Impact Stephens never got started in this one, as it was clear that the speed of Green was too much for him to handle. As things began to unravel on the feet, Stephens bit down and swung for the bleachers, which allowed his opponent to duck underneath and get the takedown that led to the finish. "Lil Heathen" was an imposing figure in his prime, but it's not clear what's gained by keeping him around at this point, as he does not seem to be able to keep up with his contemporaries, let alone the younger fighters at lightweight. Stephens has notched just one win in his last eight fights dating back to 2019, and will likely be handed his walking papers for good after this performance. He fell to 29-23-10 (1 NC) in professional MMA due to the loss.
MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE
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