We had the pleasure of Interviewing Keith Cooper and a fighter from his gym- Max Zamurakin. Keith runs a mixed martial arts gym out of Navan where he coaches various forms of combat. As an experienced coach, Keith had a lot of insight to share from both a sporting and societal perspective.

Max shed light on the fighters perspective of organised combat sport. He alluded to the work that goes into creating a fighter and the hours spent drilling when nobody is there except you and the coach.

The glamorous lens we see combat sports through as spectators is not reality. It's a life of sacrifice, dedication, and above all, love for what you do. These guys definitely love what they do.

***You can catch Max fighting at the end of September in Battlearena, Trim, Co Meath. We wish Max and all at Coopers MMA good fortune in the future.***