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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:

Follow live updates.

And here comes Callum Markie!

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 20:34

"He did a bit of judo as a kid," the ring announcer shouts, seemingly seriously.

That doesn't sound very intimidating. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 20:35

Markie is a YouTuber with 256k subscribers. Good for him.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 20:36

We're underway!

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 20:37

A bright start from Markie, who nips in lands a few punches and then darts out of range. He's very light on his feet but Barker is the more composed fighter and looks more willing to stand in the pocket and trade.

Then a moment of danger as Barker pins Markie to the cage, but he's able to scramble and run. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 20:38

Markie already has a bloody nose. He's struggling with Barker's power.

Barker then lands a big right hook and attempts to take Markie to the ground, but again Markie is able to scramble and slip from his grasp.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 20:39

End of round one. Markie is in some trouble here.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 20:40

Interestingly, FAME MMA UK appear to be streaming this with ... Polish commentary.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 20:41

Start of the second round.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 20:42

Barker is dominating this. He's clearly the more powerful fighter. He comes out swinging although has to be careful not to grow over confident - Markie just landed a nice counter that briefly checked his march forward.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 20:42

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