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The Auld Triangle Episode 80: Caolan Loughran

By on March 18, 2025

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 apparel giant, O’Neill’s. Additionally, he shares his thoughts on Conor McGregor questioning Paul Hughes’ Irish identity.

Andy, Ian & Caoilte discuss a heap of Irish MMA news stories/topics:

  • Will Fleury’s gutsy performance in Frankfurt to capture the Oktagon heavyweight title and become a two-weight champion, his incredible year in the promotion, and what comes next?
  • Denis Frimpong impresses as Oktagon’s hometown hunter.
  • Paul Hughes set to face Bruno Miranda at PFL Belfast. How can PFL capitalize on Hughes’ ascent to superstardom?
  • Decky McAleenan’s signing with PFL & inclusion in the European lightweight tournament.
  • Will we see the best of Shauna Bannon at UFC London?
  • Karl Moore, Ciaran Clarke and Nathan Kelly receive their quarter-final matchups for the PFL world tournaments.
  • Brian Manning’s stunning power earns him another 1st-round KO & all the Cage Conflict XV action.
  • Dylan Logan returns in style after a 5-year hiatus.
  • Adam Shelley returns to the win column with a comprehensive W in Rome.
  • Craig McGrattan dominates in his Cage Warriors debut.
  • More Irish pro fights on tap at Clan Wars 51!

Andy is a multimedia reporter, interviewer, writer, with a strong focus on Irish MMA. Co-host of The Auld Triangle podcast. Follow Andy on Twitter (@andyste123) and Instagram (@andystevensonMMA).
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