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Event:
CMMA 143 Harrison v Donovan
Date: Aug 13, 2021 |
Hakeem Sterling had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 151.6, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Adam Bogo was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Sterling closes the distance and clinches up with Gatsby, looking for a takedown. Sterling pushes Gatsby against the cage but Gatsby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gatsby throws a good cross that connects.
Gatsby lands the left hand.
Sterling with a poor takedown
and Gatsby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Sterling is rocked!
Sterling is breathing heavily.
Sterling walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Sterling limp body while Gatsby jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Gatsby!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Gatsby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XXX
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Hammer explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sterling looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Sterling saw that one coming.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sterling steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hammer.
Hammer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Sterling sees coming a mile off.
We've been told by Hammer's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sterling avoids a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hammer.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Sterling avoids it.
Sterling blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sterling looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Hammer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Sterling sees coming a mile off.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sterling crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hammer - the referee stops the clock and Sterling gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hammer. Sterling manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Sterling responds with a good body kick, but Hammer manages to step out the way in time.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Sterling steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sterling moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Sterling steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hammer.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Sterling moved away.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sterling moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Sterling saw that one coming.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Sterling saw that one coming. #T2#
Sterling moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Sterling saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Sterling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hammer looks to land a body kick but Sterling moved away.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sterling with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hammer gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Sterling counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hammer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3##BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Sterling blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Sterling shoots in and gets a takedown into Hammer's guard.#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. #SUB2#
Sterling is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer wants to stand and escape but Sterling is having none of it.
Sterling slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU2#
Sterling decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hammer to his feet. #T4#
Sterling moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Sterling avoids it.
Sterling blocks the body kick.
Sterling tries to counter with a clinch but Hammer shakes him off and moves away.
Johnny Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer throws a push kick but Sterling slaps the foot to one side.
Sterling tries to counter with a clinch but Hammer shakes him off and moves away.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Sterling counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Sterling is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hammer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hakeem Sterling!
Johnny Hammer was interviewed post fight and said 'I just want to thank my sponsors, my fans and my family for the unwavering support.'. |
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Event:
KoF:IW GC XVIII
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Kent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sterling manages to avoid it.
Sterling unleashes a big counter combination but Kent bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sterling looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kent thumps Sterling with a low kick.
Kent throws a low kick but Sterling avoids it.#KD#
Kent cracks Sterling with an uppercut from hell and Sterling crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Kent's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC#Sterling is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sterling working for submissions but it's allowed Kent to get to half guard.
Sterling is still in real trouble! Can Kent finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent works his way into side control. #SUB#
Kent has an Americana. Sterling didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kent is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kent hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). James Kent!
After winning the bout, James Kent thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Underground II
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Almeida shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Almeida showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Almeida pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sterling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Almeida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Almeida wants to control but Sterling is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Almeida is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sterling actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Almeida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sterling sees it coming and defends easily.
Almeida is controlling the pace.
Sterling is trying to get back to full guard.
Sterling is looking to escape.#SUB#
Almeida wants to work for an arm triangle but Sterling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Almeida maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sterling could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Almeida has cracked it and Sterling is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Almeida!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Garry Almeida!
Garry Almeida 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Larsen clinches with his opponent.
Larsen tries to throw a body punch but Sterling avoids it by throwing Larsen back against the cage.
Sterling is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Larsen is defending well.
Sterling tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Sterling tightens his grip and picks Larsen up, before dumping him to the ground. Larsen manages to land in guard.
Sterling wants to pass the guard but Larsen is keeping the position.
Larsen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sterling on the ground.#SUB2#
Sterling drops back looking for a leg! Larsen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Larsen manages to kick Sterling off! Sterling jumps back into Larsen's guard.
Larsen keeping full guard, as Sterling tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sterling thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling stops Larsen from standing 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 is pushing down on Larsen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Larsen is fighting to maintain full guard but Sterling has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB2#
Sterling is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Larsen is just riding it out for now. Sterling eventually gives up the hold.
Sterling looks winded!
Larsen wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Larsen defends it well.
Larsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Sterling is trying for a kimura here. Larsen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Sterling wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hakeem Sterling! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Impala misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Sterling releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Sterling shoots in and gets a takedown into Impala 's guard.#SU2#
Sterling stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Impala moves to clinch but Sterling breaks away
and Sterling counters with a two punch combo.
Impala misses with a body shot.
Impala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Sterling counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sterling prevents Impala from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sterling drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Impala manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sterling has Impala in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sterling looking for a triangle here. Impala is fighting it but it looks tight! Sterling pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Impala is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hakeem Sterling! |
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Event:
CMMA 24 Platt vs Oakley
Date: Aug 16, 2020 |
Hakeem Sterling really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.4, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Niall Vu was cancelled. |
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