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Interviews, previews and updates from MMA media in this country.
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2 Sep 2026 other Official post Cage WarriorsLive Scenes at 2AM in Dublin, Ireland as Adam Darby Earns his UFC Contract 👏
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Live Scenes at 2AM in Dublin, Ireland as Adam Darby Earns his UFC Contract 👏
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2 Sep 2026 other Official post Cage WarriorsUFC's Newest Irish Star Out of Cage Warriors 🇮🇪👏 UFC's Newest Irish Star Out of Cage Warriors 🇮🇪👏 Adam Darby is handed a contract on #DWCS after putting on a masterclass for @DanaWhite!
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2 Sep 2026 other Podcast guest Energized Show🚨 @adam_darby is in the @ufc 🚨 🚨 @adam_darby is in the @ufc 🚨
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2 Sep 2026 interview Mentioned Fansview Combat Sports (YouTube)Vicky Ochala interview
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I'm here today with Vicki. Um, and we will talk about her upcoming fight in two weeks on Rumble. And yeah, Vicki, what's your day-to-day life look like for your upcoming fight? Um, okay. Thank you for having me. Um, so, uh, wait, will I introduce myself? I'll introduce myself…
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2 Sep 2026 interview Interview Fansview Combat Sports (YouTube)Ionella Adam interview transcript
Ionella Adam is an amateur fighter from a range disciplines boxing,K1 and MMA Brandon Shields spoke to her and she discusses her emotions after losing a fight, how it took a toll on her She speaks about her team and what they mean to her, representing ireland and her goals in…
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1 Sep 2026 other Official post Cage WarriorsAdam Darby 🤝 Dana White’s Contender Series Adam Darby 🤝 Dana White’s Contender Series Tune In NOW on @UFCFightPass
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1 Sep 2026 preview Preview Cage Legacy Fighting ChampionshipFROM CAGE LEGACY TO DANA WHITE’S CONTENDER SERIES FROM CAGE LEGACY TO DANA WHITE’S CONTENDER SERIES What a journey it has been for Adam Darby. Adam first competed for us at Cage Legacy 2 in Drogheda back in March 2017, defeating Niall Branigan by second-round TKO. He returned at Cage Legacy 12 in Cork in May 2019, where he…
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1 Sep 2026 other Official post Cage WarriorsConquered Cage Warriors... Ready for the Call ☎️👀 Conquered Cage Warriors... Ready for the Call ☎️👀 Adam Darby competes for a UFC contract as he headlines #DWCS tonight! 📺 Exclusively on @UFCFightPass from Midnight BST!
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1 Sep 2026 interview Official post Clan WarsCastlewellans version of Terry Wogan @smiffywan turning his hand to a bit of interviewing talking to @bradfordleomcclurg about his up coming fight in Clan Wars transcript
Castlewellans version of Terry Wogan @smiffywan turning his hand to a bit of interviewing talking to @bradfordleomcclurg about his up coming fight in Clan Wars 56 with advice for new beginners looking to develop in the sport of mma 👏 See Bradford in action in the stacked Clan…
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1 Sep 2026 other Official post Belfast Junior MMA LeagueHuge thank you to @warriors_breathwork for coming on board and supporting the Belfast Junior MMA League! 🙏💙 Huge thank you to @warriors_breathwork for coming on board and supporting the Belfast Junior MMA League! 🙏💙 Warriors Breathwork are Belfast-based and focused on helping people build resilience, reset and reconnect through breathwork — values that fit massively with what we want…
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1 Sep 2026 other Energized Show“I’m not sure any other country where 80,000 would turn up for a female athlete” 🇮🇪🥊 transcript
“I’m not sure any other country where 80,000 would turn up for a female athlete” 🇮🇪🥊 Katie Taylor still punching herself that Croke Park is happening and shes headlining it with Flora Pili this weekend but in reality she deserves this moment more than anyone. #KatieTaylor…
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1 Sep 2026 preview Preview Cage WarriorsGood Luck To Adam Darby 🇮🇪 👊 transcript
Good Luck To Adam Darby 🇮🇪 👊 Tune into the main event of #DWCS Week 4 as "The Plank" hunts a UFC contract! 📺 Live From 12AM on @ufcfightpass
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1 Sep 2026 preview Preview Cage Legacy Fighting Championship📣MATCHMAKING OPEN📣 📣MATCHMAKING OPEN📣 With the LFN4 GTA card FULLY done, we are now matchmaking for our Winter card in December - LFN5 Winter Warfare. 🧊⚔️ You know what to do if you want to be on this card, we are holding back a huge main event that we will announce as soon as LFN4 GTA has…
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1 Sep 2026 other Podcast guest Energized Show@adam_darby is on @dwcs tonight to secure his spot in the @ufc @adam_darby is on @dwcs tonight to secure his spot in the @ufc
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1 Sep 2026 preview Energized ShowKatie Taylor’s not letting the emotions of her last ever fight week get in the way of her preparation as she bids to say farewell on Saturday with a win at Crok transcript
Katie Taylor’s not letting the emotions of her last ever fight week get in the way of her preparation as she bids to say farewell on Saturday with a win at Croke Park to bring down the curtain on a brilliant career 💙 #KatieTaylor #taylorpili #Boxing #Ireland
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1 Sep 2026 preview Energized ShowFace off as Katie Taylor comes face to face with Flora Pili. transcript
Face off as Katie Taylor comes face to face with Flora Pili. A big night ahead on Saturday at Croke Park. #KatieTaylor #florpili #crokepark #boxing #ireland
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1 Sep 2026 other Energized ShowHere she is KATIE TAYLOR 🇮🇪🥊 transcript
Here she is KATIE TAYLOR 🇮🇪🥊 #KatieTaylor #EddieHearn #boxing #ireland
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1 Sep 2026 other Official post Cage WarriorsMade in the Yellow Gloves 👊🔥 Made in the Yellow Gloves 👊🔥 Adam Darby headlines #DWCS Week 4 live exclusively tonight on @UFCFightPass
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1 Sep 2026 interview Podcast guest Energized ShowThe Energized Show with @kierandavern1 ( @eiregrapple ) is now live 💯😎🎙️ The Energized Show with @kierandavern1 ( @eiregrapple ) is now live 💯😎🎙️ 🎥 On this episode we discuss: • @adccireland Irish Open Preview 🥇 • We discuss Irish Combat Events including @midlandscombatleague , @decgar_mma_gym_ 🍿 • Along with all the latest Combat Craic including…
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1 Sep 2026 other Official post Cage Warriors8️⃣ Years Since He Wrote This in His Notes... Today, He Makes It a Reality 👏 8️⃣ Years Since He Wrote This in His Notes... Today, He Makes It a Reality 👏 Adam Darby headlines #DWCS Week 4 live exclusively tonight on @UFCFightPass
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1 Sep 2026 preview Preview Belfast Junior MMA League🔥 RUNNING ORDER – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 🔥 🔥 RUNNING ORDER – SUBJECT TO CHANGE 🔥 Summer matchmaking is always a nightmare with holidays, camps and people being away — but we’ve still managed to pull together another HUGE Belfast Jr MMA League show! 👊🔥 Over 160 kids getting the chance to step in, compete and gain…
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1 Sep 2026 other Energized ShowTwo men with the opportunity of a lifetime both with the chance to make themselves a household name in Ireland Two men with the opportunity of a lifetime both with the chance to make themselves a household name in Ireland
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1 Sep 2026 other Energized ShowWhich of these girls will leave DCU with the @adccireland crown? Which of these girls will leave DCU with the @adccireland crown?
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1 Sep 2026 other Official post Cage WarriorsThe ICONIC Walkout of The Baddy 🎶🕺 transcript
The ICONIC Walkout of The Baddy 🎶🕺 #OnThisDay in 2018, Paddy Pimblett made his walkout infront of a packed out Echo Arena long before the UFC!
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1 Sep 2026 association Official post IMMAAIMMAF alumni on Dana White’s Contender Series! 👀🔥 IMMAF alumni on Dana White’s Contender Series! 👀🔥 Former IMMAF competitors Adam Darby 🇮🇪 and Liam McCracken 🏴 will both compete for UFC contracts tonight on #DWCS Week 4. #AlumniWatch
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1 Sep 2026 preview Preview Clan WarsClan Wars fight announcement Clan Wars fight announcement Featherweight division Cody O’Connor v Kyle Heery Another high octane exciting match up added to the Clan Wars 56 card! Cody O’Connor competing under the tutelage of Richie Ivory and Kyle Heery under Paul Byrne at SBG Drogehda. This is going to be a…
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1 Sep 2026 preview Preview Cage Conflict💀 CAGE CONFLICT XIX — “MASSACRE” 💀 💀 CAGE CONFLICT XIX — “MASSACRE” 💀 📅 10TH OCTOBER 📍 THE DEVENISH COMPLEX ☠️ CO-MAIN EVENT — PROFESSIONAL WELTERWEIGHT FIGHT Sponsored by Bourke Sports In association with That Prize Guy 🇲🇽 IRAJ MONTANO — LD Fighters DEBUT ☠️ “THE MEXICUTIONER” A name like The Mexicutioner tells…
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1 Sep 2026 other Official post Cage Warriors🇮🇪 Adam Darby Headlines #DWCS Week 4 Competing for a UFC Contract TONIGHT 👀 🇮🇪 Adam Darby Headlines #DWCS Week 4 Competing for a UFC Contract TONIGHT 👀 📺 Watch exclusively on @UFCFightPass
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1 Sep 2026 interview Podcast guest Energized Show (YouTube)Kieran Davern | ADCC Ireland Preview, Katie Taylor Final Fight & Irish MMA News | The Energized Show transcript
What is up and welcome to The Energized Show! On this episode Eire Grapple's Head Coach Kieran Davern joins us to discuss ADCC Ireland, Katie Taylor Final Fight & Irish MMA News. Like, Comment, Subscribe & Hit the notification bell for more Energized Shows! Youtube : Energized…
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31 Aug 2026 promo Energized ShowThis mindset at just 17 to want to face the world champion who was 35 and to then beat her in her 5th competitive bout is truly incredible, I spoke to @petetayl transcript
This mindset at just 17 to want to face the world champion who was 35 and to then beat her in her 5th competitive bout is truly incredible, I spoke to @petetaylor_boxing back in 2021, the insight in Katie’s career was absolutely fascinating and how she forged a pathway for…
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31 Aug 2026 other Official post National MMA LeaguesMoments @nationalmmaleagues #29 Moments @nationalmmaleagues #29
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31 Aug 2026 promo Official post Cage WarriorsHe Knew The @ufc Were Watching 👀 🎤 transcript
He Knew The @ufc Were Watching 👀 🎤 Adam Darby delivered a statement finish in his last outing and now he headlines #DWCS Week 4 tomorrow night! 📺 Watch LIVE on @ufcfightpass
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31 Aug 2026 preview Preview Belfast Junior MMA LeagueFight Week!! Fight Week!! We will still be announcing more fights all week but we have a huge card confirmed for Saturday. Upgraded production and some other big changes! Matthew Ferran (FAI) vs Junior Lean (Regenerate) Christian McKeag (Maxwell MMA) vs Paddy Fayne (SBG Drogheda) Ibraham…
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31 Aug 2026 other Mentioned Energized Show🏆 WHO WILL BE NEXT? 🏆 🏆 WHO WILL BE NEXT? 🏆 From the first ADCC Ireland events to today, some of the best grapplers from Ireland and beyond have stepped onto the mats, fought through the Professional Absolutes and left with an ADCC Championship Belt around their waist. Now, four more champions are…
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31 Aug 2026 preview Preview Cage WarriorsCW Welterweights On The #DWCS Stage 👊 💛 CW Welterweights On The #DWCS Stage 👊 💛 Sean Clancy Jr. secured his UFC contract last week. Now, it’s Adam Darby’s turn in the Week 4 main event! 💥
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31 Aug 2026 other Official post New Era MMA🔥 TEENS 66KG MATCH-UP 🔥 🔥 TEENS 66KG MATCH-UP 🔥 Declan Martin 🆚 Jackson Lorimer ⚖️ 66KG Teens Division Two young fighters ready to step inside the cage and put their skills to the test! 👊 A great opportunity for both lads to gain valuable competitive experience and showcase the work they’ve been…
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31 Aug 2026 other Energized Show🔥 ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS NOW ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND 🔥 🔥 ABSOLUTE DIVISIONS NOW ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND 🔥 We’re opening up paid Absolute divisions for Beginner & Intermediate athletes at the ADCC Irish Open 2026 ☘️ These divisions are available to enter NOW on Smoothcomp for: 🤼♂️ Adults 18+ 🤼♂️ Masters 35+ ⚔️ Beginner &…
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31 Aug 2026 promo Official post Cage WarriorsRepresenting 🇮🇪 On #DWCS 💥 👊 Representing 🇮🇪 On #DWCS 💥 👊 Adam Darby headlines Week 4 tomorrow night as he looks to secure his spot in the UFC! 👀 📺 Live on @ufcfightpass
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31 Aug 2026 preview Preview Stryke & Submit NIThe wait is over, the location and date is secured. We are going bigger and better . The wait is over, the location and date is secured. We are going bigger and better . Stryke & Submit NI November 1st at the tullyglass hotel in ballymena A night full of top combat sports. We are going old school and having mma bouts added which will be in the ring. Taking all…
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31 Aug 2026 promo Energized Show@paddy_realdeal_donovan vs @tyrone_mc_kenna is guaranteed fireworks In Croke park @paddy_realdeal_donovan vs @tyrone_mc_kenna is guaranteed fireworks In Croke park
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31 Aug 2026 promo Official post National MMA LeaguesThe best will be out for our 30th show - NMMAL 30 October 24/25th - Irelands best & International competition guaranteed. transcript
The best will be out for our 30th show - NMMAL 30 October 24/25th - Irelands best & International competition guaranteed. Make sure to grab your ticket !! This one is going to be special. @janta.jpeg @satoribjj @subonlyfightwear @nationalmmaleagues
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31 Aug 2026 preview Energized ShowIt’s is fight week for @katie_t86 vs @flora_pili The last dance It’s is fight week for @katie_t86 vs @flora_pili The last dance
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31 Aug 2026 preview Preview Clan WarsClan Wars fight announcement Clan Wars fight announcement Super bantamweight division Ethan Sharkey v Kian Heaney Sanda prospect Ethan Sharkey makes his return to the Clan Wars cage taking on another highly touted SBG Corks prospect Kian Heaney in this fantastic match up. These guys have skills beyond…
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30 Aug 2026 preview Preview Wrath Combat ChampionsEVENT SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT EVENT SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT T’S REMOVALS & STORAGE Wrath Combat Champions is proud to welcome T’s Removals & Storage as an official sponsor of our upcoming event. It’s fantastic to have another local business getting behind Wrath and supporting what we are continuing to build…
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30 Aug 2026 promo Official post Cage WarriorsHe Made Him Tap to Strikes 👀🫨 transcript
He Made Him Tap to Strikes 👀🫨 Adam Darby has taken over Cage Warriors and is ready to headline #DWCS Week 4! 📺 Watch exclusively live on @UFCFightPass, this Tuesday!
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30 Aug 2026 promo Official post Cage WarriorsThe Mac's Protege Following in His Footsteps in Cage Warriors 🤝👏 The Mac's Protege Following in His Footsteps in Cage Warriors 🤝👏 Lee Hammond makes his Cage Warriors debut on Sep 26th at #CW210 Dublin! 🎟️ Link in Bio for Tickets!
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30 Aug 2026 other Energized Show@adccireland has some big match ups at 91kg @adccireland has some big match ups at 91kg
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30 Aug 2026 other Mentioned Dave Farrell MMA@kyleheery becomes the youngest Irish amateur champion, he went up a weight class to welterweight on short notice. @kyleheery becomes the youngest Irish amateur champion, he went up a weight class to welterweight on short notice. Kyle set the world on fire as a youth in the immaf competitions and his transition over to the amateur scene was highly anticipated, this kid is still only 17…
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30 Aug 2026 preview Preview Cage WarriorsYour #DWCS Week 4 MAIN EVENT 😍 Your #DWCS Week 4 MAIN EVENT 😍 Watch Adam Darby fight for a UFC contract exclusively via @UFCFightPass on Tuesday night
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30 Aug 2026 other Official post Evolution Fighting ChampionshipBUILT FOR GRAPPLERS. BUILT FOR GRAPPLERS. BJJ • Wrestling • Judo • MMA • Sambo Different backgrounds. Different styles. One ruleset. Wrestle. Pin. Submit. Can your grappling adapt? Midlands Combat League - Submission Wrestling. Registration now open on Smoothcomp. 🔴⚫️ Click the link in our Bio 🔗