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“I’m Here to Bring Championship Belts to the Netherlands” Why Malachy Friedman Went Dutch

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August 31, 2026

That is the mission. Longtime Jiu-Jitsu and MMA coach Malachy Friedman is now working with a group of fighters who could help define the next generation of Dutch MMA. The team includes four-time GLORY champion Endy Semeleer, ONE Championship Muay Thai champion Ilias Ennahachi, two-time GLORY champion Donegi Abena, and rising female fighters Noor Oosterhoff […]

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