# MVP MMA's keys to success and threatening UFC, Anthony Smith reaction, more | The Craic

An episode of [The Ariel Helwani Show](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1724284031), 31 Jul 2026, 1 h 15 min.

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The Craic is back! This time, it’s the OG duo of Petesy Carroll and Chuck Mindenhall. The biggest news of the week is the surprise MVP and PFL merger. Petesy and Chuck react to the newly-formed promotion (06:30). Then, they discuss the unfortunately familiar MMA story of Anthony Smith’s arrest (48:59). UFC is heading to Belgrade, with the lads previewing the card alongside the rest of this weekend’s combat sports action (57:23). To close the show, the duo answer your Super Chats (01:11:05).

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