Gareth’s Charity MMA Fight

The Inspiration

For many people, stepping into an MMA cage is a test of both body and spirit. For Gareth, it’s also a personal mission. He has always wanted to experience an MMA fight, something on his bucket list, but when the opportunity arose to do so for Cancer Research UK, it became more than just a sporting challenge. Having lost several close family members, including his father, aunt, and uncle to cancer over the last two years, Gareth felt a profound call to action. Through this event, he hopes to channel his personal loss into a positive force for change.

The Journey

Gareth has been training in MMA, BJJ, and Thai/kickboxing for about two and a half years, but to prepare for his upcoming fight, he began a focused eight-week fight camp six weeks ago. Daily workouts now include running, strength conditioning, and frequent training sessions at Aspire Combat Sports Academy in Liverpool on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The intense schedule, coupled with the mental discipline required, reflects Gareth’s determination to do his best, both for himself and the cause he’s supporting.

Event Information

Mark your calendars:

Friday, 21st March, 2025, at 6:30 PM
The Olympia, Liverpool

Tickets are available here:
Ultra MMA Liverpool – 21-03-2025

If you’d like to support Gareth’s fundraising goals, please visit his sponsorship page here:
Sponsor Gareth for Cancer Research UK

So far, Gareth has raised over £1,000 towards Cancer Research UK, and across all participants, nearly £4,000 has been collected. Every ticket sold and each donation contributed fuels this essential research.

If you want to be part of a spirited crowd cheering Gareth on, and helping a worthy cause in the process, be sure to grab your tickets soon!

Making a Difference

Cancer impacts countless lives, and organisations like Cancer Research UK lead the way in developing better treatments, prevention strategies, and support systems for patients and their families. Large-scale events such as these MMA bouts help generate millions of pounds for vital charities every year, monies that are channelled straight into life-changing scientific breakthroughs. In combining his love for martial arts with the desire to honour his late family members, Gareth hopes to not only hit his personal fundraising target but also inspire others to contribute to a fight that’s bigger than any single person can manage alone.