Matchroom Boxing could soon see the birth of Matchroom MMA

[Enlightened-One]

"UK boxing promoter Eddie Hearn considering move into MMA"

After watching UFC grow to eventually selling millions on Pay-Per-View in the United States with stars like Conor McGregor, Hearn is now looking into a similar franchise to work alongside his boxing venture.

“Obviously my company, Matchroom, has extensive and long experience in combat sports through boxing so it is an area we understand.

“Like anyone, I've had my eyes opened to by Conor McGregor, his stature and his popularity. It is incredible. I think the appetite for MMA in general in Britain is very big right now.

“So it is something I want to take a good look at and we will see if anything comes from it,” he added.