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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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182 cm
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279 lbs
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190 cm
25
240 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximo Stephens! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Robinson! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stephens shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Stephens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. The fighters circling - Stephens throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nice sprawl there from Robinson as Stephens shoots in. Stephens shoots in and drives through. Robinson sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stephens misses the body punch and Robinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Robinson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Stephens tries to clinch and Robinson counters with a one-two to the body. Robinson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stephens. A left and a right from Robinson both land. Nice combination. This has been an exciting period of action! Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt letting Robinson counter with a right hand. Robinson throws a push kick but Stephens slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stephens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Stephens tries to move to mount but Robinson blocks the move with his legs. Robinson is looking for a sweep. Stephens grinds an elbow into Robinson's temple. Robinson tries to buck Stephens off but Stephens is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stephens trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom. Robinson is trying to get back to half guard. Stephens fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Stephens fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stephens works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Stephens wants to stand but Robinson is controlling his arm. Stephens in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Stephens tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Robinson is looking to regain half guard here but Stephens keeps moving and retains side control. Stephens wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Robinson, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stephens controls the position. Stephens works to advance to full mount. Robinson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maximo Stephens will probably get the nod. That's time! Stephens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robinson scores with a one two! Stephens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Stephens fails with a takedown attempt. Stephens has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stephens gets a trip takedown into half guard. Stephens maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Robinson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Stephens has cracked it and Robinson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Stephens!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximo Stephens!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
91% |
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