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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
Saturday 14 December 2019 21:00 EST
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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.

Gola is introduced to the crowd. "He knows with the weight difference this is a huge challenge for him ... but he doesn't care."

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 22:54

Seconds out, round one.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 22:56

Great start to the fight as both men exchange leg kicks. Gola then lands a big left hook but it doesn't rock JMX. He's a big lad. And powerful. JMX then drops Gola with a hugeeee kick to the body before pinning him up against the fence.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 22:58

JMX lands a lot of knees up against the cage. Gola is in a real spot of bother, but he's defending well. JMX lands a succession of knees to the body. And Gola is bleeding a lot from the shin.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 22:59

JMX takes it to the floor. He has Gola pinned. JMX attempts to posture up but the klaxon saves Gola.

That cut to the shin is nasty. The blood is pouring. 

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 22:59

Gola is in all sorts of trouble. The klaxon goes for the start of the second but the Pole is still bent double with ice on his back. He's getting an earful from the referee.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 23:01

Here we go, seconds out, round two.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 23:01

JMX narrowly misses with a huge spinning backfist. That would have finished the fight. JMX then lands a big body kick and Gola drops acrobatically, clutching his manhood.

That didn't look especially low to me ...?

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 23:02

I take it back, smack bang in the crown jewels that. Take your time Gola mate.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 23:03

Can only hope Gola isn't planning on starting a family anytime soon. He is in all sorts of bother.

Vithushan Ehantharajah14 December 2019 23:04

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