Irish Muay Thai fans are in for another outstanding evening of action this Sunday, 2 August, as 309 Phuang Malai presents Legends Return 4: The Homecoming.

Taking place at Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium, Dublin, the event features two championship bouts alongside a stacked undercard of established names and rising prospects, making it one of the strongest domestic events of the summer.

Counsel and McGahey Battle for European Gold

The main event sees Jay Counsel take on Aaron McGahey for the WMO European Title at 57kg under full Thai rules.

Both fighters enter the contest with plenty on the line. Counsel has the opportunity to capture European honours in front of a home crowd, while McGahey will be looking to spoil the occasion. With both men known for their technical ability and relentless pace, the matchup has all the ingredients to be a fight-of-the-night contender.

Irish Title Also Up for Grabs

The co-main event features another championship contest as Shazard Ponde meets Harry Barham for the WMO Irish Title at 72.5kg.

National titles are always fiercely contested, and with both fighters eager to establish themselves among the country's best, fans can expect an entertaining and competitive encounter.

Featured Fight Card

Alongside the two title fights, the event also includes:

• Kyle Cowley vs Pedro Menezes
• AJ Owens vs Cormac Robinson
• Daragh Smith vs Juan Galaz
• Darragh Barry vs Leon Lizboa
• Fergal Brennan vs James Byrne
• Aoife Rhodes vs Andressa Souza
• Cristina Prieto vs Luzia Strobl

Final Thoughts

With a WMO European title, a WMO Irish title, and a deep undercard featuring some of Ireland's most exciting talent, Legends Return 4: The Homecoming is shaping up to be one of the standout Irish Muay Thai events of 2026.

Stubborn Mule Muay Thai will be following the action throughout the evening, bringing live updates, results, and post-fight coverage from what promises to be another memorable night for Irish Muay Thai.