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

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.

[14 December 2019 19:49 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Marty McKenna has endured a difficult 2019 and has credited the fledgling FAME MMA promotion with helping him to deal with the grief of losing two of his family members.

Speaking during the face-to-face program prior to the fight, he said: "I lost me mam and my brother to drink and drugs.

"My older brother died of drugs at a session; my mam died through drinking all the time because of me brother and then me two sisters couldn't handle it so they ended up killing themselves."

He added: "When I'm going to the gym and training it does release endorphins and it makes me feel happy so I'm not sitting dwelling on s***."

[14 December 2019 20:00 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

We're not very far away from the first fight of the evening!

YouTuber Casey Barker will be taking on Callum Markie.

[14 December 2019 20:03 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

The broadcast has started and it begins with ... an interview with reality TV star and Bellator fighter Aaron Chalmers.

"When I first started out it was a situation and like this and I only wanted to have one fight," he said. 

Will any of the celebrities involved tonight go on to enjoy similar MMA careers? 

[14 December 2019 20:05 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Incidentally, his next fight will be against the American Austin Clem (3-1-0) at Bellator Dublin in February. 

[14 December 2019 20:14 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

The Newcastle Arena does not look particularly full, it has to be said.

The entire top-tier appears to be roped off while there are a lot of empty seats lower down.

But, in fairness, it is still early into the night...

[14 December 2019 20:18 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

The MC is inside the cage and big lad Charlie Sloth is currently doing his thing on the decks.

I don't think we're too far away from some action!

[14 December 2019 20:26 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

The full roster of fighters are currently up on stage being introduced by Mr Sloth.

He's shouting. Lots.

[14 December 2019 20:31 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

A Polish presenter is currently in the cage with Charlie Sloth, bantering about being a "fat bro".

This is all very bizarre. It's like a low-rent fighting Eurovision. But it's time for the first fight!

[14 December 2019 20:31 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Casey Barker is the first to the cage.

[14 December 2019 20:34 · Vithushan Ehantharajah]

Who is Casey Barker, I hear you ask?

According to Google, he is a YouTuber and his sister was on this year's Strictly Come Dancing.