UFC London 2023 LIVE: Tom Aspinall vs Marcin Tybura, updates and results
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The UFC returns to London this evening as Tom Aspinall looking to right the wrong of his last outing at the O2 Arena.
The Wigan heavyweight will take on Marcin Tybura in the main event today, almost exactly a year after his ill-fated encounter with Curtis Blades, which ended after 15 seconds when Aspinall suffered a knee injury. Aspinall, 30, has since undergone surgery and claims he is now better than ever, and he will be looking to prove that against 37-year-old Pole Tybura.
In a joint main event for fans of “Meatball” Molly McCann facing Yulia Stolarenko, the Liverpool heavyweight is looking to get back to winning ways. In her last fight, McCann, 33, was stopped by Erin Blanchfield in the first round in November.
McCann’s close friend Paddy Pimblett will be in the crowd to cheer her on and watch what should be an entertaining set of contests including Indy SportsFight of the night pick: Nathaniel Wood, the only London fighter on the card, against Andre Fili at featherweight.
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UFC London 2023 LIVE: Murphy vs Coolibao
Next up is many people’s choice for fight of the night: Britain’s Leron Murphy vs. Australia’s Josh Coulibaau in the featherweight division.
Murphy, 32, is undefeated at 12-0-1, while Coolibao, 29, is 11-1-1 as a pro.
Alex PatlJuly 22, 2023 8:42 p.m
UFC London 2023 LIVE
The British are 2-3 today, Irish Shona Bannon also lost.
Daniel Marcos won. Davy Grant split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)
Johnny Parsons win. Danny Roberts by TKO in the second round (punches, 4:57)
Joel Alvarez won. Mark Diakis via second-round submission (head-arm choke, 4:26)
Mick Parkin def. Jamal Pogues by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Chris Duncan def. Yanal Ashmuz by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
The victory of Bruna Brazil. Shawna Bannon by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Alex PatlJuly 22, 2023 8:41 p.m
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Grant vs. Marcos
Daniel Marcos won. Davey Grant by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28).
Close combat is coming to Marcos! Indy Sports see it as a fair result.
Alex PatlJuly 22, 2023 8:37 p.m
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Grant vs. Marcos
We are heading to the judges.
Alex PatlJuly 22, 2023 8:34 p.m
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Grant vs. Marcos
Grant misses a wheel kick and then lands a hard kick to the midsection of Marcos.
Now the Brit grabs the Peruvian and holds him against the fence.
Marcos soon breaks free and Grant goes back to some spinning attacks, trying to land a punch to the back.
Alex PatlJuly 22, 2023 8:30 p.m
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Grant vs. Marcos
Hard shot by Marcos… but Grant claims it was illegal. There is a pause in the action, but the replay seems to indicate that all was well.
We’re back on the road and Grant continues to fight for his punches. Marcos favors uppercuts, and Grant’s face has gotten even bloodier.
Alex PatlJuly 22, 2023 8:27 p.m
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Grant vs. Marcos
Grant briefly switches to the southpaw. He tries a side kick to the head, but Marcos is out of range.
Marcos lands a couple of decent hooks up top. Grant misses a back kick.
Grant now has a nosebleed. Both fighters are kicking low.
A few solid right hooks just about landed for Grant.
Alex PatlJuly 22, 2023 8:24 p.m
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Grant vs. Marcos
This is the first round in the books.
Alex PatlJuly 22, 2023 8:20 p.m
UFC London 2023 LIVE: Grant vs. Marcos
Both scales are Orthodox. Grant hits low. He supports Marcos with a gentle push.
Grant now lands a front kick to the hull. Marcos hits back low. Now Grant just misses with a side kick to the body.
Grant closes the distance with a jumping knee to the body.
Alex PatlJuly 22, 2023 8:19 p.m
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