Mixed martial arts in the United Kingdom
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Mixed martial arts in the United Kingdom is one of the fastest growing sports thanks to the promotion of the UFC.[1][2]
History
UFC 38 was one the earliest entries of MMA in the United Kingdom.[3]
Michael Bisping became the first UK UFC champion.[4][5][6]
Domestic Organizations
The major organizations for MMA are Cage Warriors,[7][8][9] and UCMMA.
Television
The UFC is broadcast on BT Sport.[10]
The PFL is broadcast on MMA TV
References
- ^ "How the UFC phenomenon turned the UK into a nation of MMA fans". Independent.co.uk. 18 March 2017. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ 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.
- ^ https://www.si.com/mma/2015/02/06/si-60-breaking-bank-lee-murray-heist-ufc
- ^ Hardy, Dan (6 June 2016). "UFC: Michael Bisping's journey to become first British champion". Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ "Michael Bisping becomes first British UFC champion". BBC Three. 5 June 2016. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ "Bigger than ever: How MMA in the U.K. is healthy and thriving in 2019". ESPN. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ https://www.espn.co.uk/mma/story/_/id/27088415/cage-warriors-europe-proven-path-ufc
- ^ Writer, Sports. "Cage Warriors Returns To Revitalize UK MMA Scene". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
- ^ "MMA in the UK – Past, Present and Future". Sports Gazette. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
- ^ "UFC signs new television contract in UK, Ireland". Retrieved 2 January 2018.
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