UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs Tybura Results

UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs Tybura Results

• Jafel Filho defeats Daniel Barez by Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) at 3:26 of Round 1
• Bruna Brasil defeats Shauna Bannon by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
• Chris Duncan defeats Yanal Ashmouz by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
• Ketlen Vieira defeats Pannie Kianzad by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Makhmud Muradov defeats Bryan Barberena by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Mick Parkin defeats Jamal Pogues by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 
• Jonny Parsons defeats Danny Roberts by TKO (strikes) at 4:57 of Round 2
• Daniel Marcos (29-28, 29-28) defeats Davey Grant by Split Decision (29-28)
• Lerone Murphy defeats Josh Culibao by Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)
• Fares Ziam defeats Jai Herbert by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
• Paul Craig defeats Andre Muniz by TKO (Elbows) at 4:40 of Round 2 
• Nathaniel Wood defeats Andre Fili by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Julija Stoliarenko def. Molly McCann by submission (armbar) at 1:55 of Round 1 
• Tom Aspinall defeats Marcin Tybura by TKO (Strikes) at 1:13 of Round 1 

UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs Tybura Prelim Fight Results 

Jafel Filho defeats Daniel Barez by Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) at 3:26 of Round 1

What a way to kick off the evening in London!

Jafel Filho got stung badly to the body by Daniel Barez early in Saturday’s opener, but the Brazilian was able to recover and reverse course, hurting the Spanish newcomer on the feet before putting him on the canvas. Once there, the Nova Uniao representative climbed to mount, attacked the arm triangle choke, floated  to the side, and secured the tap.

Bruna Brasil (29-28, 29-28, 30-27) defeats Shauna Bannon by Unanimous Decision

Much like her countryman Filho, Bruna Brasil rebounded from a setback in her debut with a victory in her sophomore appearance, out-working Irish newcomer Shauna Bannon to claim a unanimous decision win.

The Brazilian strawweight was the more effective striker in the early stages, connecting with the cleaner shots as the two engaged on the feet through the first half of the contest. While Bannon showed some resolve by turning up her output and pressure in the third, it wasn’t enough, as Brasil swept the scorecards.

Chris Duncan defeats Yanal Ashmouz by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

For the second time this year, Chris Duncan ventured to the O2 Arena and turned in a quality effort, registering a second straight unanimous decision win, looking extremely sharp throughout his bout with Yanal Ashmouz.

The Scottish lightweight was locked in from the outset, picking his spots and mixing his attacks well, showing greater patience than he did in his twin Contender Series appearances. He stayed on Ashmouz from the outset, turning up the pressure in the third and securing himself another victory.

Ketlen Vieira defeats Pannie Kianzad by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Ketlen Vieira ventured to London and turned in a dominant effort, out-working Pannie Kianzad from start-to-finish to get herself back into the win column.

After grinding out the majority of the first in top position, the Brazilian dumped Kianzad to the canvas instantly to start the second, patiently looking to set up submission opportunities, attacking an arm triangle choke that she wasn’t able to complete. Kianzad reversed position on the ground in the third and claimed the round on all three scorecards, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.

Makhmud Muradov defeats Bryan Barberena by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Makhmud Muradov snapped a two-fight skid with a complete showing against divisional newcomer Bryan Barberena.

From start-to-finish, Muradov was the more effective fighter, finding sniper shots on the feet and mixing in takedowns whenever Barberena got over-zealous coming forward or started to have even a modicum of success. He sat “Bam Bam” down a couple different times, effectively using his range and movement to keep the American veteran from ever being able to build real momentum.

Mick Parkin defeats Jamal Pogues by Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 

Mick Parkin turned in a solid effort in his promotional debut, running his record to 7-0 with a unanimous decision win over fellow Contender Series graduate Jamal Pogues.

The unbeaten Sunderland man mixed things up well, attacking the body and head with his punches and the body and legs with his kicks, keeping Pogues guessing while slowing him down. Perhaps the most impressive piece of his performance was Parkin’s poise, as he seemed completely unbothered being on the biggest stage in the sport, pacing himself well over the 15-minute affair to start things off on a positive note.

Joel Alvarez defeats Marc Diakiese by Submission (D’arce choke) at 4:26 of Round 2

The lightweight clash between Joel Alvarez and Marc Diakiese ended with the Spaniard locking up a D’arce choke in the second round, but the outcome is one that will be scrutinized for some time.

Late in the second round, the two men dipped their heads at the same time, with Diakiese getting the worst of it, taking a knock on the back of the head. The action continued, Alvarez took the fight to the British veteran, and once he got him to the canvas, the long-limbed finisher was able to clamp onto a choke and secure the victory.

Jonny Parsons defeats Danny Roberts by TKO (strikes) at 4:57 of Round 2

Jonny Parsons took a little longer to get to the UFC Octagon for the first time, but he made sure to make it a memorable affair, collecting a second-round stoppage win over British veteran Danny Roberts.

The DWCS grad went shot-for-shot with Roberts in a more technical first round before the two opted to throw caution to the wind and get loose in the second. Parsons hurt Roberts multiple times, and while “Hot Chocolate” tried valiantly to steady himself and respond, the debuting welterweight was able to dispatch him in the final seconds of the middle stanza.

UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs Tybura Main Card Fight Results 

Daniel Marcos (29-28, 29-28) defeats Davey Grant by Split Decision (29-28)

Bantamweights Daniel Marcos and Davey Grant paired off for a tremendously entertaining, tactical battle that opened up the main card.

Lerone Murphy defeats Josh Culibao by Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-27)

Featherweights stationed in the “Second 15” in the division paired off for a competitive back-and-forth battle, with Lerone Murphy continuing his unbeaten run by defeating Josh Culibao to collect a fifth straight UFC victory.

Fares Ziam defeats Jai Herbert by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

Virtually identical in measurements and approach, the lightweight clash between Jai Herbert and Fares Ziam played out as a chess match between equally skilled, evenly matched competitors.

Herbert was the slightly more active of the two, pressuring forward and picking with rangy shots, while Ziam seemingly connected with heavier, individual shots. This really was a tooth-and-nail battle, with plenty of time spent in the clinch, the duo trading low kicks, knees in tight, and failed takedown attempts.

Paul Craig defeats Andre Muniz by TKO (Elbows) at 4:40 of Round 2 

Paul Craig’s move to the middleweight division resulted in a second-round stoppage win over Andre Muniz that should catapult the Scotsman into the Top 15 next week.

The grappling aces eventually found themselves on the canvas in the second, with Craig on the offensive. He rolled through a sweep attempt to remain in top position, looked at a D’arce choke momentarily, and then ultimately settled into mount, where he pounded out the finish.

Nathaniel Wood defeats Andre Fili by Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

What an outstanding back-and-forth battle between featherweights Andre Fili and Nathaniel Wood!

Fili sat Wood down 30 seconds into the fight with a stiff jab, only for the British fighter to storm back, sting his American counterpart and slice him open with a sharp elbow during the subsequent ground barrage. In the second, the more veteran Fili again hurt Wood, connecting with a heavy right hand and follow-up knees to the dome before grinding out the rest of the round in top position.

Co-Main Event: Julija Stoliarenko def. Molly McCann by submission (armbar) at 1:55 of Round 1 

Julija Stoliarenko silenced the crowd at the O2 Arena, taking the fight to fan favorite Molly McCann and submitting her with her signature armbar prior to the two minute mark of the opening stanza.

This was an outstanding flyweight debut for the Lithuanian, who struggled to find success at bantamweight. She charged across the cage from the outset, was happy to stand in the pocket with McCann and blew through “Meatball” once she got her to the canvas.

Tom Aspinall defeats Marcin Tybura by TKO (Strikes) at 1:13 of Round 1 

Welcome back, Tom Aspinall!

One years less a day after blowing out his knee in the same venue, the British heavyweight delivered a statement victory over Marcin Tybura, pounding out the Polish veteran in just over a minute.