A lightweight bout featuring Jeremy Stephens squaring off with Mateusz Gamrot took place on tonight’s UFC Vegas 31 main card.
Stephens (28-19 MMA) was returning to the promotions 155lbs division in hopes of ending a four-fight losing skid. During that rough stretch, ‘Lil Heathen’ suffered losses to Jose Aldo, Zabit Magomedsharipov, Yair Rodriguez and Calvin Kattar.
Meanwhile, Mateusz Gamrot (19-1 MMA) had entered tonight’s UFC Vegas 31 event looking to build off his impressive second round knockout victory over Scott Holtzman which took place back in April.
Tonight’s Stephens vs. Gamrot lightweight matchup lasted only 65 seconds. The Polish fighter was able to secure an early single leg takedown and immediately began working for a submission. He locked up a kimura and after a quick adjustment Stephens was forced to tap.
Official UFC Vegas 31 Result: Mateusz Gamrot def. Jeremy Stephens via submission at 1:05 of Round 1
Check out how the pros reacted to Gamrot defeating Stephens below:
Stephens KO or Gamrot makes a statement against a salty veteran? #UFCvegas31
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 18, 2021
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This guy is very very tough I like him a lot! Great win by @gamer_mma #UFCVegas31
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) July 18, 2021
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Beautifully executed strategy! #UFCVegas31
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) July 18, 2021
Polish power at lightweight #UFCVegas31
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) July 18, 2021
Beautiful sub! Surprised Stephens held onto that Kimura in side control. I’m a huge fan of Stephens though can wait for him to fight again. Also, Gamot looked great in there. #ufcvegas31
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) July 18, 2021
Statement. Made. #UFCvegas31
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) July 18, 2021
Who would you like to see Mateusz Gamrot fight next following his submission victory over Jeremy Stephens at tonight’s UFC Vegas 31 event? Share your thoughts in the comment section Penn Nation!