Ireland Taunt England Ahead of Semi-Finals | Episode 5 | Oktagon Challenge: England vs Ireland

Episode 5 of Oktagon Challenge: England vs Ireland as four prospects from each nation go head-to-head, continuing the age-old rivalry between the nations as the brutality of MMA meets reality tv.

Brad Pickett and Akonne Wanliss coach Team England with Shem Rock and Paddy Holohan leading Team Ireland as eight fighters battle for two spots in a blockbuster Manchester final in November.

Living together whilst also fighting each other, the teams must also face challenges designed to take the fighters outside their comfort zones, enabling fans can see the true personalities and characters behind the steely competitors.

Representing team England are George Staines, Jake McHugh, Hascen Gelezi and Beau Gavin - all looking for their big career break.

Ireland's prospects are Matthew Elliott, Denis Frimpong, Aaron McDonald and Armand Herczeg - looking to defeat their English counterparts and claim an Oktagon contract worth £25,000.

In this week's episode, England become angered by Ireland's antics with Jake McHugh and Armand Herczeg at the centre of it after the latter gloats his victory over Jake leading to a scrap outside the cage. Plus, the two teams partake in challenges to see who picks the first of the semi-final match ups.

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