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NOVICE 62KG CATCHWEIGHT BOUT 🔥

Sometimes all a fighter wants is an opportunity.

For Jamie Byrne of SBG Drogheda and Fionn Crean of MMA Cork, that opportunity comes on the biggest stage of their careers so far at Virtus 6.

Both young athletes were determined to get onto this card, and both have earned their place through hard work and dedication. Now it’s time to leave the gym behind and prove themselves under the lights.

Two ambitious prospects. Two respected gyms. One unforgettable night.

This is what the novice ranks are all about—hungry fighters with everything to gain and nothing to lose.

📅 22nd August
📍 St. Enda’s Hall, Healy Park, Omagh

Who takes the first big step on their MMA journey?

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⚔️ AMATEUR FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT ⚔️

Two talented amateurs. Two respected teams. One huge opportunity on the Virtus stage.

Representing Team Ryano Portlaoise, Vladislav Dubrov makes the walk for his amateur MMA debut. After putting in the work behind the scenes, he’ll be looking to announce himself in style on one of Ireland’s biggest amateur stages.

Standing opposite him is Sean McNamara, who also makes his amateur debut representing Erne Wrestling under legendary wrestling coach Bruce Irwin. Built on a strong wrestling foundation, Sean now steps into the cage ready to begin his own MMA journey.

Every amateur career starts somewhere, and both of these athletes have earned their place on the Virtus card. Expect two hungry competitors with everything to prove when they meet in the featherweight division.

Who gets the perfect start to their amateur career?

📅 22nd August
📍 St. Enda’s Hall, Healy Park, Omagh
🎟️ Tickets: VirtusMMA.com

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⚔️ VIRTUS SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE ⚔️

A new champion will be crowned on 22nd August as two of the most exciting Super Lightweights in the UK and Ireland collide for the vacant Virtus Super Lightweight Championship.

Ben Doherty Roe returns to the Virtus cage representing Crana BJJ. A true martial artist, Ben has never been afraid to test himself across different disciplines, and he already has his name written into Virtus history, holding the record for the fastest knockout ever recorded inside the Virtus cage.

Standing across from him is one of the hottest prospects in the division. Ucha Nadirashvili, representing Holohan Martial Arts under UFC veteran Paddy Holohan, arrives unbeaten and already regarded as one of the top-ranked Super Lightweights in the UK and Ireland. Every performance has shown why so many believe he’s destined for the top.

History meets momentum.
Fastest KO in Virtus history vs an unbeaten rising star.
Only one man leaves Omagh as the first Virtus Super Lightweight Champion.

This is championship MMA at its very best.

🎟️ Tickets: VirtusMMA.com
📍 St. Enda’s Hall, Healy Park, Omagh
📅 22nd August

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TWO NOVICES. TWO TOUGH TEAMS. ONE CHANCE TO MAKE A STATEMENT.

Harry Currie steps into the Virtus cage representing Yodha Martial Arts, ready to test himself under the lights in a 72kg catchweight bout.

Standing across from him is Jack Henderson of Barbarians Martial Arts, another hungry novice looking to make his mark on the Virtus stage.

Both men are early in their MMA journeys, but this is exactly where reputations begin.

Two young fighters.
Two respected gyms.
One opportunity to show who is ready for the next step.

Harry Currie vs Jack Henderson
Novice 72kg Catchweight Bout

22nd August
Healy Park, Omagh
Live on GLISTRR

Tickets & info: virtusmma.com

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TWO YOUNG FIGHTERS. ONE BIG OPPORTUNITY.

Killian Ndiaye Mack and Adam Alzubi are both at the beginning of their MMA journeys, but at Virtus 6 they get the chance to announce themselves on a much bigger stage.

Killian represents Team Ryano, one of the most respected teams in Irish MMA, and comes into this bout hungry to make his first Virtus appearance count.

Across from him is Adam Alzubi of Shaolin Martial Arts, another young prospect looking to show exactly why his name is one to remember.

This is what novice MMA is all about.

Two ambitious fighters.
Two strong teams.
Two young men ready to test themselves under the lights.

Neither wants to simply take part.

Both want to make an impression.

Killian Ndiaye Mack vs Adam Alzubi
Novice 68kg Catchweight Bout

22nd August
Healy Park, Omagh
Live on GLISTRR

Tickets & info: virtusmma.com

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VACANT BELT. BIG MOMENT. HUGE FIGHT.

Two in-form fighters.
Two men coming off major wins.
One vacant Virtus Lightweight Title on the line.

Sean McDermott comes into this fight fresh off a KO win at Cage Conflict. Training out of Team Torres under legendary coach Seb Torres, Sean has built a reputation as a powerful striker and is widely regarded as one of the most experienced amateur fighters in the country.

Across from him stands Taylor Heffernan, another exciting lightweight carrying big momentum of his own. Taylor is coming in off two huge wins — one in what was possibly Fight of the Night at the last IUR, and another representing Team Ireland with a big win over Team France at the Elite MMA League in France.

This is exactly what a title fight should be.

High level.
High stakes.
High momentum.

Both men have earned their place in this one, and now they fight for the right to become the next Virtus Lightweight Champion.

Sean McDermott vs Taylor Heffernan
For the Vacant Virtus Lightweight Belt

22nd August
Healy Park, Omagh
Live on GLISTRR

Tickets & info: virtusmma.com

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WIN STREAKS COLLIDE AT VIRTUS 6.

Marli Mulgrew arrives in Omagh carrying serious momentum.

The Yodha Martial Arts featherweight is riding a three-fight winning streak and continues to develop under respected coach Ryan Roddy. Confident, improving and used to getting his hand raised, Marli now steps into a fight that could push him firmly into the title conversation.

Across from him stands Yazan Odeh of Holohan Martial Arts.

Yazan is also coming into this one on a winning run, training under UFC legend Paddy Holohan and looking to make his own statement in one of the strongest divisions in Irish MMA.

This is more than another amateur bout.

Both men are in form. Both are climbing. Both know that a victory here could have major repercussions at the top of the Virtus featherweight division.

Two win streaks.

Two top teams.

One huge featherweight matchup.

Marli Mulgrew vs Yazan Odeh
Amateur Featherweight Bout

22nd August
Healy Park, Omagh
Live on GLISTRR

Tickets & info: virtusmma.com

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NEW NAMES. NEW JOURNEYS. ONE BIG OPPORTUNITY.

Laurie Murphy and Kai Singleton are both at the very beginning of their MMA careers, and at Virtus 6 they will each make their first appearance inside the Virtus cage.

Laurie travels from Derry, representing Team Evolve, while Kai comes from Galway and Shaolin Martial Arts.

Two young fighters from two respected teams, both looking to take an important first step and make a strong impression on the Virtus stage.

At this level, every fight matters.

It is a chance to test yourself, gain experience and show people what you are capable of.

Laurie Murphy vs Kai Singleton
Novice 65kg Catchweight Bout

22nd August
Healy Park, Omagh
Live on GLISTRR

Tickets & info: virtusmma.com

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The Steaming Stag — Official Sponsor of Virtus 6

The Steaming Stag doesn’t just serve great coffee.

It serves the best coffee in Omagh, Tyrone — and probably the whole of Ireland.

Based just outside local MMA gym OMMA, The Steaming Stag has quickly become the perfect stop for fighters, coaches, parents and anyone who appreciates proper coffee and unbelievable food.

It’s also a genuine local family business, run by professional MMA fighter Billy Sutherland and his family. That makes their support of Virtus even more special. They understand the sport, the people behind it and the work that goes into building local MMA.

One warning though…

If you’re dieting or cutting weight, stay away from the treats.

They are absolutely phenomenal, and once you try them, you’ll be back every day.

Best coffee.
Best location.
Best treats — by far.

We’re proud to have The Steaming Stag as an official sponsor of Virtus 6.

22nd August — Healy Park, Omagh

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FROM ALPHA PROJECT… TO VIRTUS.

The Alpha Project was built to create opportunities.

Now, two more graduates are ready to take the next step.

Michael Kelly represents local club OMMA, training under Head Coach Gerry Poltorak. This will be his second appearance inside the Virtus cage after first stepping into the spotlight during The Alpha Project, where he showed he belongs on the big stage.

Standing opposite him is Daniel Glass of MMAF. Like Michael, Daniel also earned his place through The Alpha Project and now returns for his second appearance on Virtus, looking to prove just how far he’s come.

This is exactly what The Alpha Project was designed for.

Finding talent. Building fighters. Creating opportunities.

Now two former Alphas collide on the biggest stage of their careers so far.

It’s the perfect matchup.

Two hungry prospects.

Two fighters with something to prove.

One Novice Middleweight bout that could steal the show.

Michael Kelly vs Daniel Glass
Novice Middleweight Bout

22nd August
Healy Park, Omagh
Live on GLISTRR

Tickets & info: virtusmma.com

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