,’ and Long Live Ladd Vs. Dumont

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 MindenhallProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Alex Pereira Vs. Khalil Rountree “Terrible” for MMA? Plus, More Ronda Rousey Drama and “Next-Level Stupidity” From Merab Dvalishvili.

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 MindenhallProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UFC 305 Reaction | Dricus Du Plessis Wins the Battle for Africa, Dan Hooker Is Back, and Kai Kara-France Makes a Statement

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 MindenhallProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Israel Adesanya Return to Form at UFC 305? Plus, No Conor McGregor in 2024 and the Future of the Show.

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.To get in on the conversation during UFC 305, join our exclusive Discord community here.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 MindenhallProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Francis Ngannou’s PFL Debut Set, Islam Makhachev Wants Middleweight Title, and Is Conor McGregor Vs. Michael Chandler Dead?

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.Click here to join our Discord community.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 MindenhallProducer: Troy Farkas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices