A huge domestic MMA grudge match between former UFC star Brendan Loughnane and arch-rival Eden Newton has been confirmed today.

The fight will contested at lightweight (70kg) on August 13th 2016 from the Victoria Warehouse, Manchester.

Since his UFC loss back in 2012, Loughnane has reeled off six victories from seven bouts while his foe, Newton, is on a four-fight win streak - finishing all of his opponents within the distance.

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Loughnane is ranked sixth in Europe at both lightweight and featherweight and remains the highest ranked fighter in both divisions outside of deals with MMA promotional companies.

The former FCC lightweight champion is billed as one of the UK's most explosive striking fighters and has finally sealed a bout with Newton after years of verbal jousting.

"I'm looking forward to fighting in my home city again." Loughnane said. "It will be great to put an end to Eden and his boasts that he can beat me. He has proven slippery to pin down but I'm confident I can knock him out in the octagon."

Newton has nine wins and four losses on his MMA record.

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