Mixed martial arts in the United Kingdom

Mixed martial arts in the United Kingdom

Mixed martial arts in the United Kingdom is one the fastest growing sports thanks to the promotion of the UFC.[1][2][3] Michael Bisping became the first UK UFC champion.[4][5]


Domestic Organizations

The major organizations for MMA are Cage Warriors[6], BAMMA, UCMMA.

Television

The UFC is broadcast on BT Sport.[7]. The viewership is growing.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "How the UFC phenomenon turned the UK into a nation of MMA fans". 18 March 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  2. ↑ Johns, Craig (16 October 2016). "UFC 204 shows just how much MMA is growing in Britain - hopefully North East play their part". Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  3. ↑ "Subscribe to read". Financial Times. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  4. ↑ Hardy, Dan (6 June 2016). "UFC: Michael Bisping's journey to become first British champion". Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  5. ↑ "Michael Bisping becomes first British UFC champion". BBC Three. 5 June 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  6. ↑ Writer, Sports. "Cage Warriors Returns To Revitalize UK MMA Scene". Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  7. ↑ "UFC signs new television contract in UK, Ireland". Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  8. ↑ "Why UFC is not the scourge of boxing as some would have you believe..." Retrieved 2 January 2018.
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