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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Landon Cannon (ranked 24666 p4p, 598 weight class) and Ken Sterling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Landon Cannon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ken Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cannon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cannon (4) vs (0) Sterling
Cannon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cannon trying to control the position but Sterling is working away.
Cannon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cannon is trying to get an arm triangle but Sterling is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling is trying to get back to half guard.
Cannon tries for a kimura but Sterling is defending well.
Cannon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sterling is trying to escape and Cannon transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sterling is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cannon! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landon Cannon! |
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Event:
WCF6 Limbaugh vs D
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Sap leaves Sterling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sap cracks Sterling with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sap keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sap scores with the left hand. Sterling knows he should have avoided that one.
Sap displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sterling throws out the jab.
Sterling looks to clinch #TD#
so Sap counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sterling trying to keep a closed guard but Sap is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sap postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sap is pushing down on Sterling's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sterling is fighting to maintain full guard but Sap has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Sap is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sterling is just riding it out for now. Sap eventually gives up the hold.
Sterling is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sap throwing shots but Sterling is blocking nicely.
Sap sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sterling defending well though.
Sterling trying to control here.
Sterling avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sap.
Sterling is trying to stand.
Sap 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. #SUB#
Sap is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sterling has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sterling wants to control but Sap is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Sap is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Sap is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sap prevents Sterling from improving his position.#SUB#
Sap is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sterling has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sap looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sterling moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Sap won't allow Sterling to get back to his feet.
Sap scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sap trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sterling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sap gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sterling controls Sap momentarily but Sap frees himself.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Sap from controlling successfully.
Sap makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sap has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sap showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sap trying to control but Sterling is working from the bottom.
Sap trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sap trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sap's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sap trying to control but Sterling is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Sap dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sap fails with the takedown.
Sap scores with a decent looking hook.
Sap defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sterling.
Sap tries to counter with a takedown but Sterling is quick to defend against it.
Sap tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sterling defends well and Sap ends up having to push Sterling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Sterling pushes Sap up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Sap pulls guard. #SUB#
Sap isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sterling stacks Sap 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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sap manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sterling's best efforts.#SUB#
Sap is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sterling pulls his head out easily.
Sterling is nestled in close to Sap, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Sterling trying to pass the guard but Sap defending well. #SUB2#
Sterling seems to be working for a kimura but Sap defends the submission attempt.
Sterling 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.
Tony Sap overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sap is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sterling pulls his head out easily.
Sterling is thwarting Sap's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Sap looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sap actively working from the bottom here.
Sap is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB#
Sap looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sap is defending against the submission attempts here by Sterling.
#SUB#
Sap actively working from the bottom here.
Sterling is trying to control. Sap wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sterling working the head and body with strikes.
Sap is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling can do to turn this around?
Sap wants to control but Sterling is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Sap is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sterling pulls his head out easily.
Sterling is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Sap looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Sterling trying to pass the guard but Sap defending well. #SUB#
Sap looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sap is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Sap looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sap is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sterling pulls his head out easily. #SU2#
Sterling postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sap to stand up. #T4#
Sterling dives in and grabs Sap's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sap pushes down on Sterling's head and hops out.#TD#
Sap scores with a takedown into Sterling's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sap drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sterling dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Sterling tries to free his leg and advance position but Sap is retaining full guard.
Sterling is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Sap is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Sap is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sterling is aware though and is defending well.
Sterling postures up.
Sap keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
Sterling is in close to Sap's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Sap dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Sap moves out of range as Sterling strikes.
Sap shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sterling but Sterling pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Sterling tries to counter it with a takedown but Sap pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sap shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sterling but Sterling pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Sap shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sap showed some decent athleticism there.
Sap not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Sap is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sterling is just riding it out for now. Sap eventually gives up the hold.
Sap thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sap connects with a nice short shot to Sterling's temple.
Sterling is refusing to be controlled, as Sap sits in half guard. #SUB#
Sap is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sterling defends it well.
Sterling preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sterling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sterling trying to hold on to Sap's head to control him but Sap postures up.
Sterling is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sap scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sap throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sterling won't allow Sap to pass to mount. #SUB#
Sap 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.
Sap sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sterling defending well though. #T3##SUB#
Sap is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#ES2#
Sterling manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sterling darts in looking for a takedown but Sap gets double underhooks and turns Sterling into the cage. #TD#
Sap closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sterling tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Sap is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Sterling with him. Sterling is trying to defend but Sap has an arm under the chin now! Sterling grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Sap!
Tony Sap decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
FC3 Night of champions
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Fighter D lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sterling doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Sterling gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fighter D is controlling Sterling's trapped leg to prevent Sterling from advancing to side control.
Fighter D tries to get to full guard but Sterling has control of the leg.
Sterling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fighter D does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sterling might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fighter D haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fighter D desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sterling throwing shots but Fighter D is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fighter D does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fighter D is concentrating on defense, preventing Sterling from advancing position.
Fighter D is trying to stand.
#ES#
Fighter D makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Test Fighter D seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Fighter D fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sterling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Fighter D sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sterling wants to clinch up but Fighter D keeps it at a distance.
Fighter D misses with a takedown attempt
and Sterling counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fighter D fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fighter D cracks Sterling with an open hand slap.
Sterling misses with a double jab.
Sterling misses with a double jab.
Fighter D lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Fighter D closes the distance and clinches.
Fighter D looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sterling leaning against his opponent.
Fighter D is looking to break free of the clinch but Sterling has double underhooks.
Fighter D wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fighter D lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter D working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fighter D is trying to break the clinch but Sterling has him pressed against the cage.
Fighter D is trying to push Sterling away but Sterling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fighter D is trying to break the clinch but Sterling has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Fighter D's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sterling throws a big shot that misses.
Fighter D tests Sterling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sterling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sterling darts in trying to clinch
and Fighter D cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fighter D is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sterling tries to clinch there but Fighter D circles away.
Fighter D tries to score with a low kick but Sterling moves his leg out of the way.
Fighter D lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fighter D.
Sterling misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Fighter D with a nice cross.
Sterling shoots in and drives through. Fighter D sprawls well.
Nice uppercut there from Fighter D.
Fighter D lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sterling tries to land a leg kick but Fighter D saw it coming and moves away.
#CL2#
Sterling closes the distance and clinches.
Sterling is looking to control Fighter D's arms but Fighter D gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sterling has his back to the cage.
Sterling is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fighter D gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Test Fighter D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Sterling.
Fighter D wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sterling has him pressed against the cage.
Fighter D stops a takedown attempt from Sterling.
#BC2#
Sterling breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Fighter D has Sterling up against the cage in a clinch.
Fighter D lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sterling backwards. #BC2#
Sterling manages to break the clinch.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fighter D as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fighter D!
Fighter D is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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!
Fighter D lands a jab to the nose.
Sterling tries to clinch up.
Fighter D shoots in for a double leg but Sterling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sterling raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fighter D lands a nice hook to Sterling's body. Sterling takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fighter D tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sterling defends well and Fighter D ends up having to push Sterling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sterling has his takedown stuffed
enabling Fighter D to counter with a crisp jab.
Fighter D throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sterling on the side of the head.
Fighter D moves out of range of the strikes.
Fighter D lands the left hand.
A left lands for Fighter D.
Fighter D is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sterling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Fighter D dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sterling tries for a takedown but Fighter D sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fighter D is looking to counter punch.
Fighter D is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fighter D slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterling, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ken Sterling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter D lands with a straight right. Sterling didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Fighter D. That snapped Sterling's head back.
Fighter D scores with a decent looking hook.
Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown but Fighter D sprawls well. He's pushed Sterling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Test Fighter D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Sterling.
Fighter D lands a body shot.
Fighter D connects with a looping right hand.
Fighter D keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fighter D fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sterling checks it well. #CL2#
Sterling darts in and clinches Fighter D up against the cage.
Sterling effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Sterling breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Fighter D connects with a nice looking jab.
Fighter D is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling can do to turn this around?
Sterling goes for a double leg but Fighter D avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fighter D continues to drive forward.
Sterling shoots in looking for a takedown but Fighter D manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sterling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sterling walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sterling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fighter D connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Test Fighter D is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter D throws a combination. Sterling tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sterling misses the body punch
and Fighter D counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sterling takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sterling is breathing heavily.
Sterling has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sterling there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter D connects with the punch.
Jab by Fighter D.#CL#
Fighter D darts in and clinches Sterling up against the cage.
Fighter D wants to break free but Sterling has control.
#BC2#
Sterling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter D lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Sterling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fighter D is fending him off so far but Sterling persists. Nope, Fighter D circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Fighter D moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Fighter D.
Sterling keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fighter D's efforts to push away.
Fighter D looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sterling is stalling here.
#BC#
Fighter D manages to break the clinch.
Fighter D slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fighter D jabs Sterling to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fighter D wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Fighter D scores with a four punch combination!
Sterling takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sterling changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter D tries to avoid it but Sterling manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter D to the ground. Fighter D escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3#
Fighter D scores with a hook to the body. Sterling takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Fighter D finds it's way through Sterling's defenses.
Sterling has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice uppercut there from Fighter D.
Sterling fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fighter D connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Sterling looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fighter D!#ES#
Fighter D bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter D sprawls well. Fighter D wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
Sterling has his takedown stuffed
and Fighter D counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sterling takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fighter D dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Fighter D lands a really nice looking cross but Sterling seems unphased.
Fighter D connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Fighter D.
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fighter D connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sterling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fighter D counters with a straight right hand.
Sterling stuffs the takedown attempt from Fighter D. Fighter D gets slowly back to his feet.
Fighter D lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fighter D scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sterling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fighter D scores with a nice head shot.
Fighter D pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sterling is out of range and Fighter D settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Fighter D 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sterling walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fighter D lands a jab.
Fighter D moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fighter D blocks a head kick by Sterling.
A jab lands there for Fighter D.
Fighter D connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sterling. Sterling circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fighter D with a jab.
Sterling on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fighter D scores with a nice head shot.
Sterling moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter D tests Sterling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sterling tries to clinch but Fighter D is having none of it.
Fighter D looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fighter D lands with a shot to the body.
Fighter D shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sterling sprawls well. Sterling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fighter D gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Fighter D throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sterling.
Sterling let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fighter D wants to slow Sterling down by chopping away at his legs.
Sterling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice cross by Fighter D.
Sterling dodges the punch combination from Fighter D.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Fighter D shows good takedown defense.
Sterling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fighter D is looking for a counter combo.
Fighter D thuds his right hand into Sterling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fighter D with a hook.
Fighter D avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fighter D scores with a sloppy right hand. Sterling should have avoided that one. #T2##CL#
Fighter D has managed to clinch.
Sterling tries to pull guard but Fighter D won't allow it.
Test Fighter D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Sterling.
Sterling tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Sterling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fighter D shoots in for a double leg but Sterling sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter D keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Fighter D clinches up against the cage.
Fighter D tries to break the clinch but Sterling is controlling the position. #BC#
Fighter D breaks from the clinch.
Fighter D clobbers Sterling with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sterling takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fighter D moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fighter D takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fighter D shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sterling as he avoids it easily. #T3#
A cross from Fighter D lands.
Sterling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fighter D manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter D connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fighter D scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Fighter D.
A jab lands there for Fighter D.
Sterling tries for a takedown but Fighter D circles away easily
and Fighter D counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sterling thinking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sterling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sterling takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fighter D misses with the combination.
Fighter D clobbers Sterling with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sterling takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fighter D feints and then cracks Sterling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sterling down. #CL#
Fighter D moves into range and clinches up with Sterling.
Sterling is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fighter D is trying to push Sterling away but Sterling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fighter D tries to break the clinch but Sterling is controlling the position.
Fighter D tries to break the clinch but Sterling is controlling the position.
Fighter D tries to break free but Sterling pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Fighter D's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sterling darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter D gets double underhooks and turns Sterling into the cage.
Fighter D was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fighter D misses with a two punch combination.
Ken Sterling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter D scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Test Fighter D showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fighter D 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Fighter D!
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Event:
FC Fight Night Kong vs Salmon
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Donk. Duncan catches Sterling right on the button with a cross.
Sterling connects with a right hand. Duncan shakes it off.#TD#
Sterling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sterling working the ground and pound.
Sterling creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Duncan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Duncan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Duncan can't do much from the bottom here.
Duncan is not content to let Sterling control the position. #SUB#
Sterling tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Duncan is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sterling swings around for an armbar but Duncan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sterling's guard.
Duncan is pushing down on Sterling's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sterling is fighting to maintain full guard but Duncan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Duncan works his way into side control.
Sterling is looking for a sweep.
Duncan working away.#T2#
Sterling is trying to escape the position but Duncan is controlling the position.
Sterling struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Duncan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sterling has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Duncan but great work by Sterling.
Duncan can't do much from the bottom here.
Sterling prevents Duncan from escaping the position.
Sterling misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Duncan manages to get back to half guard.
Duncan wants to control but Sterling is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duncan looking for submissions off his back.
Sterling wants to stand up but Duncan is controlling the position.
Duncan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Duncan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sterling gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sterling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sterling content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Duncan is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sterling rolls with it to try and escape but Duncan cranks on the arm and Sterling is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taz Duncan!
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Event:
FC 1 Sonnen vs Cage
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Santos misses with a combination
and Sterling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sterling connects with a single shot there.
Santos throws a series of punches but Sterling avoids them all with ease.
Santos backing away here, and Sterling unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Santos gets caught flat footed, as Sterling shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sterling is controlling him. #SUB#
Santos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sterling gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos has Sterling pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Sterling looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling wants to stand but Santos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sterling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sterling wants to stand but Santos is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Sterling scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Sterling misses with a double jab.
Sterling misses with the combination.
Santos feinted with a counter takedown.
Santos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Santos feints and as Sterling raises his hands in defense, Santos changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sterling is adopting a defensive guard.
Sterling wants to get back to his feet but Santos is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Santos gets to his feet. Sterling looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Sterling gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Santos tries a body shot but Sterling blocks it.
Sterling jumps guard but Santos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santos struggles to land a body shot inside as Sterling controls his hands.
Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sterling pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Sterling manages to break the clinch.
Sterling stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sterling wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Sterling stuffs the takedown.
Sterling steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Santos.
Santos is breathing heavily.#T4#
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Sterling pushes him off.
Sterling unleashes a big counter combination but Santos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sterling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Santos pinned against the cage. Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Santos closes the distance and pushes Sterling back into the cage.
Sterling wants to break free but Santos has control.
#TD2#
Sterling jumps into guard, dragging Santos to the mat.
Santos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sterling controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Sterling dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Santos pushes Sterling up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos looking for a takedown.
Sterling misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos.
#BC#
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Sterling takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos stops a takedown attempt from Sterling.
Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Sterling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sterling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sterling 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 fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Santos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sterling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Santos swivels and escapes.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sterling scores with a head kick. Santos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Sterling throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Santos counters by clinching up.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Santos to work.
#BC#
Santos breaks from the clinch.
Sterling misses with a head kick.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos tries to clinch there but Sterling circles away.
Sterling lands a high kick!
Santos lands a jab to Sterling's midsection.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Sterling moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Sterling fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Sterling persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Santos has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sterling is on him like a limpet, forcing Santos back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterling wants to get back to striking at distance but Santos won't allow it.
Sterling is working for takedown but Santos is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Sterling manages to pull guard.
Sterling is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling is controlling Santos's posture.#T3#
Santos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sterling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterling, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sterling with a poor takedown #CL#
and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
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 is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Sterling pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sterling is looking to clinch.
Santos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Juan Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sterling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Santos moves into the clinch.#BC#
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Sterling wants the takedown. Santos is fighting it off but Sterling persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Santos's guard against the cage.
Sterling throws an elbow that misses. Santos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sterling's guard. Nice move by Santos!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Santos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sterling misses with a takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sterling connects with a high kick.
Santos stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sterling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sterling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown but Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Sterling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juan Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Sterling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Santos instigates a clinch. #T1##TD2#
Sterling decides to pull guard.
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sterling is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sterling is trying to keep Santos in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Santos moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sterling breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sterling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Sterling looks to move away, Santos throws a big counter combo but Sterling just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Sterling shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Santos is trying to defend but Sterling finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Santos controlling the position well. #T3#
Santos tries to get to full guard but Sterling has control of the leg.
Sterling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Santos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
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 is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU2#
Sterling stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Santos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sterling sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Santos closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Sterling wants the takedown. Santos is fighting it off but Sterling persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Santos's guard against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ken 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ken Sterling!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Sterling has managed to clinch.
Velasquez tries to score a body lock takedown but Sterling shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Sterling manages to pull guard.
Sterling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velasquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sterling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Velasquez from controlling successfully.
Sterling controlling Velasquez's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velasquez is one step ahead there.
Velasquez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Velasquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sterling on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Velasquez wants to take the fight to the mat but Sterling manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Sterling successfully pulls guard.
Sterling wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Velasquez stays in close to Sterling's body and controls the position.
Sterling wants to get back to his feet but Velasquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sterling is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sterling avoids the attempt from Velasquez to control.
Velasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sterling on the ground.
Sterling takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Sterling might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Sterling moves to take his opponent's back.
Velasquez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sterling working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Sterling looking to break Velasquez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Velasquez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sterling will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Sterling has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Velasquez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sterling softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Sterling has got one arm under Velasquez's chin. This could be trouble... Velasquez trying to control the other hand but Sterling gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Velasquez has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Sterling!
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