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18 Sep 2026 preview Preview Evolution Fighting Championship@jaymccourtneymma & @joeoleary27_ with the relentless action in training @eiregrapple with coach @kierandavern1 ahead of our first event 🔥
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@jaymccourtneymma & @joeoleary27_ with the relentless action in training @eiregrapple with coach @kierandavern1 ahead of our first event 🔥 🚨 MIDLANDS COMBAT LEAGUE 1 🚨 More matches. More experience. More opportunities to develop. Midlands Combat League was created to give…
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9 Sep 2026 promo Interview Fansview Combat Sports (Instagram)Shane Carmody is originally from Cambridge, England, but has made his home in Cork, training at MMA Cork under coach Arann Maguire. Shane Carmody is originally from Cambridge, England, but has made his home in Cork, training at MMA Cork under coach Arann Maguire. He fights at featherweight, 65.7kg, and has been competing in MMA since 2023 - a career built on a serious head start. Seven years deep in BJJ…
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7 Sep 2026 other Official post Siam Warriors Cork@tadhgenglish16 Working hard towards the Biggest Domestic K1 fight of the year on @siamwarriorssuperfights Saturday October 10th transcript
@tadhgenglish16 Working hard towards the Biggest Domestic K1 fight of the year on @siamwarriorssuperfights Saturday October 10th Every outing is guaranteed relentless action 💯. @valhalla_muay_thai_gym 𝐏𝐑𝐎 𝐊𝟏 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🔥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐯 𝐒𝐧𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐖𝐒 🇮🇪 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐮𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐢 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 🇹🇭 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭…
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21 Aug 2026 preview Preview Elite Fighting Championship🚨 A BANGER FLYWEIGHT CLASH IS COMING TO EFC 10! 🚨 🚨 A BANGER FLYWEIGHT CLASH IS COMING TO EFC 10! 🚨 @alexmurraymma returns to the EFC cage! 🔥 Fighting out of @mmacork , Alex Murray a well rounded mixed martial artist slick wherever the fight goes & he will be looking to bounce back into the win column following the first loss…
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18 Aug 2026 other Official post Cage WarriorsMason Jones has that DRAGON spirit in him 🐉 transcript
Mason Jones has that DRAGON spirit in him 🐉 #UFCSacramento | Saturday | Stream TNT Sports on HBO Max
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17 Aug 2026 association Official post IMMAAElla Carey is the fourth girl to become an @immafed World Champion from @relentless_martial_arts 💚 Ella Carey is the fourth girl to become an @immafed World Champion from @relentless_martial_arts 💚 It’s easy show up for work everyday to work with this girl and many more like her. MMA just keeps on giving, what a brilliant sport and I am enjoying this coaching career as much…
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17 Aug 2026 association Official post IMMAA🇮🇪🥇World Champion 🥇🇮🇪 🇮🇪🥇World Champion 🥇🇮🇪 Ella Carey joins the elite group of Relentless World Champions winning both her fights impressively today @immafed World Championships 🤩🏆 What a great day for Mullingar and for Ireland, we are so proud of you Ella 💚 @immaaonline
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13 Aug 2026 promo Mentioned Energized Show🔥 SUBVAULT — ELITE PURPLE BELT SHOWDOWN 🔥 🔥 SUBVAULT — ELITE PURPLE BELT SHOWDOWN 🔥 ZION RIBEIRO vs CONOR DEVENNEY This isn’t just another grappling match. These are two of the very best purple belts in the country—and on Saturday 22nd August, they meet on the SubVault stage at Virtus Six. Zion Ribeiro represents…
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13 Aug 2026 interview Interview Fansview Combat Sports (YouTube)Andy Chapman interview (August 2026)
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Brian Coyle speaks to Andy Chapman Andy Chapman is a BJJ black belt, Head coach of Team Ryano Limavady and promoter for Chaos fighting championship he also runs a yearly rural retreat for BJJ enthusiast's Brian talks about the professional main event for Chaos fighting…
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11 Aug 2026 preview Preview Energized Show🔥 EFC 10: JUDGMENT DAY — PRO BANTAMWEIGHT BOUT ANNOUNCED 🔥 🔥 EFC 10: JUDGMENT DAY — PRO BANTAMWEIGHT BOUT ANNOUNCED 🔥 @jakengai 🇮🇪vs 🇳🇴 @tommysmma Former EFC Featherweight Champion Jake Ngai makes the long-awaited move to the professional ranks at EFC 10! 👊 Fighting out of @cmac_mma , Ngai is one of Ireland’s most well-rounded MMA…
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9 Aug 2026 other Official post Cage Warriors Academy IrelandRelentless 😤 Relentless 😤 @nolan_ellis96 put on a show on his way to a debut win at #CWSE42 🔥 Another great showing from @grantagym 👏🏼
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2 Aug 2026 association Official post IMMAA15 Days Left: The Countdown Continues 🇮🇪 15 Days Left: The Countdown Continues 🇮🇪 Just 15 days until our Team Ireland youth athletes take to the world stage at the 2026 IMMAF Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi. The preparation has been relentless. The sacrifices have been made. Now it is time to sharpen the final…
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31 Jul 2026 promo Mentioned Energized ShowThe Virtus Featherweight division has delivered incredible fights over the years… and on August 22nd, another chapter will be written. 🏆 The Virtus Featherweight division has delivered incredible fights over the years… and on August 22nd, another chapter will be written. 🏆 With reigning Champion Shane Carmody sidelined through injury, the Featherweight Title couldn’t wait. Rather than sit on the sidelines and…
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29 Jul 2026 other Official post Elite Fighting Championship🚨 EFC 10: JUDGMENT DAY 🚨 🚨 EFC 10: JUDGMENT DAY 🚨 A guaranteed FEATHERWEIGHT WAR lands on November 14th. 👊 After a long wait, @charliemmanning returns to the EFC cage. The @mmacork fighter is back after an intense training camp in Thailand, sharper than ever and looking to make a serious statement in…
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29 Jul 2026 preview Preview Elite Fighting Championship🚨 MIDDLEWEIGHT BANGER ADDED TO EFC 10: JUDGMENT DAY 🚨 🚨 MIDDLEWEIGHT BANGER ADDED TO EFC 10: JUDGMENT DAY 🚨 Two experienced middleweights. One massive fight. Fighting out of @mmacork , @oisinmoloney returns to defend home soil in what promises to be a serious test. Standing across from him is @kaillum.leech fighting out of…
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28 Jul 2026 other Official post Virtus MMASix years. One partnership. One shared commitment to excellence. Six years. One partnership. One shared commitment to excellence. When people think of Virtus, they think of world-class MMA. When people think of rally cars, they think of C&M Motorsport. We’re incredibly proud to announce that C&M Motorsport are returning as the Main Sponsor…
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27 Jul 2026 preview Preview Elite Fighting ChampionshipIRELAND 🇮🇪 vs 🇫🇷 FRANCE IRELAND 🇮🇪 vs 🇫🇷 FRANCE The Flyweight division takes centre stage at EFC 10: Judgment Day as @mikeyolden of @mmacork defends home turf against France’s @iordan0v of @gbp.29 . This one has all the ingredients to steal the show. Mikey is a slick, dangerous grappler who is always…
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25 Jul 2026 preview Preview Elite Fighting Championship🚨 EFC 10: JUDGMENT DAY – FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 🚨 EFC 10: JUDGMENT DAY – FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 The welterweight division is about to deliver another war. 👊 @luka_kakhoidze makes his EFC Debut representing @sbgireland . Coming from a fighting family and known for his relentless style, Luka is back with one goal—to make a…
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24 Jul 2026 promo Mentioned Energized ShowTHE INAUGURAL VIRTUS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. THE INAUGURAL VIRTUS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP. This is more than just another title fight. This is history. On August 22nd, two of the best amateur flyweights in Ireland step into the Virtus cage with one goal in mind — to become the very first Virtus Flyweight Champion. Sean…
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24 Jul 2026 results Results Elite Fighting ChampionshipCO-MAIN EVENT RESULT // EFC 9: BREAKING BAD CO-MAIN EVENT RESULT // EFC 9: BREAKING BAD What a performance. 🇮🇪🔥 The co-main event delivered a high-level battle for as long as it lasted, with Irish superstar @kiyaosullivan announcing herself on the professional stage in spectacular fashion. Facing a tough and highly…
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18 Jul 2026 results Results Energized Show@kiyaosullivan ( @cmac_mma ) gets the R1 TKO win at @elitefightingchampionship_cork 9 👊🐺🇮🇪 transcript
@kiyaosullivan ( @cmac_mma ) gets the R1 TKO win at @elitefightingchampionship_cork 9 👊🐺🇮🇪 #EFC9 #MMA #IrishMMA #EnergizedShow 🇮🇪
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13 Jul 2026 preview Preview Elite Fighting ChampionshipEFC 9: BREAKING BAD 🧪💥 EFC 9: BREAKING BAD 🧪💥 The professional card gets underway with an explosive Pro Super Bantamweight showdown. Gerard Ryan (1-0) returns to the EFC cage looking to move to 2-0. A high-level grappler with relentless pressure, Ryan is determined to make another statement and…
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11 Jul 2026 preview Preview Elite Fighting Championship🧪 EFC 9: BREAKING BAD 🧪 🧪 EFC 9: BREAKING BAD 🧪 ⏳ 7 DAYS TO GO ⏳ Bad blood. High stakes. The EFC Welterweight Title is on the line as the division’s #1 ranked contender Nick “Drago” Rebreanu steps into the cage to defend his crown. The slick @cmac_mma technician has looked unstoppable, but standing…
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10 Jul 2026 preview Preview Virtus MMATHE SUBVAULT CONTINUES. 🔒 THE SUBVAULT CONTINUES. 🔒 Another elite grappling clash has been added to the Virtus 6 card as two exciting young talents collide inside the SubVault. Zion Ribeiro has quickly built a reputation as one of the brightest young grapplers around. Representing the family-run Brooks…
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2 Jul 2026 preview Preview Elite Fighting Championship🥼🧪 EFC 9: BREAKING BAD 🧪🥼 🥼🧪 EFC 9: BREAKING BAD 🧪🥼 💥 TWO HUGE TITLE FIGHTS. 💥 🏆 EFC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP 🇮🇪 @shane_carmody (6-1) vs 🇬🇧 @ethanlewismma (9-5) The reigning EFC Featherweight Champion returns for his first title defence. Shane Carmody has dominated the amateur scene, becoming a treble…
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24 Jun 2026 preview Preview Elite Fighting Championship🧪 EFC 9: BREAKING BAD 🧪 🧪 EFC 9: BREAKING BAD 🧪 The experiment is set. ☣️ CAGED GI JIU JITSU clash, two elite grapplers will finally settle the score inside the cage. 🔥 @seancarmodyjj (@celticgrapplingacademy & @mmacork ) A high-level brown belt from one of Ireland’s most respected jiu-jitsu families…
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24 Jun 2026 association Official post IMMAA🇮🇪 From Amateur to World Champion: Danni McCormack 🇮🇪 From Amateur to World Champion: Danni McCormack Danni McCormack started MMA at 25 years old. After just one year, she joined SBG Ireland in January 2016 and competed in her first MMA fight at the IMMAF Europeans in November 2016. After a busy start to 2017, Danni competed at…
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22 Jun 2026 preview Preview Elite Fighting Championship🧪💥 EFC 9: BREAKING BAD 💥🧪 🧪💥 EFC 9: BREAKING BAD 💥🧪 🔥 Featherweight Fight Announcement 📣 🔥 @yazan.odeh7 (@holohanmartialarts ) enters the cage unbeaten inside the EFC Cage, showcasing his well-rounded game with a dominant 30-27 performance over a slick striker in his last outing. 🔥 Standing across from…
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16 Jun 2026 association Official post IMMAAAlta Warrior Program at : transcript
Alta Warrior Program at : @sbgcork @relentless_martial_arts @sbgdrogheda @sbgireland @therichieivory @sbgcharlestown What If In 20 Weeks You Were Someone You Didn't Recognise? Coach Liam-Og Griffin from SBG Cork breaks down the Alta Warrior Training Program, one of the most…
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9 Jun 2026 other Official post Belfast Junior MMA LeagueFirst Batch of fights uploaded on Patreon - Link in Bio First Batch of fights uploaded on Patreon - Link in Bio Head over and sign up for full fight library in 4K and exclusive content. Plus you are helping support the League!!
Fighter: darren-kinneavy
Fighter: maxi-ferguson
Fighter: dathan-brennan
Fighter: brad-mulhern-13
Fighter: leon-lean
Fighter: fiachra-duggan
Fighter: caelum-crawford
Fighter: jamie-gillen
Promotion: belfast_junior_mma_league
Event: belfast_junior_mma_league_5_2026_06_06
Gym: hybrid-mma-ards
Gym: relentless-mma
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3 Jun 2026 preview Preview Belfast Junior MMA League🚨 RUNNING ORDER 🚨 🚨 RUNNING ORDER 🚨 (RUNNING ORDER IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Here is our Official running order for Saturday. 96 Fights - this is the biggest junior grassroots event in Ireland. Clubs from all over the country - the kids/teens prepping for months to put their skills on display. 96…
Fighter: daire-petit-de-mange
Fighter: oliver-roy-cormick-purdy
Fighter: junior-nesbitt-barr
Fighter: john-james-scullion
Fighter: olly-o-neill
Fighter: sean-o-neill
Fighter: finan-o-toole
Fighter: roman-d-mambro
Promotion: belfast_junior_mma_league
Promotion: new_era_mma
Promotion: decgar_fight_night
Event: belfast_junior_mma_league_5_2026_06_06
Gym: relentless-mma
Gym: team-ryano-donaghmede
Gym: sbg-drogheda
Gym: morris-martial-arts
Gym: sbg-charlestown
Gym: 14th-street-mma
Gym: team-ryano-hq
Gym: hybrid-mma-ards
Gym: shaolin-martial-arts
Gym: team-evolve-derry
Gym: sanda-mma
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2 Jun 2026 preview Preview Belfast Junior MMA LeagueWho’s excited Who’s excited We honestly can’t wait to bring you our biggest grassroots MMA event yet! Feidhlim Shannon (FAI) vs Liam Maher (Morris Martial Arts) Aleksandra Yelinka (Morris Martial Arts) vs Lily Meaney (Relentless) Lennon Ginley (FAI) vs Liam Maher (Morris Martial Arts) Sophia…
Fighter: feidhlim-shannon
Fighter: liam-maher
Fighter: aleksandra-yelinka
Fighter: lily-meaney
Fighter: lennon-ginley
Fighter: sophia-ferran
Fighter: shea-elliot
Fighter: jake-fairbrother
Promotion: belfast_junior_mma_league
Event: belfast_junior_mma_league_5_2026_06_06
Gym: morris-martial-arts
Gym: hybrid-mma-ards
Gym: relentless-mma
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2 Jun 2026 association Official post IMMAA✨️IMMAA CLUB SPOTLIGHT✨️ transcript
✨️IMMAA CLUB SPOTLIGHT✨️ This week we are proud to feature Relentless Martial Arts from Mullingar. 📌 Mullingar 🖇 Established: 2016 🥋 Head Coaches: Alan & Danni McCormack Relentless Martial Arts offers: ✔️ MMA ✔️ BJJ ✔️ Wrestling ✔️ Muaythai ✔️ Strength Training What makes…
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2 Jun 2026 other Official post Elite Fighting Championship🚨 EFC 9 BREAKING BAD 🚨 🚨 EFC 9 BREAKING BAD 🚨 NOVICE FLYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN 🔥 Two unbeaten prospects. One massive statement to make. @yaseen_mma_fighter of @sbgireland returns fresh off an impressive victory at EFC 8, where he put on a wrestling masterclass and dominated his opponent from start to…
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30 May 2026 preview Preview Belfast Junior MMA LeagueFight on Fights! Fight on Fights! We are one week away from 180+ competitors travelling all across the country to show their skills on our biggest show to date. Oisin O’Doherty (AMMA) vs Brandon Lyndsay (Ryano Limavady) Ronan Carlin (Team Evolve) vs Aaron McShane (AMMA) Cuan Havlin (14 Street…
Fighter: oisin-o-doherty
Fighter: brandon-lyndsay
Fighter: ronan-carlin
Fighter: aaron-mcshane
Fighter: cuan-havlin
Fighter: noah-brennan
Fighter: alfie-maitland
Fighter: amilis-tiknius
Promotion: belfast_junior_mma_league
Event: belfast_junior_mma_league_5_2026_06_06
Gym: relentless-mma
Gym: 14th-street-mma
Gym: sbg-drogheda
Gym: team-evolve-derry
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30 May 2026 association Official post IMMAA🔥 Squad Goals: Hard Work Pays Off 🔥 transcript
🔥 Squad Goals: Hard Work Pays Off 🔥 Another powerful Team Squad Session in the books from last Sunday! It was truly inspiring to witness the dedication and relentless effort from every athlete. These sessions are the crucible where champions are forged. Seeing everyone putting…
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7 May 2026 other Mentioned Dave Farrell MMAAJ Whitehouse is a rising Irish bantamweight mixed martial artist training out of the prestigious SBG Cork under the guidance of head coach Liam-Og Griffin. transcript
AJ Whitehouse is a rising Irish bantamweight mixed martial artist training out of the prestigious SBG Cork under the guidance of head coach Liam-Og Griffin. Hailing from the Knocknaheeny area of Cork, Whitehouse is looking to established himself as one of the most promising…
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6 May 2026 preview Preview Iúr Fighting ChampionshipIÚR XVIII IÚR XVIII Featherweight Bout A clash of elite grappling styles goes down at XVIII as high-level grappler @danielclooney123 takes on experienced wrestler @henry_leka in what promises to be a relentless featherweight battle. Both men bring serious grappling pedigree into the cage…
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5 May 2026 association Official post MMA IrelandLegacy in progress transcript
Legacy in progress #fypage #roscommon #mma #team14 #gamma
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20 Apr 2026 other Official post Cage Warriors Academy IrelandRelentless performance from @liamyeaman1 at #CWSE41 to move to 4-2 👏🏼
Relentless performance from @liamyeaman1 at #CWSE41 to move to 4-2 👏🏼 Thank you to our Sponsors; ⚔️ @ironimperium 🧼 @vigour8official 📺 @combatcentretv 🩺 @dr_asoka_kl_aesthetics21 🍕 @rivapizzaofficial #cagewarriors #cagewarriorsacademy #mma
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27 Jan 2026 interview Podcast guest Energized Show (YouTube)Brian Manning | Oktagon MMA Takeover, The UFC Is Back & Irish MMA Update | The Energized Show transcript
What is up and welcome to The Energized Show! On this episode MMA Cork's Brian Manning joins us to discuss his Oktagon 83 Debut, UFC 324 Recap & UFC 325 Preview. Like, Comment, Subscribe & Hit the notification bell for more Energized Shows! Youtube : Energized Show Instagram…
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11 Oct 2025 interview Official post Fares Fighting ChampionshipBrian Draper | Fares Fighting Championship 1
Brian Draper | Fares Fighting Championship 1 Heavyweight Brian Draper capped off the main event at Fares Fighting Championship with a win that could mark the final chapter of his amateur career. In this exclusive interview, Draper reflects on his calculated performance…
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11 Oct 2025 interview Official post Fares Fighting ChampionshipKian Heaney | Fares Fighting Championship 1
Kian Heaney | Fares Fighting Championship 1 At Fares Fighting Championship, Kian Heaney delivered an emotional and inspiring performance in the cage fighting not just for victory, but for personal growth and pride. In this heartfelt interview, Kian opens up about overcoming…
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10 Oct 2025 preview Preview Fares Fighting ChampionshipRico Nnedu | Fares Fighting Championship 1
Rico Nnedu | Fares Fighting Championship 1 At the Fares Fighting Championship, Rico showcased a composed and dominant performance that highlighted his striking precision, footwork, and technical composure under pressure. The young fighter displayed a well rounded skill set…
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10 Oct 2025 other Official post Fares Fighting ChampionshipJess Ferbach | Fares Fighting Championship 1
Jess Ferbach | Fares Fighting Championship 1 At the Fares Fighting Championship, Jess Ferbach delivered an impressive performance in a hard-fought K1 match that showcased her sheer aggression and technical skill. Despite facing a much taller opponent with nearly double her…
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26 Aug 2025 interview Podcast guest Energized Show (YouTube)Shauna Bannon | UFC Paris Fight, Kiefer Crosbie Robbed & Akuma FC Recap | The Energized Show transcript
What is up and welcome to The Energized Show! On this episode Holohan Martial Arts' Shauna Bannon joins us to discuss her upcoming fight at UFC Paris, Kiefer Crosbie being Robbed at UFC Shanghai & we recap all the Akuma FC action. Like, Comment, Subscribe & Hit the notification…
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1 Jul 2025 other Official post Evolution Fighting Championship📽️ OFFICIAL VIDEO DROP 🚨 📽️ OFFICIAL VIDEO DROP 🚨 Aleko DOMINATES at EFC 💥 What a moment! Watch our very own student Alekos deliver a stunning KO that shook the cage and lit up the arena. Precision. Power. Patience. The hard work paid off. 🏆 EFC Knockout Victory 🥊 Pure technique. Relentless grind. 🎥…
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13 Jun 2025 preview Preview Evolution Fighting ChampionshipStep inside the cage at EFC11 with the newest rising amateur MMA sensation as he, unofficially, earns Fight of the Night honors thanks to massive slams, relentl Step inside the cage at EFC11 with the newest rising amateur MMA sensation as he, unofficially, earns Fight of the Night honors thanks to massive slams, relentless strikes, ground-and-pound, and that near finish. In his first amateur bout, he balanced an intense two-month camp…
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5 Dec 2024 interview Interview Fansview MMADominick Rhodes interview transcript
Dominick Rhodes is an amateur MMA fighter training out of Hybrid MMA Ards He is looking to add another belt to his collection and due to Jamie having an injury he will now face Jordan Scully in a fantastic match up. We talk about this camp which has been extremely long as he…
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10 Sep 2024 interview Podcast guest Energized Show (YouTube)Ciaran Clarke | Bellator London, SBG Ireland & World Titles | The Energized Show transcript
What is up and welcome to The Energized Show! On this episode Ciaran Clarke joins us to discuss his upcoming Bellator London fight, SBG Ireland & World Titles. Like, Comment, Subscribe & Hit the notification bell for more Energized Shows! Youtube : Energized Show Instagram…