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Callum Simpson stops Steed Woodall early to retain titles on emotional night
- Simpson dedicates win to his late sister, Lily-Rae
- Caroline Dubois left frustrated by technical draw
Callum Simpson defended his British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles with a second-round stoppage of Steed Woodall on an emotional night in Sheffield.
Simpson was fighting for the first time since the death of his sister, Lily-Rae, at the age of 19. “I’m feeling bittersweet,” he told Sky Sports after his quick victory. “There’s one person who everyone knows I wish was here, but I know she’s looking down on me and I know I’m making her proud.
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UFC Fight Night 249: Best photos from Las Vegas
Check out these photos from the fights at UFC Fight Night 249 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Fight and venue photos courtesy of the UFC via Getty Images) (Gallery will update throughout the event.)
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Check out the official scorecards from all 14 bouts at UFC Fight Night 249 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. (Gallery will be updated throughout the event.)
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