Mixed martial arts in the United Kingdom

Mixed martial arts in the United Kingdom is one of the fastest growing sports thanks to the promotion of the UFC.[1][2]

Mixed martial arts in the United Kingdom
Michael Bisping (left) and Denis Kang at the weigh-ins for UFC 105 (Manchester)

History

UFC 38 was one the earliest entries of MMA in the United Kingdom on July 13, 2002 at Royal Albert Hall.[3][4]



Michael Bisping became the first UK UFC champion.[5][6][7]

Domestic Organizations

The major organizations for MMA are Cage Warriors,[8][9][10] and UCMMA.

Television

The UFC is broadcast on BT Sport.[11]

The PFL is broadcast on Channel 4 as of 2022.[12]

References
  1. "How the UFC phenomenon turned the UK into a nation of MMA fans". Independent.co.uk. 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. Sport, Express (January 23, 2018). "UFC London: Looking back at 10 years of MMA in the English capital". Express.co.uk.
  4. Wertheim, Jon. "How a UFC fighter pulled off the biggest bank heist ever". Sports Illustrated.
  5. Hardy, Dan (6 June 2016). "UFC: Michael Bisping's journey to become first British champion". Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  6. "Michael Bisping becomes first British UFC champion". BBC Three. 5 June 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
  7. "Bigger than ever: How MMA in the U.K. is healthy and thriving in 2019". ESPN. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  8. "Cage Warriors: Europe's proven path to the UFC". ESPN.com. June 30, 2019.
  9. Writer, Sports. "Cage Warriors Returns To Revitalize UK MMA Scene". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  10. "MMA in the UK – Past, Present and Future". Sports Gazette. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  11. "UFC signs new television contract in UK, Ireland". Retrieved 2 January 2018.
  12. Miller2022-02-08T13:17:00+00:00, Max. "Channel 4 picks up Professional Fighters League". Broadcast.
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