The video of Paddy McCorry shouting ‘Free Palestine’ as he defeated Shuki Farage has gone viral
Belfast MMA fighter Paddy McCorry hopes that his accomplishments on the international scene will serve as motivation for the youth of his city.
With a professional record of six victories and one defeat, Paddy McCorry, a middleweight mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter from West Belfast, has become well-known for his spectacular knockouts, which are the MMA term for ending a fight by preventing your opponent from continuing.
MMA fighter Paddy McCorry raises flag after defeating IDF solider Shuki Farage during Cage Warriors fight, video goes viral
West Belfast fighter Paddy McCorry defeated Israel's Shuki Farage tonight at Cage Warriors 189.
McCrory draped himself in a Palestine flag and shouted 'Free Palestine' after his hand was raised.pic.twitter.com/QIUxxYeAlv
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Paddy McCorry, a mixed martial arts fighter recently went viral after he raised the Palestinian flag in the ring to commemorate defeating Israeli opponent Shuki Farage. According to reports, the Irish boxer yelled “free Palestine” as he punched the opponent just before winning.
Paddy McCorry, a 27-year-old fighter with a 6-1 professional record and a stint on The Ultimate Fighter, defeated Israel’s Shuki Farage during Saturday night’s Cage Warriors 189 event in Rome, Italy and the event was streamed on the UFC Fight Pass streaming service, with footage from the fight reshared across social media.
McCorry went on to raise the Palestinian flag after being declared the victor by unanimous decision and Farage, meanwhile, has deactivated his Instagram and Facebook accounts after it emerged that he had participated in the ongoing atrocities in Gaza as an IDF soldier. Screenshots from his Instagram, showing him in uniform and armed in front of a destroyed building in Gaza, continue to circulate.
An Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) soldier named Shuki Farage made the switch to mixed martial arts. Farage has participated in multiple military operations throughout his time as a soldier, which has generated discussion and criticism about the morality of military behaviour and the effects of such experiences in competitive athletics. Because their various vocations are so different, his involvement in the MMA battle versus McCorry attracted notice.
Paddy McCorry and Shuki Farage’s battle was characterized by heated exchanges and a high level of enthusiasm. Spectators and pundits reported that McCorry controlled the battle, displaying superior planning and technique. Following McCorry’s victory in the match, social media, especially Twitter, was ablaze with reactions.
Irish fighter Paddy McCorry defeated Israeli Shuki Farage, raised the Palestinian flag, and repeatedly shouted “Free Palestine” inside the cage while beating Shuki who is a soldier in the ‘IDF’. Terrorist pic.twitter.com/Anw1Ymj2oK
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Irish mixed martial artist Paddy McCorry is renowned for his technical prowess in the octagon and his aggressive fighting style. The MMA community has taken notice of McCorry because of his stellar record and ability to defeat strong opponents.
West Belfast’s McCorry is considered one to watch by those in the know after he stepped up at the eleventh hour last November to fight former Cage Warriors world champion James Webb in London. While he would lose a decision, he gave a great account of himself and hurt the former champion badly in the third round, he then returned in April to earn an incredible KO victory in Dublin, which instantly went viral, before capping off the year with a crazy submission victory.
Paddy McCorry. Northern Ireland West Belfast Country. Paddy McCorry. Paddy McCorry. AGE, 27 / Dec 9, 1997. HEIGHT, 6’3″ / 190.5 cm. WEIGHT, 186 lbs / 84.37 kg
His training and experience have made him a formidable competitor, and he frequently uses his stage to express his views on a range of social and political topics.
Ireland is ❤️
Irish MMA fighter Paddy Mccorry shouts "Free Palestine" as he beats Israeli fighter Shuki Farage inside the cage.
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In Europe, Paddy McCorry is listed as the 767th best mixed martial artist. Additionally, McCorry is ranked in the United Kingdom & Ireland sub-region of Europe. Only the areas where he has competed at least twice in his last six MMA bouts are where he is ranked.
He presently trains at the Belfast-based Fight Academy Ireland gym, which has produced several MMA world champions.