John Kavanagh believes MMA fighter Ciaran Clarke is proof that a pathway from the amateur ranks to the professional ranks now exists in Ireland.
Clarke has risen through the amateur ranks and currently fights for Bellator, the world's second biggest MMA promotion. The Drogheda native holds an undefeated 5-0-0, and has quickly become one of Bellator's biggest Irish stars.
"He’s a very special athlete," said Kavanagh.
