The Auld Triangle - Irish MMA Podcast

Welcome to Episode 85 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. The lads discuss a perfect night for the Irish in action at CW189 in Rome. Paddy McCorry's cultural moment following his win over Shuki Farage stole the narrative of the night, with Ryan Shelley rebounding into the win column with a submission over the experienced Simone D'A...

0:00 - Intro 4:30 - PFL Belfast Overall Thoughts 12:40 - Paul Hughes' Performance 19:30 - Lewis McGrillen vs Alan Philpott 25:12 - Decky McAleenan vs Gino Van Steenis 29:32 - Claudio Pacella vs Gavin Hughes 30:40 - Eoin "The Sheriff" Sheridan's Explosive Finish 35:15 - Seán McCormac's Return 37:25 - Corey McLaughlin and Nahom Wedi's Domestic Showdown 42:15 - Caolan Loughran Signs with PFL! 47:07 -...

Welcome to Episode 83 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. With Caoilte off traveling the world, Ian and Andy chat about Ian Machado Garry's impressive headlining performance vs Carlos Prates, Paul Hughes taking centre stage in his PFL Belfast homecoming, joy and heartbreak at Cage Warriors 188, and a heap of domestic Irish MMA acti...

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...

Welcome to Episode 81 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. James "Jimbo Slice" Sheehan joins the show 1 year on from his Cage Warriors title win. In just 3 weeks, the Team Ryano welterweight returns to RDS to defend his belt for the first time vs Justin Burlinson in front of a hometown Dublin crowd. Andy, Ian & Caoilte discuss the r...

Welcome to Episode 80 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Caolan Loughran joins the show to chat about his rematch vs Nathan Fletcher at UFC London this weekend. Loughran reveals he had thoughts of retiring from MMA after his most recent loss to Jake Hadley and reacts to his sponsorship signing with Irish institution and GAA appare...

Welcome to Episode 79 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Andy returns from his travels and dishes out some scandalous accusations! The lads react to the news of seemingly a PFL homecoming for Paul Hughes in Belfast, the incredible war between Gheorghe Grozav and Ciaran Brady and all the action on Iúr FC 14, and the rise in profess...

Welcome to Episode 78 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. While Andy is away on his travels, Ian and Caoilte discuss the Conor McGregor's recent social media tirade sparked by the aftermath of Paul Hughes' loss to Usman Nurmagomedov. They also look back some recent results in Irish MMA as Alan Philpott get a big knockout win on his...

Welcome to Episode 77 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Fresh off of PFL's Road to Dubai card, the lads unpack and reflect on Paul Hughes' bittersweet loss to Usman Nurmagomedov, a performance that captured the hearts and minds of MMA fans and elevated Hughes to worldwide superstardom. They also discuss John Mitchell, Nathan Kell...

Welcome to Episode 76 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. This week the lads look ahead to Paul Hughes' title fight at PFL Dubai vs Usman Nurmagomedov. Nathan Kelly, John Mitchell & Kenny Mokhonoana all join the show ahead of their respective fights on the card. Andy, Ian, and Caoilte also chat about Omar Tugarev's remaining undefe...

Welcome to Episode 75 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. This week the lads are back with the first ever Irish MMA draft! Caoilte, Andy, and Ian pick their respective teams of fighters who they think will have a prime 2025! The rules: - Maximum 1 fighter per gym - Must pick 2 amateurs

Welcome to Episode 74 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. For the first episode of 2025, a star-studded cast of Irish MMA fighters and coaches join the show for a mega episode looking back on 2024. Huge thanks to the 13 guests for joining! Jack Maguire Flobater Fares Omran Chaaban Omar Tugarev Chris Fields Liam Shannon Shauna Banno...

Welcome to Episode 73 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Will Fleury joins the show ahead of his Oktagon light heavyweight title fight and showdown with former training partner turned foe, Karlos Vémola, on 29th December in Prague Ian, Andy & Caoilte discuss Ian Machado Garry losing the fight but winning the night against Shavkat...

Welcome to Episode 72 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Clodagh Meaney, a Sunday World journalist and Senior Assistant Producer of the Crime World Podcast, joins the show this week to discuss the Conor McGregor civil trial. Clodagh was on the ground covering the trial live from the High Court in Dublin, and shares some insights i...

Welcome to Episode 71 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Amy Scully joins the show following her success in becoming a two-time IMMAF world champion. The 19-year-old SBG Ireland amateur talks her entry into MMA, how she approaches social media, and her goals in MMA. Ian, Andy & Caoilte discuss the big news that Ian Machado Garry w...

Welcome to Episode 70 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Solomon "King" Simon joins the show following the biggest win of his career to date over Walter Cogliandro. The undefeated Team Ryano Waterford prospect talks about his continued growth and how he sees himself factoring in the Cage Warriors featherweight title picture. Ian,...

Welcome to Episode 69 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Peter "The Showstopper" Queally joins the show for the first time ahead of his protégé Conor McCarthy's Cage Warriors debut this Saturday night in Italy. Queally discusses McCarthy's mindset and their plans for the future, the current landscape of Irish MMA, what shows need...

Welcome to Episode 68 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Ahead of the biggest fight of Paul Hughes' career, Andy took a trip up to Fight Academy Ireland to get an inside pulse on his training camp. Coaches Liam Shannon and Pat McAlister, long-time training partner Rhys McKee, and main sparring partner Scott Harvey all join The Aul...

Welcome to Episode 67 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Max Lally joins the show to do a special interview, partly as Gaeilge (in Irish), to chat about signing a multi-fight deal with Cage Warriors. The lads chat the changing MMA landscape, UFC entry requirements, and the decisions young Irish fighters must make for their careers...

Welcome to Episode 66 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Brian Manning joins the show ahead of his professional debut this weekend to talk finding a positive path through MMA, his unique costumes and entrances, and how he sees his matchup vs Jordan Heath going. Later, Conor McCarthy chats about his exciting signing with Cage Warri...

Welcome to Episode 65 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Paddy McCorry joins the show to discuss his TUF experience and what's next. Later, Tiarnan Loughran reflects on his highlight-reel finish at Levels Fight League. The lads chat Danni McCormack's Road to UFC performance and contract snub, Akuma FC, Iúr FC, Bellator London, and...

Welcome to Episode 64 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Danni McCormack joins the show ahead of her eagerly anticipated Road to UFC appearance in Las Vegas. Ian returns to the host chair a married man to discuss a potential Irish MMA rankings system with Andy and Caoilte. Additionally, the lads discuss Paul Hughes vs AJ McKee, Om...

Welcome to Episode 63 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. With Ian a married man and off on his honeymoon, Andy and Caoilte recap a mixed bag at UFC 304 for the Irish in Manchester, Cage Legacy 23 and the promotion's announcement that they are taking a hiatus. The lads also have an honest discussion on the current state of Irish MM...

Welcome to Episode 62 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Kiefer Crosbie & Caolan Loughran join the show ahead of a huge week for the Irish at UFC 304. Both men will don the tricolour, along with Shauna "Mama B" Bannon in Manchester's Coop Live Arena. Andy and Caoilte recap a mixed bag of results at Cage Warriors, Danni McCormack's...

Welcome to Episode 61 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Ger Harris joins the show to chat about Thailand antics, partying with Alexander Volkanovski and his upcoming fight vs Jawany Scott at Cage Warriors 174. The lads discuss Ian Machado Garry's performance against Michael "Venom" Page, Omran Chaaban's impressive win on The Ulti...