UK MMA Weekend Roundup: Big Wins, Big Finishes & Rising Stars
A huge weekend for the UK and Irish MMA scene saw rising prospects deliver across Cage Warriors 210 and FCC 47, with big finishes, title drama and unbeaten records on the line.
A huge weekend for the UK and Irish MMA scene saw rising prospects deliver across Cage Warriors 210 and FCC 47, with big finishes, title drama and unbeaten records on the line.
Callum Connor endured the toughest test of his career against Piero Guaylupo before both men were awarded UFC contracts in Las Vegas.
FightStar Championship champion Muhidin Abubakar reveals why he rejected a multi-fight ONE Championship deal as the 13-1 flyweight targets his long-awaited UFC opportunity.
Jordan Molinari's Slick's Fight Club made its debut in Liverpool, combining MMA, boxing, K1, armoured combat and interactive crowd challenges in a unique take on the traditional fight night experience.
FightStar Championship has signed a new global broadcast partnership with DAZN, with three UK MMA events set to stream free worldwide beginning with FSC 37 in London on August 23.
Cage Warriors 208 saw the promotion return to London in style, with reigning champion Nik Bagley successfully defending his title and Jordan Vucenic inching closer to a UFC return.
Nik Bagley discusses his first Cage Warriors featherweight title defence against Aiden Lee, his championship mindset and why his focus remains firmly on Cage Warriors 208.
Cage Warriors Amateur Academy launched in Manchester as part of the promotion's triple-header weekend, giving amateur MMA fighters the opportunity to compete under the bright lights while showcasing the next generation of British talent.
Cage Warriors 207 delivered another memorable night in Manchester as Ieuan Davies captured the lightweight title with a stunning first-round submission, while Nathan Fletcher, Adam Cullen and George Staines all secured major victories on a card packed with finishes and upsets.
Andreeas Binder and Alexander O'Sullivan led a night packed with stoppages as Cage Warriors 206: Unplugged returned to Manchester with another action-filled event. Eight of the ten fights ended inside the distance.
George Staines believes another statement performance could put him on the path to the UFC as the unbeaten lightweight prepares to face fellow undefeated prospect Conor McCarthy at Cage Warriors 207 in Manchester.
Adam Cullen returns to Cage Warriors 207 on June 20 at Manchester's BEC Arena, where he faces Carl Jones following the withdrawal of Stefano Catacoli. The Next Generation MMA prospect discusses his evolution as a fighter, UFC ambitions and why fans can still expect fireworks inside the cage.
Welsh UFC welterweight Oban Elliot believes he is entering the best form of his career as he prepares for his return to the Octagon, determined to make a statement in his next outing.
Jordan Vucenic headlines Cage Warriors 208 in London against former UFC fighter Yanal Ashmouz, as the ex-champion looks to force his way back into the UFC conversation.
Multiple late fight cancellations forced Cage Warriors 205 in Glasgow to proceed with a heavily disrupted fight card.
Nathaniel Wood calls for a top 15 opponent following his UFC London win, naming Yair Rodriguez and Patricio Pitbull as potential next fights.
Rhys McKee discusses his PFL Belfast debut, his motivation to stay active, and his history with Alex Lohore.
Cage Warriors Academy 41 lands in Colchester on April 18, featuring top UK MMA prospects, a stacked fight card, and the professional debuts of Mason Kinsella and Eddy Hourtal.
“I’m no longer a one-trick pony.”
"There has never been a better featherweight than me outside of the UFC - honestly, I can't think of one." - Aiden Lee
“The only goal is the UFC, since I’ve had my first amateur fight I’ve never thought of anything else.”