UFC Forming UK Division
According to UFCJunkie, the UFC have recently put the cogs in motion to form a UK division!
For a UFC fan living in the UK, this is great news, since we may finally be able to see some of the fighters we love, under a strong brand come over here and showcase some of the best MMA in the world. It will also give the sport the push that it needs in the UK for it to become mainstream and more accepted.
There are still alot of people in the UK (much like the rest of the world) that think of the UFC as a ‘bloodsport’, and whenever I mention it to people, they are almost horrified that I watch it. I then have to explain that it really isnt as bad as they imagine! Anyway, when the UFC come over here, the inevitable media hype (be it good or bad) will at least push it more into the spotlight, gain more fans, and hopefully mean less explaining for me!
Bring on April 20th 
Who’s up for seeing it live?!
January 20th, 2007 at 13:27
I have noticed the awareness increase over the last few years in the UK for sure but I think that they need to get a new TV deal to really take off. Hopefully that will be one of the goals of this ‘division’. And by division I think they mean business and not sporting.
And yes of course I am going to Manchester in April :-).
January 20th, 2007 at 15:44
What is UFC? Is it like KFC?
January 20th, 2007 at 16:38
Well both involve chicken wings so yes.
January 20th, 2007 at 17:04
And they are both Finger Lickin’ Good…