In the third, Stephens made his charge, but despite some strong moments he was unable to finish off Magomedsharipov, who took the decision by identical scores of 29-28. ![]() With 1:45 left, Magomedsharipov took Stephens’ back, but he was unable to finish the Iowan before the end of the frame. Stephens did get through with the right hand in the second minute of round two, but it didn’t interrupt the offensive game plan of Magomedsharipov in the slightest, and moments later, the Dagestan product scored his first takedown of the fight. Stephens got in his own kicks as well, but as far as his big right hand, the “Lil’ Heathen” wasn’t able to land it. Stephens was the aggressor throughout the opening frame, but Magomedsharipov landed the stronger shots, whether a stiff straight left or kicks to the calf. Highly-touted Zabit Magomedsharipov scored the biggest victory of his UFC career, delivering a three-round unanimous decision win over veteran contender Jeremy Stephens.
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