AMMA Arklow Mixed Martial Arts

13/10/2026

13/10/2026

🥊 FROM THE ARCHIVES – ROUND 2 vs FACIL HUCIN 🥊

Here's round 2 of my first professional MMA loss, against the absolute powerhouse Facil Hucin in Cardiff, Wales.

A three-round tactical battle against a much bigger, stronger middleweight.

I was lucky enough to have Chris Fields in my corner, representing SBG under the tutelage of the legendary John Kavanagh.

Not every fight ends in victory, but every fight brings experience, lessons and memories that stay with you.

🎥 Round 2 of 3 – Enjoy another fight from the archives!

J.M.S. 🥊

MMAArchives FightNight ArklowMuayThai

13/10/2026

🥊 FROM THE ARCHIVES – ROUND 2 vs FACIL HUCIN 🥊

Here's round 2 of my first professional MMA loss, against the absolute powerhouse Facil Hucin in Cardiff, Wales.

A three-round tactical battle against a much bigger, stronger middleweight.

I was lucky enough to have Chris Fields in my corner, representing SBG under the tutelage of the legendary John Kavanagh.

Not every fight ends in victory, but every fight brings experience, lessons and memories that stay with you.

🎥 Round 2 of 3 – Enjoy another fight from the archives!

J.M.S. 🥊

12/10/2026

🥊 **MY FIRST PROFESSIONAL MMA LOSS – ROUND 1 vs FACIL HUCIN** 🥊

This is round 1 of a three-round tactical battle against an absolute powerhouse of a middleweight, Facil Hucin.

At the time, I was preparing to drop down to welterweight when I accepted this fight on short notice. Looking back, taking on such a big, strong middleweight was a miscalculation.

Three rounds of tactical fighting, trying to overcome the size and strength difference with movement, technique and experience.

Unfortunately, this fight marked the beginning of a long layoff due to injuries and Safe MMA not clearing me because of a hereditary eye condition.

**Not every chapter of a fighter's career is written with a victory. It's about the challenges, the lessons and the adversity.**

Nothing but respect for Facil Hucin. A true powerhouse! 👊

🎥 **Round 1 of 3 – I'll be posting each round separately!**

**J.M.S. 🥊**

ArklowMuayThai

12/10/2026

🥊 **MY FIRST PROFESSIONAL MMA LOSS – ROUND 1 vs FACIL HUCIN** 🥊

This is round 1 of a three-round tactical battle against an absolute powerhouse of a middleweight, Facil Hucin.

At the time, I was preparing to drop down to welterweight when I accepted this fight on short notice. Looking back, taking on such a big, strong middleweight was a miscalculation.

Three rounds of tactical fighting, trying to overcome the size and strength difference with movement, technique and experience.

Unfortunately, this fight marked the beginning of a long layoff due to injuries and Safe MMA not clearing me because of a hereditary eye condition.

**Not every chapter of a fighter's career is written with a victory. It's about the challenges, the lessons and the adversity.**

Nothing but respect for Facil Hucin. A true powerhouse! 👊

🎥 **Round 1 of 3 – I'll be posting each round separately!**

**J.M.S. 🥊**

06/10/2026

🥊 Monday night work done.

Two solid hours on the mats:

🔥 7–8 PM – Beginner Muay Thai
🔥 8–9 PM – Intermediate & Advanced

This clip is the lads grinding through their abs at the end of the full two-hour session — still pushing, still working, still together.

Train together. Stay strong together.

Everyone is welcome at Arklow Muay Thai, from complete beginners to experienced fighters.

BeginnerMuayThai FightTeam Arklow

04/10/2026

Ready for war! Cian Quinn Eoin Connolly

04/10/2026

Eoin getting Cian warm before his fight! Team effort! Onwards and upwards!

03/10/2026

🥊 KIDS MARTIAL ARTS AT ARKLOW MUAY THAI 🥊

We’re continuing to grow our kids programme and offer more opportunities for young martial artists in our community.

📅 Kids Classes | 6–7 PM

🥊 Monday – Kids Muay Thai
🥊 Wednesday – Kids Muay Thai
🤝 Thursday – Intro / Inclusive Martial Arts
🥋 Friday – Kids MMA

⭐ Wednesday 7–8 PM
Mixed Ages Muay Thai for our more advanced kids who are ready for that next step.

We’re delighted to be trialling Kids MMA on Fridays and giving both our current members and new members the chance to try it out.

We want to see how the kids enjoy the class and, if there’s enough interest, continue developing MMA as part of our kids programme.

Our Thursday Intro / Inclusive Class is specially structured to provide extra support. We bring in an additional high-level support coach so we can give each child the attention they need and keep the class welcoming and accessible.

💶 Regular classes – €10 drop-in
🎟️ 10-Class Pass – €50
🥋 Unlimited Membership – €70 per month

Thursday Intro / Inclusive Class – €10
This class is not covered by the 10-class pass because of the additional coaching support provided.

✅ Unlimited members have the Thursday Inclusive Class included at no extra cost.

We’re a small community of fighters, coaches and martial artists, and our goal is to keep offering more training, more support and more opportunities at reasonable prices.

New and current members are welcome to come along and try Friday Kids MMA.

Join the team. Share the dream.