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There were calls to formally recognise MMA in Ireland following the death of Joao Carvalho, as a result of head injuries sustained in a bout with Charlie Ward in April at the National Stadium in Dublin.
Professor Dan Healy, a leading neurologist, said at the time that authorities should either "have the courage to ban it, or take safety out of the hands of commercial promoters".
However, according to RTE, the ICMA report argues against MMA becoming an affiliate sport.
"We have to be strong enough to say no - to draw a line - and live with the criticism of the MMA fan core and vested business interests," the report reads. "If MMA is not interested in changing the rules regarding elements such as 'ground and pound' then a ban is the only option to those whom 'they' are saying should regulate MMA."
Former UFC fighter shot dead while out for evening walk
It’s believed to have been a targeted attack. Former UFC fighter , Suman Mokhtarian, has been shot dead. The ex-MMA fight was shot in a ‘brazen’ and ‘targeted’ daylight attack while taking an early evening walk, reports the Sydney Morning Herald. Mokhtarian was shot in the upper body and was unable to be revived by […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov praises Ireland for Palestine support after Hughes loss
“I invite you and your whole team and family to Dagestan.” Derry’s Paul Hughes suffered the second MMA defeat of his career in Dubai on Saturday. Usman Nurmagomedov’s Bellator Lightweight World Championship belt was on the line in what was the top-billed fight in the PFL Champions Series 1 event. Hughes was a big underdog […]
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