Some of the United Kingdom’s biggest MMA stars joined forces for a Black Lives Matter protest and demonstration Wednesday in London. UFC light heavyweight Jimi Manuwa , Bellator standout Michael Page and UFC middleweight Darren Stewart linked up in the England capital city and joined hundreds of people in the streets to protest the death of George Floyd. Floyd, a black man, was killed this past week after being held down by white Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was captured on video pinning Floyd down with a knee on his neck for almost nine minutes while Floyd repeatedly said he could not breathe and begged to be let up. Floyd’s death has resulted in protests around the world, many of which have been peaceful, but also have resulted in looting and rioting, reportedly largely by individuals not there to protest. The protests made it across the globe, with thousands in the U.K.
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