Melv Griffiths gives us the lowdown from an amazing night of MMA action. Cage Contender XIV: Quite simply everyone delivered. The fighters delivered. The crowd delivered. The promotion delivered. There were back from the brink victories, quality submissions, and one of MMA’s quickest knockouts. #CCXIV had it all. A great night of fights at the National Basketball Arena in Dublin,→ Read More
Hey Cage Contender fans…… As I’m sure some of you are aware I’m currently in preparation for my fight on 21st July in Dublin against Washington Ferreira. I’m pleased to report that everything is going perfectly. My whole game has gotten much better from my last fight in Battle Zone back in November last year. I look forward to showing→ Read More
When SHARK Energy presents Cage Contender XIV in association with FIGHTSHOP.com on 21st July in Dublin, the stacked undercard will see the final of the inaugural Cage Contender Bantamweight Grand Prix. In what seems a very fitting match-up, the unbeaten man who many believe is the best bantamweight on Irish soil, Paddy “The Hooligan” Holohan, takes on one of Europe’s→ Read More
Ahead of his Cage Contender Light Heavyweight title fight at Cage Contender XIV against Jeff “The Snowman” Monson, Fraser “The Omen” Opie talks business. You compete on 21 July at CCXIV is this the biggest fight of your career so far? FO: Yes, it is by far my biggest fight , Monson is a worldwide name and is especially known→ Read More
Ahead of his Cage Contender Light Heavyweight title fight on July 21st, MMA Legend and noted anarchist Jeff “The Snowman” Monson takes a few minutes out of training to answer some pre-event questions to give us an idea of what to expect. Cage Contender fans are looking forward to watching The Snowman on July 21st are you excited about fighting→ Read More
In the first outing of his new regular blog, Decky “The Diamond” Dalton looks forward to Cage Contender XIV and shares some of his preparations for his ISKA Title defence against Mick “The Basher” Brennan. Hey People… As some of you will know I’m currently preparing for my ISKA title defence on Cage Contender XIV on 21st July in Dublin→ Read More
As we enter the second half of 2012, writer Donal Reid sits down with Cage Contender CEO John Ferguson to try and build a picture of what makes him tick while at the helm of a large domestic MMA organisation. As I’m sitting in the busy hotel lobby scribbling notes and questions that I plan on asking I look up→ Read More
Cage Contender fighters Decky Dalton and Karl Moore have completed the first stage of their Fitness Instructor qualifications with Cage Contender brand partner Leisure Industry Academy. They completed the level 2 Gym Instructor course at LIA headquarters in Belfast over the last few weeks, as part of a partnership that will see the popular fighters wear LIA logos on their→ Read More
MMA legend Jeff “The Snowman” Monson will compete for the Cage Contender Light Heavyweight Title in Dublin, Ireland on 21st July 2012 against a yet unnamed opponent. Cage Contender announced Monson through their twitter account late on Sunday afternoon in a move that nobody saw coming. Monson, one of the biggest names in the world of MMA, has a record→ Read More
Cage Contender Featherweight Champion “Rowdy” Owen Roddy will face UFC veteran Shannon Gugerty on 21st July 2012 in his next Title defense. The fight will be the co main event at Cage Contender XIV in association with FIGHTSHOP.com when the promotion returns to it’s adopted Dublin home, The National Arena in Tallaght. Home town support will without doubt be with→ Read More