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FAME MMA UK: What time does it start, how can I stream and who is fighting in Newcastle tonight?

Here’s everything you need to know about the first FAME MMA UK card

Adam Hamdani
Sunday 15 December 2019 02:00 GMT
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FAME MMA hold their first card in the United Kingdom tonight, with a host of familiar faces involved in the action.

The UFC is far from the only organisation involved in the sport of mixed martial arts. In recent years a number of competitors have started putting on shows, with FAME MMA holding their first event in Poland last year.

Since then they have grown in size and their first UK card is headlined by a grudge match between Geordie Shore stars Sam Gowland and Marty McKenna.

The show was originally supposed to be headlined by a fight between reality stars Scotty T and Stevie Bear, only for the former to pull out just five days before the fight.

But don’t worry – Dapper Laughs is still involved. Here’s everything you need to know.

When is FAME MMA UK?

The card takes place today: Saturday 14 December.

What time is it?

The event will get underway at 8pm. Expect the main event to take place around 10.30-11pm.

Where is it?

FAME MMA UK takes place on December 14 2019.

How can I watch and stream the event?

The event will not be shown live on British television.

However, it is available to stream for £12.95 on FAME MMA’s website.

Who is on the card?

Main event: Sam Gowland vs Marty Mckenna [Reality TV stars]

Co main: Ally Law vs Joseph Hendo [YouTubers]

Joel JMX vs Wojtek Gola

Dapper Laughs v Harvey

Callum Markie v Casey Barker

Ashley Marie v Georgia Harrison

Andrew Henderson v Mike Fox

Live updates from Newcastle:

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McKenna makes his way into the cage and immediately steps on Gowland's toes. They're going at it already!

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 23:32

A very tense stare down with the referee making sure they wait until the klaxon.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 23:32

Seconds out, round one!

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 23:32

Gowland with the takedown immediately!

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 23:32

McKenna in full guard but Gowland works his way to the top and looks to posture up.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 23:33

Gowland gets McKenna's neck!

McKenna gets back to his feet though and defends well. 

And how he has Gowland's neck!

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 23:33

Gowland is in trouble here. McKenna is stuffing his takedowns and he has a firm grip on his neck.

Gowland finally gets him down. McKenna has full mount.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 23:34

Gowland postures up and McKenna briefly gives up his back. He recovers but Gowland is back on top.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 23:34

Gowland takes McKenna's neck. But he just doesn't have the strength to lock it in. They get back on their feet and McKenna looks to land the guillotine before the klaxon. 

He doesn't manage it. End of round one. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 23:35

A good first round, that! I reckon Gowland shaded it.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 23:35

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