Welcome to Episode 82 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson.

It's a Cage Warriors Dublin special this week, with 3 guests joining for a stacked episode. Alexander O'Sullivan details the health issues, including suffering a stroke, that have kept him out of the cage (until now). Ciaran Brady chats about overcoming imposter syndrome and battling nerves as he looks to extend his unbeaten record this weekend. Max Lally shares what it was like to join Alexander Volkanovski's camp, discusses the state of Irish MMA and who the country's biggest prospect is right now.

Andy, Ian & Caoilte preview the full Cage Warriors 188 card, discuss Cian Cowley's emphatic win to capture gold in Denmark, and much more!


Episode 82: Max Lally, Ciaran Brady, and Alexander O'Sullivan

0:00 - Intro & Super Bowl chat
7:15 - Brian Manning Stuns in Oktagon Debut
15:40 - Jordan Bradshaw's Coming Out Performance in Ares
22:13 - Solomon Simon Talks Nik Bagley & CW Featherweight Title Defence
49:00 - Elite FC 7 Recap
58:45 - Paddy McCorry Joins the Show Ahead of CW Middleweight Title Fight
1:29:00 - Jack Maguire Returns to Oktagon action
1:30:25 - Is Oktagon Coming to Ireland?

Welcome to Episode 99 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson.

Solomon Simon and Paddy McCorry both join the show ahead of their respective Cage Warriors world title fights on the historic CW200 card later this month in Dublin.

Andy, Ian and Caoilte chat about the Superbowl, recap Brian Manning's A+ Oktagon debut, Jordan Bradshaw's coming out performance on Ares, this weekend's Elite FC card, and discuss Oktagon potentially coming to Ireland.

Episode 99: Solomon Simon & Paddy McCorry Prepare for World Title Fights

Sean and Ian talk Usman Nurmagomedov, Mario Bautista, Dana White on the stand and more!

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Usman Nurmagomedov, Mario Bautista, Dana White on the stand and more - Ep. 552

Sean and Ian talk Cage Warriors Dublin, James Gallagher, Aspinall's future, Jailton and more!

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Episode 553: Welcome, Patreon & Cage Warriors Dublin Hype 0:00


Cage Warriors: Nurturing the Next Generation of Irish MMA 2:17


Cage Warriors 200: A Deep Dive into the Main Event 6:27


Unpacking the Solomon Simon vs. Nik Bagley Title Fight 13:49


Co-Main Event: McCorry vs. Bolandi & Irish MMA Gym Diversity 24:18


Leon Hill: Path to Title Contention 32:58


Spotlight on Max Lally, Adam Darby, Conor McCarthy & Undercard 39:29


James Gallagher's Exciting New Chapter with Rizin 52:03


Tom Aspinall's Health, UFC Heavyweight Division & Dana White 56:38


Jailton Almeida's Release: UFC's Excitement' Mandate 1:05:48


Final Thoughts 1:10:55



Cage Warriors Dublin, James Gallagher, Aspinall's future, Jailton and more! - Ep. 553

0:00 - Reflections on Reaching 100 Episodes
17:00 - Cage Warriors President Graham Boylan Interview
52:45 - Solomon Simon vs Nik Bagley Preview
1:02:16 - Dario Bellandi vs Paddy McCorry Preview
1:08:15 - CW 200 Main Card Preview
1:14:00 - Andy Ryan Interview
1:50:10 - CW 200 Prelims Preview

Welcome to Episode 100 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson.

The lads reflect on reaching the 100-episode milestone and reminisce on how it all began, before previewing the huge Cage Warriors 200 card this weekend..

Cage Warriors President, Graham Boylan, and Team Ryano head coach, Andy Ryan, also join the show ahead of the milestone event.

Episode 100(!!) with Graham Boylan & Andy Ryan

Cage Warriors Come to Ireland! - Ep. 554

Interim Podcast: Graeme and Sean talk UFC Mexico, CW fallout and more!

Sean and Ian talk Strip Aspinall for Jones vs. Pereira? Lone'er Kavanagh coming of age, UFC Mexico, PFL Belfast and more!

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Ep. 555: Strip Aspinall for Jones vs. Pereira? Lone'er Kavanagh coming of age, UFC Mexico, PFL Belfast and more!

Welcome to Episode 101 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson.

With Caoilte off on his world travels, Ian and Andy sit down to discuss the Cage Warriors 200 card, get into the potential Irish vs Irish matchups, and ponder the question: is MMA really sport?

Episode 101: Cage Warriors 200 Review & Is MMA Really A Sport?

Sean and Ian talk Do Bronx domination, UFC White House card wolf tickets, Ngannou exits PFL and more!

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0:00 Welcome to Episode 556

1:54 Charles Oliveira's Masterclass & BMF Title Controversy 

26:39 Cody Garbrandt's Weird Win & Undercard Analysis

34:51 Dober's KO, Rosas Jr's Future, and Borrralo's Evolution 

46:28 UFC White House Card: Promises vs. Reality Check

58:50 Tom Aspinall's Bold Move & UFC Heavyweight Division Politics.

1:15:31 Francis Ngannou's Strategic PFL Exit & Fighter Power 

Ep. 556: Do Bronx domination, UFC White House card wolf tickets, Ngannou exits PFL and more!

Sean and Ian talk fight announcements, Vallejos, European MMA and more!

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Ep. 557: Fight announcements, Vallejos, European MMA and more!

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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