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12 Best UFC Fighters From Ireland
Mar 18, 2025
Over the last decade, mixed martial arts has continued to grow in popularity worldwide. For many years, the majority of fighters came from Brazil, Japan, and the United States of America. During the modern age of MMA, fighters from all over the world have started to find their footing in major promotions.
Ireland is one such country that cemented itself in the realm of combat sports due to the success of several Irish fighters. Many have gone on to find immense success in the UFC, proving that talent and discipline, more than luck, pave the path to success.
12 Shauna Bannon
She Has Made Her UFC Debut
Date of Birth
Height
Divisions Fought In
Professional Record
Notable moments/wins
October 23, 1993
5' 5"
Strawweight
6-1
UFC debut at UFC London 2023
A promising strawweight fighter, Shauna Bannon is the second Irish female fighter to compete in the UFC. She made her debut in July 2023 and is seen as one of Ireland’s rising MMA stars. She is set to fight against Puja Tomar in her second UFC fight in 2025.
11 Artem Lobov
The Russian Hammer Was Friends With McGregor
Date of Birth
Height
Divisions Fought In
Professional Record
Notable moments/wins
August 11, 1986
5' 9"
Featherweight
13-15-1
Fought in UFC, McGregor teammate
Although born in Russia, Artem Lobov is often associated with Ireland due to his training at SBG Ireland alongside Conor McGregor. He competed in the featherweight division in the UFC.
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