Whilst Dana White claimed in 2015 that an outdoor MMA show would be “difficult” to host in Ireland due to the adverse weather, Fight Academy Ireland’s Head Coach Liam Shannon has defied the UFC President’s trepidations about such an event with the fourth installment of “Cage Conflict” set to take place in the Falls ParkContinue reading “Cage Conflict 4 to make Feile an Phobail Debut with Ireland’s Premier Outdoor MMA Event”
Author Archives: Ray Mullan
Saunders vs Alvarez, the Fallout, and the Respect Factor in Combat Sports
The pinnacle of the sport of boxing was showcased in the early hours of Sunday morning, as Mexican legend Saul “Canelo” Alvarez squared off against Englishman Billy Joe Saunders, in one of the most anticipated boxing fights in modern boxing history. The fight’s stakes couldn’t be any higher: Canelo’s pledge to unify the Super-Middleweight divisionContinue reading “Saunders vs Alvarez, the Fallout, and the Respect Factor in Combat Sports”
Fight Announcements on the way for Fight Academy Ireland
Another night of elite athlete training at Fight Academy Ireland. The fight team have a big few months ahead, with imminent announcements over potential fights in the works. As we approach the resumption of normality, we hope MMA events continue to provide fighters with a platform to showcase their skills, in Ireland and further afield.Continue reading “Fight Announcements on the way for Fight Academy Ireland”
Jake Paul – A Legitimate Boxing Contender or a “Problem Child” for the Sport’s Legitimacy?
As we embarked on another weekend of exciting fights last week, dread loomed for many combat sports fans. Spectators had plenty to look forward to, with UFC Vegas 24 (headlined by Robert Whittaker Vs Kelvin Gastelum) and World Championship Boxing (in the form of Liam Williams vs Demetrius Andrade) representing a showcase of competitive combatContinue reading “Jake Paul – A Legitimate Boxing Contender or a “Problem Child” for the Sport’s Legitimacy?”
Judge, Jury and Executioner – Does MMA Have a Judging Problem, or are we to Blame?
When viewing a sport, the pathway to victory is usually obvious. Most field sports rely on superior scoring to dictate the winner of a contest, which largely eliminates debate surrounding the rightful winner. But when it comes to combat sports, the judging aspect of a fight that goes to a decision often causes controversy, particularlyContinue reading “Judge, Jury and Executioner – Does MMA Have a Judging Problem, or are we to Blame?”
The Implications of the Covid-19 Restrictions on MMA – A Year in the Making
The pandemic has ravaged localised MMA shows, with many fighters being forced into inactivity for over a year due to Covid-19 restrictions. Whilst restrictions across Ireland and the UK indicate that live MMA events are allowed (but strictly “behind closed doors”) logistical obstacles such as limits to fighter accommodation, restrictions to fighter medical practices andContinue reading “The Implications of the Covid-19 Restrictions on MMA – A Year in the Making”
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