US EditionIrish MMA Fighter Says 'Free Palestine' After Defeating Israeli Opponent
- Irish MMA fighter Paddy McCorry defeated Israeli opponent Shuki Farage by unanimous decision at Cage Warriors 189 in Rome on May 31, 2025.
- The bout occurred amid heightened Israel-Palestine tensions, following Ireland's recognition of Palestine in May 2024 and ongoing conflict causing extensive casualties.
- During and after the fight, McCorry shouted 'Free Palestine,' was draped with a Palestinian flag, and posted a video captioned 'Street justice' including Irish and Palestinian flags.
- McCorry won with judges' scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 30-26, while spectators chanted in support of Palestine and political figures, including Ireland’s deputy prime minister, called Israel's actions genocide.
- The incident sparked debate over political expressions in combat sports and highlighted Ireland's ongoing public stance supporting the Palestinian cause.
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Irish MMA fighter shouts ‘Free Palestine’ as he beats Israeli opponent
In an act of solidarity with the people of the Gaza Strip, Irish MMA Fighter Paddy McCorry shouted “Free Palestine” as he beat his Israeli opponent, Shuki Farage, at the Cage Warriors 189 event in Rome, Italy. A viral video shared online shows McCorry pinning Farage to the ground, landing a series of blows while repeatedly chanting the slogan on Saturday, May 31.. The crowd can also be heard echoing “Free, free Palestine” as the fight reached it…
Irish fighter supports Palestine
On Saturday 31 May, during the MMA Cage Warriors tournament, Irishman Paddy McCorry provoked a wave of reactions after shouting "Free Palestine" to his Israeli opponent on the ground, under the cheers...
The scene, filmed during a Cage Warriors event, becomes viral on social networks.
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