Lightweight slugfest of Jeremy Stephens vs. Sam Stout targeted for UFC 113

To borrow a phrase from Mike Goldberg, "This one's got 'Fireworks' written all over it.

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[Vizion]

I see Stout taking it on the feet. I think Stephenson lost to Joe Lauzon already.

[Tyburn]

Before Stout fought Lauzon I would have called Stephens....now...I am not so sure of myself...can Stout replicate such a stella performance on the feet...and is he brilliant at defending take-downs...or did Joe Lauzon just gas...thats a crucial question.

I call Stout...yep, Lauzon definitely gassed later on in the fight...but when he was successful early with the takedown, Stout controlled from the bottom & got back up...something he's not known for. He also did stuff some early TD attempts as well. This will be a great fight & a good measuring stick for Stout.

Originally Posted by wavetar

I call Stout...yep, Lauzon definitely gassed later on in the fight...but when he was successful early with the takedown, Stout controlled from the bottom & got back up...something he's not known for. He also did stuff some early TD attempts as well. This will be a great fight & a good measuring stick for Stout.

Agreed, I believe Stout must be training a lot to improve his ground skills.