Top MMA voices Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas discuss the biggest events in MMA, boxing, and more! Plus, the guys offer instant reaction podcasts to every UFC pay-per-view on Saturdays. UFC drama? Matchmaking? Top-tier analysis? It's all here in your new home for combat sports.
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Top MMA voices Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas discuss the biggest events in MMA, boxing, and more! Plus, the guys offer instant reaction podcasts to every UFC pay-per-view on Saturdays. UFC drama? Matchmaking? Top-tier analysis? It's all here in your new home for combat sports.
The Truth About the New UFC 303 Card, and What Really Happened to Conor McGregor Vs. Michael Chandler
The Ringer MMA Show
1 hour 38 minutes
1 year ago
The Truth About the New UFC 303 Card, and What Really Happened to Conor McGregor Vs. Michael Chandler
One of the wildest stretches in UFC history is FINALLY over, and renowned MMA journalists Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall are back to fill you in on the madness that’s ensued since UFC canceled the UFC 303 press conference last week.
To begin the show, Ariel provides the entire timeline of the situation, giving you an inside look into his reporting on a story that UFC kept very close to the vest. Then, the guys get into the internet’s bizarre reaction to this story, including that of Michael Bisping. After that, Ariel explains why the UFC, given all these unfortunate turns of events, hit a “home run” with the new UFC 303 lineup. They also discuss when and where the new Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler fight could take place, as well as the heroic and historic stretch Alex Pereira has found himself in. Plus, the guys get into a very fun fight between veteran Brian Ortega and up-and-comer Diego Lopes, another massive disappointment for Khamzat Chimaev, how the UFC handled this entire situation, and much, much more.
For more on this situation, check out Chuck's written piece on Alex Pereira, Ariel's YouTube video from late last night, and Petesy's coverage on The Craic.
CHAPTERS:
Intro (00:00)
Ariel Helwani’s reporting on UFC 303 (03:10)
Alex Pereira saves the day again (18:43)
Online beef between Ariel and Michael Bisping (22:50)
Why the UFC “hit a home run” with the new card (37:09)
The re-booking of Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler? (42:06)
Breaking down Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka 2 (52:08)
Brian Ortega vs. Diego Lopes as the UFC 303 co-main (01:04:45)
Another disaster for Khamzat Chimaev (01:08:08)
Ireland’s perception of the McGregor situation (01:16:53)
Assessing UFC’s handling of this debacle (01:21:40)
Chuck’s Final Thoughts (01:28:48)
Hosts: Ariel Helwani, Petesy Carroll, and Chuck Mindenhall
Producer: Troy Farkas
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The Ringer MMA Show
Top MMA voices Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Troy Farkas discuss the biggest events in MMA, boxing, and more! Plus, the guys offer instant reaction podcasts to every UFC pay-per-view on Saturdays. UFC drama? Matchmaking? Top-tier analysis? It's all here in your new home for combat sports.
