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EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 1H 15M

UFC White House Card Not Political, Saudi Arabia Pulls Sports Funding, More

from The Craic with Petesy Carroll · host Uncrowned

The Craic returns with Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes back together as usual. After catching up, the lads react to Dana White’s comments insisting the UFC’s White House event is not political (8:48). Following reports that Saudi Arabia has pulled its funding from LIV Golf, the boys explore what it could mean for combat sports’ ties to the country and its boxing figurehead, Turki Al-Sheikh (38:23). Paddy Pimblett also stirred interest by revealing he’ll be fighting at International Fight Week, which is rumored to feature Conor McGregor’s return. The trio map out what that card could look like (46:59). Another UFC star making headlines was Arman Tsarukyan, after a viral video surfaced showing him being kicked off a flight, which prompts a reaction on the show (51:01). Ronda Rousey’s return to MMA has also sparked debate, with her comments on the UFC and Kayla Harrison giving the lads plenty to unpack (55:18). The trio preview this weekend’s combat sports fixtures, including UFC Winnipeg headlined by Gilbert Burns vs. Mike Malott (01:04:30), before answering your Super Chats (01:07:58).

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On this week’s episode of The Craic, Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes break down Dana White’s comments on the politics surrounding the UFC’s White House card, discuss Saudi Arabia pulling back on sports funding, and preview this weekend’s combat sports action.

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