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Interviews, previews and updates from MMA media in this country.
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22 Sep 2026 promo Official post Evolution Fighting ChampionshipOne event. Two disciplines. At least FOUR matches when you enter both 🔥
One event. Two disciplines. At least FOUR matches when you enter both 🔥 At Midlands Combat League 1, every athlete is guaranteed a minimum of 2 matches in EACH discipline they enter. 🥊 No-Headshots MMA = at least 2 matches 🤼 Submission Wrestling = at least 2 matches 🔥 Enter…
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19 Sep 2026 preview Preview Energized Show3 WEEKS TO GO ⏳️ 3 WEEKS TO GO ⏳️ Midlands Combat League 1 lands in Tullamore on Saturday 10 October, and registration is now entering the final few weeks. MCL has been built to give developing competitors what they need most: More competition More mat time More experience 🔥 Whether you’re…
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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 🔥 transcript
@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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17 Sep 2026 preview Preview Energized Show3 WEEKS TO REGISTER ⏳️ 3 WEEKS TO REGISTER ⏳️ Midlands Combat League 1 lands in Tullamore on Saturday 10 October, and registration is now entering the final few weeks. MCL has been built to give developing competitors what they need most: More competition More mat time More experience 🔥 Whether…
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16 Sep 2026 preview Preview Evolution Fighting Championship@mariekenno & @james.dwyer.925 pushing the pace in training @eiregrapple with coach @kierandavern1 ahead of our first event 🔥 transcript
@mariekenno & @james.dwyer.925 pushing the pace 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 developing…
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15 Sep 2026 preview Preview Evolution Fighting Championship@justinc8621 & @big_ste__ hunting the pins in training @eiregrapple ahead of our first event 🔥 transcript
@justinc8621 & @big_ste__ hunting the pins in training @eiregrapple ahead of our first event 🔥 🚨 MIDLANDS COMBAT LEAGUE 1 🚨 More matches. More experience. More opportunities to develop. Midlands Combat League was created to give developing competitors something Irish combat…
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12 Sep 2026 other Official post Evolution Fighting Championship🚨 4 WEEKS TO GO! 🚨 🚨 4 WEEKS TO GO! 🚨 Midlands Combat League 1 lands in Tullamore on Saturday 10th October! 🔥 The rounds in the gym. The techniques you’ve been drilling. The improvements you’ve been making. Time to put them to the test. 💪 🥊 No-Headshots MMA 🤼 Submission Wrestling 👊 Kids, Teens…
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10 Sep 2026 preview Preview Evolution Fighting ChampionshipTHE RIGHT MATCHUPS MATTER. 🔴⚫ THE RIGHT MATCHUPS MATTER. 🔴⚫ Midlands Combat League isn’t about throwing everyone into one bracket and hoping for the best. We’re building divisions around age, weight, gender and experience so competitors get meaningful matches against people at a similar stage of…
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9 Sep 2026 preview Preview Evolution Fighting ChampionshipBUILD REAL SKILLS - OLD SCHOOL IRISH MMA LEAGUE STYLE. 🔴⚫ BUILD REAL SKILLS - OLD SCHOOL IRISH MMA LEAGUE STYLE. 🔴⚫ The goal is simple: more competition experience, more opportunities to develop, and a safer pathway into MMA. Midlands Combat League 1 gives prospective athletes the chance to test their striking, wrestling, grappling…
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8 Sep 2026 preview Preview Evolution Fighting ChampionshipMIDLANDS COMBAT LEAGUE 1 🔴⚫ MIDLANDS COMBAT LEAGUE 1 🔴⚫ A new grassroots competition series for athletes looking to compete more, gain real experience and sharpen their MMA, wrestling and grappling skills. 🥊 No-Headshots MMA 🤼 Submission Wrestling 👊 Kids • Teens • Adults • Masters ⚖️ Matchmaking based on…
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7 Sep 2026 other Official post Evolution Fighting ChampionshipWRESTLE. PIN. SUBMIT. 🔴⚫ WRESTLE. PIN. SUBMIT. 🔴⚫ Submission Wrestling is coming to Midlands Combat League 1 on Saturday 10th October in Tullamore. Singlet optional, skills essential ✅️ Our ruleset is built to reward active wrestling, control and submissions: • 3 pins = win • Submission = win • Every…
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5 Sep 2026 other Mentioned Energized Show@kierandavern1 recaps another fantastic @adccireland and big plans for the future transcript
@kierandavern1 recaps another fantastic @adccireland and big plans for the future
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5 Sep 2026 other Mentioned Energized Show@ronandeeganmma ( @eiregrapple ) at @adccireland on his @cagewarriors 210 Dublin fight 💯👊🇮🇪 transcript
@ronandeeganmma ( @eiregrapple ) at @adccireland on his @cagewarriors 210 Dublin fight 💯👊🇮🇪
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3 Sep 2026 other Mentioned Energized Show🏆 WHO TAKES THE TOP SPOT THIS WEEKEND? ☘️ 🏆 WHO TAKES THE TOP SPOT THIS WEEKEND? ☘️ A look back at the Best Teams & Best Academies standings from the ADCC Irish Cup Championship 2026 👀 The standard across Irish grappling keeps rising — and this Saturday, the race starts again at the ADCC Irish Open Championship 2026…
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2 Sep 2026 other Mentioned Energized Show@kierandavern1 ( @eiregrapple ) gives his Top 5 Athletes to watch at @adccireland Irish Open Championship on Saturday September 5th 💯🥇🇮🇪 transcript
@kierandavern1 ( @eiregrapple ) gives his Top 5 Athletes to watch at @adccireland Irish Open Championship on Saturday September 5th 💯🥇🇮🇪 #ADCC #ADCCIreland #KieranDavern #BJJ #EnergizedShow 🇮🇪
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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 interview Podcast guest Energized Show (YouTube)Kieran Davern | ADCC Ireland Preview, Katie Taylor Final Fight & Irish MMA News | The Energized Show
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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 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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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 🔗
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28 Aug 2026 promo Official post Evolution Fighting ChampionshipMIDLANDS COMBAT LEAGUE — SUBMISSION WRESTLING MIDLANDS COMBAT LEAGUE — SUBMISSION WRESTLING No guard pulling. Pin or submit to win. Open to BJJ, wrestling, MMA, judo & all other grappling backgrounds. Full ruleset & registration live on Smoothcomp this weekend. 📍 Tullamore | 10th October
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27 Aug 2026 preview Preview Evolution Fighting ChampionshipFIRST EVENT - 10TH OCTOBER FIRST EVENT - 10TH OCTOBER 📍 Tullamore, Co. Offaly Kids & Adult Divisions Novice MMA & Submission Wrestling Full ruleset & venue announced soon. Registration opens through Smoothcomp this weekend. Follow Midlands Combat League for updates.
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27 Aug 2026 other Official post Evolution Fighting ChampionshipMIDLANDS COMBAT LEAGUE transcript
MIDLANDS COMBAT LEAGUE We’re excited to announce a new series of grassroots MMA & Submission Wrestling events coming to the Midlands. The aim is to give kids and adults more opportunities to compete, gain experience and improve their Wrestling & MMA game. 🥊 Novice MMA - Kids &…
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25 Aug 2026 other Official post Virtus MMAVirtus 6 Winners and Teams (Part 1) Virtus 6 Winners and Teams (Part 1) @__jordan__g__s @sbgireland @destiny.ezeobi @sandaninja @taylor7heff @mmacork @bmaeastcork @n.ucha @holohanmartialarts @breen_woods @teamkfmartialarts @danielclooney123 @holohanmartialarts @jedepaulo @sandaninja @jaymccourtneymma @eiregrapple…
Fighter: destiny-ezeobi
Fighter: breen-woods
Fighter: taylor-heffernan
Fighter: daniel-clooney
Fighter: jede-paulo
Fighter: jake-duncan
Promotion: virtus_mma
Event: virtus_mma_6
Gym: sbg-ireland
Gym: sanda-mma
Gym: mma-cork
Gym: ballyvolane-martial-arts
Gym: holohan-martial-arts
Gym: team-kf-martial-arts
Gym: eire-grapple
Gym: team-evolve-derry
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22 Aug 2026 results Results Virtus MMAJay McCourtney defeats Marli Mulgrew by TKO just 50 seconds into round number one 👏 Jay McCourtney defeats Marli Mulgrew by TKO just 50 seconds into round number one 👏 📸@akmmamedia @virtusmma #virtus6 #mma #mixedmartialarts #martialarts #irishmma
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22 Aug 2026 results Results Energized Show@jaymccourtneymma ( @eiregrapple ) gets the R1 KO at @virtusmma 6 👊 transcript
@jaymccourtneymma ( @eiregrapple ) gets the R1 KO at @virtusmma 6 👊
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21 Aug 2026 promo Mentioned Energized Show🔥 THE FULL VIRTUS SIX FIGHT CARD IS HERE. 🔥 🔥 THE FULL VIRTUS SIX FIGHT CARD IS HERE. 🔥 This is what we’ve been building towards. 30 fights. 5 Amateur Titles. 1 Pro Main Event. SubVault. Virtus Novice. The Alpha Project. From the opening fight to the final bell, this card is absolutely stacked. Some are fighting for…
Fighter: ben-doherty
Fighter: killian-ndiaye-mack
Fighter: jean-luc-pittaway
Fighter: aaron-henry
Fighter: jordan-galabuzi
Fighter: ciaran-smullen
Fighter: destiny-ezeobi
Fighter: taylor-heffernan
Promotion: virtus_mma
Event: virtus_mma_6
Gym: alpha-project
Gym: eire-grapple
Gym: sbg-strabane
Gym: team-ryano-omagh
Gym: mma-cork
Gym: team-kf-martial-arts
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9 Aug 2026 promo Mentioned Energized Show🔥 FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT CONFIRMED — VIRTUS SIX 🔥 🔥 FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT CONFIRMED — VIRTUS SIX 🔥 Jay McCourtney vs Marli Mulgrew Jay McCourtney of Eire Grapple steps in on just 3 weeks’ notice after Marli’s original opponent was forced out. Jay is certainly no stranger to the Virtus cage. At Virtus 5, he stepped up and fought…
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20 Jul 2026 other Official post Elite Fighting ChampionshipJob done. 3 hard fought rounds against a 22 fight veteran. Very proud of my performance, got to finally display huge improvements in my game that me and my coac Job done. 3 hard fought rounds against a 22 fight veteran. Very proud of my performance, got to finally display huge improvements in my game that me and my coach @kierandavern1 have been working on for a very long time. Still more work to be done. The rise continues. Huge…
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19 Jul 2026 results Results Dave Farrell MMA@ronandeeganmma wins via decision, showing the striking he's been working on against a very tough opponent @elitefightingchampionship_cork transcript
@ronandeeganmma wins via decision, showing the striking he's been working on against a very tough opponent @elitefightingchampionship_cork @eiregrapple
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18 Jul 2026 results Results Energized Show@ronandeeganmma ( @eiregrapple ) gets the UD win at @elitefightingchampionship_cork 9 💯👊🇮🇪 transcript
@ronandeeganmma ( @eiregrapple ) gets the UD win at @elitefightingchampionship_cork 9 💯👊🇮🇪 #EFC9 #MMA #IrishMMA #EnergizedShow 🇮🇪
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17 Jul 2026 preview Preview Elite Fighting Championship🥼🧪 EFC 9: BREAKING BAD — 1 DAY TO GO! 🧪🥼 🥼🧪 EFC 9: BREAKING BAD — 1 DAY TO GO! 🧪🥼 Tomorrow night it all goes down. The undefeated 3-0 @ronandeeganmma , representing @eiregrapple , puts his perfect record on the line against Brazil’s battle-tested veteran @lucascangaceiro (12-10) in a huge Professional Flyweight…
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17 Jul 2026 other Official post Elite Fighting ChampionshipUnbeaten and building momentum. Unbeaten and building momentum. Anthony Brennan steps into EFC 9 with confidence, composure and another chance to show exactly what he’s capable of. From The Ground Up, July 18th. 🩸 @antobrennanmma @eiregrapple @elitefightingchampionship_cork #mma #cork #ireland #éiregrapple…
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16 Jul 2026 promo Mentioned Energized Show@ronandeeganmma ( @eiregrapple ) returns in the Main Event at @elitefightingchampionship_cork on Saturday July 18th 💯👊🇮🇪 @ronandeeganmma ( @eiregrapple ) returns in the Main Event at @elitefightingchampionship_cork on Saturday July 18th 💯👊🇮🇪 Best of skill Ro 😎 #EFC9 #MMA #IrishMMA #EnergizedShow 🇮🇪
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16 Jul 2026 other Podcast guest Energized Show@elitefightingchampionship_cork 9 goes down this Saturday July 18th as @ronandeeganmma ( @eiregrapple ), @kiyaosullivan ( @cmac_mma ), @glen_eagers ( @teamkfmar transcript
@elitefightingchampionship_cork 9 goes down this Saturday July 18th as @ronandeeganmma ( @eiregrapple ), @kiyaosullivan ( @cmac_mma ), @glen_eagers ( @teamkfmartialarts ) & @gerardgrc ( @mmacork ) all compete on the card 💯👊🇮🇪 #MMA #IrishMMA #EFC9 #EnergizedShow 🇮🇪
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13 Jun 2026 other Official post Elite Fighting Championship🧪💥 EFC 9: BREAKING BAD 💥🧪 🧪💥 EFC 9: BREAKING BAD 💥🧪 🔥 NOVICE SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT 🔥 This one has all the ingredients for an absolute cracker. @james.ocall fighting out of @mmacork makes his return to the EFC cage after a razor-close battle last time out — a fight he still feels should’ve gone his way in…
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4 Jun 2026 preview Preview Elite Fighting Championship🚨 HUGE FIGHT INCOMING IN THE PRO FLYWEIGHT DIVISION 🚨 🚨 HUGE FIGHT INCOMING IN THE PRO FLYWEIGHT DIVISION 🚨 3-0 @ronandeeganmma fighting out of @eiregrapple returns to the EFC cage after a huge performance in the main event of EFC 8. The Irish submission specialist has finished all 3 of his professional wins by FIRST ROUND RNC 🔥…
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12 May 2026 interview Podcast guest Energized Show (YouTube)Kieran Davern | ADCC Ireland Preview, Elite FC Review & UFC 328 Review | The Energized Show transcript
What is up and welcome to The Energized Show! On this episode Eire Grapple Head Coach Kieran Davern joins us to discuss ADCC Ireland Preview, Elite FC Review & UFC 328 Review along with all the latest combat craic. Like, Comment, Subscribe & Hit the notification bell for more…
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23 Apr 2026 preview Preview GladiatEire Fighting Championships🔥 FIGHT AMMENDMENT 🔥 🔥 FIGHT AMMENDMENT 🔥 Amateur 63kg Catchweight Bout Ruairi O’Kane (ZKJ) vs Ronan Shaughnessy (Eire Grapple) Fight amendment as Ronan Shaughnessy from Eire Grapple steps in to face the ZKJ man, Ruairi O’Kane. They meet in a 63kg catchweight bout 🔥 Get your tickets from the…
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17 Mar 2026 interview Mentioned Energized Show (YouTube)Virtus FC Review, Clan Wars Preview & UFC London Breakdown | The Energized Show transcript
What is up and welcome to The Energized Show! On this episode we discuss Virtus FC Review, Clan Wars Preview & UFC London Breakdown. Like, Comment, Subscribe & Hit the notification bell for more Energized Shows! Youtube : Energized Show Instagram: @Energized_Show TikTok…
Fighter: ryan-o-connor
Fighter: paul-brown
Fighter: phil-campbell
Fighter: ronan-deegan
Fighter: dave-armstrong
Fighter: dale-sheridan
Fighter: shane-carmody
Fighter: robbie-whitehead
Person: deck-larkin
Promotion: elite_fighting_championship
Promotion: cage_warriors
Promotion: clan_wars
Promotion: virtus_mma
Promotion: immaf
Event: virtus_mma_5
Gym: alpha-project
Gym: eire-grapple
Gym: mma-cork
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17 Feb 2026 interview Podcast guest Energized Show (YouTube)Kieran Davern | ADCC Ireland Preview, Cage Warriors 200 Breakdown & UFC Is Back | The Energized Show transcript
What is up and welcome to The Energized Show! On this episode Eire Grapple Head Coach Kieran Davern joins us to discuss ADCC Ireland, Cage Warriors 200 Dublin & UFC News along with all the latest combat craic. Like, Comment, Subscribe & Hit the notification bell for more…
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21 Nov 2025 interview Interview Fansview MMAShane Smith interview transcript
try to remember everything. I already said, >> right, so I'm here with Mr. Shane Smith. I remember meeting Shane a couple of years ago when I was down doing MMA in depths. You had the combat lab. You were doing strength and conditioning for the lads and you came back uh to…
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24 Sep 2025 other Official post Evolution Fighting Championship@eiregrapple Head Coach @kierandavern1 gives us his Top 5 Irish Jiu-Jitsu athletes ahead of @adccireland 💯😎🇮🇪 @eiregrapple Head Coach @kierandavern1 gives us his Top 5 Irish Jiu-Jitsu athletes ahead of @adccireland 💯😎🇮🇪 The Energized Show with Kieran is available now on all streaming platforms 🎥🎙️🎧 Check it out, the link is in the bio & as always Stay Energized ⚡️ #MMA #BJJ #JiuJitsu…
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23 Sep 2025 interview Podcast guest Energized Show (YouTube)Kieran Davern | Eire Grapple, ADCC Ireland & Cage Warriors 194 Dublin Preview | 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 life in Eire Grapple, ADCC Ireland & Cage Warriors 194 Dublin Preview along with all the latest combat craic. Like, Comment, Subscribe & Hit the…
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14 Jun 2025 preview Preview Evolution Fighting ChampionshipExperience the roar of home support with Shane Dunne at EFC11, main event winner, as he captures a hometown title in front of family and friends! Shane shows ho Experience the roar of home support with Shane Dunne at EFC11, main event winner, as he captures a hometown title in front of family and friends! Shane shows how staying well-rounded and trusting your training pays off. Hear about his balanced camp, mental prep, and more…
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14 Jun 2025 interview Official post Evolution Fighting ChampionshipStep into the world of Irish MMA with rising star Ronan Degan in this exclusive EFC11 interview! A decorated amateur—two-time Irish champion, IMAF European bron Step into the world of Irish MMA with rising star Ronan Degan in this exclusive EFC11 interview! A decorated amateur—two-time Irish champion, IMAF European bronze medalist, and national team representative—Ronan is ready to turn pro at Clan Wars on June 29. Hear how his day-one…
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13 Jun 2025 interview Official post Evolution Fighting ChampionshipGo behind the scenes at EFC 11 with promoter and Eire Grappling coach Kieran Davern as he breaks down what it takes to put on a sold-out event in your hometown. Go behind the scenes at EFC 11 with promoter and Eire Grappling coach Kieran Davern as he breaks down what it takes to put on a sold-out event in your hometown. In this exclusive interview, Kieran shares what its like coordinating medicals, venue logistics, how giving local…
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9 Jun 2025 other Official post Evolution Fighting Championship@shanedunnemma is your @evolutionfightingchampionship Bantamweight champion! The @eiregrapple man is a clear fan favourite! #efc11 #irishmma @shanedunnemma is your @evolutionfightingchampionship Bantamweight champion! The @eiregrapple man is a clear fan favourite! #efc11 #irishmma
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29 Nov 2024 interview Interview Fansview MMAConan Mccaughan interview transcript
Conan is an amateur fighter training out of Eire grapple under Kieran Davern he is due to compete this weekend at Evolution fighting championship
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23 Sep 2023 interview Interview Fansview MMAMantvydas Vosylius interview, Fansviewmma transcript
Mantvydas comes in to face Jess Paulo foe the welterweight belt this weekend at IUR FC, we take a look at his career to date
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30 Jan 2023 interview Mentioned MMA In DepthIN DEPTH | EPISODE 20 | DANNI MCCORMACK transcript
Dave sits down with Invicta Fc fighter, Danni McCormack for a chat about her career and her upcoming world title fight.