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    UFC 4 - Conor McGregor

    A host of British fighters will step out in front of a raucous home crowd this evening, as UFC London plays out at the O2 Arena.

    In the main event, Tom Aspinall looks to continue his remarkable heavyweight run as he faces Curtis Blaydes. Wigan fighter Aspinall is 5-0 in the UFC with five stoppage victories, all of which have come in the first two rounds. Aspinall, 29, took part in his first UFC main event at the March edition of UFC London this year, submitting veteran Alexander Volkov in the first round after outstriking the Russian. Now Aspinall goes up against wrestling specialist Blaydes, whose only professional defeats have come against the hardest hitters in the division, with Francis Ngannou (twice) and Derrick Lewis having knocked out the American. The winner of tonight’s main event may even challenge for the title next time out, or they may have to take on one more test before receiving that honour.

    Elsewhere on the card, fan favourite Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett takes on Jordan Leavitt. Liverpudlian lightweight Pimblett, who was the star of the show at the O2 in March, had some stern words for the American this week, saying: “My nan’s dead, and she’d finish him. I’m gonna come out and take his head off, I’m coming to take his chin home with me.” Pimblett’s fellow Scouser Molly McCann is also in action following her stunning, spinning elbow KO at the last edition of UFC London, while Scotland’s Paul Craig steps into the Octagon once again, too. Follow live updates and results from UFC London, below.

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    This may just be where things pick up. More boos for Goldy as Bruce Buffer introduces the Floridian.

    A near-deafening cheer for McCann! Here we go...

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    McCann appeals to the crowd and gets a big roar in return!

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    Boos for Goldy...

    A good reaction for McCann, who takes her time making her way to the ring, high-fiving fans as she goes.

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    Next up is a women’s flyweight bout between Liverpool’s own Molly McCann and American Hannah Goldy.

    Expect a wild reaction when “Meatball Molly” emerges...

    Last time out, at the March edition of UFC London, she scored arguably the knockout of the year, putting Luana Carolina out cold with a spinning back elbow.

    Some called it the greatest knockout in the history of women’s MMA.

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    Volkan Oedemir def. Paul Craig via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27).

    Indy Sport had Craig winning the first round, but obviously the judges disagreed. Different people, different opinions, so...

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    Craig vs Oezdemir – Round 3

    It could well be one round apiece.

    Body kick from Craig. Lots of feinting from Oezdemir before he jabs to the body.

    Oezdemir catches a kick and manages the position well as Craig pulls guard. The Swiss ends up on top, throwing some hard hammer fists. Craig is able to move his head away, and he tries for an arm lock... but Oezdemir slips out.

    The light heavyweights stand. Oezdemir shrugs off a takedown attempt. Craig with a spinning back kick to the body.

    A clean right straight connects for Craig! The crowd liked that. Oezdemir tries for his own takedown, but Craig counters with an uppercut.

    A decent combination from Craig, but Oezdemir is able to move away before the worst of it. We’ll go to the judges’ scorecards.

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    Craig vs Oezdemir – Round 2

    Craig lands a head kick and then a stern one-two! He knows not to get too carried with the striking, but he’s enjoying himself for the moment. He even lands a spinning back kick to the body, then a grazing uppercut in a subsequent clinch.

    He soon shoots for a double-leg takedown, but Oezdemir sprawls well and lands on top, in Craig’s half-guard. The Swiss then stands and throws some more outside leg kicks. He sprawls effectively again as Craig attempts another takedown.

    Oezdemir is on top again and lands a brutal elbow that seems to have cut Craig’s cheek. He then connects with a stiff punch before backing off and allowing the Scot to stand.

    A clean right cross connects for Oezdemir, but Craig fires back with a double-jab, straight combination. A right hook lands for Oezdemir now, and he catches Craig a couple of times as the crowd favourite tries to pull guard.

    Another big right hand from the Swiss, who reverses a takedown attempt well. Some good defensive wrestling from Oezdemir in this round.

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    Craig vs Oezdemir – Round 1

    It doesn’t take long for Craig to pull guard and go for a leg lock! The crowd knows how dangerous the Scot’s submissions are. They erupt as he tries for the finish...

    But Oezdemir eventually escapes and stands! Again Craig pulls guard, but Oezdemir is able to land a couple of punches from above before standing.

    Craig has no interest in striking exchanges. He feints with a couple of jabs then shoots for a single-leg takedown. Oezdemir wriggles free once more. Craig is bleeding from the right side of his head, near the top.

    Craig is dropping to the mat at every opportunity, trying to force Oezdemir to engage in grappling exchanges. It’s possible that a couple of leg kicks have bothered the Scot, though, and that that’s part of the reason for the tactic.

    He ends the round with a one-two and a head kick, in any case!

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    L’udovit Klein (left) outpointed Mason Jones of Wales

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