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Dana White discusses future plans after Zuffa Boxing's UK debut

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:14 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Dana White discusses future plans after Zuffa Boxing's UK debut
Summary

Zuffa Boxing held its first UK event on June 7, 2026, at the Bournemouth International Centre. Chris Billam-Smith triumphed over Ryan Rozicki in a fierce battle that ended after seven rounds, while Cheavon Clarke secured a comeback win against Jack Massey. Dana White expressed excitement over the event's success and hinted at upcoming announcements, stating that Zuffa Boxing plans to continue its momentum with confirmed future events in Las Vegas and New York this summer. Both Billam-Smith and Rozicki were taken to the hospital for precautionary reasons following their match.

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  • •Zuffa Boxing debuted in the UK on June 7, 2026.
  • •Chris Billam-Smith defeated Ryan Rozicki after the seventh round.
  • •Cheavon Clarke won against Jack Massey after being knocked down twice.
  • •Dana White hinted at major announcements following the successful event.
  • •Zuffa Boxing plans events in Las Vegas and New York later this summer.
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Even before Chris Billam-Smith’s brutal battle with Ryan Rozicki and gruelling hometown victory, Dana White was already left 'pumped' by the early success of Zuffa Boxing’s first show on UK soil.

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