The Bash

On the last ever episode of The Bash, Petesy and Niall talk about all the thrills and spills from UFC 260, Francis Ngannou's coronation moment and ponder what is going on with Jon Jones' heavyweight debut. The lads listen to messages from members of the media and listers before signing off.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's show, Petesy and Niall discuss their decision to end The Bash following next week's episode. Paddy Pimblett joins the show to talk about his stunning display at CW 122 and his next move - UFC or a CW title? Ian Garry reacts to his star-making moment at CW121, gives his take on his upcoming title fight against Jack Grant and reveals who his dream UFC debut would be against. Petesy and Niall discuss the week's action, highlighting what a promising time it is for Irish MMA as well as previewing UFC 260.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, UFC referee Marc Goddard joins the show to pay tribute to the late Neil Hall and to shed light on all the recent confusion surrounding illegal knees. Paul Redmond also calls in to discuss his free agency, his next move and the current crop of Irish talent at Team Ryano and in the Cage Warriors ranks. Niall and Petesy tackle all the latest headlines and look forward to an action packed week across multiple promotions.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the back of Petr Yan's DQ loss to Alajmain Sterling at UFC 259, his coach John Hutchinson stops by the show to react to the fight. Petesy and Niall breakdown all the headlines emerging from the marquee event and look forward to next week's Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad card.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Brendan Loughnane drops by to discuss the announcement of his first PFL featherweight tournament bout against UFC veteran Sheymon Moraes. Petesy and Niall discuss Dana White's criticism of Cyril Gane, Paulo Costa's pre-fight wine rampage, the booking of James Gallagher vs. Patchy Mix and much more. The lads also look ahead to next weekend's blockbuster UFC 259 card and take questions from the lovely listeners, fighters and media members.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, Petesy and Niall look at the matchmaking conundrum the UFC are facing at the top of the welterweight bracket. The lads also discuss Derrick Lewis' massive knockout win over Curtis Blaydes and the promise of young British heavyweight, Tom Aspinall. For the first time ever, the episode features questions from listeners and media colleagues.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s episode, Leon Edwards drops by to give his take on the welterweight title picture following Kamaru Usman’s win at UFC 258 and to shed light on who is most likely to accept a fight with him on March 13. Cage Warriors featherweight contender Paul Hughes announces his latest opponent for CW 120. Petesy and Niall look back on all the thrills and spills from UFC 258, discuss the cancellation of Edwards vs. Chimaev and look forward to this weekend’s Blaydes vs. Lewis event.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode of The Bash, Petesy Carroll and Niall McGrath flesh out the latest lines coming from the lightweight elite and gauge the reaction to a potential third meeting between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor for all the marbles. Tom Aspinall joins the show and shares a story of his first encounter with future opponent and former champion Andrei Arlovski. The lads also look forward to UFC 258 and give their picks for the pay-per-view event.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's show, Petesy and Niall are joined by former RIZIN champ Jiri Prochazka to discuss the postponement of his clash with Dominick Reyes, his "horrible" UFC debut and the "bullshit" fight between Jake Paul and Ben Askren. The lads look at all the latest news in MMA including GSP's advice to Conor McGregor, Khamzat Chimaev returning to good health and Casey Kenney's degrading comments about Megan Anderson. They also discuss the potential impact of Paul's boxing bout with Askren and look back at Reug Reug's most recent wreckage and all the action from KSW 58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's show, Petesy and Niall react to Dustin Poirier's stunning win over Conor McGregor and question what is next for the Irishman. The lads also try to forecast the UFC's lightweight title picture and ponder whether they have seen the last of Khabib Nurmagomedov. Veteran journalist Philip O'Connor joins the show to give his take on what went down on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices