Liverpool's boxers are world-class. Why aren't its MMA fighters?

‘There’s one or two ways to win a fight and infinite ways to lose’

Dear members — For over twenty years, Next Generation MMA has moulded fighters from Merseyside and beyond. But the history of combat sports in Liverpool and its historic county of Lancashire goes much further back. In today’s edition, Laurence speaks to Next Gen’s founder Paul Rimmer and fight strategist Carl Mounfield – described by Paddy “the Baddy” Pimblett as “a genius” – to really grapple with the city’s fighting history and potential.

But first, your Post briefing.