The MMA world has reacted after UFC debutant Steven Asplund stopped Sean Sharaf in round 2 of their heavyweight bout at UFC Vegas 112.
From 500 pounds to a win in his UFC debut, Asplund earned several fans tonight. The 27-year-old reportedly managed to lose over 250 pounds to begin his MMA journey. He earned a UFC contract securing a 16-second finish Dana White’s Contender Series: Season 9, Week 5.
Against Sharaf, Asplund not only showed the best cardio in recent heavyweight history, but he also connected on 170 significant strikes. After a bloody debut with brutal pressure and sheer domination with violent strikes, the intriguing heavyweight prospect opened up about his humble upbringing, being overweight and being bullied for the same reason. during the Octagon interview.
Following Steven Asplund’s second-round TKO victory, the MMA community has responded.
The MMA guru and others react to Steven Asplund’s win
Impressed by Steven Asplund’s pace, performance and striking, The MMA Guru posted on X:
“NO MORE JOKES! #UFCVegas112 WE are fans of Steve Asplund, smooth hands, crazy pace and output. Give both him and Sharaf 50k NOW! WE are going to fight our way to the world title! This is for everyone in the US who was bullied in school swimming lessons for keeping OUR shirts on!”
Popular MMA page DovySimuMMA posted on X:
“STEVE ASPLUND‼️‼️‼️ #UFCVegas112”
Derrick Lewis posted on X:
“Good fight @ufc”
Steven Asplund “unhappy” despite record performance at UFC Vegas 112
DWCS graduate Steven Asplund was not satisfied despite a record victory at UFC Vegas 112. According to UFC News, Asplund officially had 170 significant strikes at UFC Vegas 112, which is a new record for a three-round heavyweight fight.
Additionally, the number of strikes landed by Asplund is the second most ever in a 265-pound match. Daniel Cormier holds the record for the most strikes (181) against Stipe Miocic at UFC 241.
At the post-fight presser ‘Concrete’ said:
“100% dissatisfied with the performance. I felt like if the stars aligned perfectly, I could have done it in one go. That being said, I just got here and after four years of my journey, I’m only growing. This is just the beginning for Steven Concrete.”
Check out Steven Asplund’s comments below:
With tonight’s win, he extended his professional MMA record to 7-1, including 6 KO/TKO victories.
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