What happened: Ariel Helwani announced a fresh edition of 'The Craic,' his recurring MMA panel show, airing live on Friday, May 15, 2026. The panel features Petesy Carroll, Chuck Mindenhall, and Ben Fowlkes joining Helwani for the discussion.

Why it matters: The panel reconvenes ahead of UFC Vegas 117 on Saturday, May 16, giving MMA fans a same-week breakdown of fight-week storylines from voices Helwani has leaned on across prior live programs. The Craic has become a recurring fixture on his channel, threading European MMA perspective into the U.S. fight-week conversation.

What to watch: Watch for fight-week takes on the UFC Vegas 117 main event Saturday at 8pm ET on Paramount+. The conversation may also touch on the recent Strickland-Chimaev middleweight title shake-up.