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The UFC returns to London this night, as Tom Aspinall seems to be to proper the incorrect of his final outing on the O2 Arena.
The Wigan heavyweight takes on Marcin Tybura in the primary occasion tonight, virtually precisely one yr on from his ill-fated conflict with Curtis Blaydes, which ended after 15 seconds when Aspinall suffered a knee damage. Aspinall, 30, has since undergone surgical procedure and claimed that he’s now higher than ever, and he’ll search to show that in opposition to Poland’s Tybura, 37.
In the co-main occasion, fan favorite “Meatball” Molly McCann goes up in opposition to Julija Stoliarenko, with the Liverpool strawweight aiming to get again to successful methods. In her most up-to-date combat, McCann, 33, was submitted within the first spherical by Erin Blanchfield in November.
McCann’s shut good friend Paddy Pimblett shall be within the crowd to cheer her on, and to look at what needs to be an entertaining set of contests, together with Indy Sport’s decide for combat of the evening: Nathaniel Wood, the one London fighter on the cardboard, in opposition to Andre Fili at featherweight.
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UFC London 2023 LIVE: Craig vs Muniz
Craig is in half-guard now, absorbing a good few punches. Hang on, although… The referee stops the combat and separates the athletes…
A replay reveals a nasty headbutt by Muniz! He’s warned for that.
We’re again beneath method, and Craig dumps down his opponent with a heavy takedown! Muniz will get straight to work on an arm lock… however Craig scrambles and results in facet management!
Craig tries for a D’Arce, however Muniz will get free, and the Scot opts for some elbows as an alternative. Now Craig is in mount, raining down punches!
He provides just a few elbows once more, and he forces the stoppage!! WOW!
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:53
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Craig vs Muniz
Craig with some offensive grappling now! He will get a body-lock takedown and lands in half-guard.
He then chooses to face, however he eats an up-kick! The Scot is undeterred, although he results in a triangle try as he dives after Muniz…
Craig is throwing hammer fists along with his free hand, and he pulls away, ultimately escaping the maintain!
A scramble ensues, and Muniz is in Craig’s guard.
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:50
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Craig vs Muniz
Craig leans again to evade a excessive kick, then drills a kick into the physique of Muniz. And one other! He then occasions a pleasant jab to stun the Brazilian considerably.
Craig is shifting effectively, trying gentle on his toes. He eats a head kick now, although. Craig fires again with a physique kick, then flicks out a facet kick to the thigh – not fairly an indirect kick.
Both males simply miss with punches, then Muniz catches a kick, however Craig pulls guard! Muniz hangs round down there, managing just a few physique pictures, too.
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:47
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Craig vs Muniz
Muniz stands southpaw. Craig, orthodox, hammers a kick into the Brazilian’s mid-section.
Another physique kick from Craig, who then checks a low kick. Now Muniz fires off a kick to the physique.
Muniz misses with a high-kick try, then catches a physique kick from Craig. He quickly lets go, although.
Front kick to the ribs by Craig, who then parries just a few jabs. Now the Scot eats a trio of straight punches, nonetheless, as Muniz strides ahead.
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:44
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Craig vs Muniz
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:41
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Craig vs Muniz
Craig seems to be very centered.
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:39
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Craig vs Muniz
Next up… Scotland’s Paul Craig drops right down to middleweight, the place he’ll combat Brazil’s Andre Muniz.
Lots of boos for Muniz as he makes his stroll! Then plenty of cheers for Craig!
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:38
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Herbert vs Ziam
Fares Ziam def. Jai Herbert through unanimous resolution (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:34
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Herbert vs Ziam
The sample of the combat continues, with Herbert holding Ziam in opposition to the fence however struggling to advance the place; the Frenchman’s defence has been actually good.
Ziam virtually secures a visit, however Herbert recovers effectively. The fighters transfer again to the fence, the place Herbert now lands a visit. AGAIN, the lightweights stand, earlier than buying and selling positions in opposition to the cage wall.
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:30
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Herbert vs Ziam
Brilliant elbow off the break by Ziam! He then scores with the jab.
Herbert once more clinches the Frenchman in opposition to the cage wall. Ziam reverses the place, although, and will get a takedown!
A scramble ensues, and each fighters stand, with Murphy in management in opposition to the fence as soon as extra.
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:27