Jack Shore Launches MMA Promotion 'Stand and Bang'

Jack Shore is stepping away from competing and into promoting, launching a new fight promotion called Stand and Bang with its first show set for Ebbw Vale, Wales.

Shore, a former UFC bantamweight who built his name fighting out of Wales, is putting on the debut Stand and Bang event in Ebbw Vale, a town that has long served as a hub for the Welsh MMA scene. Details on the card, including the fighters involved, have not been finalized publicly.

Why Jack Shore Is Moving Into Promotion

Jack Shore's shift from cage to boardroom fits a pattern seen across combat sports, where fighters who built name recognition in the sport look to leverage that profile once their competing days slow down or end. Wales has produced a steady stream of MMA talent over the past decade, and a homegrown promotion fronted by a name fighters and fans already know gives the regional scene a higher-profile platform than it's had.

What This Means for Welsh MMA

A new promotion backed by a recognizable UFC veteran could give Welsh fighters another meaningful stage to build a following and pad their records outside the major organizations. Regional shows like this often function as a pipeline, with prospects using them to get noticed by scouts from Cage Warriors, the UFC, and other bigger promotions. Shore's own background gives him credibility with the fighters he'll be trying to book, which matters when a new promotion is trying to attract talent in a competitive regional market.

For bettors, a brand-new promotion typically means undercard fighters with thin or nonexistent public track records, which usually keeps sportsbooks from posting lines on early cards until the promotion builds a history. Fans looking to wager on Welsh regional MMA should expect that market to develop gradually rather than all at once with this first show.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jack Shore's new promotion called?

Jack Shore's new MMA promotion is called Stand and Bang, and its first event is set to take place in Ebbw Vale, Wales.

Is Jack Shore still fighting in the UFC?

Jack Shore is a former UFC fighter who is now moving into promoting fights rather than competing.