The Auld Triangle - Irish MMA Podcast
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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
Episodes
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Episode 115: Brian Manning | "Fou Fou" Fares Wins at UAE Warriors | Cage Conflict Review
Welcome to Episode 115 of "The Auld Triangle" Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O'Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Brian Manning joins the lad ahead of his highly anticipated showdown with Marek Bartl at OKTAGON 96 at the SAP Garden in Germany on October 31st. Manning is looking for...
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Episode 114: John Mitchell | Cage Warriors Dublin Breakdown
Welcome to Episode 113 of "The Auld Triangle" Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O'Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. The lads are joined by John Mitchell to discuss the frustrations of a third bout cancellation of the year, UFC talks and his upcoming fight in Dubai later this year. The...
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Episode 113: Senan Coakley | Cage Warriors Returns to Dublin
Welcome to Episode 113 of "The Auld Triangle" Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O'Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. While Andy is away on daddy duties, the lads are joined by Senan Coakley ahead of his upcoming fight at Cage Warriors 210. They also chat about the upcoming Cage Warriors...
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Episode 112: Adam Darby Secures UFC Contract & What next for Will Fleury?
Welcome to Episode 112 of "The Auld Triangle" Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O'Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. With Andy away this week, the lads are joined by Adam Darby fresh off his UFC contract winning performance in Dana White's Contender Series. They also chat about Will...
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Episode 111: Garry's Missed Opportunity & The Sheriff's Breakout KO
Welcome to Episode 111 of "The Auld Triangle" Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O'Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. With Caoilte away, Ian and Andy conduct a full post-mortem on Ian Machado Garry's failed title shot vs UFC P4P king, Islam Makhachev, react to Eoin Sheridan's blistering…
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Episode 110: Gary Rooney | Fleury Loss | Garry vs Makhachev Preview
Welcome to Episode 110 of "The Auld Triangle" Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O'Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. The lads break down Will Fleury's light heavyweight title loss to Makhmud Muradov at Oktagon 92, dissecting the controversial stoppage and what it means for Fleury going...
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Episode 109: Will Fleury Making History & What Now For Conor McGregor
Welcome to Episode 109 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. The lads unpack a bizarre return to action for Conor McGregor and discuss what's next. They also preview Will Fleury's upcoming Oktagon title defense, and review Caolan...
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Episode 108: McGregor's Notorious Return | Machado Garry's Makhachev & Matchroom News
Welcome to Episode 108 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. The lads discuss the return of Conor McGregor, Ian Machado Garry's official booking for the UFC welterweight title vs Islam Makhachev and subsequent signing with Eddie...
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Episode 107: Will Fleury & Denis Frimpong
Welcome to Episode 107 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Oktagon double champion Will Fleury joins the show ahead of his heavyweight title defense vs Kasim Aras in Berlin this weekend. Later in the show, Denis Frimpong, who...
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Episode 106: Andreeas Binder
0:00 - Intro 2:10 - Conor McGregor's Announced UFC Return 20:20 - Shauna Bannon Suffers Submission Defeat in Las Vegas 32:25 - Andreeas Binder Interview 1:07:38 - Fou Fou Fares Shines Again on UAE Warriors 1:12:10 - Elite FC 8 Review 1:22:30 - Outro Welcome to Episode 106 of “The Auld Triangle”...
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Episode 105: Ian Machado Garry's UFC Title Shot?
0:00 - Intro 5:40 - Cage Warriors Glasgow 17:50 - Ian Machado Garry's UFC Title Shot? 31:52 - Chaos FC 26 Review 46:55 - Shauna Bannon's Next UFC Chapter 52:15 - Upcoming Irish Action 56:55 - Gladiatéire FC 3 Review Welcome to Episode 105 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian...
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Episode 104: Eoghan "Pablo" Masoliver
0:00 - Intro 6:30 - Darragh Kelly Suffers KO Loss in PFL Belfast Main Event 12:45 - Rhys McKee's Successful PFL Debut 17:10 - Eoin Sheridan's Win and Learn Performance 23:10 - Caolan Loughran Ends War of Words with Quick Submission of Alan Philpott 27:30 - Omran Chaaban Dominates PFL Debut 29:50…
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Episode 103: Darragh Kelly & Eoin Sheridan | PFL Belfast Preview
0:00 - Intro 2:15 - Andy's Padel Challenge 4:00 - The Auld Triangle P4P Irish MMA Rankings? 12:25 - Paul Hughes' Unfortunate Injury and PFL Belfast Withdrawal 16:10 - Darragh Kelly's Huge Opportunity 21:10 - Rhys McKee Signs with PFL 27:15 - Darragh Kelly Interview 48:55 - Ciarán Clarke's…
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Episode 102: March Madness
0:00 - Intro 4:30 - Andy’s AI Hatred 6:35 - Matt Elliott Stuns with Thunderous KO 9:50 - Damien McGuigan Suffers Cage Warriors Debut Defeat 14:10 - Armand Herczeg’s Body Shot Beatdown 16:45 - Dara Ward Succumbs to Crocker Submission 18:40 - Lee Hammond is Back with a Bang 25:30 - Denis Frimpong...
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Episode 101: Cage Warriors 200 Review & Is MMA Really A Sport?
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…
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Episode 100(!!) with Graham Boylan & Andy Ryan
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…
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Episode 99: Solomon Simon & Paddy McCorry Prepare for World Title Fights
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...
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The Danni McCormack Retirement Episode
In this special edition of The Auld Triangle, Danni McCormack joins the lads to discuss her decision to retire from MMA and reflect on an amazing career that saw her become Ireland's first ever Invicta FC world champion.
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Episode 98: Brian Manning
Welcome to Episode 98 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 Oktagon debut, where he discusses his recent injury, why Oktagon was the perfect fit for the next chapter of his career, standing...
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Episode 97: 2025 Review & Auld Triangle of the Year Award
Welcome to Episode 97 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. The lads review the year from an Irish MMA perspective, argue their 2025 draft results and award The Auld Triangle of the Year award.
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Episode 96: Will Fleury's Toughest Test Yet?
Welcome to Episode 96 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Oktagon double champion, Will Fleury, joins the show ahead of the biggest fight of his career vs Martin Buday in Prague. The lads react to Nikolay Grozdev's incredible win…
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Episode 95: Did Ian Garry Just Earn a UFC Title Shot?
Welcome to Episode 95 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. The lads discuss the impact of Ian Machado Garry's victory over Belal Muhammad on the welterweight division, and if he is primed to be the next title contender, Solomon...
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The Dylan Tuke Retirement Special
Every Dylan Tuke interview is must watch/listen, but this just might be his greatest yet: 🔹His decision to retire, the conflicting feelings, and the struggle to come to terms with it ending. 🔸The impact his Nanny/Ma had on his life, and the grief he’s experiencing since losing her....
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Episode 94: Solomon "King" Simon Talks Cage Warriors World Title Fight
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...
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Episode 93: Hughes vs Nurmagomedov 2 Controversy, Garry vs Belal & Conor McGregor Suspension
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…
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Episode 92: Caolan Loughran Talks Jack Cartwright Fight, Cage Warriors Dublin Recap, Hughes vs Nurmagomedov 2 Preview
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....
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Episode 91: McKenna, Makengo, and Abbott-Bissett
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....
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Episode 90: Solomon "King" Simon
Welcome to Episode 90 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Solomon "King" Simon joins the show ahead of his upcoming fight vs Aiden Lee at Cage Warriors Dublin. The Team Ryano fighter reflects on his highlight-reel finish last time...
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Episode 89: Kiefer Crosbie Talks Mental Struggle, SBG Change and Taiyilake Nueraji
Welcome to Episode 89 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Kiefer "BDK" Crosbie joins the show ahead of his fight vs Taiyilake Neuraji at UFC Shanghai later this month. Crosbie discusses his camp under Eric Nicksick at Xtreme...
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Episode 88: Brian Moore Reflects on Retirement
Welcome to Episode 88 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Irish MMA stalwart Brian "The Pikeman" Moore joins the show to discuss his decision to hang up the gloves once and for all, reflect on his storied career that saw him…
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Episode 87: Omar Tugarev
Welcome to Episode 87 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Newly minted Cage Warriors champion Omar "The Takeover" Tugarev joins the show following his title-clinching performance over James Power. The Team KF lightweight chatted…
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Episode 86: Denis "The Menace" Frimpong
Welcome to Episode 86 of “The Auld Triangle” Irish MMA podcast, hosted by Ian O’Neill, Caoilte de Barra, and Andy Stevenson. Oktagon lightweight, Denis "The Menace" Frimpong, joins the show to talk fatherhood, Oktagon path, next fight and more. Andy, Ian and Caoilte discuss PFL's mishandling of…
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Episode 85: Paddy McCorry's Cultural Moment Leads a Perfect Irish Night in Rome
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...
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Episode 84: Liam Shannon
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…
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Episode 83: Hughes' Homecoming
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...
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Episode 82: Max Lally, Ciaran Brady, and Alexander O'Sullivan
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…
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Episode 81: James "Jimbo Slice" Sheehan
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…
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Episode 80: Caolan Loughran
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...
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Episode 79: Paul Hughes Realizes PFL Belfast Dream
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…
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Episode 78: McGregor/Hughes Fallout, IÚR FC & IMMAF's Preview
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...
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Episode 77: Paul Hughes Becomes a Worldwide Superstar
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…
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Episode 76: Kelly, Mitchell & Mokhonoana
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…
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Episode 75: The 2025 Irish MMA Draft!
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...
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Episode 74: 2024 Year-In-Review Special!
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...
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Episode 73: Will Fleury
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…
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Episode 72: Clodagh Meaney
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....
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Episode 71: Amy Scully
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…
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Episode 70: Solomon Simon
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...
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Episode 69: Peter Queally
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...
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Episode 68: Inside FAI Ahead of Hughes' Biggest Test
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...
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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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