Chris Billam-Smith secured a unanimous decision victory over Ryan Rozicki on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Bournemouth International Centre. The cruiserweight headliner served as the focal point of Zuffa Boxing’s inaugural show in the United Kingdom. Billam-Smith, fighting in his hometown of Bournemouth, earned the win with scorecards of 97-93, 98-92, and 96-94 after ten rounds of action.
The event, billed as Zuffa Boxing 07, featured an eight-fight card that was broadcast live to international audiences. Fans in the United States and Canada streamed the entire event exclusively on Paramount+, while viewers in the United Kingdom and Ireland watched via Sky Sports.
The bill was split between a five-bout main card and three preliminary matchups, showcasing a range of weight classes from welterweight to heavyweight.
In the cruiserweight co-main event, Jack Massey defeated Cheavon Clarke via split decision. The ten-round contest left the judges divided, with one official scoring it 96-94 for Massey and another scoring it 96-94 for Clarke. The third judge turned in a scorecard of 95-95, resulting in the split victory for the English fighter.
This high-stakes matchup followed a series of domestic bouts that highlighted the depth of the Zuffa Boxing stable.
Middleweight and heavyweight results from Bournemouth
The middleweight division saw Lee Cutler earn a unanimous decision win over Aaron Sutton in a ten-round bout. All three judges favoured Cutler, returning scores of 98-92, 97-93, and 96-94. Earlier on the main card, Stephen McKenna secured a TKO victory over Casey James Streeter.
McKenna ended the eight-round contest at the 2:10 mark of the sixth round. Sam Hickey also added to the middleweight results, defeating Todd Tompkins via unanimous decision over six rounds.
Heavyweight action featured Kazakhstan’s Ivan Dychko, a two-time Olympic medallist, who moved his professional record to 16-1. Dychko defeated England’s Harvey Dykes by split decision after ten rounds. Though Dychko knocked Dykes to the canvas with a short right hook in the final minute of the opening round, the fight went the distance.
The judges scored the bout 97-92 and 97-92 for Dychko, while the third official saw it 95-94 for Dykes.
The preliminary card delivered two quick finishes for rising English prospects. Light heavyweight Leon Hughes stopped Bulgaria’s Mario Vergiev via TKO just 52 seconds into the third round after a dominant performance. In the opening bout of the night, 22-year-old welterweight Alex MacMillan improved to 4-0.
MacMillan dropped Leo Fanthome twice in the first round before a flurry in the second caused Fanthome’s corner to throw in the towel at the 1:44 mark.
Zuffa Boxing 07 full fight card results
The inaugural UK event at the Bournemouth International Centre provided a platform for both established names and regional prospects. Much like how Makhachev targets a welterweight title defense to cement his legacy, these fighters are competing for position in a crowded global market. The official results from June 6 are as follows:
| Fighter | Opponent | Result |
| Chris Billam-Smith | Ryan Rozicki | UD (97-93, 98-92, 96-94) |
| Jack Massey | Cheavon Clarke | SD (96-94, 95-95, 96-94) |
| Lee Cutler | Aaron Sutton | UD (98-92, 97-93, 96-94) |
| Stephen McKenna | Casey James Streeter | TKO (Rd 6, 2:10) |
| Sam Hickey | Todd Tompkins | UD (59-55, 58-56, 59-55) |
| Ivan Dychko | Harvey Dykes | SD (97-92, 94-95, 97-92) |
| Leon Hughes | Mario Vergiev | TKO (Rd 3, 0:52) |
| Alex MacMillan | Leo Fanthome | TKO (Rd 2, 1:44) |
As Zuffa Boxing establishes its presence in the UK, the success of this eight-fight card indicates a growing appetite for high-profile cruiserweight matchups. Fans can stay updated on future events via the latest sport news updates regarding upcoming schedules. The Bournemouth event has successfully concluded the promotion’s first foray into the British boxing scene.
