02/09/2026
🥊 MMA CORK FIGHTERS IN ACTION 🥊
Another busy run of competition for the team, with our fighters getting out there, gaining experience and putting in some serious performances. 👊
VIRTUS 🏆
First up, Taylor Heffernan picked up his FIRST MMA TITLE, becoming the new Virtus Lightweight Champion! 🏆 A huge achievement and the result of a lot of hard work.
Sean Carmody came up short against a very game unbeaten opponent, but showed plenty of heart and will take a lot from the experience.
Jacob Dorris made his long-awaited return to competition and got the job done with a Round 1 RNC. A bright future ahead for Jacob as he now looks towards the amateur ranks. 🔥
Big thanks to the Virtus coaching team edwin heffernan , , Ciaran Brohan & Alex Murray for having the lads prepared and ready to compete.
National MMA League 🥇
Killian Dwyer added another one to the collection, picking up his 4th MMA Leagues gold medal! 🥇
put on two great fights, finishing the day 1-1 and gaining some valuable experience.
had an extremely close fight in his bracket, coming away with the silver medal. 🥈
Big credit to coach Alex Murray for the work with the MMA Leagues team.
MUAY THAI 🇹🇭
We also had our Thai boxers competing out in curadh Muay Thai Fitness , gaining valuable experience and putting on some great performances.
Jamie Dumitrache
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Thomas O Meara
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A huge shoutout to our Muay Thai coaches Luke o Kelly & Darren Cashman for getting the team ready and continuing to develop our fighters.
Win, lose or draw, getting out there and competing is where fighters grow.
Proud of every fighter who represented MMA Cork. The future is looking bright. 🥊🔥
