UFC Gym Signs Deal To Expand To UK

16 Mar 2018 | tshego

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UFC GYM has signed a ten year deal with TD Lifestyle to open more than 100 locations throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, becoming the largest development partnership in UFC GYM history.

Since debuting in 2009, UFC GYM has opened more than 150 locations throughout the United States, Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Oman, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates, but previously has not secured an agreement in Europe.

With three member formats – Signature, Core and Class – UFC GYM locations sees the sport continue it’s move into the fitness sector, offering fitness classes, group and private MMA training, as well as MMA youth programming.

UFC GYM programming has been developed through exclusive access to the training regimens of international UFC athletes.

“We are thrilled to announce this exclusive partnership and expand UFC GYM’s global footprint throughout Europe,” UFC GYM president Adam Sedlack said.

“This historic partnership serves as a milestone and an opportunity for both UFC and UFC GYM brands, as the UK and Ireland markets host a significant population of MMA fans and fitness enthusiasts. It’s an honour for UFC GYM to bring its revolutionary style of fitness to new regions and continually grow our Train Different philosophy!”

Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping added: “UFC GYM’s are an amazing way for individuals and families to work out and get in shape together. We have a lot of different training programs suitable for all ages and we’re excited to finally bring our unique brand of fitness to the U.K. and Ireland.”

TD Lifestyle director Joe Long concluded: “We’ve been working for a couple years to bring UFC GYM to England, Scotland, Wales and all of Ireland. We’ve negotiated an unprecedented partnership to launch all three club formats and our UFC GYM locations will be very different compared to anything currently being offered in the U.K. UFC GYM’s possess a versatile fitness platform while offering the highest calibre training facilities within an aspirational and high energy environment.”