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EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 1H 18M

Ilia Topuria's fighting future, Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier renew rivalry, more | The Craic

from The Ariel Helwani Show · host Ariel Helwani

The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll kicks off the new year alongside Uncrowned’s finest, Chuck Mindenhall and Shaheen Al-Shatti.First up, they discuss how concerned we should be about Ilia Topuria’s fighting future following the UFC lightweight champ’s recent court proceedings (5:20).Another UFC lightweight with no title-fight news is Arman Tsarukyan. The trio react to Dana White’s interview with Robbie Fox, where he shed light on why (17:30).The 155-pound division continues to make headlines, this time with title contenders Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker clashing in a social media war of words. The lads break it down (28:31).From one feud to another, Petesy and the boys dissect the latest developments in the Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier rivalry (48:45).Finally, the guys highlight their biggest stories to watch in 2026 (55:54), and answer your Super Chats (1:16:18).

The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll kicks off the new year alongside Chuck Mindenhall and Shaheen Al-Shatti to discuss concerns over Ilia Topuria’s fighting future, UFC lightweight rivalries, and the latest chapter in the Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier feud.

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The Craic is back! Petesy Carroll kicks off the new year alongside Uncrowned’s finest, Chuck Mindenhall and Shaheen Al-Shatti.First up, they discuss how concerned we should be about Ilia Topuria’s fighting future following the UFC lightweight...

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