Welcome to Episode 91 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson.

Damien McKenna, Trevor Makengo, and Jamie Abbott-Bissett all join the show for the first time ahead of an action-packed Cage Warriors Dublin event this Saturday at the RDS.

Andy, Ian and Caoilte discuss Paddy McCorry returning home from Las Vegas with a victory but unfortunately no UFC contract, Caolan Loughran's opponent change from Lewis McGrillen to Jack Cartwright and Denis Frimpong's impressive Oktagon victory over Peter Gabal. The lads also preview this weekend's Cage Warriors Dublin card, and talk much more Irish MMA news and action.

Episode 91: McKenna, Makengo, and Abbott-Bissett

Sean and Graeme talk CW Dublin & a huge week for Irish MMA, PFL Dubai, UFC 320 and more!

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A Very Busy Week for lrish Mixed Martial Arts 0:00

Leon Hill Steps Up in Cage Warriors Dublin Main Event 3:54

Max Lally and Conor McCarthy's Promising Futures 8:59

Notable Wins and Losses at Cage Warriors t Dublin 22:59

Darragh Kelly's Impressive Performance and Tournament Hopes 33:08


Highights from PFL Europe and PFL MENA Events 36:28


Carlos Ulberg's Predictable Victory Over Dominic Reyes 40:08


The Controversial Stoppage in Magny vs. Matthews 45:33


Previewing Cage Warriors 195 and Oktagon 77 53:42


Paul Hughes vs. Usman Nurmagomedov: The Highly Anticipated Rematch 57:52


Key Matchups and lrish Talent at PFL Dubai 1:05:21


Analyzing the Ankalaev vs. Pereira UFC 320 Rematch 1:16:08


Merab ys. Sandhagen and UFC 320 Undercard Preview 1:21:54

Ep. 536: CW Dublin & a huge week for Irish MMA, PFL Dubai, UFC 320

Welcome to Episode 92 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson.

Caolan Loughran joins the show ahead of his PFL debut. "The Don" reacts to Lewis McGrillen withdrawing from their fight and discusses his new matchup vs Jack Cartwright.

Andy, Ian and Caoilte dissect the Cage Warriors 194 card that took place in Dublin's RDS on Saturday. The lads also look ahead to the gigantic rematch between Paul Hughes and Usman Nurmagomedov this Friday in Dubai. Additionally, they discuss Solomon Simon and Omar Tugarev's Cage Warriors title fight announcements, Darragh Kelly's impressive win at PFL Nantes and the news that Karl Moore failed a drugs test.

Episode 92: Caolan Loughran Talks Jack Cartwright Fight, Cage Warriors Dublin Recap, Hughes vs Nurmagomedov 2 Preview

Sean and Graeme talk Hughes vs. Usman robbery, Pereira Takes it, Merab dominant, PFL Dubai, UFC 320 and more!

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Ep. 537: Hughes vs. Usman robbery, Pereira Takes it, Merab dominant, PFL Dubai, UFC 320 and more!

Sean and Graeme talk McGregor's Whereabouts, UFC Rio, De Ridder's banana skin, the best fights ever and more!

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Timestamps 

Podcast Introduction, Patreon, and Initial Banter 0:00

Analysing Conor McGregor's 18-Month Anti-Doping Whereabouts Suspension 3:12


The Impact of Whereabouts Failures and Public Perception 7:23

Collective Bargaining and UFC's Influence on Athletes 10:09


The Public Perception and UFC's Control Over Stars 13:48


Unanswered Questions About McGregor's Injury and Ban 18:50

Should UFC Promote Controversial Fighters Like McGregor? 24:20

Reviewing UFC Rio and Bisping's Commentary Style 29:01

Osiris Maia's Controversial Calls in Alvarez vs. Luque 33:11

Charles Oliveira's Dominance and Gamrot's Game Plan 39:53

Speculating on UFC 323 and Potential Blockbuster Matchups 47:48

PFL Africa and UFC Vancouver Card Previews 50:33

Celebrating the Legendary Career of Jose Aldo 1:00:44

Debating the Most lconic Bouts in MMA History 1:07:01

Support the Show and Stay Tuned for Next Week 1:10:34

Ep. 538: McGregor's Whereabouts, UFC Rio, De Ridder's banana skin, the best fights ever and more!

Welcome to Episode 93 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson.

The lads discuss all the controversy of the rematch between Paul Hughes and Usman Nurmagomedov, a tough night for Irish MMA at PFL Dubai, Ian Machado Garry drawing former UFC champion Belal Muhammad for a potential number-one contender fight, and Conor McGregor's 18-month suspension by CSAD.

That, and much more Irish MMA news and action.

Episode 93: Hughes vs Nurmagomedov 2 Controversy, Garry vs Belal & Conor McGregor Suspension

Sean and Ian talk ref errors, De Ridder quitting, Tom vs. Gane and more!

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Welcome to the Show
0:00

Dan Miragliotta's Early Round Stoppage in
Nelson vs. Frevola
3:42

Referee Miscommunication in Holland vs.
Malott Low Blows
20:48

lan O'Neill's Perspective On Referee
Controversies
32:27

Reinier de Ridder's Huge Loss to
Brendan Allen
37:36

Notable Finishes and Performances from
UFC Vancouver Undercard
44:37

Highlights from KSW, Octagon, and PFL
Africa Fights
53:31

UFC 321 Main Event: Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl
Gane
58:07

Wrapping Up & Teasing Next Week's Video
Podcast
1:10:16

Ep. 539: Ref errors, De Ridder quitting, Tom vs. Gane and more!

A Comprehensive Look at the UFC 321 Fight Card 0:00

Unpacking the Hype for Aspinall vs. Gane 2:08

The Immense Pressure on Cyril Gane's Shoulders 6:04

Tom Aspinall's Limited Recent Fight Time 10:23

Breaking Down Aspinall and Gane's Skill Sets 14:00

Jon Jones's Influence on Aspinall's Mindset 18:18

Our Final Predictions for Aspinall vs. Gane 23:37

Strawweight Title Fight: Virna vs. Dern 27:48

Bantamweight Clash: Umar vs. Mario Bautista 32:43

Heavyweight Showdown: Volkov vs. Jailton Almeida 39:04

Light Heavyweight Opener: Rakic vs. Murzakanov 44:52

Notable Prelim Fights and Episode Conclusion 52:07

UFC 321 Preview with Ian and Seanie

Sean and Ian talk UFC 321, Mix and Gallagher!

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Promo was good for UFC 321 Main Event

0:00


Unfortunate Eye Poke Ends Aspinall vs

Gane Main Event Early

4:53


Will Aspinall vs. Gane Rematch Define

Heavyweight Division?

19:21


Effective Striking Wins as Volkov Defeats

Almeida


31:57


McKenzie Dern Secures

Strawweight Championship

40:49


Nurmagomedov's Elite Grappling Secures

Win Over Bautista

49:38


Murzakanov and Salkilld Deliver Brutal

Knockouts on Undercard

55:52


Patchy Mix Drug Test and James Gallagher

Fight Cancellation Drama

1:04:22







Ep. 540: UFC 321 Post Show

Sean and Ian talk referee protocols, Rousey and more!

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Welcome to the Podcast: Halloween Edition
0:00

From Trick-or-Treat to Baseball Drama
3:44

Mark Smith's Refereeing Mistakes and Eye
Pokes
6:40

Dulgarian vs. Del Valle Betting Scandal
26:37

Steve Garcia's Impressive Performance and
Future
37:55

Analyzing Ronda Rousey's mpact and
Recent Comments
44:57

The Future of Women's MMA and Pacheco
53:21



Ep. 541:  Referee protocols, Rousey and more!

Welcome to Episode 94 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson.

Solomon "King" Simon joins the show to talk about his upcoming Cage Warriors world title fight, the Dublin main event cancellation and Nik Bagley injury, training alongside his brother and more.

Andy, Ian, and Caoilte discuss the Cage Warriors welterweight title picture and challenge whether the promotion is to be treated as a standalone organisation or simply a vehicle for fighters to get to UFC.

Additionally, they unpack an absolutely packed October calendar of action and news in the world of Irish MMA.

Episode 94: Solomon "King" Simon Talks Cage Warriors World Title Fight

The Auld Triangle is an Irish MMA podcast hosted by Ian O'Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Each episode, we'll be joined by a prominent guest to discuss the local scene, from amateur shows to those forging their path in the UFC. New episodes drop every other Wednesday. Powered by SevereMMA.com

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