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Interviews, previews and updates from MMA media in this country.
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19 Sep 2026 preview Preview Iúr Fighting ChampionshipTHE MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE IS ON THE LINE
THE MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE IS ON THE LINE @benmccrory100 @newera.mma Vs @daniel.arra @cmac_mma LIGHTWEIGHT SHOWDOWN @seanmcd_mma @teamtorresnewry Vs @nikolas0599 @sbgnaas Two hungry lightweights step into the IÚR cage looking to make their mark. 🔥 IÚR XIX 22 NOVEMBER 2026…
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18 Sep 2026 preview Preview Iúr Fighting ChampionshipAMATEUR BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT AMATEUR BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT CHAMPION @irishtaco10p @sbgnaas puts his IÚR bantamweight title on the line against @morganhynes04 @sbgcharlestown . Chambers returns to defend his championship, but Hynes will be coming to take the belt home. Who leaves with the belt ?? AMATEUR…
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14 Sep 2026 preview Preview Iúr Fighting Championship🔥 IÚR XIX — MAIN EVENT 🔥 🔥 IÚR XIX — MAIN EVENT 🔥 PROFESSIONAL BANTAMWEIGHT BOUT @ciaran_brady_mma @teamtorresnewry Vs @eoinmcdonald1312 @fightacademyireland 🇮🇪 Two of Ireland’s top up-and-coming bantamweights go head-to-head. 22 NOVEMBER 2026 @canalcourtnewry, Doors 14:30 , First fights 15:00 IÚR XIX
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2 Sep 2026 other Official post Clan Wars2 of 4 confirmed, Ready for what’s next 🏆 WHO BRED EM 🧨 transcript
2 of 4 confirmed, Ready for what’s next 🏆 WHO BRED EM 🧨
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28 Aug 2026 other Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipBuilt in the hard rounds. 🥊⚔️”#MMA #MMAFighter #IrishMMA #FightNight #dublin Built in the hard rounds. 🥊⚔️”#MMA #MMAFighter #IrishMMA #FightNight #dublin
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3 Aug 2026 promo Mentioned Dave Farrell MMASo we're at business end of the year for MMA So we're at business end of the year for MMA Here's a list of regional shows Novice events @belfastjr_mmaleague 5th of September @nationalmmaleagues 29th-30th August 25th - 26th October Novice/Amateur/Professional events @virtusmma 22nd of August @decgar_mma_gym_ 29th August…
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30 Jul 2026 other Official post Iúr Fighting Championship16 weeks out from IÚR XIX! 🔥 16 weeks out from IÚR XIX! 🔥 We’re now taking names for the next show, from novice right through to professional. If you or one of your fighters wants to compete, now’s the time to get in touch. Get your name in early to secure your place on the card. 📅 IÚR XIX 🥊 Novice •…
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15 Jun 2026 preview Preview Iúr Fighting Championship🚨 DATE CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 🚨 DATE CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 Due to circumstances beyond our control, the date of our final show of 2026 has changed. 📅 IÚR XIX 📍 @canalcourtnewry 🥊 NEW DATE: 22nd November 2026 We’re already looking forward to another huge night of action and getting the final event of the…
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29 May 2026 promo Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipIúr 18 photos now live on the website akmmamedia.smugmug.com ✨️ Iúr 18 photos now live on the website akmmamedia.smugmug.com ✨️ 📸@akmmamedia #mma #iur #martialarts #irishmma
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29 May 2026 other Official post Iúr Fighting Championship@iur_fighting_championship_ XVIII was a great event with 3 Title Winners and some excellent finishes 💯👊🇮🇪
@iur_fighting_championship_ XVIII was a great event with 3 Title Winners and some excellent finishes 💯👊🇮🇪 Shoutout to @ricardodearaujomma ( @teamtorreshq ) , @rus.gheorghe1 ( @sbgcharlestown ) & @shane_carmody ( @mmacork ) winning belts 👑👑👑 Roll on the next event…
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28 May 2026 results Results Iúr Fighting ChampionshipHighlights from my fight on @iur_fighting_championship_ last weekend👊
Highlights from my fight on @iur_fighting_championship_ last weekend👊 Good to have a quick turnaround with that being my second fight in two weeks, both against international opponents🔥 I showcased the improvements which my team and I have made in my grappling in this fight to…
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26 May 2026 results Results Iúr Fighting Championship@iur_fighting_championship_ @iur_fighting_championship_ Event Spotlight In association with @ncshooter_csp X @bua_fight_gear These are just some of the results not all for results Check out @fightpals For video footage check out @energized_show @ricardodearaujomma went into this contest with a point to…
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26 May 2026 other Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipNever alone in there....
Never alone in there.... Equipo, Familia y Amor siempre🔥 Thanks to everyone for all of the support, you all know who you are✊️🇮🇪 • • #athlete #mma #ireland #martialarts #real
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26 May 2026 interview Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipThe Energized Show with @brianmanning_mma ( @mmacork ) is now live 💯😎🎙️ The Energized Show with @brianmanning_mma ( @mmacork ) is now live 💯😎🎙️ 🎥 On this episode we discuss: • Brian’s @oktagonmma 89 Fight 🐑 • We discuss Irish Combat Events including @iur_fighting_championship_ 18 , @nemeses_events & @elitefightingchampionship_cork 🍿 • Along with…
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25 May 2026 other Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipTriple champ Triple champ Yesterday I fought on @iur_fighting_championship_ winning my 3rd title belt in 3 fights I fought an extremely tough and skilled opponent I obviously would have preferred to get a finish but he was game and never gave up thank you to all my teammates @mmacork…
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25 May 2026 promo Official post Iúr Fighting Championship🔥 PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT 🔥 🔥 PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT 🔥 Two standout performances. Two unforgettable finishes. 👊 Congratulations to Daniel Clooney & Rus Gheorghe on earning 🏆 PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT 🏆 at IÚR XVIII. 🥋 Daniel Clooney Flying triangle Submission 💥 Rus Gheorghe KO Victory Both fighters put…
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24 May 2026 results Results Iúr Fighting Championship@taylor_de_khors ( @teamryano ) gets the R3 Submission win at @iur_fighting_championship_ 💯
@taylor_de_khors ( @teamryano ) gets the R3 Submission win at @iur_fighting_championship_ 💯 #IURFC #MMA #IrishMMA #EnergizedShow 🇮🇪
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24 May 2026 other Mentioned Dave Farrell MMA@iur_fighting_championship_ transcript
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23 May 2026 promo Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipNew belts just landed in time for Sunday’s show 🏆🔥 New belts just landed in time for Sunday’s show 🏆🔥 Massive thank you as always to a good friend of mine and long-term sponsor of both my own career and IÚR Fighting Championship, @mark_weirrkc from @rkingscompetitions . 👊🏻 The standard keeps getting raised every show and these…
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23 May 2026 promo Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipHuge thank you to @johnnyconway32 at Derrybeg Shop for the continued support 👊🏻 Huge thank you to @johnnyconway32 at Derrybeg Shop for the continued support 👊🏻 Derrybeg Shop have been with us since the very first IÚR Fighting Championship back in 2020 that got put off because of Covid and have always been there to help whenever needed. Loyal sponsors and…
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22 May 2026 other Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipBig thank you to James and everyone at @archvale_car_sales for the continued support over the past 2 years 👊🏻 Big thank you to James and everyone at @archvale_car_sales for the continued support over the past 2 years 👊🏻 Support from local businesses like this plays a massive part in helping us grow IÚR Fighting Championships and continue putting on big shows for the fighters and fans…
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22 May 2026 other Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipMP Safety joined the team last summer and the support since day one has been massive 👊🏻 MP Safety joined the team last summer and the support since day one has been massive 👊🏻 We’re looking forward to keeping the ball rolling with the continued support of people like @paulmcp443 and the whole team at @mpsafetyservices . Sponsors like this play a huge part in…
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22 May 2026 other Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipAnother day one sponsor whose continued support means a lot to us 👊🏻 Another day one sponsor whose continued support means a lot to us 👊🏻 A huge thank you to @ian.mallon Solicitors for backing IÚR Fighting Championships from the very beginning. Loyal sponsors who continue to support local MMA and the growth of the sport in Ireland. We appreciate…
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22 May 2026 other Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipMassive shoutout to @clelandjoinery who have been with us from day one 👊🏻 Massive shoutout to @clelandjoinery who have been with us from day one 👊🏻 The continued support over the years has never gone unnoticed and we’re proud to have them backing IÚR Fighting Championships once again for IÚR XVIII 🔥 Supporting local fighters, local shows and helping…
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21 May 2026 other Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipHuge shoutout to our long term sponsor @n_colgan Niall Colgan Auto Service & Repair for the continued support of IÚR Fighting Championships 👊🏻 Huge shoutout to our long term sponsor @n_colgan Niall Colgan Auto Service & Repair for the continued support of IÚR Fighting Championships 👊🏻 Businesses like this are a massive part of helping local MMA continue to grow and giving fighters the platform they deserve. We…
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21 May 2026 other Official post Iúr Fighting Championship@iur_fighting_championship_ XVIII goes down this Sunday May 24th in Newry with plenty of Irish MMA Amateur fights not to be missed 💯👊🇮🇪
@iur_fighting_championship_ XVIII goes down this Sunday May 24th in Newry with plenty of Irish MMA Amateur fights not to be missed 💯👊🇮🇪 #IURFC #MMA #IrishMMA #EnergizedShow 🇮🇪
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20 May 2026 interview Mentioned Dave Farrell MMA@shieldzmma take on @ricardodearaujomma this weekend at @iur_fighting_championship_ for the flyweight championship transcript
@shieldzmma take on @ricardodearaujomma this weekend at @iur_fighting_championship_ for the flyweight championship He speaks about wanting to face the best in the division to prepare him for professional Full interview on YouTube
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20 May 2026 other Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipThank you to our new sponsor @trad_dispute for coming on board for IÚR Fighting Championships XVIII 👊🏻 Thank you to our new sponsor @trad_dispute for coming on board for IÚR Fighting Championships XVIII 👊🏻 We’re delighted to have their support for what is shaping up to be a great event at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry on May 24th 🔥 Make sure to check them out and show them some…
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20 May 2026 promo Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipIÚR Fighting Championship XVIII IÚR Fighting Championship XVIII 🔥 PPV LINK NOW LIVE 🔥 Can’t make it to the Canal Court Hotel this Sunday? Watch all the action live from home with the official IÚR XVIII PPV 📺 🏆 3 Title Fights 👊 Ireland’s top prospects & rising stars 🎟 Limited tickets still available with…
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20 May 2026 promo Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipIÚR XVIII IÚR XVIII Super Featherweight Title 🏆 Last minute change now sees @adriandziedziela from @sbgnaas step in to take on @shane_carmody from @mmacork in a massive Super Featherweight title clash. Both men are coming in ready for war and with the belt on the line expect fireworks…
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20 May 2026 interview Interview Fansview MMABrandon Shields interview
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Brandon Shields is an amateur MMA fighter fighting out of SbG Ireland he competes at IUR Fighting Championship this weekend for the flyweight title against Ricardo De Araujo, He's constantly active whether it's K1, Muay Thai, Boxing or MMA He just loves to stay active and stay…
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18 May 2026 other Official post Iúr Fighting Championship🔥 IÚR XVIII – FIGHTERS NEEDED 🔥 🔥 IÚR XVIII – FIGHTERS NEEDED 🔥 We’re looking to complete the final spots on one of the biggest cards of the year at the Canal Court, Newry on May 24th. 🏆 SUPER BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT 🏆 FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT ⚔️ 66KG–69KG CATCHWEIGHT DEBUT ⚔️ FEATHERWEIGHT 2-1 👊 WOMEN’S…
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17 May 2026 preview Preview Iúr Fighting ChampionshipIÚR XVIII IÚR XVIII 1 WEEK OUT ⏳ Late replacement added to the card after a pull out @paul_kierans_ steps in on short notice to make his amateur debut against @johnny_bobo13 , who also makes his own debut inside the cage. 🔥 Two hungry debutants. No fear. No experience. Just action. 👊…
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17 May 2026 preview Preview Iúr Fighting Championship🚨 ONE WEEK OUT 🚨 🚨 ONE WEEK OUT 🚨 IÚR XVIII lands in the Canal Court, Newry on May 24th with a stacked card featuring title bouts, rising prospects and hometown talent ready for war. 👊🏻 🎟 limited tickets remaining 📍 Canal Court Hotel, Newry 📅 Sunday May 24th ⏰ First Fight: 15:00 Who’s ready for…
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15 May 2026 preview Preview Iúr Fighting Championship🔥 FIGHT OF THE NIGHT / PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT 🔥 🔥 FIGHT OF THE NIGHT / PERFORMANCE OF THE NIGHT 🔥 We’re buzzing to have @bua_fight_gear on board for IÚR XVIII 💥 On the night, BUA will be rewarding whichever fighters they select as Fight of the Night or Performance of the Night with brand new gear 🥊🔥 This is what it’s all…
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14 May 2026 other Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipNice quick turnaround after my last fight, reset and refocused on another international fight on @iur_fighting_championship_ next week👊🇮🇪
Nice quick turnaround after my last fight, reset and refocused on another international fight on @iur_fighting_championship_ next week👊🇮🇪 • • #athlete #mma #ireland #training
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10 May 2026 preview Preview Iúr Fighting ChampionshipIÚR XVIII IÚR XVIII Novice 75kg Catchweight Bout Two young prospects step into the cage looking to make a statement at IÚR Fighting Championship XVIII as Mo Almoh from @fightacademyireland takes on @nojusmykolaitis from @blackdragonmartialartscavan in a novice 75kg catchweight clash…
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7 May 2026 promo Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipIÚR XVIII IÚR XVIII 68KG CATCHWEIGHT Two exciting young prospects collide at IÚR XVIII as @kyro.merhem takes on @johnny_bobo13 in a high paced 68kg catchweight contest. Both men will be looking to make a statement on one of the biggest cards of the year inside the Canal Court, Newry…
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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 preview Preview Iúr Fighting ChampionshipIÚR XVIII IÚR XVIII NOVICE FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT Two young men go head-to-head as local prospect @danielfmma from @teamtorresnewry steps into the cage to take on @towsonbarton_21 from the Isle of Man. A big opportunity for both fighters to make their mark under the IÚR lights — expect…
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4 May 2026 preview Preview Iúr Fighting ChampionshipIÚR XVIII IÚR XVIII WOMEN’S FLYWEIGHT BOUT @gemma_fightingfit of @newera.mma steps in to take on Scotland’s @meganbarr95 fighting out of @ayrshire_hit_squad in an exciting women’s flyweight clash. Two hungry fighters, one big opportunity, and another strong addition to the IÚR XVIII…
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28 Apr 2026 preview Preview Iúr Fighting ChampionshipIÚR XVIII IÚR XVIII LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT Taylor Heffernan 🇮🇪 vs Ryan Dobson 🇮🇲 @ryxn_dxbsxn_mma makes the trip over from the Isle of Man to take on Cork’s own @taylor7heff in what promises to be a high-paced lightweight clash. Two hungry fighters, two different paths — but only one leaves…
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27 Apr 2026 preview Preview Iúr Fighting ChampionshipIÚR XVIII IÚR XVIII MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT @aaron.mccormack.1232 vs @scanlondaryl Two big middleweights set to collide at IÚR XVIII 🔥 📍 Canal Court Hotel, Newry 📅 24th May 2026 🕒 Doors: 14:45 | First Fight: 15:00 #IÚR #IÚRXVIII #IrishMMA #FightNight #Middleweight
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26 Apr 2026 preview Preview Iúr Fighting ChampionshipIÚR Fighting Championship XVIII at the Canal Court Hotel on May 24th. IÚR Fighting Championship XVIII at the Canal Court Hotel on May 24th. 🥇 HEADLINE SPONSOR PACKAGE: Your logo on the cage canvas Featured across all event posters & promo – Main sponsor callouts all fight week – Social media exposure across the show – Premium exposure on fight…
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20 Apr 2026 preview Preview Iúr Fighting ChampionshipIÚR XVIII IÚR XVIII Featherweight Bout 🥊 @kyleheery steps into the cage to take on @cale_384 in what promises to be a high-paced featherweight clash. Representing @sbgdrogheda and @myalomartialarts , both fighters bring skill, toughness, and a point to prove on May 24th. Expect fireworks…
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19 Apr 2026 preview Preview Iúr Fighting ChampionshipIÚR XVIII IÚR XVIII Novice Lightweight Bout @billyrainer_ ( @teamryanowaterford1 ) vs @leon.bloomer1 ( @regenerate_mma ) Two hungry prospects step into the cage looking to make a statement in the lightweight division. Expect high pace, raw intensity, and a fight that could steal the show…
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17 Apr 2026 preview Preview Iúr Fighting ChampionshipIÚR XVIII IÚR XVIII 63kg Catchweight Bout @daniel.turcan.20051 vs @taylor_de_khors @fantomteamireland @teamryano Two young fighters ready to go to war at 63kg. No gimmicks, just action when the cage door shuts. 📍 Canal Court Hotel, Newry 📅 May 24th 🕒 Doors 14:45 | First Fight 15:00…
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17 Apr 2026 preview Preview Iúr Fighting Championship⸻ ⸻ IÚR XVIII 50KG CATCHWEIGHT @__faith__03 vs @lisamurtaghck1 @theshedmma @sbgireland Two hungry fighters. No backing up. Expect pace, pressure and a scrap from start to finish. 📍 Canal Court Hotel, Newry 📅 May 24th 🕒 Doors 14:45 | First Fight 15:00 🎟 Tickets on sale now #IUR…
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13 Apr 2026 other Official post Iúr Fighting ChampionshipIÚR XVIII IÚR XVIII Lightweight Title Fight 🏆 @rus.gheorghe1 (7-3) of @sbgcharlestown steps into the cage to take on @aidanfegan (8-7) of @sbgireland for the vacant IÚR Lightweight Championship. Gheorghe brings a strong record and rising momentum into this one, while Fegan’s experience…
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25 Feb 2025 interview Podcast guest Energized Show (YouTube)Shauna Bannon | UFC London, Creating History & Irish MMA | 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 fight at UFC London, Creating History & Irish MMA. Like, Comment, Subscribe & Hit the notification bell for more Energized Shows! Youtube : Energized Show…