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Event:
HFC 22: Mamed vs Tintley 2
Date: Aug 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Smith looks for the body kick but Sterling saw that one coming.
Sterling feints the counter takedown.
Smith attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Smith clobbers Sterling with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sterling doesn't seem bothered though.
Sterling shoots and misses #TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sterling is trying to stand.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith trying to control the pace.
Sterling trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
#T1#
Sterling has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sterling has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sterling with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#Sterling is rocked!
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sterling is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Sterling is hurt! He's hurt bad - Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Sterling from any more punishment! Congratulations to Smith! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith! |
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Event:
HFC 6: Francisco vs Ilmarinen
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Sterling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Sterling successfully pulls guard.
Sterling throwing short punches from the bottom.
Sterling trying to control the position here.
Mataratsi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sterling manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mataratsi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sterling on the ground.
Sterling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sterling drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sterling jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Mataratsi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sterling wants to stand but Mataratsi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sterling content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Mataratsi working for a triangle but Sterling defends it easily.
Mataratsi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sterling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sterling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sterling wants to pass the guard but Mataratsi is keeping the position.
Sterling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sterling passes into half guard.
Mataratsi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Mataratsi is refusing to be controlled, as Sterling sits in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sterling content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Sterling decides to stand up.
Sterling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mataratsi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling somewhat.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mataratsi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sterling moves in looking to clinch but Mataratsi pushes him off.
Mataratsi tries for a takedown but Sterling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sterling avoids the head kick by Mataratsi.
Sterling is looking to clinch but Mataratsi is avoiding it.
Mataratsi shoots for a double leg takedown but Sterling sprawls well. He's pushed Mataratsi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mataratsi is breathing heavily.
Mataratsi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sterling sprawls well. Sterling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mataratsi gets slowly back to his feet.
Sterling shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Mataratsi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mataratsi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mataratsi wants it to stay on the feet.
Mataratsi tries for a takedown but Sterling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Turenai Sterling dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mataratsi sprawls well. Mataratsi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
Sterling circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sterling fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mataratsi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mataratsi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brendan Mataratsi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Sterling. No joy for Mataratsi on that attempt.
Sterling misses with a few strikes there.
Sterling dives in for a single leg takedown but Mataratsi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling leaves Mataratsi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sterling is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mataratsi.
Sterling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mataratsi.
Mataratsi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Sterling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brendan Mataratsi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turenai Sterling.
Sterling shoots in but Mataratsi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sterling misses with a wild combination.
Mataratsi shoots in for a double leg but Sterling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sterling misses with a takedown attempt - Mataratsi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mataratsi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sterling paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sterling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sterling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sterling stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sterling wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Mataratsi shoots in for a takedown but Sterling shows good takedown defense.
Mataratsi shoots in for a double leg but Sterling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sterling.
Sterling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mataratsi's waist but Mataratsi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterling off to one side.
No luck for Sterling with that takedown attempt.
Mataratsi stuffs the takedown.
Mataratsi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mataratsi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mataratsi stuffs the takedown.
Mataratsi misses with a takedown attempt - Sterling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Sterling shoots in looking for a takedown. Mataratsi tries to sprawl out of it but Sterling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mataratsi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sterling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mataratsi is fending him off so far but Sterling persists. Nope, Mataratsi circles away and we're back to standing.
Mataratsi feinted with a counter takedown.
Sterling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mataratsi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling somewhat.
Mataratsi has a takedown stuffed.
Sterling is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mataratsi moves in looking to clinch but Sterling pushes him off.
Mataratsi misses with a body kick.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Mataratsi shows good takedown defense.
Mataratsi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4##CL#
Mataratsi clinches.
Mataratsi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sterling is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sterling stops a takedown attempt from Mataratsi.
Mataratsi wants to take the fight to the mat but Sterling manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mataratsi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sterling.
#TD2#
Sterling jumps guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Sterling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brendan Mataratsi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Sterling takes the fight into the clinch.
Mataratsi wants to break free but Sterling has control.
Mataratsi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sterling is defending well.#TD2#
Sterling pulls guard successfully.
Mataratsi tries to free his leg and advance position but Sterling is retaining full guard.
Mataratsi is fighting to break Sterling's control of his arms but Sterling is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sterling has his feet on Mataratsi's thighs here. He's pushed Mataratsi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mataratsi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Turenai Sterling!
During a confident post fight interview, Turenai Sterling thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2022 |
#R1#
A combination from Sterling does no damage.
Haram throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sterling on the side of the head. #TD2#
Sterling looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Haram wants to get back to his feet but Sterling is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sterling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sterling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sterling scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Sterling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haram is keeping the position for now.
Sterling is stalling in the full guard.
Sterling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haram being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Sterling stands up and waves to Haram to follow him. #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.
Haram works Sterling's body with a nice hook.
Sterling moves in looking to clinch but Haram pushes him off.
It looked like Haram wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haram scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sterling with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haram to score with a decent uppercut.
Haram punishes Sterling's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Haram.
Sterling takes one on the button.
Jab from Haram.
Sterling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Haram was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sterling.#CL2#
Sterling fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haram, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Haram throws a punch but it's blocked by Sterling.
Haram lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sterling tries to pull guard but Haram won't allow it.
Haram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haram lands a nice uppercut.
Haram lands an uppercut.
Haram misses with a body punch.
Haram misses with the head strike.
Sterling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sterling slows down the pace here.
A short right from Haram.
Sterling is looking to break free of the clinch but Haram has double underhooks. #TD2#
Sterling pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Haram stopping the sweep attempt from Sterling.
Haram being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haram wants to get up but he can't break Sterling's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sterling wants to sweep but no luck.
Haram is standing up over Sterling. Sterling looks to escape but Haram dives into side control.
Sterling is trying to buck Haram off.
Sterling is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boko Haram dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from Sterling misses its intended target.
Sterling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haram.
Sterling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sterling takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haram lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boko Haram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haram with a jab.
Haram scores with a decent looking hook.
Haram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Sterling closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Haram did well to prevent Sterling getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Sterling is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sterling trying to pass the guard but Haram defending well. #T1#
Sterling performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sterling sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Haram defending well though.
Haram wants to get back to his feet.
Sterling passes to side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sterling tries to advance to mount but Haram denies him.
Haram wants to get back to his feet.
Sterling controlling the position from side mount.
Haram tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haram can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SU2#
Sterling decides to stand back up. Sterling steps back and let's Haram get back to his feet.
Sterling is looking to clinch but Haram is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Sterling shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sterling content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Haram is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling can do to turn this around?
Let's hope that Sterling 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.#T4#
Haram is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sterling scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sterling prevents Haram from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sterling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Turenai Sterling will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Haram connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sterling momentarily.
Haram lands a nice shot that snaps Sterling's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Haram.
Haram lands a nice looking body shot.
Sterling takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sterling tries to clinch up.
Sterling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haram moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Haram blocks a jab.
Haram keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice body punch from Haram. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Haram enables Sterling to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Haram manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Haram is wriggling around but Sterling manages to pass to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR#
Haram is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Sterling uses his free foot to push down on Haram's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Haram.
Sterling lands a nice shot to the head.
Sterling lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sterling working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sterling content just to control the position here.
Haram slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Sterling lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sterling tries to stand and escape but Haram is controlling the position.
Sterling slows the pace down in half guard.
Sterling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haram defends it well. #SU2#
Sterling postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Haram to stand up. #TD2#
Sterling closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haram knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Haram being controlled for a moment.
Turenai Sterling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haram is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Turenai Sterling.
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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Turenai Sterling!
Turenai Sterling 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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