Can Chris Leroy-Duncan become the next UK UFC title contender? He can take a gigantic step with victory over #5 ranked middleweight Brendan Allen in the main event at the Apex on Saturday night. With Black Country Banger Jai Herbert in co-main event support, albeit in a polarising matchup of his own, could the Brits scored a massive double in Vegas? We pick out the best bits from the weekend'd Octagon action.
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The Fight Disciples attended Daniel P Lewis' world record sparring session in Liverpool on Sunday, and took the opportunity to catch up with some of the city's brightest stars, including four time world title contender Martin Murray, who accepts he's taking every day as it comes in the latter stages of his career.
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