Summary

  • Englishman Tom Aspinall submits Russia's Alexander Volkov in heavyweight main event

  • Paddy Pimblett and Arnold Allen produce first-round stoppages

  • UFC returns to London after a three-year absence

  • Molly McCann produces KO of the year contender against Luana Carolina

  • Paul Craig and Jack Shore with big wins on thrilling prelims

  • Get involved #bbcmma

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Paul Battison

  1. An incredible night at UFC London

    We're going to finish our coverage there of UFC London after a memorable night at the 02 Arena.

    Tom Aspinall proved his credentials as a heavyweight star with a dominant performance against Alexander Volkov, and Arnold Allen made a statement in the featherweight division by knocking out Dan Hooker. You can read the report of their first round finishes here.

    Elsewhere there were big wins for Paddy Pimblett, Molly McCann, Jack Shore and Mohammad Mokaev - check out the report on their victories here.

    And finally our colleagues in BBC Scotland covered Paul Craig's sensational first round submission of Nikita Krylov here.

    Thank you for joining us for coverage - see you next time!

    Tom AspinallGetty Images

  2. The number three-ranked heavyweight Tai Tuivasa has tweeted following Tom Aspinall's call-out...

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  3. Molly McCann is wasting no time in celebrating following her win against Luana Carolina tonight.

    She's just walked past carrying a big pepperoni pizza while requesting a beer.

    Fully deserved.

  4. UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev enjoyed the action tonight.

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  5. Bar Michael Bisping's middleweight title win in 2016, has there ever been a more successful night for British MMA?

    There were first round finishes for Tom Aspinall, Arnold Allen, Paddy Pimblett, Paul Craig and Muhammed Mokaev, a stunning knockout for Molly McCann and a dominant decision win for Jack Shore.

    What a time to be an MMA fan in the UK.

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  6. 'Best non-PPV in UFC history?'

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  7. I'm still in awe at how good Tom Aspinall looked in there.

    He made it look easy against a legitimately dangerous opponent in Alexander Volkov.

    Tom Aspinallgett

  8. Praise is coming in from all corners of the combat sports world after that Tom Aspinall performance.

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  9. Big praise from UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski.

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  10. 'Mr Tai Tuivasa - let's do it'

    "I'm born for this," Aspinall says in the post-fight interview.

    "My secret is self belief. My brother and dad believe in me, and I believe in myself so much because of the people around me."

    He then called out Australia's popular heavyweight Tai Tuivasa.

    "Firstly, someone buy me a beer. Secondly, we drink beer in the UK, not just Australia - Mr Tai Tuivasa let's do it."

  11. Tom Aspinall has just finished a heavyweight ranked sixth in the world in the first round.

    We've got a British heavyweight star right here.

    His team-mate Darren Till joins in the celebrations as the pair cheer on top of the cage.

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  12. Aspinall wins by submission

    WOW!

    Aspinall locks in a kimura on the ground and forces Volkov to tap.

    That is a massive win capping a brilliant night for the Brits.

    British MMA is thriving!

  13. Tom Aspinall v Alexander Volkov

    It looks like Volkov has been cut on the side of his head - I didn't see the blow but my guess is it would have been the elbows.

    Aspinall then lands a second takedown on Volkov

  14. Tom Aspinall v Alexander Volkov

    Aspinall trips Volkov for an early takedown in the first round and has side control on the ground.

    He lands a number of elbows to the Russian.

  15. Tom Aspinall v Alexander Volkov

    Here we go. The main event is on.

  16. Alexander Volkov looks intense as he makes his way towards the octagon. He hasn't taken his eyes off Tom Aspinall since stepping inside.

    A veteran of 34 professional fights and ranked sixth in the heavyweight rankings, the Russian presents the biggest challenge of Aspinall's career so far.

    Bruce Buffer is about to do the introductions.

  17. VVD praises Pimblett

    Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk is a fan of Paddy Pimblett.

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  18. Here's comes Tom Aspinall for his first ever headlining fight in the UFC.

    And what a place to do it in your home country at UFC London.

    He's all smiles as makes his way over to his corner.

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  19. Head to head: Aspinall v Volkov

    There's no denying Alexander Volkov is by far the more experienced fighter than Tom Aspinall. The Russian is looking for the 35th win of his career while Aspinall is competing in just his 14th pro bout.

    There's also a big height difference, as you may noticed! Volkov stands at 6ft 7in while Aspinall is 6ft 5in.

    Tom Aspinall and Alexander VolkovGetty Images

  20. Main card headlines: Pimblett & McCann shine

    Coral Barry
    BBC Sport combat sports editor at UFC London

    We've got another report for you after Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann combined to produce fireworks on the main card.

    Read full report here