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Event:
EFA 33 Vasilevskiy vs Garret
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Sterling James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Paddy clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Sterling James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Paddy.
And Sterling James tries to counter it with a takedown but Paddy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sterling James tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Paddy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sterling James throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Paddy looking to sit in guard and control but Sterling James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Paddy has his foot on Sterling James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sterling James works his way back into a safe position though.
Paddy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Paddy looking for a guillotine here but Sterling James defends easily.
Paddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sterling James passes Paddy's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Sterling James decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Paddy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sterling James tries for a takedown but Paddy circles away easily#TD#
and Paddy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Paddy passes Sterling James's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Paddy trying to control the pace. #T2#
Paddy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paddy tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sterling James controls his leg.
Paddy is just content to waste time from the top position. Sterling James takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sterling James keeping full guard, as Paddy tries to pass.
Sterling James keeping moving, preventing Paddy from controlling successfully. #T3#
Paddy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paddy trying to control but Sterling James is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Paddy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sterling James dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Paddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sterling James is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Paddy is looking for a triangle but Sterling James pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Paddy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Paddy is looking for a triangle here but Sterling James uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sterling James trying to control the position but Paddy is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paddy tries to bench press Sterling James off him but Sterling James keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Paddy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Paddy blocks a head kick by Sterling James.
Paddy attempts a counter takedown but Sterling James avoids it well and moves away.
Sterling James throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Paddy counters with a single leg into guard. Sterling James didn't expect that.
Paddy advances to half guard.
Sterling James is looking to improve his position.
Paddy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paddy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Paddy is looking to stall here but Sterling James recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling James is looking to sweep but instead, Paddy has passed into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Paddy seems to be looking for submissions.
Sterling James wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Paddy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paddy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sterling James tries to get to full guard but Paddy has control of the leg.
Paddy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sterling James is not content to let Paddy control the position.#T2#
Sterling James is trying to get back to full guard.
Paddy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paddy trying to control the action but Sterling James is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Paddy seems to be working for a kimura but Sterling James defends the submission attempt.
Paddy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3##SUB#
Paddy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paddy trying to control the action but Sterling James is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Paddy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sterling James taking some punishment here, with Paddy in his half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paddy tries to stand and escape but Sterling James is controlling the position.
Paddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sterling James keeps working.
Sterling James is looking to escape.#SUB#
Paddy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paddy is nestled in close to Sterling James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Paddy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sterling James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paddy misses the shot to the body.
Sterling James tries to clinch there but Paddy circles away.
Some bone on bone action there as Paddy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paddy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sterling James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sterling James shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paddy but Paddy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paddy slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterling James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sterling James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sterling James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paddy to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Sterling James is rocked!
Paddy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sterling James.
Paddy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Max Paddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Sterling James.#T1#
Sterling James moves to clinch but Paddy breaks away #TD#
and Paddy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sterling James is still in real trouble! Can Paddy finish him?
Sterling James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paddy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Max Paddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paddy is working Sterling James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sterling James seems to have recovered his senses.
Sterling James is trying to keep Paddy in close.
Paddy wanted to stand there but Sterling James had control of the position.
Paddy pushes down on Sterling James's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Max Paddy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Paddy content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sterling James looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sterling James is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paddy controlling the action here. #T3#
Paddy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sterling James for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sterling James looks for a takedown but Paddy sprawls well.
Paddy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Paddy throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A head kick misses from Paddy. #CL#
Paddy has Sterling James up against the cage in a clinch.
Sterling James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paddy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Max Paddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paddy cracks a nice hook into Sterling James's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Paddy. Beautiful body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling James checks a low kick from Paddy.
Sterling James misses with a takedown attempt - Paddy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ty Sterling James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sterling James moves out of range as Paddy throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Paddy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paddy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Paddy!
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Event:
EFA 23 Cooke vs Tempest
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Furious throws a right hand that Sterling James ducks under and follows up with a left that Sterling James also avoids with ease.
Furious dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Furious cracks a nice hook into Sterling James's ribs.
Furious lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sterling James circles away quickly and effectively.
Sterling James throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Furious counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Furious lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Furious lands with a punch from half guard.
Sterling James tries to roll over but Furious keeps him under control.
Furious seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sterling James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sterling James wants to get back to full guard.
Sterling James keeps trying to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Furious.
Furious scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Furious scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Furious is keen to just control but Sterling James is a slippery customer.
Furious with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Furious scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Furious there. #ROC#
Sterling James is rocked!
Furious lands a big elbow - Sterling James is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Furious!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fast Furious!
A very excited looking Fast Furious made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EFA 13 Harrington vs Pavlov
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Brooks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sterling James napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Brooks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sterling James to his feet. #CL2#
Brooks clinches with his opponent.
Sterling James tries a knee to the head but Brooks blocks it.
#TD#
Sterling James gets control of Brooks 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sterling James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sterling James throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sterling James is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sterling James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sterling James with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Sterling James won't allow Brooks to get back to his feet.
Sterling James controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Brooks looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sterling James has picked Brooks up and slammed him! Brooks can't keep hold of the triangle and Sterling James manages to pass to side control!
Brooks tries to buck Sterling James off but Sterling James is having none of it.
Sterling James tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brooks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The referee asks Sterling James politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sterling James prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brooks is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sterling James off and has taken his back!#T2#
Sterling James is really stuck here.
Brooks throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Good control from Brooks .
Brooks doesn't have the hooks in and Sterling James manages to turn into his guard.
Sterling James is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brooks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sterling James is controlling him. #SUB2#
Brooks working for a triangle but Sterling James defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sterling James controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Sterling James drops back looking for a leg! Brooks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brooks manages to kick Sterling James off! Sterling James jumps back into Brooks 's guard.
Sterling James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sterling James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brooks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sterling James has managed to get both his arms back between Brooks 's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sterling James is stalling in the full guard.
Sterling James trying to control but Brooks is working from the bottom.
Brooks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling James forces his way into half guard.
Sterling James trying to control from half guard but Brooks is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Sterling James dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Sterling James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooks , pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Sterling James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD#
Sterling James looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brooks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sterling James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brooks is proving hard to escape from.
Sterling James wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling James trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brooks 's guard.#T1#
Brooks wants to sweep but no luck.
Sterling James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sterling James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sterling James content to stall in guard here.
Sterling James stopping the sweep attempt from Brooks .#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brooks is looking to clinch but Sterling James is avoiding it.
#TD#
Sterling James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Brooks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Brooks is looking to reverse the position.
Sterling James controls the position.
Brooks tries to bench press Sterling James off him but Sterling James keeps the position.
Brooks wants to control but Sterling James postures up.
Brooks prevents Sterling James from moving into mount. #T3##SU#
Sterling James stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sterling James throws a sloppy body shot
and Brooks counters with a three punch combo that has Sterling James backing up. Sterling James nods at Brooks to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Sterling James darts in and clinches Brooks up against the cage.#BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Sterling James takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Sterling James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks tries to clinch but Sterling James is having none of it. #CL#
Sterling James has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
Sterling James stalling against the cage.
Sterling James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Sterling James cracks Brooks with a nice body shot.#TD#
Sterling James has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brooks is trying to keep an underhook but Sterling James manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks gets back to full guard.
Sterling James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brooks is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Sterling James avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brooks wants to improve his position but instead Sterling James has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Sterling James seems to be working for a kimura but Brooks defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Sterling James dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sterling James throws a leg kick but Brooks sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sterling James keeps the fight on the outside.
Sterling James throws a big counter combination but Brooks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Sterling James darts in and clinches Brooks up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Brooks 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sterling James is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Sterling James has Brooks pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sterling James pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brooks tumbling to the mat - Sterling James dives into Brooks 's guard.#ES2#
Brooks pushes Sterling James off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sterling James moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sterling James.
Brooks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sterling James backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Brooks .
Brooks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brooks has Sterling James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sterling James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks working hard to break the clinch.
Sterling James avoiding damage.
#TD#
Sterling James gets control of Brooks 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sterling James will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sterling James pulls Brooks in to control the position.
Sterling James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Brooks stays in close to Sterling James's body and controls the position.
Brooks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Sterling James working for a triangle but Brooks defends it easily.
#SUB#
Sterling James working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brooks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brooks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Sterling James keeps moving. #T3#
Sterling James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Sterling James keeps moving.
Sterling James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sterling James keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sterling James feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anthony Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Brooks controls Sterling James momentarily but Sterling James frees himself.
Ty Sterling James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Brooks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sterling James tries to stand but Brooks is controlling from the bottom.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Sterling James from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brooks is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty Sterling James showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sterling James, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ty Sterling James!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Hill scores with a push kick.
Hill dives in and grabs Sterling James's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sterling James pushes down on Hill's head and hops out.
Hill scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Sterling James moves into range and clinches up with Hill.
Sterling James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sterling James avoiding damage.
Sterling James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sterling James misses with a body punch.
Hill tries to pull guard but Sterling James won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling James avoids the elbow strike from Hill, against the cage.
Hill lands a damaging elbow.
Hill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sterling James letting Hill take a breather here.#T1#
Hill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sterling James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hill misses with some punches.
Hill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sterling James's elbow. #BC#
Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sterling James tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Sterling James closes the distance and pushes Hill back into the cage.#TD#
Hill jumps into guard, dragging Sterling James to the mat.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sterling James is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
Hill being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Sterling James drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sterling James jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sterling James drops back looking for a leg! Hill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hill manages to kick Sterling James off! Sterling James jumps back into Hill's guard. #SUB#
Hill has an active guard here but Sterling James has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Sterling James slows the pace down in half guard.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Sterling James has control of the leg. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Sterling James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sterling James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sterling James seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hill has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sterling James is working away from the top position though.
Sterling James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling James sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Sterling James is trying to work for a kimura but Hill is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ty Sterling James will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hill checks a leg kick nicely.
Hill shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sterling James eats them both and turns towards Hill to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sterling James is defended easily by Hill.
Hill doesn't manage to clinch there - Sterling James circles away.
#TD2#
Sterling James shoots in and bounces Hill off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sterling James has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hill is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling James trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill looking to control.
#T1#
Hill has a closed guard, preventing Sterling James from standing up.
Hill trying to control the position.
Hill wants to hit a switch here but Sterling James passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hill there!
Hill tries to hold on but Sterling James pushes him away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sterling James takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hill is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sterling James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hill is looking to escape.
Sterling James lands a big shot there that rocks Hill but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
Hill is working to get back to half guard.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.
Sterling James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sterling James lands a heavy elbow.
Sterling James has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hill's face.
Hill tries to reverse the position but Sterling James maintains control.
Hill tries to lock up and control but Sterling James gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sterling James sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Sterling James is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB2#
Sterling James with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hill reaches up to try and control the position but Sterling James seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hill rolls and tries to escape and now Sterling James has his back!
Sterling James connects with a big shot to the side of Hill's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hill manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sterling James's guard. Nice work there by Hill.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill wants to control from the top but Sterling James keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Sterling James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sterling James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hill to the mat! Hill manages to get full guard.
Sterling James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sterling James throws a big right hand that misses.
Sterling James's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sterling James stands and throws Hill's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sterling James remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling James working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Hill regains half guard.
Sterling James is controlling the pace.
Sterling James working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hill trying to control but Sterling James postures up.
Ty Sterling James has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sterling James throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hill tries to roll over but Sterling James keeps him under control.
Muswell Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Sterling James seems to be looking for submissions.
Hill is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Sterling James seems content to control.
Let's hope that Sterling James has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Hill is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Sterling James has latched onto it... Big trouble! Sterling James pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hill is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Sterling James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ty Sterling James!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Dillashaw dives in and grabs Sterling James's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sterling James pushes down on Dillashaw's head and hops out.
Dillashaw looks to land a body kick but Sterling James moved away.
Dillashaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sterling James sprawls well. Sterling James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dillashaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Dillashaw sets himself, and Sterling James steps forward looking for the clinch! Dillashaw avoids it this time.#CL#
Dillashaw gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sterling James.
Sterling James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dillashaw avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dillashaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sterling James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Dillashaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sterling James pulls Dillashaw into guard.
#T1#
Dillashaw wants to get up but he can't break Sterling James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sterling James is looking to stand up but Dillashaw isn't so interested in that idea.
Dillashaw wants to stand but Sterling James has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sterling James tries to strike from the bottom.
Dillashaw wants to stand but Sterling James is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sterling James has Dillashaw pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sterling James is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sterling James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dillashaw.
Sterling James avoids a kick to the body.
Dillashaw lands a jab-cross combination.
Sterling James slips a straight right by Dillashaw.
Sterling James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dillashaw is breathing heavily.
Dillashaw throws a hook to the side of Sterling James's head but Sterling James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sterling James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dillashaw blocks a head kick by Sterling James.
Sterling James tries to clinch up.
Dominick Dillashaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Dillashaw.
Sterling James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dillashaw defends well and Sterling James ends up having to push Dillashaw into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dillashaw tries to counter with a takedown but Sterling James is quick to defend against it.
Sterling James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dillashaw defends it nicely.#T3#
Sterling James misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Sterling James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sterling James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sterling James works his way into side control.
Dillashaw is letting Sterling James control him for a moment. #T4#
Sterling James's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Sterling James is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Dillashaw is trying to escape and Sterling James transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Dillashaw is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sterling James! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ty Sterling James!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Askren stuffs the takedown attempt from Sterling James. Sterling James gets slowly back to his feet.
Sterling James tries a head kick but it misses.
Askren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Askren scores with a jab.#CL#
Askren gets tackled into the cage by Sterling James. Sterling James maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Askren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sterling James misses with a hook
and Sterling James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sterling James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling James bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Askren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sterling James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Askren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Askren throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Sterling James tries for a takedown but Askren circles away easily
and Askren counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Sterling James. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Sterling James pushes Askren up against the cage in a clinch.
Askren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Askren lands a body punch.
Sterling James wants a takedown.
Sterling James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Askren blocks an elbow strike.
Askren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Askren tries a body shot but Sterling James blocks it.
Askren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Askren breaks from the clinch.
Askren lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Askren cracks Sterling James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Askren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sterling James on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren's corner calls for a 1-2. Askren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Askren punishes Sterling James's body with a nice straight punch.
Chad Askren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askren lands with a nice body punch.
Sterling James is breathing heavily.
Jab by Askren.
Askren lands with a right hand. #ROC2#
Sterling James is rocked!
Askren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Sterling James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sterling James fails with the takedown
and Askren counters with a left to the body.
Sterling James seems to have got his legs back now.
Askren scores with a jab to the body.
Askren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Askren throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Askren lands with a hook. Sterling James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sterling James needs to keep his hands up - Askren had a free shot at his head there.
Sterling James shoots and misses
and Askren counters with a left to the body.
Askren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Askren lands a body shot.
Askren drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sterling James right on the button. Sterling James goes down! Askren follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Askren gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Askren!
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