Where to Watch UBKB Ultimate Bare Knuckle Boxing: PPV, TV & Live Events
UBKB (Ultimate Bare Knuckle Boxing) is the UK's premier bare knuckle boxing promotion, owned by Shaun Smith -- known as "the UK's Scariest Debt Collector" from Netflix's Bare Knuckle Fight Club -- along with Amanda Smith and Stu Armstrong. Based in Warrington, UBKB operates the UK's only bare knuckle boxing academy and holds events sanctioned by the World Sanctioning Body for Bare Knuckle Boxing (WSBKB).
Here is every way to watch UBKB in 2026.
PPV TV (Live Events)
UBKB streams live events via pay-per-view on their official website.
- Platform: ubkb.uk/ppv
- Cost: Varies by event.
- Content: Full live event broadcasts with all fights on the card.
Television Appearances
UBKB events and documentary content have appeared across major UK television networks:
- Channel 4: UBKB coverage and documentary content.
- Channel 5: Bare knuckle boxing programming.
- Spike TV: Combat sports coverage featuring UBKB.
- Netflix: Shaun Smith's "Bare Knuckle Fight Club" documentary series brought widespread attention to UBKB and the UK bare knuckle scene.
Live Events (In-Person)
UBKB holds events at major venues in the Manchester area, with the primary venue being the Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Trafford Park.
- Primary Venue: Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester's Trafford Park.
- Tickets: Available at ubkb.uk/tickets and through Eventbrite (search "Ultimate Bare Knuckle Boxing").
- Experience: UBKB events feature professionally sanctioned bare knuckle boxing with qualified ringside medics and a doctor present at every event.
UBKB Academy
UBKB operates the Academy of Bare Knuckle Boxing in Warrington, the UK's only dedicated bare knuckle training facility. While not a viewing platform, visiting the academy provides a behind-the-scenes look at how fighters prepare for UBKB events.
- Location: Warrington, England.
- Purpose: Fighter training and assessment. All UBKB fighters must attend training days for assessment before competing.
YouTube
UBKB on YouTube -- fight highlights, full bouts, and event coverage from the UK's premier bare knuckle boxing promotion. Subscribe for new content.
Social Media
- Website: ubkb.uk -- Event schedule, tickets, PPV access, and fighter information.
- Social Media: Follow UBKB across platforms for event announcements and fight content.
The Bottom Line
UBKB offers multiple viewing options from PPV live streams to major TV network appearances. For the most direct access, visit ubkb.uk/ppv for live event streams. If you are in the Manchester area, attending an event at Bowlers Exhibition Centre is the best way to experience UBKB's professionally sanctioned bare knuckle boxing in person. The Netflix documentary featuring founder Shaun Smith is an excellent starting point for new fans.
