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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 Sheehan, the hottest free agent in the sport Paul Hughes, former Cage Warriors champions Neil Seery and Joe McColgan, and FAI coaches Liam Shannon and Pat McAlister.
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 infamous Team Ryan boss underlines why he believes the scene has become divided since then. Ryan, one of the founding fathers of the Irish sport, outlines the promise of his latest batch of talent and details why he believes James Sheehan will be ready for the UFC if he secures the Cage Warriors welterweight title at Dublin's RDS. Former Cage Warriors middleweight champion, Chris Fields, also fixes his mind back to the 2013 event. As well as that, the Irish fan favourite acknowledges that his Team KF charges are building back to title contention while also asserting his belief that Irish MMA's best chance of producing another golden generation will come from all gyms competing against each other, something that hasn't happened regularly since the early BAMMA events in the country.
MMA Hero Brad Pickett joins us on the line for episode #127 of Paddy Holohan’s No Shame Podcast. Brad is a former UFC fighter, head coach of Great Britain Top Team & considered by many as a pioneer of British & European MMA. With an MMA record of 26-14, Pickett was one of the most entertaining fighters to grace the octagon. On this weeks episode Paddy talks about his admiration for Brad, explaining how he used to skip school as a youngster to watch ‘ One Punch’ fight on the former MMA promotion Cage Rage. Pickett had a hard hitting style that made him a fan favourite. Brad explains how he took inspiration from Mike Tyson’s fight game. Many of the boxing legend’s trademark moves such as the bob & weave, the over hand, & hook shots where all elements that Pickett adapted for his own game in the world of MMA. Amazingly throughout his entire fight career, Brad never broke a bone in his hands. He attributes this to developing good technique. Brad also had a versatile ground game to complement his stand up & admits he would have developed his wrestling more if started MMA at an earlier age. “I was trying to beat you from the first minute to the last minute.” Brad’s first MMA lesson was at 26 years of age when he was humbled by a 16 year old fighter. Growing up Pickett had a background in cricket & soccer before boxing from the age of 19-21 but admits that MMA was by far the toughest sport he’s ever competed in. His first fight was in November 2004 & less than a year later he became the Cage Rage British Featherweight Champion, defeating Ozzy Haluk via Submission. It was around that time he started travelling to the US to train with American Top Team, developing an excellent relationship with MMA coach Mike Brown, the pair remain close friends today. In 2009 Pickett signed for World Extreme Cage Fighting after years of knocking on the door. His first Fight at WEC 45 earned him a victory via submission along with the fight of the night bonus, enabling him to spend more time training in the US. It was the start of an incredible bonus streak that lasted 5 figths into his UFC career. In April 2010, Pickett claimed a dominant Unanimous Decision victory over Demetrious Johnson at WEC 48, one of only 3 fighters to defeat Mighty Mouse. The WEC merged with UFC in 2010 & Brad had his first fight for the premier MMA promotion in 2011 at UFC 138. “If you’re in it for the money you’re in it for the wrong reasons. Money comes with success” After going 3-3 in his first 6 UFC fights, Brad dropped down to the flyweight division defeating Neil Seery via Unanimous decision in 2014. Pickett regrets dropping down a division admitting that he was stylistically unsuited for the lower weight class. Despite having so many impressive victories throughout his career, ‘One Punch’ was unable to win multiple fight eliminator opportunities with many of his opponents going on to challenge for the belt. Brad’s final UFC victory came in 2016 against Francis Rivera, before retiring in 2017 in his home town at UFC London. His post fight interview is an absolute tear jerker. Also on this weeks episode, Brad offers plenty of career advice for up & coming fighters along with discussing the impact of social media on today’s generation. Since retiring from the UFC Octagon in 2017, Pickett has transitioned into coaching & will be in Nathaniel Wood’s corner at UFC Fight Island on July 15th. Brad talks about the importance of mindset above all else. Having made the walk himself he has the emotional intelligence to understand what his fighters need & how to get the best out of them as individuals. Brad’s legacy stretches far outside the Octagon having spent his entire career passing on his knowledge to future generations. The standard in the UK now compared to the early 2000’s is testament to trailblazers like Pickett who helped to pave the way. On the subject of making it to the UFC, Brad insists that Cage Warriors is still the best route for British & European fighters. However ‘One Punch’ adds that It’s not just about the the Ultimate Fighting Championship anymore. There are plenty of options for fighters to consider now with the expansion of Bellator in Europe, One Championship in Asia & other emerging promotions such as ACA (Absolute Championship Akhmat). For some of our younger audience if you haven’t checked out Brad’s career, the highlights are on Youtube, familiarise yourself with a true legend of the game. For the rest, no better excuse to relive some of those epic battles that brought every single one of us to our feet, even Dana White. The full episode #127 of Paddy Holohan’s No Shame Podcast is available now across all the usual platforms including Youtube, Spotify & iTunes.
On the final episode of Eurobash, Ariel Helwani (15:00) joins the show to discuss the latest developments in the sport including Fight Island, a potential meeting between Conor McGregor and Kamaru Usman and much more. Former host of Eurobash, Neil Seery (55:00), returns to give his reaction to UFC's Jacksonville events. Petesy Carroll and Niall McGrath discuss the latest headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the final episode of Eurobash, Ariel Helwani (15:00) joins the show to discuss the latest developments in the sport including Fight Island, a potential meeting between Conor McGregor and Kamaru Usman and much more. Former host of Eurobash, Neil Seery (55:00), returns to give his reaction to UFC's Jacksonville events. Petesy Carroll and Niall McGrath discuss the latest headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the final episode of Eurobash, Ariel Helwani (15:00) joins the show to discuss the latest developments in the sport including Fight Island, a potential meeting between Conor McGregor and Kamaru Usman and much more. Former host of Eurobash, Neil Seery (55:00), returns to give his reaction to UFC's Jacksonville events. Petesy Carroll and Niall McGrath discuss the latest headlines.
Flyin' Brian J is joined by Welsey 'Hole In One' Riddle to break down the upcoming UFC Fight Night 113 fight card happening on July 16th, 2017 at The SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. FBJ on Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/FlyinBrianJ Wesley on Twitter: https://www.Twitter.com/AllThatMMA FBJ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FlyinBrianShow Wesley on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AllThatMMA MMA mania on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MMAmania MMA mania on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MMAmania MMA mania on the Web: https://www.MMAmania.com Gunnar Nelson vs Santiago Ponzinibbio (9:29) Joanne Calderwood vs Cynthia Calvillo (14:35) Stevie Ray vs Paul Felder (18:59) Jack Marshman vs Ryan Janes (25:57) Khalil Rountree vs. Paul Craig (29:42) James Mulheron vs Justin Willis (34:56) Danny Roberts vs Bobby Nash (40:49) Alexandre Pantoja vs Neil Seery (47:45) Charlie Ward vs Galore Bofando (53:37) Danny Henry vs Daniel Teymur (58:38) Brett Johns vs Albert Morales (1:06:37) Leslie Smith vs Amanda Lemos (1:14:26)
The lads talk UFC Denver, UFC Houston, McGregor Interview, Neil Seery, Fan Questions and more
It's been a little while since we did a multi-guest episode like this, but we're coming out of the gate with a powerful lineup. Stephen Thompson makes his highly anticipated return to the show and there was plenty to get into. Wonderboy responds to the recent disparaging comments by Tyron Woodley, reveals his answer to the question "Apocalypse or Thanos," and discusses some of the fights from Bellator 170 and UFC on FOX 23. Ian McCall joins us to talk podcasting, the green rush in California and his food poisoning in Ireland. He also looks ahead to his UFC 208 fight against Neil Seery in Brooklyn, NY. Adam Milstead returns to the show ahead of his February 4th clash in Houston. He talks about the difference in training for your second Octagon appearances vs. your UFC debut. We also got into fighter pay and the crazy range of body types that make up the heavyweight division. Short After Show this week. I give some more thoughts on Woodley's comments about racial prejudice in the world of MMA. I also throw a couple TV show recommendations out there. Enjoy!! Website: http://www.mmamad.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MMAMadOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/NickRiznerMMAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MMAMadOfficial/?fref=ts
Great guests, fun interviews, the debut of a new segment. This is one of those episodes I've dreamed about. I hope you have as much fun listening as I did making it. First, one half of the UFC 205 Fight of the Night, Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson discusses his majority draw with the welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley. Dana White stated both publicly and in private that Wonderboy would be getting that instant rematch and we have to take the man at his word. Understandably somber but still in good spirits, I greatly appreciate the time! Next, Ian McCall returns to the podcast to discuss his upcoming fight with Neil Seery. Unsurprisingly, we get sidetracked by UFC 205 and the developing politics of Donald Trump's America. Fun interview, I think you'll enjoy it! Plus, the inaugural edition of coast-to-coast, featuring my MMA-loving friend who moved to California. From opposite sides of the country, Kevin and I recap UFC 205, tell the strange tale of accidentally meeting Conor McGregor and more. Finally, in the After Show, I hit all the important MMA topics that we missed and discuss West World (which was already spoiled for me), UConn's bad start and the Dallas Cowboys climbing to #1 in the power rankings. Thanks for listening!!
“Uncle Creepy” Ian McCall is back with another edition of “Storytime.” On this broadcast, McCall is joined by filmmaker Nathan Apffel. They discuss Apffel’s films that raise awareness for illnesses like Huntington’s Disease. They also discuss Ian’s upcoming bout with Neil Seery this week in Ireland. The post Nathan Apffel appeared first on Storytime with Uncle Creepy.
The "Fight Knights" were live Wednesday evening on the Sherdog Radio Network. Anthony Walker and Jules Cohen were joined by UFC flyweight contender Ian McCall ahead of his Nov. 18 bout with Neil Seery. They also discuss the latest in MMA news, the call out of Georges St. Pierre by middleweight champion Michael Bisping, and the revelation that Jordan Parsons was posthumously diagnosed with C.T.E.
The lads talk Cyborg, rest of UFC Brazil, Neil Seery retirement, Pimblett & Cage Warriors, Iaquinta, Alvarez/McGregor/Khabib, Fan Questions and more
The lads talk Overeem vs Arlovski, Neil Seery, Gunnar Nelson, McGregor latest and more
Carroll, Fields and Lobov talk Conor McGregor, TUF 22, TJ vs Cruz, Neil Seery, Ryan Hall fight, Alex White, Saul Rogers and Making a Murderer (careful now, small spoiler alert toward the end)
The Severe Sessions With Chris Fields & Peter Carroll - Ep.2 Neil Seery And Andy Ryan
From Louis Smolka's rear naked choke of Paddy Holohan to Cathal Pendred getting starched by Tom Breese to Neil Seery's guillotine of Jon Delos Reyes, we go cover all the action from Dublin, Ireland's UFC Fight Night 76 in the Monday Morning Analyst.
The Severe Sessions with Chris Fields and Peter Carroll: Ep.1 Neil Seery
Ep66 Andy Ryan, Neil Seery, Paul Redmond, Niall McGrath A Team Ryano special features head coach Andy Ryan (at 2 mins), MMA/UFC veteran Neil Seery (at 5 mins) and UFC newbie Paul Redmond (at 54 mins) talking about their upcoming trip to #UFCStockholm We also caught up with our good buddy from Talking Brawls, Niall McGrath (at 13 mins) to review the UFC Boston card @SetantaMMAShow @GusRyan100 @PowerfulIreland @TeamRyano @bjjnorthside @NeilSeeryMMA @RedserMMA
Ep46 #UFCDublin Media Day interviews with Holohan, Seery and Pendred 1 on 1 interviews with Paddy Holohan, Neil Seery and Cathal Pendred @SetantaMMAShow @GusRyan100 @bjjlowbowski @fergtheiceberg
Featuring Lex McMahon, Demetrious Johnson, Neil Seery, Cathal Pendred, John Kavanagh, Chris Weidman, and Alistair Overeem.