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Event:
KoF:IW - Okongwu X Van Hoodonk
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Frost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sterling takes an elbow to the forehead.
Frost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frost pushes Sterling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sterling wants to take the fight to the mat but Frost manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frost utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Frost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frost with a knee to the head.
Frost with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sterling takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Jon Sterling has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Frost lands a right hand.
Frost jerks Sterling 's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Sterling drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Frost goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Frost because Sterling was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Robert Frost!
Robert Frost seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - New Contenders
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Sterling misses with an uppercut
and Figueroa counters with a low kick, right behind Sterling 's knee.
Sterling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sterling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Figueroa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Sterling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sterling throws a combination that misses
and Figueroa counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL2#
Figueroa takes the fight into the clinch.
Sterling tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sterling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Figueroa stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Figueroa.
Sterling really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Figueroa has a couple of punches blocked by Sterling .
Still in the clinch, Figueroa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Figueroa has a couple of punches blocked by Sterling .
#T1#
Figueroa throws a punch but it's blocked by Sterling .
A nice right hand lands inside from Figueroa.
Figueroa gets through Sterling 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Figueroa.
Figueroa lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Figueroa.
Figueroa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Figueroa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Figueroa. #BC2#
Figueroa breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Figueroa has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Figueroa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sterling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Figueroa swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Figueroa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Sterling can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Figueroa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Figueroa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Figueroa moves into the clinch.
Figueroa scores with a shoulder strike.
Sterling is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Figueroa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Sterling . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sterling jumps guard.
Sterling working a defensive guard here.
Sterling throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Figueroa from controlling successfully.
Sterling throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Figueroa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Figueroa tries to free his leg and advance position but Sterling is retaining full guard.
Figueroa is still trying to improve position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Figueroa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sterling misses with a body shot
and Figueroa counters with a good low kick that Sterling was not able to check. #CL2#
Figueroa instigates a clinch.
Sterling being controlled against the cage.
Figueroa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Figueroa lands with a light punch inside.
Sterling blocks an uppercut.
Figueroa lands an uppercut.
Sterling is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Figueroa to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Figueroa breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Figueroa moves into the clinch.
A short right from Figueroa on the inside.
Figueroa scores with a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sterling 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Figueroa misses with some punches.
Figueroa lands with a left to the head.
Figueroa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Figueroa lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Figueroa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Figueroa moves into the clinch successfully.
Sterling has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Figueroa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sterling .
A short right from Figueroa.
A short right from Figueroa on the inside.
Sterling swings wildly with an uppercut but Figueroa uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Figueroa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sterling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Figueroa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling misses with a looping left.
Sterling looks to score with a jab to the body but Figueroa is just out of range.
Sterling misses the body punch
letting Figueroa counter with a right hand.
Sterling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Figueroa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sterling .#T1##CL2#
Figueroa takes the fight into the clinch.
Figueroa slowing the pace effectively.
Figueroa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sterling throws a head punch that misses.
Figueroa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Figueroa lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Figueroa scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#Sterling is rocked!
Figueroa misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Figueroa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Figueroa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Figueroa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Figueroa.
Figueroa continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T2#
Figueroa lands with a light punch inside.
Figueroa lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Sterling throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Figueroa.
Oh Sterling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Figueroa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Figueroa moves into the clinch successfully.
Figueroa has a couple of punches blocked by Sterling .
Figueroa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sterling .
Sterling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Figueroa slowing the pace effectively.
Figueroa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sterling has Figueroa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Figueroa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sterling .
Sterling seems to have got his legs back now.
Figueroa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sterling .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Sterling . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Figueroa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sterling being controlled against the cage.
Gustavo Figueroa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Figueroa scores with a shot to the side of Sterling 's head. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Figueroa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Figueroa throws a big uppercut that drops Sterling ! More strikes from Figueroa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sterling lies dazed against the cage as Figueroa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Figueroa!
Gustavo Figueroa gave a mention to Carnage Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
KoF:IW- Zaintashara X Q.Cranio
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Dre throws a shot to the body.
Sterling throws a hook but Dre blocks it.
Sterling misses with a looping right.
Dre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sterling . That did some damage!
Nice body kick from Dre.
Dre lands a nice shot to the body.
Dre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sterling .
Dre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sterling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dre has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dre lands a front kick.
Sterling throws the left hand but Dre avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Sterling tries to keep at a distance but Dre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dre working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Dre lands with a short shot to the head.
Dre lands a body punch.
Dre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dre lands with a light punch inside.
Dre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Dre.
Dre leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dre digs a right hand underneath Sterling 's ribcage. Sterling let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dre cracks Sterling with a nice body shot.
Sterling takes a shot to the head.
Sterling tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dre just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Dre on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dre works on Sterling 's body with a couple of short punches.
Sterling is breathing heavily.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dre.
Sterling fails to pull guard.
Sterling really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dre pushes Sterling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sterling has Dre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Sterling . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dre digs a right hand into Sterling 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sterling 's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Dre - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Dre has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sterling uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Dre has his foot on Sterling 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sterling works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Dre is looking for a triangle but Sterling pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Dre isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sterling stacks Dre on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sterling !
Dre is looking to regain half guard here but Sterling keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Sterling working away.
Dre is trying to improve his position.
Dre struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Sterling is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dre wants to control but Sterling postures up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dre regains half guard.
Dre controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've been hearing that Sterling has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Dre looking for submissions off his back.
Dre is trying to get back to full guard.
Sterling is thwarting Dre's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Smack Dre dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dre chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dre thuds his shin into the meat of Sterling 's side.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dre. That's going to slow Sterling down.
Dre connects with a leg kick.
Dre lands a nice looking body shot.
Dre throws a good cross that connects.
Sterling misses with a lunging right hand
and Dre counters with a nice leg kick. #TD2#
Dre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Dre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sterling is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sterling is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Dre tries for a kimura but Sterling is defending well. #T1#
Dre working away.#SUB2#
Dre is working to tighten his grip on Sterling 's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Sterling has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Dre is really squeezing tight and eventually Sterling passes out! Dre breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Smack Dre! |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Garbowa x Tokugawa
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanchez slips under a jab.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sterling throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Sterling ducks under and follows up with a left that Sterling also avoids with ease.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Sterling avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Sterling on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sterling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Sterling appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sterling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sterling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.
Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Sterling avoids nicely.
Sterling throwing a counter right hand but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Sterling looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sterling swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanchez.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sterling counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez looks winded!#T1#
Sanchez scores with a three punch combo!
Sterling scores with a three punch combo!
Sterling scores with the left hand. Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sterling throws a right and a left that Sanchez avoids nicely.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sterling moves away.
Sterling misses with a few strikes there.
Sterling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sterling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luis Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sterling moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sterling !
#T2#
Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Sterling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sterling is looking for a counter combo.
Sanchez swings widly with a right hand
and Sterling makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A combination from Sterling does no damage.
Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Sterling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanchez misses with the combination.
Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sterling manages to avoid it.
Sterling changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sterling finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sterling is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanchez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sterling counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sterling dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Sterling throws a leg kick but Sanchez moved away.
No joy there for Sterling , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sterling scores with a punch to the head.
Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sterling circles away quickly and effectively.
Sterling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanchez looks to land a combination but Sterling avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Sterling . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sterling .
Sterling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Sterling fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.#ROC#Sanchez is rocked!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sterling takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Sterling finish him?
Sterling throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sterling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sterling throws a jab when Sanchez was well out of range.
Sterling scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sterling counters with a huge left! Sanchez is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sterling isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sanchez from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sterling !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Sterling !
Jon Sterling bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Nakagawa X Alaoui
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Lankey with a poor takedown
and Sterling counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lankey thinking.
Sterling lands a jab to the nose.
Lankey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lankey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Sterling - just one landing.
Sterling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sterling swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Lankey counters with a shoot takedown. Sterling fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lankey being controlled here momentarily.
Lankey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lankey postures up and lands a big shot to Sterling 's brow.
We've been hearing good reports from Sterling 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lankey trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lankey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lankey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lankey wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Sterling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lankey wants to pass the guard but Sterling is keeping the position.#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.
Lankey keeps trying to improve his position.
Sterling has control of Lankey's left arm, preventing Lankey from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sterling trying to keep a closed guard but Lankey is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lankey moves out of range as Sterling strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Sterling misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lankey.
Lankey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon Sterling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr Lankey.
Lankey shoots for a double leg takedown but Sterling sprawls well. He's pushed Lankey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sterling is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Lankey fails with the takedown
and Sterling counters with a left to the body.
Lankey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sterling counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lankey moves out of range of the strikes.
Lankey doesn't manage to clinch there - Sterling circles away.
Sterling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lankey moves in looking to clinch but Sterling pushes him off.
Sterling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lankey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sterling .
Sterling misses with a wild body shot.
Lankey throws a head kick that misses
and Sterling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lankey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
mr Lankey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Lankey misses
and Lankey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Lankey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sterling went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lankey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sterling .
Lankey looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lankey throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Lankey moves into range and clinches up with Sterling .
Lankey tries for a takedown but Sterling manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Lankey pulls guard successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sterling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lankey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sterling has Lankey pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sterling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lankey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Sterling 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##CL2#
Lankey rushes Sterling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sterling takes an elbow to the temple.
Sterling is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lankey has Sterling pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sterling manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sterling looking for a takedown.
Sterling is pressed up against the cage. Lankey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sterling down to the mat. Sterling avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Lankey clinches up with Sterling and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling is trying to pull guard but Lankey has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Sterling . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lankey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sterling .
Lankey trying to land knees to the body.
Lankey is pressed up against the cage. Sterling has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lankey down to the mat. Lankey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Lankey clinches up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Lankey pulls guard effortlessly.
Lankey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sterling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Lankey keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lankey working for a triangle but Sterling defends it easily.
Sterling tries to free his leg and advance position but Lankey is retaining full guard.
Sterling scoring with some ground and pound.
Sterling distracts Lankey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB2#
Lankey is looking for a triangle but Sterling pushes his legs off easily.
Sterling distracts Lankey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sterling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Lankey is looking for a triangle but Sterling pushes his legs off easily.
Lankey is trying to keep Sterling in close.
#SUB2#
Lankey is looking for a triangle but Sterling pushes his legs off easily.
Sterling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Sterling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sterling is working hard here to advance position.
Lankey controls Sterling momentarily but Sterling frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Sterling drops back looking for a leg! Lankey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lankey manages to kick Sterling off! Sterling jumps back into Lankey's guard.
Sterling stands and throws Lankey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sterling wants to control for a moment but Lankey uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sterling will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lankey gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Sterling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lankey keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lankey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sterling is looking to take a break and control but Lankey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
mr Lankey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lankey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sterling defends well and Lankey ends up having to push Sterling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lankey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Lankey closes the distance and pushes Sterling back into the cage.
Lankey is working for takedown but Sterling is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lankey tries to land knees in the clinch but Sterling avoids the damage to the body.
Lankey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lankey tries to land a knee to the head but Sterling blocks with his arms.
Sterling dodges an elbow strike from Lankey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lankey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lankey tries for a takedown but Sterling manages to get underhooks.
Jon Sterling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of mr Lankey.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lankey.
Sterling has Lankey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lankey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lankey has Sterling pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sterling manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Lankey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sterling tries a knee to the head but Lankey blocks it.
Lankey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lankey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lankey looking to slow down the pace here.
Sterling is trying to pull guard but Lankey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lankey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sterling tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lankey smiles and moves away.
Sterling circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sterling counters with a left to the body.
Lankey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lankey fails with the takedown
and Sterling counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Lankey shoots in looking for a takedown but Sterling manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lankey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sterling misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Sterling has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sterling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sterling has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lankey after a bit of a struggle.
Lankey gets underhooks to prevent Sterling 's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lankey.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lankey throws an elbow but misses.
Lankey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sterling after a bit of a struggle.
Lankey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sterling prevents it.
Sterling tries to score a body lock takedown but Lankey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T3#
Sterling is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sterling tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lankey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sterling blocks it with crossed arms.
Lankey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sterling in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Sterling 's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Sterling turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lankey can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Sterling wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lankey, who protects the arm well.
Sterling lands some shots froms side control.#T4##SUB#
Sterling thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sterling tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lankey is trying to control Sterling 's posture but Sterling avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling lands some shots froms side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Sterling .
I think Sterling has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Sterling !
In his post fight interview, Jon Sterling started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
KoF:IW - Okongwu x Zurauskas
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Stat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sterling tries to avoid it but Stat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sterling to the ground. Sterling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sterling uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stat shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sterling as he avoids it easily.
Stat closes the distance and clinches up with Sterling , looking for a takedown. Stat pushes Sterling against the cage but Sterling circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grounded Stat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sterling .
Stat tries to clinch but Sterling is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling throws a right and a left that Stat avoids nicely.
Stat wants to clinch.#T1##TD#
Sterling gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stat defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stat wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Stat is really struggling to control Sterling but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Stat is fighting to break Sterling 's control of his arms but Sterling is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stat stays in close to Sterling 's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stat has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stat tries for a takedown but Sterling circles away easily
and Sterling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Sterling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sterling connects with the punch.#TD#
Stat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sterling manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sterling trying to keep a closed guard but Stat is proving a slippery customer.
Stat trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Stat drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sterling manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stat has Sterling in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Stat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sterling defends it easily.#T4#
Sterling wants to pass the guard but Stat is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Stat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Sterling dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sterling !
Sterling displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stat.
Stat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab by Sterling .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sterling throws out the jab.
Jon Sterling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sterling tries to avoid it but Stat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sterling to the ground. Sterling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Sterling 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Stat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sterling did well to prevent Stat getting side control.#T1#
Sterling is trying to maintain the position but Stat is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Stat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sterling sees it coming and defends easily.
Sterling gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Sterling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sterling managing to control the position.
Stat trying to control but Sterling is working from the bottom. #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.#SUB2#
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stat defends it easily.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Stat from controlling successfully.
Grounded Stat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Sterling tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Stat wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sterling throws a good cross that connects.
#TD#
Stat closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sterling to the mat! Sterling manages to get full guard.
Stat wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Sterling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Stat from controlling successfully.
Sterling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Sterling has his foot on Stat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stat works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Stat won't allow Sterling to sweep him here.
Sterling is pulling down on Stat's head to control his posture.
Stat trying to control but Sterling is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jon Sterling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sterling lands a lovely overhand right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling looks to land a combination but Stat avoids it well.
Stat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sterling sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Sterling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Stat gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Sterling turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sterling manages to end up in side control.
Stat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sterling keeps working. #SUB#
Stat is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sterling is not content to let Stat control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Stat is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sterling knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Stat is working for a kimura but Sterling is defending it quite comfortably.
Stat wants to take a breather but Sterling is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Stat wants to work for an arm triangle but Sterling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sterling is concentrating on defense, preventing Stat from advancing position. #SUB#
Stat is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sterling sees it coming and defends easily.
Sterling strikes from the bottom but Stat passes into mount!
Sterling can't escape the position.
Sterling sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stat is trying to control. Sterling wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Sterling is trying to get back to full guard.
Stat is taking a breather. Sterling says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sterling is trying to maintain the position but Stat is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Stat seems to be looking for submissions.
Sterling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Sterling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sterling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Stat gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sterling is trying to control the position but Stat postures up.
Stat trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling pulls Stat in close to his closed guard and prevents Stat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Grounded Stat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sterling has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Sterling !
Jon Sterling spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
KoF: Underground
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Sterling stuffs the takedown attempt from Keller. Keller gets slowly back to his feet.
Sterling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keller moves away.
Sterling misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD2#
Keller shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sterling manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sterling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Keller is in close to Sterling 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Keller distracts Sterling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sterling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keller.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Keller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sterling 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.
Keller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sterling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keller cracks Sterling with a solid left hand.
Sterling will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keller stands up over Sterling , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Keller throws a big right hand that misses.
Keller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Keller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Keller's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC2#Sterling is rocked!
Keller postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Sterling covers up, he's hurt! Keller keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Keller and the ref steps in to end the fight! Keller can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yvan Keller! |
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