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Edmonton Journal
2 days ago
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
Irish MMA fighter says 'Free Palestine' after defeating Israeli opponent
Article content Irish mixed martial artist Paddy McCorry's victory over Israel's Shuki Farage on Saturday may not have been personal, but it was certainly political. After securing a unanimous decision at Cage Warriors 189 in Rome, McCorry draped himself in a Palestinian flag and said 'Free Palestine' before screaming and flexing in celebration. 'Street justice,' followed by an Irish and Palestinian flag, he posted to social media after, along with a clip showing him appearing to yell into Farage's face as he pummeled the Israeli with the bout's finishing blows.
National Post
2 days ago
- General
- National Post
Irish MMA fighter says 'Free Palestine' after defeating Israeli opponent
Irish mixed martial artist Paddy McCorry's victory over Israel's Shuki Farage on Saturday may not have been personal, but it was certainly political. Article content After securing a unanimous decision at Cage Warriors 189 in Rome, McCorry draped himself in a Palestinian flag and said 'Free Palestine' before screaming and flexing in celebration. Article content Article content 'Street justice,' followed by an Irish and Palestinian flag, he posted to social media after, along with a clip showing him appearing to yell into Farage's face as he pummeled the Israeli with the bout's finishing blows. Article content Article content Article content In the video, several people in the crowd can be heard chanting 'Free, free Palestine.' Article content Article content According to Cage Warriors, the 27-year-old from West Belfast in Northern Ireland, a more experienced fighter heavily favoured by pundits and bettors, was dominant 'from bell to bell.' It improved his pro record to 6-1, all since 2021. Article content Article content For Farage, it was his fifth professional bout since 2017, but his first since a 2022 win over Turkey's Bugra Alparslan, a more experienced fighter. Article content His only other win occurred in 2017 when he got Russian Sabit Nasive to tap out. His pro record is now 2-2. Article content
Leaders
4 days ago
- Politics
- Leaders
Irish MMA Fighter McCorry Defeats Israeli Farage, Shouts 'Free Palestine'
Irish mixed martial fighter Paddy McCorry raised the Palestinian flag and shouted 'Free Palestine' after defeating Israeli fighter Shuki Farage in a match held on May 31, according to Al-Jazeera. @aljazeera بادي ماكوري لاعب الفنون القتالية يرفع العلم الفلسطيني #فيديو ♬ original sound – الجزيرة – الجزيرة In 2024, Ireland officially recognized the Palestinian state amid Israel's ongoing devastating war against civilians in Gaza. Consequently, Irish politicians and diplomats started a wide range of criticism against Israel describing its war as barbaric and genocidal. Recently, Irish authorities have announced that they seek to obtain a formal decision to suspend trade ties with Israeli firms in the Palestinian territories, according to Financial Times. Moreover, the government also condemned Israel's blockade of humanitarian aid since March and accused Israel of using food as a weapon of war against Palestinian civilians. Since the beginning of Hamas-Israel War in Gaza in 2023, the Israeli strikes have killed more than 53,500 Palestinians and wounded more than 118,000, according to Gaza's Health Ministry. Related Topics: Irish Politician Hopes Netanyahu 'Burns in Hell' For Burning Children in Gaza Ireland, Spain, Norway to Recognize Palestinian State Irish Authorities Seek to Ban Trade with Israeli Firms in Palestine Short link : Post Views: 92 Related Stories
