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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sung Sang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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279 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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198 cm
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255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid 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
1 - 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, Sung Sang!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sang fails with the takedown
and Stephens counters by moving into the clinch.
Sang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sang is trying to pull guard but Stephens has him pressed against the cage.
Maximo Stephens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sung Sang.
Stephens gets control of Sang's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stephens will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stephens dives on top into guard.
Sang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sang is looking for a triangle but Stephens pushes his legs off easily.
Stephens controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sang keeping full guard, as Stephens tries to pass.
Stephens postures up and lands a big shot to Sang's brow.
Stephens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sang on the ground.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Sang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sang can't keep his opponent in guard - Stephens advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sang has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Stephens escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Stephens!
Sang is looking to regain half guard here but Stephens keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is trying to get an arm triangle but Sang is defending well.
Sang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stephens wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stephens trying to control the position but Sang is working away.
Sang regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stephens performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sang is not content to let Stephens control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Stephens is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stephens tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stephens controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Maximo Stephens just wasn't active enough.
Stephens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stephens drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sang is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stephens has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sang keeps trying to improve his position.
Sang is still trying to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stephens wants to control but Sang is keeping him busy.
Sang tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stephens presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No joy there for Stephens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sang misses with a takedown
so Stephens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Sang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stephens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stephens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sang wants to sweep here but Stephens controlling him for the moment.
Sang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sang is looking for a triangle but Stephens pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sang looking for a sweep. Not yet Sang, not yet.
Sang has his foot on Stephens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stephens works his way back into a safe position though.
Sang keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
Sang has his foot on Stephens's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stephens works his way back into a safe position though.
Sang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Sang keeps moving.
Stephens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sang is keeping the position for now.
Sang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stephens defends it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stephens wants to stand but Sang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stephens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sang has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Stephens should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sang has tightened it up now! Stephens should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sung Sang!
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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
53% |
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