Best European Mma Podcasts (2024)

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CraicHouse Episode 5 41:43

9h ago41:43

41:43

Send us a Text Message. This week, Shane and Jake dive into the latest UFC 303 fights, including Alex Pereira's knockout and his prospects as he moves up to the heavyweight division. They also cover last Friday's One Championship Friday Night Fights. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review!By Shane O'Neill, Jake Kelly Wilmot

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Irish MSM's Muted Response to Ian Machado Garry at 303, Fanboying Alex Pereira (w/ Chris Fields) 36:20

2h ago36:20

36:20

Former Cage Warriors middleweight champion and head coach of Team KF, Chris Fields returns to The Craic to talk about the muted response to his former fighter Ian Machado Garry’s historic win for Irish MMA at UFC 303. Fields gives insight into his busy schedule, the magic of Alex Pereira, a busy month for KF in July and ponders whether the lack of …

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#539 RHYS McKEE | UFC FUTURE, PAUL HUGHES & PFL/BELLATOR CHANGES | THE ENERGIZED SHOW 1:05:35

1d ago1:05:35

1:05:35

What is up and welcome to The Energized Show! On this episode Rhys McKee joins us to discuss his UFC Future, Paul Hughes Bellator Debut & PFL Must Change. Like, Comment, Subscribe & Hit the notification bell for more Energized Shows!Youtube : Energized ShowInstagram: @Energized_ShowTikTok: @The_Energized_ShowTwitter: @Energized_ShowFacebook: Ene…

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Is Ian Garry Piling Pressure on Himself with Pre-UFC 303 MVP Talk? 31:43

1d ago31:43

31:43

Petesy is looking forward to Ian Machado Garry’s matchup with Michael “Venom” Page more than any fight on the stacked UFC 303 card. Keeping with the U.K. vs. Ireland theme, he invited his old verbal sparring partner Chisanga Malata back on the show to discuss the meeting. The lads weigh-in on the pre-fight talk between the two, question whether Gar…

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CraicHouse Episode 4 54:42

3d ago54:42

54:42

Send us a Text Message. This week, Shane and Jake dive into the upcoming ONE FC 68 fight card. They discuss Paul Hughes' impressive debut win at PFL/Bellator MMA, Conor McGregor unfollowing Hughes on social media, and McGregor's presence at the fight. They also share their thoughts on McGregor's legacy and future prospects. Plus, don't miss their b…

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Paul Hughes’s Big Splash in Debut, Conor McGregor’s Slippers 42:09

3d ago42:09

42:09

After his massive debut win on Saturday, The Trident of Knowledge (Andy Stevenson & Donagh Corby) assembled to discuss Paul Hughes and the impact Conor McGregor’s presence had on putting him over in his maiden voyage with Bellator/PFL. The lads give their takes on how McGregor put the Derry man over in the exact way that UFC had hoped he would with…

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The 7M TikTok Dance Cult: Dancing for the Devil 48:12

8d ago48:12

48:12

Dancing For The Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult explores the experiences of a group of prominent TikTok dancers who are trapped in a cult masquerading as a management company. In the process the film uncovers disturbing truths about the agenda of Robert Shinn, the cult’s founder and pastor of the Shekinah Church. Joining Matthew Sherwood on Factual Ameri…

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CraicHouse Episode 3 1:12:54

9d ago1:12:54

1:12:54

Send us a Text Message. This week on the podcast, we have UFC Fighter Tabatha "Baby Shark" Ricci and UFC Fight Pass boxer King Callum Walsh joining us! Tune in as they discuss their relationship, including the fun story of how they met and who made the first move. They also talk about their upcoming fights and recent victories, share what they've b…

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The Vicious Version of Paul Hughes | Bellator/PFL still The SBG Show? 30:05

8d ago30:05

30:05

Fight Academy Ireland head coach Liam Shannon gives insight into Paul Hughes’ preparation for his Bellator/PFL debut, sheds light on the current wave of talent at the Belfast gym and considers whether PFL and Bellator have shed the label of being the “SBG Show” with the signing of Hughes. Shannon also talks Rhys McKee’s next move, Paddy McCorry on …

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Paul Hughes talks Bellator Debut, Training with Michael Chandler & Conor McGregor Unfollowing 30:51

10d ago30:51

30:51

Considered the hottest free agent in the sport during his time on the market, Paul Hughes is set to make his Bellator/PFL debut on Saturday at 3 Arena against Bobby King. Petesy interviewed Hughes at Fight Academy Ireland in Belfast where the former Cage Warriors Champion discussed how much his new contract can change his life, his time training wi…

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Conor McGregor OUT of UFC 303? 31:19

15d ago31:19

31:19

The latest word surrounding Conor McGregor’s camp is that the Irish superstar is not likely to make an appearance at UFC 303. Donagh Corby joins Petesy from Connecticut to give his take on the on again/off again conversation surrounding McGregor’s meeting with Michael Chandler, what the legacy of this period will be for McGregor should he not fight…

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CraicHouse Episode 2 27:22

17d ago27:22

27:22

Send us a Text Message. Join Jake and Shane as they discuss Jake's near altercation with UFC fighter Khamzat in Vegas, the latest One FC fight card, and Callum Walsh's second-round KO victory in California. Follow us on IG https://www.instagram.com/craichouse_pod/ Follow The Lads Shane : https://www.instagram.com/shaneonei/ Jake : https://www.insta…

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UFC Manchester Ticket Trauma | Leon Edwards & Tom Aspinall’s Bromance 35:18

17d ago35:18

35:18

Chisanga Malata is back on The Craic to discuss the slew of anguish amongst UFC fans due to the price of UFC Manchester tickets. The lads react to the online onslaught of fans after tickets were released last week, give their thoughts on the budding bromance between Leon Edwards and Tom Aspinall and shed light on how Chisanga didn’t end up in Dubli…

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CraicHouse Episode 1 40:47

22d ago40:47

40:47

Send us a Text Message. Join Shane and Jake as they dive into Dana White's latest rising star, Callum Walsh. They discuss his upcoming fight, his incredible skills, and why he's considered unbeatable on the punching machine. Don't miss this insightful conversation about one of the most promising prospects in the fighting world! Follow us on IG http…

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The Craic at Ariel Helwani Live & UFC 302 (w/ New York Ric) 32:59

25d ago32:59

32:59

A globetrotting Petesy greets us in the after tremors of UFC 302 and Ariel Helwani Live to share stories of his wild week in Brick City, with a little help from the great “New York” Eric Jackman, of The MMA Hour fame. Petesy takes us through his journey to the Vox studios, to splitting the G with Frank and GC at the Dead Rabbit, his time at the UFC…

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Caolan Loughran talks Amsterdam with Paul Hughes, Raul Rosas Misinformation, UFC Manchester 30:32

29d ago30:32

30:32

UFC bantamweight and former Cage Warriors champion Caolan Loughran returns to the Craic on the back of collecting his first promotional win at Atlantic City and on the back of his UFC Manchester clash against Ramon Tavares being announced. Loughran discusses the atmosphere among the Irish for his win over Angel Pacheco, being live on the scene as P…

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Conor McGregor & Michael Chandler’s Dublin Face Off | McGregor’s Partying 40:47

1M ago40:47

40:47

The Trident of Knowledge - Petesy Carroll, Donagh Corby and Andy Stevenson - formed to breakdown a massive week of news. After teasing the news for a week on The Craic, Petesy and the lads discuss the announced UFC 303 press conference in Dublin on June 3rd where Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will face off at 3 Arena. The Trident also weigh-i…

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Conor McGregor's Three Fights in 2024? Re-signing with UFC, Nate Diaz at The Sphere & More 35:20

1M ago35:20

35:20

Severe MMA and The Auld Triangle reporter Andy Stevenson returns to The Craic to discuss Conor McGregor’s latest interview with The Mac Life. Do Petesy and Andy believe that McGregor will re-sign with the UFC to fight three times in 2024, and fight Nate Diaz in their trilogy fight at The Sphere. Following his early report on Tuesday’s episode, Pete…

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Is There Still Hope for a UFC Dublin Event? 28:56

1M ago28:56

28:56

There are an abundance of Irish UFC fighters booked for action in close proximity between UFC 303 and 304. The last time this happened in the Summer of ’23, there was genuine conversations within UFC HQ about a UFC Dublin event, so could we rekindle hopes of UFC marquee in the Irish capital should we bank a few wins? As far as Petesy has heard, eve…

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Ian Machado Garry vs. MVP, Cedric Doumbé in Paris, Irish set for UFC Manchester 31:57

1M ago31:57

31:57

Petesy is joined Bloody Elbow reporter and the host of Wanna Fight About It, Donagh Corby, from Paris where is on site covering the Bellator Champion Series event that will se Cedric Doumbé look to avenge his first career loss. Petesy and Donagh also discuss Ian Machado Garry and MVP, Garry wanting to compete at UFC 303 and MVP seemingly wanting th…

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Fights, Business and Opportunities - with George Groves 1:14:09

1M ago1:14:09

1:14:09

Steve engages in a candid conversation with former world champion boxer George Groves about George's boxing career, his thoughts on past fights, the business side of boxing, and the potential of coming out of retirement for the right opportunity. George shares insights into the financial aspects of boxing, reflecting on his own career earnings and …

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Relationship Hack – Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal 34:42

1M ago34:42

34:42

In 2002 the Ashley Madison website went live. It was a dating agency with a difference for its targets were people already in relationships. Inevitably, Ashley Madison was roundly criticised. The company’s CEO, however, stated that affairs actually helped marriages. In 2015, hackers broke into the website and published the names, addresses, credit …

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UFC Manchester Venue Set for Official Opening, Under-The-Radar Lerone Murphy 32:07

2M ago32:07

32:07

After all of my belly-aching about the issues with the venue that is scheduled to host UFC Manchester, The Co-op Live is now set for it’s official launch on Tuesday May 14th. Chisanga Malata of Sun Sport joins the show to discuss all the concerns surrounding the venue, whether UFC have a contingency plan if things continue to go badly for the arena…

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UFC Manchester Venue “Fiasco” Continues, Several Events Postponed 31:54

2M ago31:54

31:54

The U.S. start times for July 27’s UFC Manchester card should be the least of fans’ worries as the Co-op Live venue, the arena that is set to host the event, has been embroiled in a “fiasco” which has seen multiple high-profile concert cancelled. Petesy gives a timeline of what has happened with the arena, from gigs being cancelled as fans stand in…

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The Buzz in Rio for UFC 301, Ian Machado Garry in Sao Paulo, Jose Aldo Returns 43:18

2M ago43:18

43:18

Did UFC pack 299 and 300 with Brazilian stars to the point that they couldn’t possibly deliver a massive card in Rio this weekend for UFC 301? How much would Alex Pereira’s presence help the card and is Ian Machado Garry being embraced by the Brazilian people? “The Brazilian Beast,” also known as legendary MMA Fighting journalist Guilherme Cruz joi…

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Paul Hughes Reveals Dublin Debut Opponent for June 22, Teases PFL Manifesto 31:51

2M ago31:51

31:51

Paul “The Big News” Hughes returns to The Craic to reveal his dance partner for his PFL/Bellator debut, which will take place on June 22 at Dublin’s 3 Arena, the Irishman’s first appearance at the celebrated arena. Hughes discusses how it felt when the news of his signing was dropped in the middle of the night during the post-fight press conference…

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The Bizarre Dichotomy of Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano & Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul 37:59

2M ago37:59

37:59

The booking of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at Cowboy Stadium has coveted more outrage than any of Paul’s previous boxing adventures. Yet, the co-main event of the marquee belongs to Ireland’s beacon of sporting success, Katie Taylor, and her 2022 Madison Square Garden counterpart, Amanda Serrano. One of boxing journalism’s finest, Gavan Casey of the42…

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Challenging the Status Quo - Matt Le Tissier's Views on Football and Society 38:27

2M ago38:27

38:27

Steven talks once more to former footballer and free-speech advocate, Matt Le Tissier about the impact of money on football, the evolution of the game, the influence of social media, and the current state of English football. Matt shares his views on heading in football, the dangers of a cashless society, and his concerns about the direction of the…

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Terrorism and Tragedy - An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th 1:00:30

2M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

It’s April 19th 1995, the 220th anniversary of the start of the American War of Independence, and two years since the violent end of the Waco, Texas siege. In Oklahoma City, a disaffected army veteran named Timothy McVeigh leaves a truck outside the Alfred P Murrah Federal Building. Inside the truck is a bomb. At 9am, McVeigh lights the two minute …

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Paul Hughes Signing is HUGE for PFL, Making Dana White’s Media Hit Post 38:05

2M ago38:05

38:05

PFL flexed their financial muscle with the signing of Paul Hughes over the weekend, but will the UFC continue to allow top their talent like the Irishman, Cedric Doumbé and reportedly Salahdine Parnasse slip through their fingers? The Trident of Knowledge - featuring Severe MMA’s Andy Stevenson and Bloody Elbow’s Donagh Corby - forms to the discuss…

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A Brief History of the Future: Making the World A Better Place 49:51

2M ago49:51

49:51

Climate change, terrorism, social inequality and poverty, wars between nations, and injustice. Things do not look too good for the world today, and there seems to be little to no hope for the future. A Brief History of the Future, a new docu-series on PBS, challenges this pessimistic outlook. Directed by Andrew Morgan and presented by Ari Wallach, …

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What’s the Holdup Announcing UFC Manchester? 30:42

2M ago30:42

30:42

SunSport journalist Chisanga Malata and Petesy have been discussing a potential UFC Manchester event since December on The Craic, but the event is yet to be confirmed. With Tom Aspinall present at UFC 300, and Chisanga on site at the event reporting, it felt like it was an open goal to announce the date that has been rumoured for the all-new Co-op …

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Can Conor McGregor’s Return Be Bigger Than UFC 300? 35:24

2M ago35:24

35:24

Petesy is joined by U.K. correspondent for The Craic, the legendary Sun Sport journalist, Chisanga Malata, to discuss his experience at UFC 300, that Max Holloway finish and the muted Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler announcement. With both lads hearing that McGregor had signed for the bout during the week, they were surprised - given the ample …

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The Boylan Resolution, Major Suitors Court Free Agent Paul Hughes 41:22

3M ago41:22

41:22

Following a drama-filled weekend for Petesy at Cage Warriors 170, the promotion’s president Graham Boylan reached out and the situation is now resolved. Petesy shares the timeline of events which led to the mending of the relationship, which will see him happily continue to cover the European organisation in the future. After that, the Trident of K…

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The Boylan Debacle, James Sheehan’s Title Win, Paul Hughes Enters Free Agency 47:19

3M ago47:19

47:19

Petesy recaps a weekend where he was banned from Cage Warriors 170, became the subject of a baffling “gag”, jousted for his event credential and ultimately witnessed a fantastic night for Irish MMA. Petesy recaps his online and in-person interactions with Cage Warriors president Graham Boylan and speaks to newly crowned welterweight champion James …

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Against All Enemies: US Veterans Fighting Their Own Country 49:11

3M ago49:11

49:11

Why would US military veterans take up arms against the country they swore to protect? This is the question at the heart of Against All Enemies, a new documentary by Charlie Sadoff. In it, Charlie explores the role disaffected veterans played in the January 6th attack on the US Capitol. In order to better understand what happened on that day, he lo…

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Dublin Oldschool with Andy Ryan and Chris Fields 39:53

3M ago39:53

39:53

Aside from Paul Hughes’ looming free agency, one of the main talking points going into Cage Warriors 170 is Team Ryano vying for a Cage Warriors title for the first time since 2013, when the legendary Neil Seery clinched flyweight gold. Speaking to Andy Ryan, Petesy discusses the golden era of the sport which occurred around the same time while the…

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The Gentleman in the Ring: A Conversation with Chris Billam-Smith 1:18:41

3M ago1:18:41

1:18:41

Steven talks to current world champion Chris Billam-Smith about various aspects of Chris's career, including his nickname "The Gentleman," his training regimen, sparring experiences, and thoughts on potential future fights. Chris shares insights on the importance of authenticity in the sport, the business side of boxing, and the challenges of maint…

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Paul Hughes: The Hottest Free Agent in MMA after Cage Warriors 170 33:12

3M ago33:12

33:12

Paul Hughes not being signed by the UFC has been one of the great mysteries on the European scene for the past number of years. Ahead of his first round knockout of Jan Quaeyhaegens at Cage Warriors 161, Hughes revealed that he had turned down a short notice debut with the promotion and an opportunity to compete on TUF due to injury. Now, before he…

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Hundreds of Irish Flock to UFC Atlantic City for Caolan Loughran, Rhys McKee 29:13

3M ago29:13

29:13

Former Cage Warriors champions Caolan Loughran and Rhys McKee join The Craic ahead of must-win fights at UFC Atlantic City. Rhys McKee discusses being away from his new-born daughter for the first time, why he is particularly excited about fighting Chidi Njokuani and how this camp feels different to he previous ones. Caolan discusses the influx of …

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God Save Texas: Life in the Land of Oil and Gas 49:27

3M ago49:27

49:27

God Save Texas is a three-part docu-series inspired by Lawrence Wright’s book of the same name. In each episode, an acclaimed filmmaker explores the past, present, and future of the Lone Star State. Episode One is directed by Richard Linklater, Episode Three by Iliana Sosa. Episode Two is directed by Alex Stapleton, and she joins Matthew Sherwood t…

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Ilia Topuria, Merab Dvalishvili and the Georgian MMA Explosion 32:05

3M ago32:05

32:05

On The Craic, we’ve previously heard about what Ilia Topuria means to Spanish MMA and the broader Hispanic MMA community, but we have never got the perspective from his true homeland, Georgia. Today, Petesy is joined by celebrated Georgian mixed-martial-arts journalist, Giorgi Kokiashvili of Setanta Sports, to discuss how the sport has exploded in …

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The Craic at Bellator Belfast | Dan Hardy, Fabian Edwards, Mick Conlan, Donagh Corby, Nick Baldwin 52:20

3M ago52:20

52:20

Another road edition of The Craic saw Petesy pull a 19-hour shift, part of which he was joined by Donagh Corby as they embarked on a trip up north for Bellator Belfast. Petesy speaks to the legendary Dan Hardy, number one contender to Johnny Eblen's middleweight crown Fabian Edwards, Irish boxing royalty Mick Conlan and the Score's Nick Baldwin. He…

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The Buzz for Bellator in Belfast | Joe McColgan Career Retrospective | Curta’s Impact at FAI 37:21

3M ago37:21

37:21

Former Cage Warriors lightweight champion and a legend of the Irish scene, Joe McColgan joins the The Craic for the very first time to take a look back at his career and to underline the lack of regret he has in terms of not making it to the UFC. A Belfast native, McColgan highlights his surprise that the upcoming Bellator card has not generated mu…

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The NFL’s Greatest Dynasty: New England Patriots 58:28

4M ago58:28

58:28

Between 2001-19, head coach Bill Belichick created one of the most successful dynasties ever seen in American football. Under his leadership, the New England Patriots won a record equalling six Super Bowl titles. Guided by quarterback Tom Brady, the team also set a host of other NFL records, including most wins over a ten year period, longest regul…

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Big Irish Contingent set for TUF 32, but is the Concept DEAD? 32:34

4M ago32:34

32:34

The Trident of Knowledge form with Donagh Corby and Andy Stevenson returning to The Craic to discuss Omran Chabaan of Team KF and Paddy McCorry of FAI being announced as cast members for the upcoming season of TUF, which begins filming in a little over a week’s time. The trio shed light on the fighters careers up until this point, consider whether …

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Navigating the World of Supercars and Hypercars with Tom Jaconelli 54:18

4M ago54:18

54:18

Steven talks to Tom Jaconelli, the director of Romans International, a renowned luxury supercar dealership, about the various aspects of the high-end car industry, including the intersection of art, investment, and passion for supercars. Tom shares insights on the evolving trends in the market, the distinction between supercars and hypercars, and t…

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#538 JAMES GALLAGHER & JORDAN O'NEILL | THE ENERGIZED SHOW | EP 7 1:06:28

4M ago1:06:28

1:06:28

What is up and welcome to the Energized Show! On this episode James Gallagher & Jordan O'Neill join us to discuss all the latest MMA craic. Like, Comment, Subscribe & Hit the notification bell for more Energized Shows!Follow us on:Youtube : Energized ShowInstagram: @Energized_ShowTikTok: @The_Energized_ShowTwitter: @Energized_ShowFacebook: Energ…

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MVP’s Already Upset Dana White | Tom Aspinall x Curtis Blaydes 2 at UFC Manchester? 30:10

4M ago30:10

30:10

Michael Venom Page had a perfect introduction to his new promotion at UFC 299. From his spectacular homage to the Undertaker in his entrance, to his signature showboating in the Octagon and his unanimous decision win over Kevin Holland, it went about as well as it could. However, in the post-fight press conference, Dana White underlined that he was…

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Embracing the Chaos at PFL Paris | Dan Hardy on Cedric Doumbé Stoppage 32:14

4M ago32:14

32:14

The stoppage in the main event of PFL Paris may have been the least interesting thing Petesy experienced on his trip to the City of Light. Petesy gives his take on the passion of the fan base, the (wild) enthusiasm of the media and explains why he feels MMA has gone mainstream in France in a way that it never did in the U.K. and Ireland. He also ex…

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