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I feel like our job as like fans is to promote the good stuff and like that is what we try to do every week. We don't put up all these like accusations and everything on our stories. We're trying to keep it uh good and positive and promote both male and female fighters cuz like a lot of these fighters have done such great things and they shouldn't be tarnished with the same brush that Connor has actually done. [music] Diana. >> Okay, here we go. It's time. [screaming] >> Okay, what's going on guys and welcome to a brand new episode of Energized brought to you by Orings Competitions. Ross, >> are you intoxicated or something? >> How are you doing, man? It's been a crazy week, man. And another crazy week in Irish MMA and another podcast for us to break it all down. I suppose we might as well get straight into it. We saw the fight that never happened at UFC 329. Conor McGregor loses in 70 seconds to Max Holloway via TKO Basmo. Um >> yeah, the fight never really really happened. Uh, I'm sure there was a lot of people disappointed regardless of the outcome. For people, even people who want to see Conor McGregor lose, I'm sure they didn't, that didn't wet their appetite either. Um, he went out there, threw two kicks, [snorts] got ground and pounded lightly, I'd say, threw an upkick, got back up, one low kick from Max Holloway, and turned to the ref and said he can't continue. Um, I'm going to call a spade a spade. I'm going to say that was probably the worst main event finish in UFC history. Basel, what are your thoughts? >> Yeah, he's Yeah, it was definitely up there, wasn't it? I think it's also the fact that like it was getting so much hype and as the week continued, more people were like tuning in and like watching and getting more excited. Also, in Ireland, he Connor was the only Irish MMA fighter fighting that weekend as well. So, like all eyes were on Connor as per usual. >> Yeah, they absolutely were. Um, look, it's a really, really strange one cuz in the build with the fight week, I don't know, there's just something about it that felt off that I was like, is he actually going to get in there and fight? There they were. >> It felt almost like surreal that it was actually going to happen. And then for the fight to finish the way it did just just felt so unsatisfying. It felt like like like I just wanted to see was he capable of making this comeback or not. And then obviously it was strange from a buildup perspective because obviously it's a it's a massive fight in terms of MMA. It's massive fight in terms of for the UFC probably international fight week. um you know all eyes always are on Vegas that in the MMA world and obviously over here then it becomes like this strange sort of narrative because like I think in a lot of ways he he obviously was the most loved fighter in the country and now he's like the most hated fighter in the country and it it sort of reminds me of that um you know that Justin Bieber when he had like the most disliked song on YouTube and it it was like >> maybe was it >> I think so. Yeah. So like it was like the most hated on but also one of the most viewed songs in the world and I feel like that's what McGregor was. He's like the most >> still your ringtone man. >> Yeah. Exactly. I won't sing your rendition just now. >> Save the singing for later. You can you can sing Wonder Wall later. >> Yeah. Exactly. So that I feel like that's the way it is. McGregor is not liked for a variety of different reasons. most like most commonly is the Nikita Han thing, but you know this this week I've heard from loads of people he punched the old man, the incident at the basketball, the Nikita hand trial amongst a whole host of other >> get a shopping list out. Yeah. >> Yeah. But I also feel like on Irish like if you're from Ireland like there's like probably another five or 10 stories they forget that he's done over the time over the years. Um, so like a lot of people don't like him over here and very very justified, right? And then but there's also like the die hard fans who like who obviously he's created so many magical moments in the MMA world and for Irish MMA and he's grown the sport to such an extent over here and that's undeniable and he's achieved more than any Irish fighter has uh on the world stage. So, you know, there it's one of those ones where he is like such an enigma and to see him back. I don't know about him. I felt like he didn't have the aura that he maybe had before. I feel like he does amongst his fellow fighters. I feel like they all were like, jeez, that fella like the fellow we grew up watching, but I felt like from a fans perspective, it didn't have the same feel to it. Uh, are you saying fans as in like the people that watch our stuff that follow MMA or do you think >> Yeah, just like even fans I feel like I feel like it was a nostalgia piece. I felt like it was >> Oh, it's very nostalgic. Yeah. >> You know, it's like watching Messi at this World Cup in a way like you know what I mean? Like flashes of brilliance from that have led to like some nice moments, but it's not the 2015 Messi that you're watching. >> No. No, look, >> not to compare you, but like that's I'm trying to I'm trying to think of people who are past their prime and still competing. >> Well, Messi is still doing it, but um it was probably Ronaldo probably been would have been more of a good one. But look, I I think it's very hard to find someone who would openly be like, I love Conor Mcgre. I don't like for everything he's done like >> it's very hard to say you love someone like that. Like how many good mates do you have that you say you'd love? Like would you say you'd love Connor more than them? Highly doubt it. Unless your actual mates are Connor and he's done something and touched your life in some sort of way. >> I think like it comes down to the art the artist has done compared to what they do on their in their private life. So like if you look at like R. Kelly, his music is unbelievable but the person he is people don't like. And like how do you separate? People still listen to R. Kelly but they don't like R. Kelly as a person. Same thing with Michael Jackson. Like people are like did he do what he what he's been accused of? But like his music is still un unbelievable. So like it comes to the Connor thing. It's like what he's done in that octagon has blown people's minds off their heads and especially us and we love to talk about what he's done in the cage, but outside of the cage, we don't like talking about that. There's numerous fighters all over the world that have done like [ __ ] up [ __ ] outside of the cage and we don't want to talk about that cuz like obviously we cover MMA in Ireland and it's very looked down. People look down on the sport. They don't even like covering it. no matter how well a Connor has done previously, how well like an Ian Garry is doing, how well a Shauna Bannon is doing and many many more. But like our I feel like our job as like fans is to promote the good stuff >> and like that is what we try to do every week. We don't put up all these like accusations and everything on our stories. We're trying to keep it h good and positive and promote both male and female fighters because like a lot of these fighters have done such great things and they shouldn't be tarnished with the same brush that Connor has actually done. So him going in there fighting was just like right what Connor does in the cage is what got us like to become Maro's number one MMA podcast and this is um we had to watch it and we had to cover it and we covered it um as lightly as we could and like as respectfully as we could as well and um the outcome wasn't what anyone wanted whether people wanted to see him win or lose no everyone left unsatisfied it was like you ordered a a takeaway and then you're sitting home waiting for it to come and then another comes and you go to bed starving Yeah, 100%. And like I've seen some people publicly trash him and like that's totally totally fine and I totally totally get that. But I do question the motives of some people who publicly trash them. Are they publicly trashing him because they think he's an absolute despicable person. Some definitely are, but some are definitely doing it because they know that will generate views for their social media and that will also, you know, they'll get the pat on the back. So, you know, dear down the road might make a post and say, "Screw him." And then she'll have Sally and Suzanne and Mary go, "Yeah, you tell them, Dear. You tell them." You know what I mean? So, >> that's that's that's the way I see it. Like, I just saw a lot of people sort of doing it over the weekend and then I saw some people slating Conor McGregor, but then following the likes of Chris Brown. I was just like, well, like where where do you draw your moral compass, if you know what I mean? So, like, >> well, even with the Mike Tyson stuff, man, when we were when he was about to fight Jake Paul, like we're we're like we were posting about that as well. But like, >> yeah, look, everyone's more >> Yeah. Look, when we cover com sports, we're going to cover as much as we can. And if there's no other person involved on a world stage, we're going to cover it. Doesn't mean doesn't necessarily mean we publicly support that person. You know what I mean? And if you actually noticed our different our coverage for Conor McGregor over the last few weeks has been different to our coverage for everyone else. So like you know you can draw your own conclusions to it. But uh >> for even fighters that don't like us man. >> Yeah I I think it's uh I think I think people love to just get up on their moral high horse about certain certain aspects of of it and at the end of the day they don't do what we do. So we we have to make sure everything's covered in terms in terms of >> we are covering the sport. We are covering the sport. Other people are covering the the celebrity of Connor. >> Yeah. Yeah. 100%. >> You know what I mean? >> 100%. We're looking from a competitive standpoint like our question our questions for were you know can Conor McGregor make a comeback? Can he beat Max Holloway? That's what we were talking about. And obviously >> also also sorry to interrupt I don't feel like we we should have to justify in being like what what we're doing like people have seen us covering doing this podcast for 10 years. Like if you don't get us now you're never going to get us. Yeah, 100%. I just think it's one of those ones where, you know, people people see a picture of him and then automatically assume you support absolutely everything he does. And sure, there's plenty of footballers that like I think are absolutely, but if they they play for my team, I'm going to like be like, "All right, well, I hope they win." You know what I mean? Because if Conor McGregor won at the weekend, that would have that could have easily had a positive knock on effect for Irish and May. could have maybe had a future UFC Dublin and it could have potentially had more fighters signed to the UFC from Ireland if Conor McGregor is an actual fighter on the roster. >> You could could have potentially had Conor McGregor against Ian Gary for the world title. >> Yeah, exactly. Like there was plenty of things that good that could have come from him winning for the rest of Irish MMA. There's a knock on effect for all these things and >> that's that's what we're looking for. We're looking for the next generation and in some ways you know with the injury and the fact >> yeah and then another thing Ross as well for every Irish fighter that will go to the UFC at some stage >> they will be asked what's their opinion on Connor on camera and stuff as well they're going to be making reals and this that and the other so like they better be prepared for that stuff as well >> 100% and they're especially if they go on to be the more successful they are the more the comparisons will come across so that's just the way it is Ian Gary now like if he wins wins, he becomes the most winningest Irish fighter in UFC history. And if he wins, then he'll be the first person since Conor McGregor to win a belt. I mean, from Ireland. So, like there there's going to be loads of comparisons week in week out. And he's going to get asked loads of times over the next couple weeks, watching McGregor leg break, etc., etc. >> I just think it's so I think it's so funny how we have to like we feel like we have to defend ourselves in some sort of way because Connor fought. [laughter] >> Yeah, it really is ridiculous. But I think that's because some people's logical brains do not work. So >> someone try and get us someone out there try and get us canceled so we can go viral please. Cuz I feel like we're apologizing for someone else doing something that has nothing got to do with us. >> Yeah. Exactly. So look that's the way it is. And in some ways I think obviously he lost, he's injured. It's going to take at least a year before he can do anything properly again. He's 38. We're recording this on Monday. He's 38 tomorrow. He's gonna be what, 39 by the time he has a chance of actually competing again. I like I don't really see it happening and I don't see it happening under the UFC banner. And I think in c certain ways it's it'd be great that Irish and May move past the McGregor era. We don't we're not thinking about another comeback. That's not the word on anyone's lips. And we're focused on growing the future stars of the sport. >> I actually I think you will be back, man. You know that that's I know that terrible. >> He only has one more in the contract, man. And like Dana's not just going to let him go and do a boxing match next. Just don't see that happen in a year's time. >> Yeah, probably not. >> But he's going to be out for a year guaranteed. Yeah, but like >> No, the biggest gate in UFC history, >> mate. I know. That's the thing, man. You can't just let that walk out the door. Like I saw Domin Cruz broke this down perfectly. He said like as fighters you always want to you always want to go one more time, >> right? And I think after all that time out, Connor at the end of the day is a competitor no matter what he does. And he was going to he wanted he he had that itch that couldn't be scratched no matter how many things he did in his outside world. It just wasn't enough. The Lamborghini yachts the the holidays, it just wasn't enough. He wanted to get in there another time. And then that is the definition of an issue not being scratched the way that was that that was a loss. He won't see that as a loss. Holloway won't see that as a win. I think he's going to do it one more time and there's no point in the UC giving him another contract after because like does he still have the legs? I don't know. This time it was the other leg. I think it's going to happen one more time. We're going to do another lap around this and I think it could be in the year's time at international fight week again maybe. And who do you think he's going to fight? I think if they actually bring him back, they should have him in there against Nate Diaz. If I'm being honest, Nate will like regardless whether he's retired or not now or whatever he's doing. I think it'll come out of retirement one more time. >> It could be Michael Chandler, but it's too far away to to put a name on it now. You know what I mean? Like right now, >> obviously Max Holloway wants the one wants to get that bag. But yeah, >> well, Max still got paid. I don't know. Do do I think he's going to fight UFC again? Yes, because I still believe at some point he's going to do a boxing match maybe against Floyd in about three years time or something. >> Yeah, I could see that. And I could see him maybe doing a bare knuckle fight against Jeremy Stevens down the future. Yeah. >> Do we need to apologize for anything else? [laughter] >> Nah. See apologizing for doing nothing wrong. >> Very awesome. >> Sorry you feel that way. >> Very awesome, man. You should check out our DMs, lads. So jeez. And ladies, gez. Um Ross, anything else you want to say about the UC 329 card? Cuz um it was an unbelievable card. All the stars were there. Tio Vaughn, Shauna Bannon, Mel Gibson, Vince Vaughn. >> I said Sha Bannon. >> Paul Brown. >> Paul Brown. Uh, null Gallagher. Lee Callahan, Owen Rody, Bruce Buffer. [laughter] >> I feel like that was cheating, man. I feel like that was cheating. >> Yeah, that was cheat. Yeah. >> [laughter] >> the bald one. >> Hold on. Dana White was there. >> Yeah. Look, it was cool to see. I think uh Zupa Box is making massive waves. H Turkey obviously got in got in the room with Eddie, Frank Warren, and Dana White and told Eddie and Frank should be nice to Dana and we're going to do what we're going to do and you're going to like it. And they went, "Yes, sir. Please, sir. Three bags uh full, sir." So, look, I'm looking forward to seeing what's going to happen over the next couple weeks with Super Boxing. I think they've really upped their game over the last couple of months, and I think I think it was a very slow start, but I think they're they're definitely making waves now as time going on. So, I'm definitely looking forward to seeing it. >> Yeah. Well, Super Boxing comes to Dublin August 8th, so we will be there. It's going to be very interesting to see what happens there as well, Ross. >> Yeah, absolutely. It's going to be it's going to be a big one. Um I'm excited to see it. I'm sure you're excited to see it as well, Basmo. Um yeah, I suppose getting into the rest card, obviously the biggest winner of the night, Barax Holloway making an absolute bank was Patty the Batty Pimlet. Um maybe we'll touch on the lightweight division. Basmo, it is hot as hell right now in the UFC. It is on fire. If you look at the top of the vision, obviously Justin Gate is the champion, which I probably never would have said if you if you asked me that halfway through the 2026, he would be the lightweight champion. Justin Gage is the champion. Arman Sukian is wrestling his heart out, but not actually fighting in the UFC. He's number one ranked fighter. BMF champion Charles Olivera beat Max Holloway in his last outing. He's there hanging around the title picture as well. Ilia Deoria obviously will need a win to get back into the title contention. could be out for a while after taking all that damage at UFC Freedom 250. Patty the baddy is right there and Max Holloway is there. But as what way do you see the light heavyweight or the lightweight division playing out? Obviously Patty and Justin Gatey had fight of the year at the start of the year. Charles Olivera is probably the number one contender in terms of beating Max Holloway. Max Hollow Holloway has flatlined Gagey before, so he might want that one back. And Arman Sukian is actually the number one contender, but he's never fought anyone anytime recently. So, and then Tapori is obviously going to have to fight them out like what if you're if you're a Sean Shelby, what way you match in that lightweight division? Great question. Great question. Maybe Sukin against um KT. >> You think so? Yeah, >> I think it makes most sense. Yeah. >> Yeah. Yeah, but Surukin's beaten Olivera and he's beaten think Dan Hooker I think is other like ranked twin. Yeah, >> I think like age wise as well, I think he's he's a good like eight years maybe. I think eight. >> Yeah, I think well Sukian I think UFC tend to not like him, but he's doing all the things that they like. Like he's on all the streams with all the streamers. He's getting his face out there, getting his name out there. >> I think we just need to see him inside the octagon. I think that's what we need to see out. Like I suppose, what would you say? Patty versus Charles Oliver next then for the BMF belt. Why not say to >> watch as well say he want to take a bit of time off. >> Well, the thing is they have to look at it like this like right Gage needs a fight cuz he's talking about retiring which he's obviously not going to do. But like >> yeah, he's clear who is he going payday. >> Yeah, exactly. And I think like Sukin is the guy >> lost. That's not the fight to make. Charles Liviera, >> but if you're if you're if you're gay, >> are you going to angle for a fight with Patty or Max? Because I feel like they're >> the bigger fights because obviously >> Serukin Terukan is a big one as well, man. [clears throat] >> He has a big following. >> Yeah, but I think it's the biggest fight with the most downside. Like he's the hardest opponent. He's already beaten Patty and Patty has a massive following. rematch for the year. Make >> perhaps Arukin could actually be bigger than Patty on Instagram, you know. I know it's not just down to Instagram, but it's it's the only gauge we really have. >> Yeah, but I think Patty brings out the celebrities which makes the fight feel bigger. >> Yeah. So does Herooi though. You have all the streamers there, you know. >> Yeah. Like an Aiden Ros to a Mel Gibson these days, you know. >> And you know what? There's literally no reason to try decide like Sukin probably deserves it on merit but like merit [clears throat] doesn't really exist when you have stars in the mix >> but he's probably the most ready to go bar all the way. >> Yeah, but so's Patty Pimna after that. He won 60 seconds. >> So is Charles, isn't he? >> Yeah. They're all okay. Do you think they should do Serukian versus Gachi and then Oliver versus Pimn on the same card? Is that is that the best option to do? And then Max is the backup. >> I think the person that deserves to get a fight next first who should be in that queue is Sukin. Whether it be the title or not, he needs a fight booked ASAP. >> Yeah. But yeah, one thing I will say is whatever way you book it, it looks great. >> Oh man, looks great, doesn't it? >> Yeah. Like there's not a bad match up amongst them. >> There's not a catfish fight there to be had. >> Yeah. But if you think about it, Patty obviously has the fight with Gachi, right? So like obviously he's had that that was that was fight of the year contender. So like that that's a cool fight. Hima is a very interesting submission back and forth. Sirukian and Patty have words like Patty's not going to fight for a while as well. Patty Tapori is a massive fight that could headline any numbered event as well. >> Yeah. >> But I just think to be out for a while though, you know. >> Yeah. So it depends. It depends on how fast these guys want to turn around. But if I was Patty the Batty, I'd be looking to turn around very quick after that 60-cond finish. Cuz you know what? >> It could also be whoever fights next could be the person who puts themselves into the best position. Like just say I don't know what the events are coming up. Is there any is there any big lightweight fight in UFC 330? Is there catch me off guard there, bro? I >> actually don't think there is. This this card is not looking the healthiest to be honest. Have a look here. >> But they Jaylen Turner is on the main card. But look things that's not really I think the next time there's a heavyweights or lightweights tops versus Yeah. Sal kid. Is that how you say it? The Australian guy. >> Yeah. So like it doesn't look like there's another sort of top lightweight matchup coming in the coming weeks. I was more thinking if you actually took one short notice went in there and like just got another win. It it doesn't look like there's many lightweight match ups on the horizon for a short notice job. So looks like we're going to see how how the the cards fall. Chain white just do the matchmaking on Tuesday. So we'll have to see. Basel we'll have to see. >> [snorts] >> only on a Tuesday. >> Yeah. But look, obviously UFC 329, huge event. Shout out to Luke Royley as well. H unbelievable finish for him. I feel like he's like a big game day player. I feel like when the lights come on, the best version of himself comes out. So, uh, shout >> some people said that that was an early stoppage, you think? >> Nah, I didn't think so. I thought your mom was out on his feet to be honest. I thought >> for me, I thought it was good good stoppage. Not going to lie. In fairness, it was a very good fight night. I really enjoyed watching it. I thought it was uh really good to see. Uh unfortunately, Lonnie Kavanagh didn't get the job done. Uh King Green got the job done against Terrence McKini. Um again, another first round fight for uh Terrence McKini. This time he was the nail. He's either the hammer or the nail. That fell has more first round finishes either being the finished or finished finishing people than anyone I've ever seen in my entire life. being there finished. [laughter] >> Adrien Janes got the TKO over Cody Garbrandt which was uh pretty cool. Robert Whitaker could make a run at 205. And then Gable Stevenson getting the job done as well. Bosmo Habel Steven. >> Yeah, he's going to be interesting. He's obviously a bit raw, but let's let's let's see where he goes next. H I think him versus Titu as next would be a good scrap. >> Good shout. Yeah, good shout. Yeah, >> like he needs to fight someone. He was like on the on the decline with a name, I think, is is the best way to do it. >> Yeah, that's fair. >> So, why not? But look, all roads now will lead to UFC 330. Ian Garry uh versus Lakv. We did ask Ian Garry to come on the show and we were told he could come on the show and then we text two days later and we're told actually asked the UFC to get him on the show. So, we probably won't have Ian Gary on before UFC 330. He probably won't do much Irish MMA in the buildup to UFC 330. We asked, we were told yes, and then we were told no. So, look, you get nothing but the truth here, and that's what we want to let you guys know. >> So, we're going to try and get Islam Machev on the show. [laughter] >> Oh, you know yourself. You know yourself. >> You know yourself. >> You know yourself. You know yourself. >> A show here. >> What? >> A loose show here by the L. >> Oh, man. Loose, man. Jesus, mate. Well, it's a Conor McGregor. Is Conor McGregor fight recap show? It's going to be loose, man. Ross, as we said, Connor was the only fight in Irish to fight over the weekend. So, this weekend, the fighting Irish are back. Um, we're going to kick it off. >> We're back, baby. >> We're going to kick it off at PFL Austin that goes down Saturday night as the PFL have Kane Lock Ran making his second appearance in the featherweight division. Ross What's your make K lockan moving to the featherweight division? And um to be honest, who's he even fighting? >> He's fighting Julio Ara who's 217, formerly in the UFC before. Um yeah, look, I think >> let's see how he goes at featherweight. I think the the cuts were always big from uh bantamweight. I think the thing about bantamweight is he's obviously not the tallest guy, so he's going to be quite a short featherweight. And I think that's where um you know there could be some issues for him if he meets a very long featherweight. But look, let's see how he goes there. He obviously looked good against Alan Philpot, but uh it looked like Philpot wasn't on that night. So let's see how he goes. And look, we we'll definitely be supporting Kan Lran. Um he's looked good since moving to Fight Academy Ireland. So I think this will be his first real test. I feel like he's got to sort of get his feet wet on the new fight academy Ireland mats and let's [snorts] see how we go see how he goes. I think he's definitely a top talent and I think he uh he has the capabilities of going all the way in that featherweight division. Also going to be interesting to see will there be much interaction between him and Lewis McGrillin on fight week both fighting in Austin. And uh I also want to give one quick shout out Basma while we're here to uh Phil Campbell who's doing commentary now for PFL uh Mina and he called a great little triangle win over the victory. He called the the fight before he came out. He said this guy's going to win by triangle and then he won by triangle. So [snorts] shout out Phil Campbell. What a guy. H would be cool to see him on the main PFL cards. >> Yeah. Well, the thing is when this was announced I I'd never heard of Arc Rio. is a Julia and then looking into his record, he's like he's won a good few times, lost a few good times on the UFC as well. So, this is a very, very tough opponent. I know people always call their opponents tough, but this guy has the credentials to back that up. So, it is a big test for K. Like, does Kane want to make a run for the featherweight title? We will see here as well. And one thing I definitely want to see happen over here, I want to see Pat, I want to see Shando, and I want to see Ken all wearing cowboy hats over in Austin as well. That's what I want to see. Let's make it happen. Let's make it happen. Man, you predict these things. Um, also on the fight, uh, also on the card, Lewis McGrillin is taking on Don Nasimento. He was originally meant to fight Sergio Pettis. So, uh, look, at least >> hasn't it? >> Yeah. Well, at least Lewis is getting paid. And then in the main event, Johnny Evelyn's taking on Casangai >> Kasanga. >> Yeah. So, we expect Johnny Evelyn to win that fight as well. We'll keep you up to date all the fight week news throughout the week. Um Ross, then also we had to mention as well the UFC is back this weekend as well as in the main event. Drius 2 plus C takes on the one and only Camaro man in the middleweight division. Ross, >> yeah, [snorts] Drius 2 plus former middleweight champion take on the Nigerian nightmare, former welterweight champion. I'm going to think Duplic is going to win by hook or by crook. Um he has obviously a very strange pressure forward uh fighting style. I just think the sides here is going to be too much for Kamar Usman and uh again as we've seen with McGregor you can't be hanging out on the sidelines for a long time and coming back and I feel like Usman's been doing too much of that for my liking and I think uh Drius Dupless is going to get a TKO maybe in the second round. >> Okay, we have a poll out on the Energize Show story. Who's team Drius or team Kamaru? What is what are your thoughts, man? >> Team Drake is by 64%. >> At the moment is team Drake is 45, Camaro 55. >> So many I didn't know there were so many uh Camaro Usman fans from here. >> Yeah. Well, Camaro man, he said he needed to see some activity. You know, [laughter] >> you see Oklahoma, man. Yeah, we are going from Oklahoma all the way to County Cork for a hoown down there. EFC9 Breaking Bad is bringing you four pro fights and I am looking forward to watching every single one of them. It is going to be a huge card down there. Bario Callahan and the boys are putting on some massive fights. We have the return of Ronan Degan. He is looking say undefeated as a pro and cement a spot on Cage Warriors 210. I'm really looking forward to seeing him back out in action. Glenn Eagers will make his long awaited pro debut. The last time we saw him was up at a we spoke to Manfords and he said he was going pro. Kyle Sullivan will look to get her a winning uh kickoff going on her pro career. She is one of the best talents this country has ever seen. And not only that, last minute we're getting a veteran of the sport. Last week I said to you, it's rare you get a talent in their prime fighting on the domestic scene and we got another one for you. Ryan Shelly is back and he's fighting on a leaf fighting championships 9 with a whole host of other title fights. Basel, this is going to be a banger of a card, isn't it? >> Of course, man. EFC 9, they have the big cage. They have a a crazy audience that goes to as well. No doubt Brian Manning will be there as well. >> Yeah, no doubt about it. >> Oh, no. I'm very excited. Um, shout out to Bario Callen. Um, there's not many Irish south of the border MMA events that go down that are run so well and get a lot of people interested >> and uh, he's definitely doing that. So, uh, >> yeah, man. There's some unbelievable fights in it. Like I'm looking here, Daniel Clooney who recently got a triangle win over Henry Leis fighting Ran Dun Levy. Johnny Dorgan's on this card. Nick H. Revenue is defending his welterweight title against Jack Ryan. Shane Dawn versus Kevin Walsh. Two of the best flyweights in the country going toe toe. Shane Cardy versus Ethan Lewis. Unbelievable. And Buhada from Hulahan Martial Arts is taking on Barry Kennedy as well. Unbelievable. I am absolutely buzzing this actually. Is Jared Ryan on this car as well? I know he was announced on it before. Is he still on it? >> I think he was meant to be on it. Yeah. Yeah, I think he still could be on. Is that a fifth title fight or fifth pro fight? Bario Callahan pulling out all the absolute stops. Apologies Jared Roman for not putting in the original. That's going to be huge. Like I'm actually buzzing with this card. Doesn't actually get much better than that. Basma >> I think is doing a K1 fight on the card as well against you have here. Yeah. EFC 9. Yeah. and Kyle here versus Cody O' Connor as well. Baso, this this this could be car of the year contender. >> Five pro fights in the >> five pro fights >> in on the island of Ireland. It actually doesn't really get much better than that. It really doesn't. >> I think you're going to have to kick us. Give us a promo proper promo there cuz your rhymes. >> That's all right. Well, look, that's what that that is what we do here. EFC9 going down July 18th from the Rockies bar and the Rocky's bar will be rocking. Ronan Degan will be in your main event as a flyweight in the flyweight division. Undefeated pro fight there. Pro fighter right there. Glenn Eagers from team KF. He will be making his pro debut. But there's not one two KF fighters on this card in the pro division. Ryan Chel, one of the most experienced fighters in this country, will be fighting on this card as well as a professional. Kyio Sullivan will look to get her pro career into winning ways. She's one of the best talents this country has ever seen. And also, not only that, we have Jared Ryan who's looking to remain undefeated in the pro ranks as well. Unbelievable stuff. As well as a whole host of title fights as well in the amateur scene. Shane Cardy, he'll be defending his featherweight title. Bougie will be fighting Kennedy in a very interesting lightweight uh title fight. Shane Dawn could be his last fight before before he turns pro. Fighting Kevin Walsh. Unbelievable fight there. Nick Revenue versus Dra Jack Ryan. Whole host of other unbelievable fights. We'll see Jake and Guy in a K1 fight. Daniel Clooney after a big win over Henry Lea. EFC9 Breaking Bad be there be square. The Rocky's bar will be on wheels. [screaming] Yeah. There we have it, Basmo. Like, what a card, man. You can tell I was excited for that one, >> mate. That promo, man. That's going to be Barry Oll's new ringtone. That is, >> man. There's there there's actually so many cool fights on this card that you actually can't stop. I didn't even John Doug didn't get a shout out there. You know what I mean? Second time out, but that's what happens. You know what I mean? >> Yeah. Well, you do your rip you're ripping grip, bro. Well, look, when there's five pro fights on the card and then a host of toy fights, it's very very hard to make sure everyone's there. Hopefully, everyone stays fit and healthy in the buildup and we get to see the full card as uh as seen there, you know. >> All right, predicting now. Who are we going to be talking about next week, Ross? >> Who are we going to be seeing next week? The guy or the gal to talk about, man. >> Yeah. Well, hopefully we're talking f five and0 for the Irish. five pro wins um for for all the guys. In terms of the amateurs, I think Shane Cardy always wants us to say he's the best featherweight in the country. H he'll be one step closer with the win. Um I think that flyweight fight, it's a super flyweight title fight between Kevin Walsh and Shane Dawn. Sure, there was people arguing that Kevin Walsh beat Nate the Great Kelly in his last fight. H Shane Dawn was gone all over the UK and Ireland collecting titles. I think that one was an absolute banger. Uh I think uh Buja versus uh Kendi Hulham martial arts versus MA Cork is a is a lowkey banger. Uh big fan of that. Glenn Eagers he he wants to make a statement. I I feel like he he'll be looking to do that come fight night. Jared Roy wasn't happy with his pro uh performance in his first fight out. So he'll definitely be looking to make a make a statement. Rowan Degan is going to have to get a finish to get on that Cage Warriors card. Let's see that. And then Kyle Sullivan as well. You know, obviously she's own one as a pro. Not the ideal start to her pro career. I think she'll be looking to make a statement and it's going to be interesting to see what Ryan Ch's like. Obviously, he's well into his pro career. I think he's eight and four. Um we're getting to see him here fight on a local showdown in Cork. And then Luis Brady's also fighting for the Gals. So man, this card is stacked from top to bottom. >> It is, man. It is, man. Seemed like Barry had the pickings out of all these people, didn't he? >> Yeah, really, really did. seems to seems to be one of the best card of the year. No doubt about it. >> Without a doubt. So Ross, that's obviously all the action that going down this weekend. We'll have Ken lock fighting PFL Saturday. We'll have the five fight Irish competing at Elite FC and Cork on Saturday as well. Obviously UFC this weekend, trickers duplic. And I'm sure as always there will be plenty more news coming out during the week cuz uh look, you can't predict these things, can you? >> Man, I'm feeling energized after that. feeling energized after that, especially after that elite FC card. I suppose we we pulled down we pulled down the fourth wall a little bit there on some of uh the on ongoing behind the scenes stuff. So, uh look, let let's keep our lit and bring bring on the big fighting guards this weekend. >> No. Yeah. >> Just like anything else to say? No, just want to say h thanks to a million for everyone who has been watching the show and who has been listening to the show and stayed after that weird long pause of silence that we never have on the show. So, if you want if you want an apology from us, send us a DM. We'll send one out to you. Yeah. >> Yeah. Don't worry about it. Uh but thank you for everyone who will support show. 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