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Irish MMA Star Arrested After Alleged Flight Brawl
26 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Sinead Kavanagh allegedly assaulted two Spanish police officers on a Ryanair flight.
- The incident occurred on a flight from Gran Canaria to Dublin on Monday.
- Kavanagh was released on bail and remains under investigation.
Irish MMA fighter Sinead Kavanagh faces allegations of assaulting two Spanish police officers following an incident on a Ryanair flight. The alleged altercation occurred on a flight bound for Dublin from Gran Canaria on Monday evening, shortly before departure. Kavanagh, a decorated fighter, was reportedly involved in a physical struggle with officers.
The Civil Guard was called to the aircraft due to Kavanagh's alleged "violent behaviour." Footage captured by a passenger appears to show a scuffle in the plane's aisle as officers attempted to remove her and another passenger. The flight pilot had reportedly decided neither woman would fly.
Appearing in court in Telde, Spain, on Tuesday, Kavanagh was granted bail. She is currently under investigation for assaulting an officer and resisting arrest. One of the officers involved was reportedly placed on medical leave following the incident.
