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22 Sep 2025 interview Interview Fansview MMAEimear Darcy interview
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Eimear Darcy returns to action this weekend at @Cage_Warriors in Dublin looking to get back to winning ways after her first professional loss. We speak about her camp leading up to the fight including her nutritionist the Lauren Nash and the relief that it's taken off her fight…
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22 Sep 2025 interview Interview Fansview MMAKenny Mokhononana interview transcript
Kenny Mokhononana fights this weekend at @Cage_Warriors for his 9th professional contest, we speak about what a fight week looks like for him, what it's like fighting in Dublin in front of his home crowd, competing on a show like Cage warriors, We discuss his recent form and…
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21 Sep 2025 other Mentioned Combat ConfidentialMatty O'Ruairc | IÚR Fighting Championship XVI transcript
Matty O'Ruairc | IÚR Fighting Championship XVI The main event performance at IÚR Fighting Championship, Matty O'Ruairc secured a second-round TKO victory with a series of brutal body shots, showing his growth not only as a fighter but also as a disciplined, well composed…
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21 Sep 2025 other Podcast guest Combat ConfidentialRobbie Whitehead | IÚR Fighting Championship XVI transcript
Robbie Whitehead | IÚR Fighting Championship XVI At IÚR Fighting Championship, Robbie Whitehead secured a quick and clinical victory with a first-round armbar submission. Although taken down early, he remained composed, listened to his corner, and expertly locked in the finish…
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20 Sep 2025 preview Preview Belfast Junior MMA LeagueCan’t believe it’s been a week already! 🔥
Can’t believe it’s been a week already! 🔥 The feedback has been unreal — from parents telling us about the memories made and the confidence their kids have brought home, to coaches praising the fair matchmaking, smooth running, and affordable pricing. This is exactly what…
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20 Sep 2025 other Podcast guest Combat ConfidentialOisin Daly | IÚR Fighting Championship XVI transcript
Oisin Daly | IÚR Fighting Championship XVI After a year-long break from competition, Oisín Daly made a powerful return to the cage at IÚR Fighting Championship, earning a hard fought victory over a tough opponent in three rounds of absolute war! Despite heavy pressure in the…
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19 Sep 2025 interview Fansview MMACoach Filip interview (Oito gym) transcript
Filip Novakovski speaks to me about the gym himself and Leon Lisboa have set up on Francis Street in the heart of Dublin city centre. We talk about his journey in fighting and keep moving to Ireland, why he wanted to get into coaching and how him and Leon decided to get…
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19 Sep 2025 other Podcast guest Combat ConfidentialRyan Kelly | IÚR Fighting Championship XVI transcript
Ryan Kelly | IÚR Fighting Championship XVI Ryan Kelly returned to the cage after a 16-month layoff with a dominant first round submission victory via standing rear-naked choke. Known for his grappling, Ryan showcased control and composure throughout the fight, capitalizing on…
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18 Sep 2025 preview Preview Belfast Junior MMA LeagueBehind The Scenes
Behind The Scenes This is what it’s all about 🎥🔥 Not just fights. Not just wins and losses. It’s the moments you’ll remember forever. The walkouts, the nerves, the cheers, the respect shown after every round. Teams coming together. Kids finding confidence. Families watching…
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18 Sep 2025 promo Official post Fares Fighting ChampionshipNa Piarsaigh Cork, October 4th. See you all there! Na Piarsaigh Cork, October 4th. See you all there! Physical tickets 🎫 contact us or fighters Online tickets in our bio Let’s go!
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18 Sep 2025 results Results Combat ConfidentialTom Mallin | IÚR Fighting Championship XVI transcript
Tom Mallin | IÚR Fighting Championship XVI Tom Mallin reflects on a impressive first round submission win via armbar. Originally planning to keep the fight standing, Tom quickly adapted to his opponent’s grappling heavy approach and used his long legs and BJJ skills to secure…
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18 Sep 2025 interview Interview Fansview MMARachel Mcilhagga interview transcript
Rachel Mcilhagga is a K1 fighter out of next generation Northern Ireland and will compete at Artemis for the title against Vicky Ochala in a highly anticipated match up We speak about her entry into combat sports and the recent BBC documentary filmed on her and the girls in her…
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18 Sep 2025 interview Mentioned Fansview MMAVicky Ochala interview transcript
Vicky Ochala is a K1 fighter out of team KF, she will be the main event competing for the Artemis title am all female show We talk about her journey to this point, where she started to where she is now in this highly anticipated match up against Rachel Mcilhagga
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17 Sep 2025 promo Official post Fares Fighting ChampionshipKya O’Brien is locked in and ready for war at FFC on October 4th. The heavyweight division means one thing power, pressure, and big finishes. Kya O’Brien is locked in and ready for war at FFC on October 4th. The heavyweight division means one thing power, pressure, and big finishes. This is one of the most anticipated fights of the night. Don’t blink when the big men step into the cage. 📍 Na Piarsaigh, Cork 📅 October…
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17 Sep 2025 preview Preview Combat ConfidentialAilish Noonan | IÚR Fighting Championship XVI transcript
Ailish Noonan | IÚR Fighting Championship XVI Ailish Noonan reflects on her second round submission victory. She shares how she strategically started slower to avoid rushing into danger, worked in effective leg kicks, and adjusted her approach mid fight to secure the take down…
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16 Sep 2025 preview Preview Belfast Junior MMA LeagueIts hard to even put into words how special our event was on Saturday.
Its hard to even put into words how special our event was on Saturday. We had over 135x kids from all over the country competing. Bringing their families and friends to the amazing @blackmountainsharedspace . The atmosphere was incredible, everyone so supportive and memories…
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16 Sep 2025 interview Podcast guest Energized Show (YouTube)Denis Frimpong | Oktagon 76 Fight, Irish Combat Sports & IUR Recap | The Energized Show transcript
What is up and welcome to The Energized Show! On this episode Manchester Top Team's Denis Frimpong joins us to discuss his upcoming fight at Oktagon 76 Frankfurt, Irish Combat Sports & IUR Recap along with all the latest combat craic. Like, Comment, Subscribe & Hit the…
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16 Sep 2025 interview Interview Fansview MMAArmand Herczeg interview transcript
Armand Herczeg is on a three fight win streak leading him to a title fight at Samurai fighting championship We speak about his improvements as a fighter and a person in the past year at Manchester top team, the visits of Irish fighters to the gym, what Carl Prince means to him…
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16 Sep 2025 other Podcast guest Combat ConfidentialMax Mahaffy | IÚR Fighting Championship XVI transcript
Max Mahaffy | IÚR Fighting Championship XVI Rising MMA star Max Mahaffy breaks down his dominant performance at IÚR Fighting Championship. Max tells us how he used his striking to wear down his opponent before showcasing his grappling skills, nearly nailing a crucifix for the…
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16 Sep 2025 interview Interview Fansview MMAWill Fleury and Denis Frimpong interview transcript
Its fight week for Denis we speak about prep for the fight, his trash talk on the milder side with fatherhood, he speaks about how far away from title shot he may be and wanting to fight in Dublin Will has a fight lined up, he's waiting for a date to be finalised, we speak…
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15 Sep 2025 interview Podcast guest Energized Show (YouTube)Keith Keogh Vs Damien McKenna | Cage Warriors 194 Dublin Fight | Energized's "The Face Off" transcript
What is up and welcome to Energized's "The Face Off" Show! On this episode Keith Keogh (CMAC MMA) & Damien McKenna (OMMA MMA) join us to discuss the Countdown to their Cage Warriors 194 Featherweight Fight on Saturday the 27th of September in the RDS Dublin & Live on UFC Fight…
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13 Sep 2025 interview Interview Fansview MMAAdrian Barrow transcript
Adrian Barrow competes for the interim bantamweight this tomorrow at IUR FC We speak about his preparation for this camp, bringing in a nutritionist, what he's carried forward from Barry Carlin We talk about the evolution of MMA, the level of talent coming out of Ireland and…
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12 Sep 2025 other Official post Belfast Junior MMA LeagueThe Stage Is Set!!!!
The Stage Is Set!!!! Tomorrow over 130x kids will compete in our third show. No stone has been left unturned to make this an unforgettable day for everyone involved. Nothing like this has ever been done on this scale or level of production for a kids event. We couldn’t be…
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12 Sep 2025 interview Interview Fansview MMANathan Chambers transcript
Nathan Chambers competes at IUR FC this weekend, we discuss fighting on the show, his change of gym, the travel that he has to go through to get to the gym plus more
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12 Sep 2025 interview Interview Fansview MMAMatthew O'Rourke interview transcript
Matthew O'Rourke joined me today to speak about his upcoming title fight on IUR FC He is the defending champion, with a 7-2 record, we speak about his entry into MMA his team Myalo martial arts plus plenty more
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10 Sep 2025 interview Interview Fansview MMABrian Coyle transcript
Brian Coyle competed in the Alpha project last year, fighting on Chaos fighting championship the longest running MMA promotion in Ireland We look back on his time during the project, what he's learned from it and taken it into daily life and how his life looks after it
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9 Sep 2025 interview Podcast guest Energized Show (YouTube)Max Lally | Cage Warriors 194 Dublin Fight, UFC Paris Recap & Irish MMA | The Energized Show transcript
What is up and welcome to The Energized Show! On this episode SBG Charlestown's Max Lally joins us to discuss his upcoming fight at Cage Warriors 194 Dublin Fight, UFC Paris Recap & Irish MMA along with all the latest combat craic. Like, Comment, Subscribe & Hit the…
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9 Sep 2025 interview Fansview MMABelfast MMA jnr leagues 2 transcript
I spoke to Adam and Henry about the biggest, venue and fight card to date with the League this Saturday We speak about having to cut off matching due to high demand, the amount of hours gone into it and what people can expect this Saturday
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7 Sep 2025 preview Preview Fares Fighting ChampionshipConor O’Keefe is putting in the work expect fireworks on fight night.
Conor O’Keefe is putting in the work expect fireworks on fight night. Don’t miss it, get your tickets now! 🎟🔥 link in bio!
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5 Sep 2025 promo Official post Fares Fighting ChampionshipJohn Kavanagh looking slick and ready! Less than a month out, Let’s go! @j_kavanagh23
John Kavanagh looking slick and ready! Less than a month out, Let’s go! @j_kavanagh23 Online tickets, link in bio 🎫 Physical tickets out 🔜 #ffc #bjj #fightnight #corkcity #faresbros #subonly
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4 Sep 2025 interview Official post Fares Fighting Championship@faresfightingchampionship interview
@faresfightingchampionship interview Sponsored by @bua_fight_gear Today I spoke to @ab_tfb_ and @foufou_tfb about their upcoming show on the 4th of October in Cork We speak about why they set it up, how they've managed their own time training and preparing for a show, some of…
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2 Sep 2025 interview Podcast guest Energized Show (YouTube)Jordan Bradshaw | ARES Paris Fight, Rhys McKee & Shauna Bannon UFC Paris Fights | The Energized Show transcript
What is up and welcome to The Energized Show! On this episode CMAC's Jordan Bradshaw joins us to discuss his upcoming fight at ARES 34 Paris, Rhys McKee & Shauna Bannon UFC Paris Fights along with all the latest combat craic. Like, Comment, Subscribe & Hit the notification bell…
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31 Aug 2025 promo Official post Fares Fighting Championship@abdumma_ is locked in and ready 👊
@abdumma_ is locked in and ready 👊 #FFC1 | October 4th | Cork 🎟 Online tickets available NOW – link in bio! 🎟 Physical tickets dropping very soon… #IrishMMA #FFC #FaresFightingChampionship #FightNight #MMAIreland #MMA
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30 Aug 2025 interview Podcast guest Combat ConfidentialMarko Boychuk | Akuma Fighting Championship 19 transcript
Marko Boychuk | Akuma Fighting Championship 19 Marko Boychuk returned to Akuma Fighting Championship 19 with a dominant performance, showcasing his trademark tornado kick and complete control throughout the fight. Dubbed the Ukrainian Ken Doll, Marko displayed improved cardio…
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30 Aug 2025 interview Podcast guest Combat ConfidentialCody O’Conor | Akuma Fighting Championship 19 transcript
Cody O’Conor | Akuma Fighting Championship 19 Cody O’Conor put on a dominant performance at Akuma Fighting Championship 19, showcasing superb grappling, back to back takedowns, and smart control to earn this victory. Cody reflects on the hard work and discipline that led to the…
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30 Aug 2025 interview Podcast guest Combat ConfidentialBen Johnston | Akuma Fighting Championship 19 transcript
Ben Johnston | Akuma Fighting Championship 19 Ben “The Butcher” Johnston earned his first professional MMA victory at Akuma Fighting Championship 19 and it came in unexpected fashion with a submission finish. Known more for his brawler style, The Butcher shocked fans by locking…
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29 Aug 2025 interview Podcast guest Combat ConfidentialBrandon Shields | Akuma Fighting Championship 19 transcript
Brandon Shields | Akuma Fighting Championship 19 19-year-old Irish MMA prospect Brandon Shields made a big statement at Akuma Fighting Championship with a dominant performance. In this exclusive Combat Confidential interview, Brandon and I talk about his motivation, his…
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29 Aug 2025 interview Podcast guest Combat ConfidentialFaith O’Brien | Akuma Fighting Championship 19 transcript
Faith O’Brien | Akuma Fighting Championship 19 Faith O’Brien secured a dominant second-round submission victory with a slick armbar at Akuma Fighting Championship 19. Faith breaks down the finish, reflects on a tough first round against a strong opponent, and shares her…
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29 Aug 2025 interview Podcast guest Combat ConfidentialGemma Coghill | Akuma Fighting Championship 19 transcript
Gemma Coghill | Akuma Fighting Championship 19 Gemma Coghill delivered a stunning first-round knockout at Akuma Fighting Championship 19, her third fight since starting MMA just one year ago. Gemma reflects on the win, her striking improvements, and the mindset that carried 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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21 Aug 2025 interview Interview Fansview MMAGemma Coghill interview transcript
Gemma coghill fights her last novice fight at Akuma this weekend We talk about this weekend and her activity in the near future
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19 Aug 2025 other Official post Cage Legacy Fighting ChampionshipThis day 7 years ago 🤩 This day 7 years ago 🤩 Cage Legacy 9 in Tallaght @stmarksgaa 🥊 A night full of explosive fights that you can catch on YouTube 🍿 see a young @iangarry & @stephencostello_mma plus more 🏟️ #CageLegacy #MMA #IrishMMA
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19 Aug 2025 interview Mentioned Energized Show (YouTube)Kiefer Crosbie Is Back, Paul Hughes Title Fight & Loughran Vs McGrillen | The Energized Show transcript
What is up and welcome to The Energized Show! On this episode we discuss Kiefer Crosbie's UFC return, Paul Hughes' World Title Fight, Caolan Loughran Vs Lewis McGrillen along with all the latest Irish MMA news. Like, Comment, Subscribe & Hit the notification bell for more…
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19 Aug 2025 interview Interview Fansview MMACJ Armstrong interview transcript
Cj Armstrong is an amateur MMA fighter, representing Hybrid ARDS MMA under the tutelage of Arnaud does Santos We speak about how,why and when he joined MMA, coming up through the ranks from novice to amateur His first fight at amateur and competing for the Akuma middleweight…
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13 Aug 2025 other Official post Cage Legacy Fighting ChampionshipFrom Eritrea 🇪🇷born with a Dublin 🇮🇪Accent! Couldn’t make it up From Eritrea 🇪🇷born with a Dublin 🇮🇪Accent! Couldn’t make it up
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12 Aug 2025 other Official post Cage Legacy Fighting Championship@nahom_wedi1 will be in action on New Year’s Eve at Cage Legacy 24 in our 4 man pro tournament 🥶 @nahom_wedi1 will be in action on New Year’s Eve at Cage Legacy 24 in our 4 man pro tournament 🥶 This tournament is shaping up to be insane 🏆 No show like a Cage Legcay show ‼️ #CageLegacy #MMA #IrishMMA #Tournament #Pride
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12 Aug 2025 other Official post Cage Legacy Fighting Championship@nauri_mma will be in action in our 4 man featherweight tournament on new year eve ! @nauri_mma will be in action in our 4 man featherweight tournament on new year eve ! Who will walk away champion and work the bag 💰 Find out New Years Eve 🏆 Edit - @ogfightwear
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11 Aug 2025 other Official post Cage Legacy Fighting ChampionshipCage Legacy “PRIDE” Cage Legacy “PRIDE” Where Legacy is Built | Dec 31st 🇮🇪 After years of silence, the roar of Irish MMA returns. On December 31st, celebrate the New Year with something truly unforgettable,the return of Cage Legacy MMA with its most meaningful event to date: “PRIDE.” 💥 4-Man…
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10 Aug 2025 preview Preview Cage Legacy Fighting Championship@conormccarthymma last Cage Legacy bout ended in a first round storage at #CL20 in Dublin @conormccarthymma last Cage Legacy bout ended in a first round storage at #CL20 in Dublin McCarty 🇮🇪 is now signed to @cagewarriors and currently 4-0 as professional and one to watch out for 👀🥶 #IrishMMA #CageLegacy #ConorMcCarthy
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10 Aug 2025 preview Preview Cage Legacy Fighting ChampionshipThe NYE Knockout” The NYE Knockout” YOUR NEW YEAR’S EVE PLANS… SORTED! CAGE LEGACY 24: PRIDE 📍 Soho Nightclub, Dublin 📅 Tuesday, December 31st, 2025 Ring in the new year with the loudest crowd, the fiercest fights, and a party that will have you buzzing into 2026. Highlights: 👊 Pro Featherweight…
