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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
155/205 lb tournament round 1
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Sterling James looks for a takedown but Ickwradine sprawls well.
Sterling James wants to clinch up but Ickwradine keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sterling James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ickwradine tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sterling James swivels and escapes.
Sterling James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ickwradine counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sterling James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ickwradine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sterling James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ickwradine tries to sprawl but Sterling James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ickwradine is trying to control but can't.
Sterling James seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sterling James lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Ickwradine won't allow Sterling James to pass to mount.
Sterling James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ickwradine is staying active underneath Sterling James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sterling James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sterling James is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ickwradine trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sterling James manages to pass to mount!
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sterling James wants to control the pace but Ickwradine is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Sterling James is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Sterling James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Armani Sterling James! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Rutherford lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rutherford throws a body punch but Sterling James moves out of range.
Sterling James seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rutherford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sterling James.
Rutherford connects with a right hand. Sterling James shakes it off.
Sterling James walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Rutherford gets caught flat footed, as Sterling James shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU#
Rutherford is working an open guard so Sterling James takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sterling James uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Rutherford thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Sterling James scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sterling James scoring with punches and elbows.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sterling James landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Rutherford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Sterling James crashes against the mat.
Rutherford is letting Sterling James control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sterling James is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rutherford is trying to escape and Sterling James transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rutherford is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sterling James! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Armani Sterling James! |
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