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The UFC returns to London this evening, as Tom Aspinall looks to right the wrong of his last outing at the O2 Arena.
The Wigan heavyweight takes on Marcin Tybura in the main event tonight, almost exactly one year on from his ill-fated clash with Curtis Blaydes, which ended after 15 seconds when Aspinall suffered a knee injury. Aspinall, 30, has since undergone surgery and claimed that he is now better than ever, and he will seek to prove that against Poland’s Tybura, 37.
In the co-main event, fan favourite “Meatball” Molly McCann goes up against Julija Stoliarenko, with the Liverpool strawweight aiming to get back to winning ways. In her most recent fight, McCann, 33, was submitted in the first round by Erin Blanchfield in November.
McCann’s close friend Paddy Pimblett will be in the crowd to cheer her on, and to watch what should be an entertaining set of contests, including Indy Sport’s pick for fight of the night: Nathaniel Wood, the only London fighter on the card, against Andre Fili at featherweight.
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UFC London 2023 LIVE: Craig vs Muniz
Craig leans back to evade a high kick, then drills a kick into the body of Muniz. And another! He then times a nice jab to stun the Brazilian somewhat.
Craig is moving well, looking light on his feet. He eats a head kick now, though. Craig fires back with a body kick, then flicks out a side kick to the thigh – not quite an oblique kick.
Both men just miss with punches, then Muniz catches a kick, but Craig pulls guard! Muniz hangs around down there, managing a few body shots, 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 body kick from Craig, who then checks a low kick. Now Muniz fires off a kick to the body.
Muniz misses with a high-kick attempt, then catches a body kick from Craig. He soon lets go, though.
Front kick to the ribs by Craig, who then parries a few jabs. Now the Scot eats a trio of straight punches, however, as Muniz strides forward.
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:44
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Craig vs Muniz
A VERY intense face-off!
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:41
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Craig vs Muniz
Craig looks very focused.
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:39
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Craig vs Muniz
Next up... Scotland’s Paul Craig drops down to middleweight, where he will fight Brazil’s Andre Muniz.
Lots of boos for Muniz as he makes his walk! Then a lot of cheers for Craig!
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:38
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Herbert vs Ziam
Fares Ziam def. Jai Herbert via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27).
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:34
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Herbert vs Ziam
The pattern of the fight continues, with Herbert holding Ziam against the fence but struggling to advance the position; the Frenchman’s defence has been really good.
Ziam almost secures a trip, but Herbert recovers well. The fighters move back to the fence, where Herbert now lands a trip. AGAIN, the lightweights stand, before trading positions against 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 again clinches the Frenchman against the cage wall. Ziam reverses the position, though, and gets a takedown!
A scramble ensues, and both fighters stand, with Murphy in control against the fence once more.
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:27
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Herbert vs Ziam
Herbert is on the front foot so far in Round 2. Both men are letting go more with their strikes!
Herbert now grabs ahold of Ziam, who has his back to the fence.
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:23
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Herbert vs Ziam
Both lightweights stand orthodox. Leon Edwards is in Herbert’s corner!
Lots of quick feints from both fighters. A jab just about gets through for Herbert.
Ziam kicks to the body now, before Herbert kicks low. Ziam slings a right overhand onto the temple of Herbert, then throws a low kick of his own.
He catches Herbert with a left hook, as the Briton misses with his own left-hook attempt.
Alex Pattle22 July 2023 21:17