Ireland v England MMA show reveal coaches as former UFC stars take centre stage

OKTAGON MMA have announced the coaches for their upcoming tv series - 'OKTAGON Challenge' as team Ireland face off against team England.

Irish MMA pioneer Paddy Holohan will lead the Irish team alongside Next Gen’s Shem Rock.

Holohan, 35, fought five times in the UFC winning on three occasions, but he had to retire early from MMA due to a rare blood disorder.

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GB Top Team head coach Brad Pickett will lead the English team alongside Team Renegade’s Akonne Wanliss.

Pickett, 44, fought 15 times in the UFC so his experience will be essential to the young fighters taking part on the show.

An age-old rivalry will be reignited as England take on Ireland this summer as the fighters aim to earn a five figure contract with the promotion.

The finale of the show will take place live at the AO Arena in Manchester on November 4th.

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