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Claudio Silva
UFC Liverpool

UFC Liverpool results | Claudio Silva taps Nordine Taleb in the first (video)

Tom Taylor - May 27, 2018

The second bout of the UFC Liverpool main card occurred at welterweight, where Brazil’s Claudio Silva took on Canada’s Nordine Taleb. It was a dominant win for the Brazilian, who applied a face-crushing rear-naked choke in the first round, coaxing out the tap as a result.

Tom Breese, UFC liverpool
UFC Liverpool

UFC Liverpool results | Tom Breese smashes Dan Kelly in the first (video)

Tom Taylor - May 27, 2018

The UFC Liverpool undercard was wrapped up by a middleweight bout between the long-absent Tom Breese, and Australian judoka Dan Kelly. It was a rough night for the 40-year-old Kelly. Midway through the first round, Breese connected with a rocket-fuelled uppercut that put Kelly on the retreat, clutching his face in pain. A few followup strikes later, and it was all over.

Darren Till, Stephen Thompson, UFC Liverpool
UFC Liverpool

UFC Liverpool Live Results | Stephen Thompson vs. Darren Till

Tom Taylor - May 27, 2018

Stay locked to BJPenn.com for the results of today’s UFC Liverpool card. The card will be headlined a compelling showdown between two-time welterweight title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson and surging contender Darren Till, who regrettably missed weight for the bout. 

Darren Till
UFC Liverpool

MMA Community reacts to Darren Till missing weight

Chris Taylor - May 26, 2018

The main event of tomorrow’s UFC Fight Night 130 card was almost scratched earlier today when event headliner Darren Till missed weight by a whopping 3.5 pounds (174.5 pounds). Thankfully the UFC was able to convince Till’s opponent, Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson (14-2-1 MMA), to continue on with the fight despite the Liverpool natives botched weight cut.

Darren Till
Stephen Thompson

Darren Till thinks Stephen Thompson was forced into fight with him, gives prediction

Drake Riggs - May 18, 2018

One of the most highly anticipated prospect returns in recent months belongs to Liverpool’s own Darren Till. After a sensational breakthrough performance against Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone in October, Till is now set to come back in a showdown on his home turf against one of the division’s very best in Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson. With his big fight just a week away Till took the time to discuss his world-class striking opponent with MMAnytt and said he believes Thompson didn’t want to take this fight.

Darren Till
UFC Liverpool

VIDEO | Looking sharp ahead of UFC Liverpool, Darren Till drops sparring partner

Drake Riggs - May 8, 2018

https://youtu.be/1HTNW25s0M8?t=8s Darren Till has been occupying the metaphorical shelf since his gigantic breakthrough victory over Donald Cerrone in October at UFC Gdansk and now he’s very clearly ready to get back inside the Octagon.

Gunnar Nelson
UFC Liverpool

Gunnar Nelson issues statement on his withdrawal from UFC Liverpool

Chris Taylor - April 29, 2018

Gunnar Nelson issues statement on his withdrawal from UFC Liverpool Unfortunate news broke yesterday when TheMMATakeover reported that Gunnar Nelson had suffered a knee injury and was forced out of his slated UFC Fight Night 130 co-main event bout with Neil Magny.

Darren Till
UFC Liverpool

UFC Liverpool: Thompson vs. Till Fight Card

Chris Taylor - April 29, 2018

UFC Liverpool: Thompson vs. Till Fight Card The octagon invades Liverpool, England on Saturday May 27 for UFC Fight Night 130.

Darren Till
UFC Liverpool

Darren Till will prove he's "the best striker" by finishing Stephen Thompson in under 15 minutes

Chris Taylor - March 31, 2018

Darren Till will prove he’s “the best striker” by finishing Stephen Thompson in under 15 minutes Undefeated welterweight sensation Darren Till will face his stiffest challenge to date when he squares off with former two-time UFC title challenger Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson in the main event of UFC Liverpool on May 27.

Darren Till
UFC Liverpool

UFC Liverpool Fight Card and Rumors

Chris Taylor - March 30, 2018

UFC Liverpool Fight Card and Rumors The octagon invades Liverpool, England on Saturday May 27 for UFC Fight Night 130.

Gunnar Nelson
UFC Liverpool

REPORT | Another key welterweight fight in the works for UFC Liverpool

Chris Taylor - March 26, 2018

REPORT | Another key welterweight fight in the works for UFC Liverpool The UFC’s welterweight division is finally back in motion as three huge 170-pound matchups were confirmed to be in the works last week.

Darren Till
Stephen Thompson

Stephen Thompson plans on "finishing" Darren Till, but the Liverpool native has other ideas!

Chris Taylor - March 24, 2018

Former two-time UFC welterweight title challenger Stephen Thompson will make the walk to the octagon in enemy territory on May 27 when he squares off with Darren Till in the main event of UFC Liverpool. BJPENN.com broke the news earlier this week after confirming with sources that “Wonderboy” had accepted a bout with the undefeated Liverpool native.