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The Irish Sun
10 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
MMA fighter who starred in Channel 4 show is facing jail for a second time – after previously throttling ex
A THUG MMA fighter who starred in a Channel 4 show is facing jail for a second time after previously attacking his ex. Demornia Cantrill spoke about his upbringing in foster care on 2015 doc Kicked Out Kids. 1 Demornia Cantrill has been jailed Credit: Cavendish He told the show: "I want to prove to everybody that says I'm just going to be a drug dealer or in prison - I want to prove them wrong and show that just because I had a s*** upbringing doesn't mean I can't change it." But Cantrill has now pleaded guilty to possessing class A diamorphone - a prescription only opiod - with intent to supply and possession of cannabis. The 28-year-old is now facing a prison sentence when he returns to court in July for sentencing. Cantrill was previously locked up in 2020 after he attacked his ex-girlfriend at her home. Tyra Campbell was left fearing for her life when she was choked until she could barely breathe. As she called 999, Cantrill chillingly told her: "Snitches get stitches". At time, he was subject to a community order over an attack on his own mum and an assault on police. Cantrill was placed into care as a baby but left aged 17 to become a MMA fighter. Most read in Showbiz He also went into the army for two years and also worked as a teaching assistant. In the latest hearing at Plymouth Crown Court, Judge Robert Linford said he recognised Cantrill's name and remembered the TV programme about him. Cantrill told him he is a member of a boxing club in Manchester that is trying to teach kids to deal with problems in a "fist fight rather than with knives and guns". He has been remanded into custody ahead of sentencing.


Scottish Sun
10 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
MMA fighter who starred in Channel 4 show is facing jail for a second time – after previously throttling ex
THUG SHAME MMA fighter who starred in Channel 4 show is facing jail for a second time – after previously throttling ex Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A THUG MMA fighter who starred in a Channel 4 show is facing jail for a second time after previously attacking his ex. Demornia Cantrill spoke about his upbringing in foster care on 2015 doc Kicked Out Kids. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 1 Demornia Cantrill has been jailed Credit: Cavendish He told the show: "I want to prove to everybody that says I'm just going to be a drug dealer or in prison - I want to prove them wrong and show that just because I had a s*** upbringing doesn't mean I can't change it." But Cantrill has now pleaded guilty to possessing class A diamorphone - a prescription only opiod - with intent to supply and possession of cannabis. The 28-year-old is now facing a prison sentence when he returns to court in July for sentencing. Cantrill was previously locked up in 2020 after he attacked his ex-girlfriend at her home. Tyra Campbell was left fearing for her life when she was choked until she could barely breathe. As she called 999, Cantrill chillingly told her: "Snitches get stitches". At time, he was subject to a community order over an attack on his own mum and an assault on police. Cantrill was placed into care as a baby but left aged 17 to become a MMA fighter. He also went into the army for two years and also worked as a teaching assistant. In the latest hearing at Plymouth Crown Court, Judge Robert Linford said he recognised Cantrill's name and remembered the TV programme about him. Cantrill told him he is a member of a boxing club in Manchester that is trying to teach kids to deal with problems in a "fist fight rather than with knives and guns". He has been remanded into custody ahead of sentencing.