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County Derry Post Sporting Review: October

Lavey MMA fighter Paul Hughes started October with a bang, winning the Cage Warriors' Interim Featherweight Title in London. The 24-year-old defeated Morgan Charriere in the main event at Cage Warriors 128 by majority decision (17-9-1). “I've just ...

31 Dec 2021 at 11:30

Sport

It's a waiting game for Jumbo

Local MMA fighter Jordan O'Neill is ready to burst onto the professional scene... if he could just get a fight. He had a pro debut lined up for this coming Saturday evening In Derry, but his opponent pulled three weeks ago, leaving his coach - ...

21 Mar 2023 at 16:30

National News

Conor McGregor makes massive donation for Irish MMA fighter who broke his neck

Almost €120,000 has been raised for stricken Irish MMA fighter Ryan Curtis who broke his neck along other life-altering injuries during a training session last week. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up since his injuries to help cover medical ...

15 Jan 2024 at 10:59

DerryNow

Professional debut for Dungiven mixed martial artist

MMA Dungiven mixed martial artist Jordan O'Neill finally has a date and opponent for his professional debut. The Next Generation affiliated man will step into the cage with another pro debutant, Joe Ambler at the Barnsley Metrodome on May 27....

28 Apr 2023 at 19:15

National News

Conor McGregor hints at potential run for President and throws shade at possible contenders

Conor McGregor has hinted that he may be about to run for president, and has already attacked his potential political opponents. He noted the ages of potential candidates Gerry Adams (78), Bertie Ahern (75) and Enda Kenny (74). He said each ...

04 Dec 2023 at 15:27

National News

MMA fighter Conor McGregor charged with additional driving offence

MMA fighter Conor McGregor has been charged with an additional offence in conjunction with six existing driving charges, a court has heard. McGregor, of The Paddocks, Castledillon, Straffan, Co Kildare, appeared at Blanchardstown District ...

08 Sept 2022 at 14:40

Other Sport

County Derry MMA fighter set for PFL Pay-Per-View fight in October

County Derry’s Paul Hughes is the target of the Professional Fighters League (PFL) to be the first Pay-Per-View in October. The Irish fighter is reported to be squaring off against former Bellator champion A.J. McKee on October 19. The ...

14 Aug 2024 at 10:48

Derry Sport

Derry man claims UK Fighting Championships Featherweight belt

Irish tricolour lifted aloft as the belt was secured around his waist. A dream had been achieved for a Derry MMA fighter. James Slavin travelled to Preston to take on Charlie Flanagan in an amateur featherweight title bout in the UK ...

18 Sept 2024 at 14:00

Derry Sport

County Derry MMA fighter Paul Hughes shares victory with Cristiano Ronaldo

County Derry’s Paul Hughes posed with footballing superstar Cristiano Ronaldo after his career-defining victory on Saturday. In an incredible performance on the undercard of Francis Ngannou's much-anticipated return at PFL Super ...

21 Oct 2024 at 13:00

Sport

Hughes back to winning ways in London

It was back to winning ways for Lavey's Paul Hughes at Cage Warriors 120 in London on Thursday night. Hughes defeated the previously undefeated James Hendin on unanimous decision - 29:28, 29:28, 29:28. He lost a split decision ...

20 Mar 2021 at 01:28

Derry News

Derry bar seem to announce the end of selling Conor McGregor alcohol

The Derry Bentley Group has taken to social media to send a message to Conor McGregor. Through a video on TikTok and an Instagram post, they have appeared to announce they are no longer selling his alcoholic products in their ...

03 Feb 2025 at 13:00

Derry Sport

Derry MMA star responds to Conor McGregor's comments about his Irish identity

County Derry MMA fighter Paul Hughes has taken to social media to call out Conor McGregor after the Dublin fighter made a jibe at the Lavey man’s Irish ‘identity’. McGregor made the comment following Hughes’ Bellator title ...

30 Jan 2025 at 11:41

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