England has a long fighting history. From fighting wars to the rise of boxing, the country has long been associated with combat. More recently, however, it has become closely-knit with MMA. A number of British MMA fighters have become some of the most recognizable names in UFC history, so here is a look at the history of the stars that the Commonwealth have produced.
A History of the Stars of British MMA
What Could Have Been- Lee Murray
One of the pioneers of the UK fighting scene was “Lightning” Lee Murray. When he made his UFC debut at UFC 46 back in 2004, he was one of the first Brits to fight for the leading MMA promotion.