Shuki Farage is an IDF soldier who recently lost in an MMA fight to Paddy McCorry, find out more about him and the fight below
Besides winning the fight and making headlines for his dominant performance, Paddy McCorry also went viral for the political weight it carried.
Who is Shuki Farage, IDF soldier and MMA fighter, bio, age, height, weight, record, nationality, and Instagram
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’. pic.twitter.com/9c9rGiJSr2
— Suppressed News. (@SuppressedNws) June 1, 2025
Shuki Farage loses to Paddy McCorry
Shuki Farage is an Irish MMA fighter who recently lost to McCorry at Cage Warriors 189 in Rome. McCorry entered the cage with a 6-1 pro record and left with a statement victory, outclassing Farage across three rounds. Notably, Farage had never lost a professional fight up until his loss to Paddy.
The loss gained more significance due to Farage’s controversial background, as photos of him wearing military gear, while armed and standing in front of a demolished building in Gaza, have gone viral. After the win, McCorry used the moment to declare, “Free Palestine,” which sparked a lot of viral reactions across social media.
Shuki Farage bio
Age 26 Shuki Farage is an Israeli MMA fighter from Ramla, Israel who also serves as a member of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Frage trains out of the Michaelson Brothers MMA gym in Ramla, Israel, which has gained criticism for their openly pro-IDF stance and inflammatory social media posts.
Cageside footage showing MMA fighter Paddy McCorry beating up Israeli fighter Shuki Farage and screaming “Free Palestine” in his face while he does it pic.twitter.com/UN1VoxB0MX
— ACD MMA (@acdmma_) May 31, 2025
Height and height
Shuki Farage stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches and weighs around 195 pounds (84 kg). He currently competes in the middleweight division.
Career and stats
Shuki Farage gained recognition within the Israeli MMA scene as a rising fighter. Prior to his loss to McCorry, Farage had won twice.
Pro MMA Record:
2-2-0 (Win-Loss-Draw)
Paddy McCorry 🇮🇪 Destroyed Israeli fighter Shuki Farage 🇮🇱 he then raised the Palestine flag and said “FREE PALESTINE!” pic.twitter.com/R7DIrOrOlk
— Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) May 31, 2025
Shuki Farage has an Instagram account with the handle @shukifarage, where he has about 958 followers and about 34 posts. Farage was quite active on the platform but he has since deleted all of his photos following the viral fallout. Prior to deletion, Shuki reportedly posted photos of him in Gaza while in military uniform.