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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Detailed fight analysis connects major MMA promotions with Irish and European cards, prospects and matchmaking.
Fight cards become arguments about decision-making on Severe MMA Podcast. Sean Sheehan and Ian O'Neill work through major UFC results, Cage Warriors events, PFL developments and European MMA with a conversational format that leaves room for disagreement, prediction and…
A dropped black belt gets let up; Sean Sheehan gives you the fight IQ behind it.
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A brisk weekend debrief that spends as much time on matchmaking as on the fights.
Episode 558 is a brisk weekend debrief that moves from Europe to Madrid and London with a clear point of view. Sean Sheehan and Ian O'Neill keep the pace up, and the best stretches come when the talk gets specific: Luke Reilly, Sam Patterson versus MVP, and the repeated effort…
A lively Cage Warriors-heavy Irish MMA chat with real-time debate and a strong scene feel.
Episode 554 stays anchored in Irish MMA, with the Cage Warriors card carrying most of the weight. Sean Sheehan and Ian O'Neill split the conversation between the arena and home, which gives it a live, on-the-ground feel.
Fast-moving MMA chat that gets strongest once it narrows in on the fight details.
Severe MMA uses this episode to cover UFC 326, the White House card, and Francis Ngannou parting ways with the PFL. Sean Sheehan and Ian O'Neill keep it moving, and the discussion gets strongest when it turns to Michael Johnson and Drew Dober, where the shift in momentum is…
A detailed Irish MMA breakdown that gives Cage Warriors 200 and the local scene room to breathe.
Episode 553 stays centered on Irish MMA fight-week talk, with Sean Sheehan and Ian O'Neill laying out Cage Warriors 200 before moving through the card in detail.
A sharp look at UFC Mexico, bad matchmaking, and the cost of pushing a prospect too fast.
Severe MMA spends this episode on UFC Mexico and the Leonard Kavanagh booking, and it treats the fight like more than a simple headline slot. That framing gives the discussion some bite: a win could push a 26-year-old prospect toward the top of the division, while a loss would…
Severe MMA Podcast Episode 557 opens with Sean Sheehan and Ian O'Neill arguing that the UFC has announced nine fights without a single true "circle the calendar" matchup.
The hosts introduce episode 551, discussing upcoming MMA events including PFL and UFC 325, with Sean Cheehan joking about his stag weekend.
Sean Sheehan and Spencer Kite introduce their podcast episode discussing the state of the UFC while sharing personal holiday updates and weather experiences.
The hosts introduce the episode's focus on 20 bold predictions for 2025 and 2026 in MMA, followed by a brief personal conversation about fatherhood.
The host introduces episode 552 of the Severe MMA podcast, discussing recent sports events before transitioning to focus on MMA topics including PFL and UFC fights.
The hosts Sean Sheehan and Graham McDonnell introduce the 2025 Severe MMA Awards podcast episode with casual banter about Christmas presents and coal.
The hosts Sean Sheehan and Ian O'Neill welcome listeners to episode 548 of the Severe MMA podcast, discussing the current break in MMA events and looking ahead to upcoming cards.
This episode segment introduces UFC 324, discussing topics like the lightweight division's new interim champion, Paramount Plus, bonus systems, and upcoming events.
The host Sean Sheehan introduces episode 549 of the Severe MMA podcast and shares personal anecdotes about his nicknames, 'The Baron' and 'Captain'.
The hosts discuss recent UFC and PFL events, highlighting exciting finishes and upcoming MMA schedules for 2025.
The hosts discuss recent UFC and PFL events, upcoming MMA schedules for 2025, and highlight exciting fight finishes from the weekend.
The hosts Sean Sheehan and Ian O'Neill discuss their top five mixed martial arts promotions outside the UFC, starting with PFL as number one.
Hosts Sean Sheehan and Ian O'Neill recap and analyze Cage Warriors 200 in Dublin, celebrating Irish fighter wins while delivering a critical analysis of how the UFC's Contender Series has transformed regional promotions like Cage Warriors into mere feeder leagues.
Hosts Sean Sheehan and Graham McDonnell analyze recent MMA results from UFC and Cage Wars, debate risky matchmaking for the upcoming UFC Mexico card, and briefly banter about English football.
Sean Sheehan and Ian O'Neill open episode 558 on a very busy weekend in mixed martial arts.
Sean Sheehan opens episode 553 with Ian O'Neill on a busy Irish MMA week and the approaching Cage Warriors 200 card.
The lads open on UFC 326, the White House card coming up, and Francis Ngannou parting ways with the PFL.
Episode 544 of the Severe MMA Podcast features hosts Sean Sheehan and Graeme McDonnell, with guest Ian O'Neill, discussing recent MMA events including Garry's win and Tsaruykan's victory over Hooker.
The Severe MMA podcast episode 546 introduces hosts Sean Sheehan and Ian O'Neill discussing upcoming MMA events including UFC 323, Cage Warriors, and PFL, while promoting Patreon support and sponsorship opportunities for their awards.
["Severe MMA episode 555 turns on Alex Pereira's move toward heavyweight, with Sean Sheehan and Ian O'Neill arguing over Jon Jones, Tom Aspinall, and whether an interim belt would damage the history of a three-division run.", "The heavyweight debate widens into White House-card matchmaking, with Jon Jones in UFC discussions and Ciryl Gane named as the fallback if Aspinall cannot return.", "The show also covers JDM versus Carlos Prates in Perth, Ian Garry's place in the welterweight queue, and PFL Belfast with Paul Hughes, Derek Kelly, Logan Storley, and a Thursday midnight start.", "UFC Mexico gets the longest breakdown, led by Lonnie Kavanaugh's short-notice win over Brandon Moreno and the round-by-round adjustments that kept the scorecards close."]
Hosts Sean Sheehan and Graeme McDonnell discuss the latest in MMA, including UFC 327 and PFL events, with a focus on Irish MMA.
A weekly podcast discussing the biggest topics in worldwide and Irish mixed martial arts.
The hosts discuss MMA news, upcoming fights, and Irish MMA, with a humorous tone.
Sean Sheehan and Ian O'Neill preview UFC 322, recap the latest UFC Apex card, and discuss PFL changes and Mohamed Makaev.
A weekly MMA podcast covering the biggest topics in worldwide and Irish mixed martial arts, with hosts Sean Sheehan and Graeme McDonnell.
Hosts discuss the latest in MMA, focusing on Irish fighters and recent PFL/Bellator events.
Sean Sheehan and Graeme McDonnell discuss the latest in MMA, including upcoming fights and year-end recap plans.
Sean Sheehan and Ian O'Neill discuss recent UFC events and upcoming PFL Europe finale, analyzing fights and year-end reflections.
Sean Sheehan and Graeme McDonnell discuss UFC 309 and the drama surrounding the event in this episode of the Severe MMA podcast.
Hosts Sean Sheehan and Graeme McDonnell discuss the latest in MMA, including UFC 309 and the Conor McGregor trial.