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Event:
SYN 1103 Dodgers vs Vinogradov
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Widforss shoots in and bounces Sterling off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Widforss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Widforss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Widforss throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Sterling looking for a guillotine here but Widforss defends easily.
Widforss throwing strikes from guard but Sterling blocks nicely.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss won't allow Sterling to sweep him here. #SUB#
Sterling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sterling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Widforss. #T1#
Widforss trying to control but Sterling is working from the bottom.
Widforss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Widforss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sterling has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sterling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Widforss is one step ahead there.
Sterling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Sterling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Widforss defends well.#SUB#
Widforss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Widforss advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Widforss is looking for a kimura but Sterling is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Widforss to get the leverage.
Widforss passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sterling!
Sterling slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Widforss is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Widforss blocks the strikes from Sterling.
Sterling gets back to full guard.
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.#SUB#
Sterling is looking to cinch up a triangle. Widforss throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sterling's body to avoid the submission. Sterling has instead reached around Widforss's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sterling arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adrian Sterling!
After the big win, Adrian Sterling made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
SYN 1094 Rose vs Sampson
Date: Sep 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Sterling cracks Koefti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Koefti lands a front kick.
Sterling darts in looking for a takedown but Koefti gets double underhooks and turns Sterling into the cage.
Adrian Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sterling takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sterling fails with the takedown
and Koefti counters with a head kick. That will keep Sterling thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Koefti dodges the punch combination from Sterling.
Sterling blocks a head kick by Koefti.
#TD2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sterling was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Koefti wants to get back to his feet but Sterling is dominant here and he's now got Koefti's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Sterling is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Koefti is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adrian Sterling!
An out of breath and clearly excited Adrian Sterling thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Andre Koefti was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations for the victory. I thank God for being able to face such a good opponent. I will improve and I will come back stronger 🔥'. |
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Event:
SYN 1085 Orestes vs Ryu
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Valverde darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sterling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sterling takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#It looks like Adrian Sterling has been cut.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Sterling throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Valverde to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Sterling just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Sterling moves into the clinch successfully.
Sterling has Valverde pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Valverde manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sterling wants a takedown but no success here.
Bethania Valverde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Sterling changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Valverde fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sterling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sterling shoots for a takedown but Valverde saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Valverde throws a right and a left that Sterling avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Sterling's head but Sterling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Sterling closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Valverde to the mat! Valverde manages to get full guard.
Sterling throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Valverde is looking to stand up but Sterling isn't so interested in that idea.
Sterling is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Valverde is looking to stand up but Sterling isn't so interested in that idea. #ES#
Valverde has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sterling is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Valverde is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Valverde breaks the clinch.
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Valverde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from Valverde lands.
Valverde takes a swing at Sterling's ribcage but misses.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Valverde shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sterling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valverde throws out the jab.
Valverde defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sterling.
Sterling misses with a combination
and Valverde counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Valverde sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Valverde misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Sterling moved out of range nicely.
Sterling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valverde is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sterling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valverde swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valverde lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bethania Valverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Sterling feints and as Valverde raises his hands in defense, Sterling changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Valverde scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sterling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valverde pinned against the cage. Valverde gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Sterling moves out of range easily.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Sterling is out of range.
Sterling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Sterling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sterling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sterling swings widly with a right hand
and Valverde counters with a nice body shot.
Valverde looks to land a left hand but Sterling moved out of range nicely.
Sterling misses with a takedown attempt - Valverde sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A solid body kick from Valverde. #T3#
Sterling will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sterling has his takedown stuffed
letting Valverde counter with a right hand. #ROC#Sterling is rocked!
Valverde drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Sterling's head, knocking him out cold! Valverde is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bethania Valverde!
After winning the bout, Bethania Valverde 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:
SYN 1075 Bleak vs Matijevic
Date: Jun 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Sterling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bostic defends well and Sterling ends up having to push Bostic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bostic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sterling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sterling slips a jab from Bostic.
Bostic stuffs the takedown.
Bostic lands a jab to Sterling's midsection.#TD#
Bostic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sterling looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling looks to move to half guard but instead Bostic has passed into mount! Damn!
Bostic controlling from mount.
Bostic wants to control the pace but Sterling is squirming around nicely.
Bostic controlling the position easily from mount.
Sterling wants to hold on but Bostic pushes him away.
Sterling is working to get back to half guard.
Bostic working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1#
Bostic wants to control the pace but Sterling is squirming around nicely.
Bostic working Sterling over with strikes here.
Bostic trying to control but Sterling is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Bostic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sterling is trying to escape the mount.
Sterling tries to hold on but Bostic pushes him away.
Bostic lands a heavy elbow.
Bostic landing strikes from the mount and Sterling is in trouble!
Bostic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sterling tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Bostic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bostic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#ROC#Sterling is rocked!#SUB#
Bostic working for a submission but Sterling is keeping him at bay.
Bostic with shots to the head and body - Sterling looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bostic avoids the attempt from Sterling to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bostic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sterling working to try and regain half guard.
Bostic breaks from Sterling's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sterling really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Bostic trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bostic putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bostic lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sterling is in a horrible position here. Bostic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sterling is still in real trouble! Can Bostic finish him?
Bostic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bostic drops a big elbow. That's hurt Sterling! More shots from Bostic and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Bostic!
An out of breath Michael Bostic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
HZN 12 Ivanovic v Nomura
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Sterling slips under a jab from Beckley.
Sterling with the counter takedown but Beckley avoids it easily.#TD2#
Sterling closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Beckley quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling 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.
#SUB2#
Sterling seems to be working for a kimura but Beckley defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sterling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling is nestled in close to Beckley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sterling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beckley tries to get to full guard but Sterling has control of the leg. #T1#
Sterling is nestled in close to Beckley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sterling is trying to control. Beckley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beckley is trying to stand back up but Sterling is controlling him
#SUB2#
Sterling seems to be looking for submissions.
Sterling scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a kimura here.
Sterling slips a nice elbow through Beckley's hands, connecting with Beckley's forehead.
Sterling is trying to control the action in half guard but Beckley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beckley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Beckley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling tries to pass the half guard into mount. Beckley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Nice strikes from Sterling there. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beckley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sterling. #ES#
Beckley kicks off Sterling and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beckley swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sterling with the counter takedown but Beckley avoids it easily.
Adrian Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beckley is fending him off so far but Sterling persists. Nope, Beckley circles away and we're back to standing.
Beckley lands with a straight right. Sterling didn't see that one coming.
Sterling throws a series of punches but Beckley moves out of range.
Sterling lands with a good body shot.
Beckley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Beckley is looking to clinch. #T3#
Beckley looks to score with a jab to the body but Sterling is just out of range.
Beckley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sterling.
Sterling swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Beckley.#TD2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beckley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Beckley taking punishment in the form of punches.
Beckley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sterling working the ground and pound.
Beckley tries to buck Sterling off but Sterling is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beckley has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beckley is pushing Sterling's head away, looking to escape. Sterling manages to hold on to the position though.
Beckley is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sterling tries for a kimura but Beckley is defending well. #T4#
Beckley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sterling asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Beckley is trying to improve his position.
Beckley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Beckley actively working from the bottom here.
Sterling has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beckley manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Sterling dominated that round.
That's time! Beckley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Beckley shows good takedown defense.
Beckley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sterling or perhaps it was just good defense by Beckley, which made it look bad.
Sterling shoots for a takedown but Beckley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Benson Beckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Beckley lands a glancing blow to the side of Sterling's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Beckley moves into the clinch.
Sterling changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beckley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beckley throws a body shot but no joy.
Sterling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Beckley misses with an uppercut. Sterling saw that one coming.#TD2#
Sterling shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beckley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Beckley keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Beckley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sterling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sterling throws an elbow that misses. Beckley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sterling's guard. Nice move by Beckley!#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Beckley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sterling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beckley has managed to get both his arms back between Sterling's legs - danger averted.
Adrian Sterling has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sterling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beckley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Beckley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Beckley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sterling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beckley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Beckley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beckley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sterling's guard.
Beckley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Beckley is posturing up here but Sterling has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Beckley tries to roll out but it's too tight and Beckley has to tap! Slick submission there by Sterling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Shadow Realm Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
HZN 8 Bollomard v Hendrix
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Sterling closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fu to the mat! Fu manages to get full guard.
Fu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Fu keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sterling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sterling postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Sterling drops back looking for a leg! Fu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fu manages to kick Sterling off! Sterling jumps back into Fu 's guard.
Fu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sterling on the ground.
Sterling won't allow Fu to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Sterling pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fu is keeping the position for now.
Sterling trying to control but Fu is working from the bottom.
Sterling won't allow Fu to get back to his feet.
Sterling looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #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 postures up in Fu 's guard and throws a big left but Fu blocks it.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Fu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sterling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sterling postures up in Fu 's guard and throws a big left but Fu blocks it. #SUB2#
Sterling has gone for a leg lock! Fu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sterling's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sterling is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fu frees his head nicely. Oh but Sterling has switched to an armbar! Fu is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
HZN 2 Covington vs Marek
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Wallace shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wallace was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wallace staying calm.
Sterling throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Sterling throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Wallace is chipping away with strikes.
Sterling on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wallace has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sterling tries to buck Wallace off but Wallace is having none of it.
Sterling is trying to control Wallace's posture but Wallace avoids it.
Wallace is working Sterling over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sterling is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Wallace tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wallace has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sterling tries to bench press Wallace off him but Wallace keeps the position. #T1#
Sterling is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wallace off and has taken his back!
Wallace rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sterling wants to pass to mount but Wallace is defending the position. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wallace defends it well.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Sterling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Sterling is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wallace is just riding it out for now. Sterling eventually gives up the hold.
Wallace gets full guard.#T2#
Sterling wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving. #SUB#
Wallace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sterling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Wallace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sterling is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Wallace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sterling postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wallace is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sterling, into his guard. #REVR#
Sterling wants to sweep but no luck.
Sterling is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wallace defends it easily.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sterling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wallace. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily.
#SUB2#
Sterling working for a triangle but Wallace defends it easily.
#T4#
Wallace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sterling is keeping the position for now.
Sterling tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sterling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wallace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wallace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wallace cracks Sterling with a solid left hand.
Wallace tries to free his leg and advance position but Sterling is retaining full guard.
Wallace working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sterling working for a triangle but Wallace defends it easily.
Sterling striking off his back but it's not causing Wallace any problems.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Wallace 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##TD#
Sterling gets caught napping as Wallace dives in and scores a takedown. Sterling manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Wallace avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Wallace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wallace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Sterling is trying to control the position but Wallace postures up.
Sterling might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wallace haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Wallace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wallace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wallace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wallace passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1##SUB#
Wallace swings around for an armbar but Sterling sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wallace's guard.
Sterling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Sterling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wallace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sterling has managed to get both his arms back between Wallace's legs - danger averted.
Sterling slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sterling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Wallace 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 connects with a couple of short punches.
Sterling with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sterling controls the pace.#T2##SUB#
Wallace has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sterling is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Wallace.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wallace knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sterling working the ground and pound.
Wallace is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sterling working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wallace is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Sterling trying to control the position but Wallace is working away. #SUB2#
Sterling tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sterling has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sterling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
Wallace is looking to regain half guard here but Sterling keeps moving and retains side control.
Sterling wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
Wallace gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wallace is looking for a sweep. Sterling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wallace trying to control from the bottom.
Wallace is not content to let Sterling control the position.
Sterling looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wallace with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Sterling is working for a submission of some sort.
Wallace is pressing down on Sterling's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wallace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sterling pushes down on Wallace's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Sterling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Wallace looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wallace working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wallace preventing the sweep.
Wallace connects with a couple of short punches.
Sterling has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wallace has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Wallace looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wallace tries for a kimura but Sterling is defending well.
Wallace wants to control but Sterling is keeping him busy. #T1#
Wallace passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sterling!
Sterling regains half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace blocks the strikes from Sterling.
Sterling is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wallace is looking for a kimura but Sterling is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wallace to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Sterling has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wallace escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wallace!
Sterling tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Sterling regains half guard.
William Wallace overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sterling tries to get to full guard but Wallace has control of the leg. #SUB#
Wallace is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sterling has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wallace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wallace scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sterling manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Sterling working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wallace has passed into half guard!
Wallace seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wallace trying to control from half guard but Sterling is working away. #T3#
Sterling throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wallace moves nicely into side control.
Wallace working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wallace working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Wallace is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sterling is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Wallace tries for a kimura but Sterling is defending well. #SUB#
Wallace thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling can do to turn this around?
Wallace blocks the strikes from Sterling.
Sterling tries to bench press Wallace off him but Wallace keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Wallace thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sterling sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Wallace. Oh but Sterling has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Wallace goes limp - he's gone! Sterling jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adrian Sterling!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Adrian Sterling waved his t-shirt featuring Shadow Realm Apparel's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SMASH:220
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Sterling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nickle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling somewhat.
Nickle looks to score with a jab to the body but Sterling is just out of range.
Sterling goes for a double leg but Nickle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nickle continues to drive forward.
Nickle ducks under a wild hook from Sterling.
Nickle tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sterling manages to circle out of the way.
Sterling misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Nickle shoots in and gets a takedown into Sterling's guard.#SUB2#
Sterling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nickle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nickle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nickle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sterling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickle has managed to get both his arms back between Sterling's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sterling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickle defends well.#T1#
Nickle scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a triangle but Nickle pushes his legs off easily.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Sterling blocks nicely.
Nickle is in close to Sterling's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Sterling isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nickle stacks Sterling 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 Nickle!
Sterling is looking to reverse the position.
Nickle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sterling is trying to improve his position.
Nickle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nickle working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Nickle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sterling takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sterling is trying to improve his position.
Sterling is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sterling has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickle is working away from the top position though.
Nickle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sterling is trying to control but can't.
Nickle working Sterling over with strikes. #ROC#Sterling is rocked!#T3#
Ground and pound from Nickle.
Sterling is still in real trouble! Can Nickle finish him?#SUB#
Nickle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sterling has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Nickle wants to work for an arm triangle but Sterling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nickle working Sterling over with strikes. #SUB#
Nickle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sterling wants to get back to full guard.
Sterling is still trying to improve position.
Nickle slips a nice elbow through Sterling's hands, connecting with Sterling's forehead.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickle lands a big elbow - Sterling is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Nickle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sterling throws out the jab.
Greene scores with a head kick. Sterling tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sterling throws a nice looking combination but Greene bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sterling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greene throws out the jab.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Sterling moved out of range.
Sterling misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greene! But no joy.
Greene looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Sterling is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Greene's half guard.#SUB#
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Greene has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sterling wants to work for an arm triangle but Greene is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sterling looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Sterling is looking for a kimura but Greene is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sterling to get the leverage.
Sterling trying to control from half guard but Greene is working away. #T1#
Sterling scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Greene is not content to let Sterling control the position.
Greene trying to control but Sterling postures up.
#SUB#
Sterling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Greene doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sterling. #SUB#
Sterling seems to be working for a kimura but Greene defends the submission attempt.
Sterling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greene's head. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sterling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greene's head.
Sterling wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Sterling thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Sterling seems to be looking for submissions.
Greene is in trouble now - Sterling has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Sterling swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Greene is now in Sterling's guard. A big mistake from Sterling there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Sterling has an active guard here but Greene has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Sterling looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Greene pushes past his half guard into mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Sterling wants to hold on but Greene pushes him away.
Sterling is desperately trying to improve his position but Greene has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sterling wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sterling actively working from the bottom here.
Sterling looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Greene prevents Sterling from improving his position.#T4#
Greene not doing much here.
Sterling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sterling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greene is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling wants to improve his position but Greene is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adrian Sterling will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sterling misses with a double jab
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Sterling.#TD#
Greene gets caught flat footed, as Sterling shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sterling lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Sterling drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Greene manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sterling has Greene in his guard.#REVB#
Sterling keeping full guard, as Greene tries to pass.
Greene must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sterling working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Greene has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling manages to get to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Sterling is looking for a triangle here but Greene uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sterling is trying to improve his position.
Sterling is working hard here to advance position.
Sterling regains half guard.#T2##SUB#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sterling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greene is thwarting Sterling's attempts to control the position.
Adrian Sterling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Sterling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Sterling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Sterling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Sterling is trying to control but can't.
Greene looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Sterling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Greene keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Sterling manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Greene on his heels. He'll look to pass Greene's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Greene keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
Sterling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greene trying to control the position here.
Sterling trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sterling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greene works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Sterling lands a couple of digs.
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 Adrian Sterling will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Sterling.
Sterling dives in for a single leg takedown but Greene sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Greene scores with a shoulder strike.
Greene lands a body shot.
Sterling changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greene fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Greene checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sterling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sterling fails with the takedown.
Greene looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling misses with a takedown attempt - Greene sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greene showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sterling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene lands a nice hook to Sterling's body. Sterling takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sterling checks a leg kick.
Sterling walks into a stiff left hand from Greene.
Sterling shoots for a takedown but Greene saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Greene fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sterling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Greene lands with a cross. #T1#
Greene swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adrian Sterling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sterling on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sterling fails with the takedown.
Sterling darts in looking for a takedown but Greene gets double underhooks and turns Sterling into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greene landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sterling tries for a takedown but Greene manages to get underhooks.
Sterling tries to score a body lock takedown but Greene shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Greene lands a body punch.
Greene prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greene softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greene lands a shot to the body.
Greene digs a right hand into Sterling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sterling's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greene creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Greene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sterling takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Greene lands a jab to the head.
Paulie Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
That kick from Greene tenderised Sterling's leg. Sterling is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sterling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adrian Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene misses with a body kick.
Greene explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Greene keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sterling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greene clobbers Sterling with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Paulie Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Sterling with that takedown attempt.
Greene smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#Sterling is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Sterling.
Oh Sterling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greene punishes Sterling's body with a nice straight punch.
Greene lands an uppercut, right on the button! Sterling tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paulie Greene!
Paulie Greene 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:
SMASH: Hatfield vs Kentas
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marcus counters with a three punch combo that has Sterling backing up. Sterling nods at Marcus to acknowledge the strikes.
Sterling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Marcus defends well and Sterling ends up having to push Marcus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Marcus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sterling has his takedown stuffed
and Marcus counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adrian Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Marcus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sterling or perhaps it was just good defense by Marcus, which made it look bad.
Marcus throws out a counter right but Sterling avoids it with no problem.
Sterling looks to land a left hand but Marcus moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Sterling is predictable there
and Marcus counters with an outside leg kick.
Sterling shoots in but no luck this time.
Sterling with a poor takedown
and Marcus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Adrian Sterling has been cut.
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marcus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sterling closes the distance and clinches up with Marcus, looking for a takedown. Sterling pushes Marcus against the cage but Marcus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Marcus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sterling to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Sterling loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Marcus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Marcus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sterling.
Sterling misses with a takedown
and Marcus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marcus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Sterling is rocked!
Sterling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marcus looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oh Sterling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sterling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marcus rattles Sterling with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Sterling tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Marcus dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Sterling stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SMASH: Erdogan vs Hall
Date: Aug 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Sterling shoots in and drives through. Merel sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Merel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Merel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sterling. #TD2#
Sterling closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Merel's guard.
Sterling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Merel keeping full guard, as Sterling tries to pass.
Merel wants to sweep but no luck.
Sterling is stalling in the full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Merel wants to sweep here but Sterling controlling him for the moment.
Merel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sterling controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Merel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sterling looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sterling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Merel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anthony Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Merel misses. #T2#
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Merel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anthony Merel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Merel blocks a low kick nicely.
Merel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sterling.
Merel tries to bench press Sterling off him but Sterling keeps the position.
Merel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sterling's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling works his way into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sterling trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merel can't escape the position.
#T3#
Sterling moves to the back position.
Merel is in bad spot here.
Sterling is looking to control Merel but Merel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Merel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling biding his time, controlling Merel.
Sterling tries to keep control of the position but Merel is staying busy.#T4#
I really don't envy Merel right now.
Sterling really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Merel.
Sterling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sterling keeps control of the position as Merel tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling trying to control.
Merel turns into Sterling and is now in his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Sterling 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#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Merel, as that shot connected.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Sterling ducks down to avoid it.
Sterling gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sterling misses with a takedown
and Merel counters with a nice uppercut.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sterling feints the counter takedown.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Merel as he jumps to the side.
Merel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Merel throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Sterling counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sterling stopping the sweep attempt from Merel.
Merel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sterling controls the pace.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving. #T1#
Sterling might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Merel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Merel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sterling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving. #SUB#
Merel 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.
Sterling pushes down on Merel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sterling takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sterling wants to control but Merel is keeping him busy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sterling is taking a breather. Merel 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 looking to advance position but Merel won't allow it.
Merel wants to get back to full guard.
Sterling slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Merel misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Merel gets caught flat footed, as Sterling shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Merel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Sterling wants to control but Merel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Merel 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. Merel eventually gives up the hold.
Sterling is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Merel 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.
Merel is trying to control the action in half guard but Sterling is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merel seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sterling wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Sterling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merel 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. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Merel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sterling regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merel stands up over Sterling, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adrian Sterling has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sterling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sterling has an active guard here but Merel has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Merel is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling is trying to maintain the position but Merel is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Merel dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Merel throws a jab when Sterling was well out of range.
Sterling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merel.
It seemed like Sterling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Sterling shoots in and gets a takedown into Merel's guard.
Merel wants to sweep here but Sterling controlling him for the moment.
Sterling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel 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 controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Merel working for a triangle but Sterling defends it easily.
Merel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sterling is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sterling looking to pass the guard.
Sterling is pushing down on Merel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Merel is fighting to maintain full guard but Sterling has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sterling controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Sterling seems to be looking for submissions.
Sterling looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Merel wants to get back to full guard.
Sterling keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sterling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Merel throws a hook to the side of Sterling's head but Sterling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sterling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Merel defends it nicely.
Merel cracks Sterling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Merel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Merel's corner calls for a 1-2. Merel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Sterling moves out of range as Merel strikes.
Sterling is trying hard to land a takedown here. Merel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sterling with a poor takedown
and Merel counters with a left to the body.
Anthony Merel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Merel throws out a powerful jab.
Merel swings for the body but Sterling moves out of range.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Merel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Merel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anthony Merel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sterling looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anthony Merel is winning the standup battle so far.
Merel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Merel misses the target. #T4#
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Merel counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Sterling is rocked!
Merel swings for the body but Sterling moves out of range.
Sterling is still on wobbly legs! Can Merel finish him?
Merel jabs at Sterling's body.
Sterling seems to have recovered his senses.
Merel avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Merel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sterling.
Sterling shoots in looking for a takedown but Merel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sterling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Merel throwing a counter right hand but Sterling manages to avoid it.
Sterling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sterling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Merel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Merel.
Sterling dives in for a single leg takedown but Merel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Merel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Merel cracks Sterling with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sterling ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target. #TD2#
Merel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Merel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Merel 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Merel!
A very excited looking Anthony Merel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SMASH: Obama vs Boomer
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Venegas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Venegas has Sterling pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Venegas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sterling tumbling to the mat - Venegas dives into Sterling's guard.
Venegas controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Venegas drops back looking for a leg! Sterling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sterling manages to kick Venegas off! Venegas jumps back into Sterling's guard.
Sterling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling keeping full guard, as Venegas tries to pass.
Venegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Venegas defends it easily.#T1#
Venegas stays in close to Sterling's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sterling being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Sterling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Venegas is aware though and is defending well.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully.
Venegas lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Venegas defends well.
Venegas lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Sterling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venegas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sterling's guard. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.
Sterling is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sterling is refusing to be controlled, as Venegas sits in half guard. #T3#
Venegas controlling the action here.
Sterling gets back to full guard.
Sterling is trying to keep Venegas in close.
We've been informed that Sterling has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sterling throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Venegas passes into half guard.
Venegas wants to pass the guard but Sterling is defending well.
Sterling is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.
Venegas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Venegas seems to be working for a kimura but Sterling defends the submission attempt.
Sterling makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sterling.#SUB2#
Sterling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Venegas is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Sterling has his foot on Venegas 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Venegas works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venegas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sterling's guard. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Venegas pulls his head out easily.
Venegas prevents Sterling from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Venegas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Venegas slips nicely into half guard.
Venegas scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.
Venegas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sterling keeps working.
Sterling is looking to control Venegas 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sterling avoid being mounted?
Venegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Venegas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sterling trying to hold on to Venegas 's head to control him but Venegas postures up.
#T1#
Venegas trying to mount his opponent but Sterling defends it.
Sterling is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Venegas 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Venegas 's back!
You can see the frustration on Venegas 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sterling gets his hands free as Venegas looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sterling's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Sterling working for a choke but Venegas is defending well.
Venegas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Venegas prevents Sterling from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Sterling controlling the position well here. Venegas rolled but Sterling kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sterling keeps control of the position as Venegas tries to break free.
Venegas has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Sterling avoiding Venegas 's attempts to control his hands.
Venegas is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sterling.
#SUB2#
Venegas fending off the submission attempt from Sterling. #T3#
Venegas is trying to break free.
Venegas is trying to stand back up.
Sterling has the hooks in. Venegas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sterling is trying to stick to Venegas 's back but Venegas is turning into Sterling. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sterling's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Venegas .#SUB2#
Sterling has his feet on Venegas 's thighs here. He's pushed Venegas 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! Venegas screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
RISE 175
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pugsley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pugsley tries to get to full guard but Sterling has control of the leg.
Pugsley moves into full guard.
Pugsley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pugsley keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
Sterling looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pugsley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sterling can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sterling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Pugsley controls Sterling momentarily but Sterling frees himself.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Pugsley keeps moving. #SUB#
Sterling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pugsley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sterling has managed to get both his arms back between Pugsley's legs - danger averted.
Sterling trying to move into half guard but instead Pugsley has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sterling trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Sterling looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pugsley is defending well. Sterling quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pugsley has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sterling celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
RISE 165
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Santos looking to score a takedown here. Sterling is defending well but Santos drives through and ends up in Sterling's guard.#SUB2#
Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Santos working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a triangle but Santos pushes his legs off easily.
Santos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sterling actively working from the bottom here.
Sterling is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling trying to control here.
#T1##SUB2#
Sterling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura but Sterling is defending well.
Sterling is pressing down on Santos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos passes into half guard.
Well, if Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Sterling actively working from the bottom here.
Santos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Santos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.
Sterling is trying to maintain the position but Santos is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos is keen to just control but Sterling is a slippery customer.
Santos is pressing down on Sterling's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sterling is holding on for now.
Sterling tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Santos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sterling knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santos wants to control but Sterling is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Santos there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Sterling looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Santos works his way into side control.
Sterling is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sterling gets back to half guard.
Sterling trying to control from the bottom.
Sterling tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sterling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sterling is still trying to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Santos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Santos slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterling, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Santos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sterling was covering up waiting for the punch and Santos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Santos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Michel Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Sterling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos 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 landing some decent shots from guard.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sterling is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Santos looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sterling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Sterling's legs - danger averted.
Santos trying to control but Sterling is working from the bottom.
Santos advances position into side control!
Sterling is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sterling is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Santos trying to control the position but Sterling is working away.
Santos takes a little break here. Sterling wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sterling manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sterling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Santos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sterling seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Santos trying to hold on to Sterling's head to control him but Sterling postures up.
Sterling wants to advance to full mount but Santos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sterling stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Santos is trying to control the position but Sterling postures up.
Sterling won't allow Santos to get back to his feet.
Santos wants to sweep here but Sterling controlling him for the moment.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Sterling has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sterling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sterling is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sterling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Santos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Santos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sterling is controlling him well.
Sterling is looking to take a break and control but Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos tries to bench press Sterling off him but Sterling keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Santos being controlled for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Santos dominated that second round.
That's time! Santos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sterling looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sterling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos defends well and Sterling ends up having to push Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Sterling closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Santos's guard.
Sterling tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
Sterling passes Santos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##ES#
Santos kicks Sterling off and gets back to his feet.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Sterling. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
Michel Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Sterling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterling off to one side.
Sterling shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Santos throws a jab when Sterling was well out of range.
Sterling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santos throws a combination. Sterling tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sterling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Santos misses with an uppercut. Sterling saw that one coming.
Sterling feints the counter takedown.
Sterling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Santos. No joy for Sterling on that attempt.
Nice shot by Santos.
Sterling takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sterling wants to control but Santos postures up.#T3#
Sterling is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Santos is staying active.
Santos scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Santos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sterling manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Santos pulls his head out easily.
Santos trying to mount his opponent but Sterling defends it.
Sterling is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sterling wants to control but Santos is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Santos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sterling is looking to get to half guard.
Santos wants to control the pace but Sterling is squirming around nicely.
Santos controlling from mount.
Sterling keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adrian Sterling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Santos 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Santos!
Michel Santos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
RISE 157
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Sterling gets a double leg takedown into Polo's guard.
Polo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sterling controls from within his opponent's guard.
Polo can't keep his opponent in guard - Sterling advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sterling in particular looking to stall.
Polo tries to roll over but Sterling keeps him under control.
Sterling controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sterling's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Polo punching from the bottom.
Sterling is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Further stalling from Sterling.#SUB#
Sterling in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Polo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sterling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
RISE 143
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Kowalczyk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sterling throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Sterling decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kowalczyk's guard.
Sterling is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sterling slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sterling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Sterling scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sterling looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sterling is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kowalczyk! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sterling controlling from the full mount.
We've been informed that Sterling has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
More stalling from Sterling.
Sterling is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Sterling dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Kowalczyk. Those never looked like landing.
Kowalczyk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Sterling counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kowalczyk won't be happy with that.
Kowalczyk being controlled for a moment.
Adrian Sterling has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Sterling has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kowalczyk is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sterling yanks on the arm and Kowalczyk is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sterling.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
RISE 139
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Sterling misses with a wild body shot.
Benjamin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benjamin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sterling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Benjamin catches Sterling right on the button with a cross.
Benjamin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Adrian Sterling has been cut.#TD2#
Sterling feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sterling trying to control but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
Benjamin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benjamin tries to get out of the position.
Sterling's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Benjamin is adopting a defensive guard.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Benjamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Sterling looking to pass the guard.
Sterling is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sterling stops Benjamin from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benjamin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Benjamin misses its intended target.
Benjamin looks to land a combination but Sterling avoids it well.
Sterling has a takedown stuffed.
Sterling closes the distance and clinches up with Benjamin, looking for a takedown. Sterling pushes Benjamin against the cage but Benjamin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
Benjamin throws a lazy right hand but Sterling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benjamin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sterling.
Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown but Benjamin sprawls well. He's pushed Sterling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luuk Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Benjamin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sterling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benjamin's waist but Benjamin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterling off to one side.
Benjamin plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Sterling swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Sterling face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luuk Benjamin! |
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Event:
RISE 133
Date: Jan 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Sterling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Saetang to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saetang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sterling controlling from side mount.
Saetang tries to buck Sterling off but Sterling is having none of it.
Sterling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saetang keeps working.
Sterling controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Sterling trying to control the position but Saetang is working away. #T1#
Saetang trying to remain calm as Sterling controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Sterling is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saetang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sterling controls the position from side control.
Saetang is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Sterling politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sterling prefers to stall for the moment though.
Saetang holds on to Sterling's head and controls the position momentarily.
Sterling controlling from side mount. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Sterling is trying to get an arm triangle but Saetang is defending well.
Sterling remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
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.
Sterling wants to control but Saetang is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Sterling misses with a takedown
letting Saetang counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Adrian Sterling has been cut.
Sterling dives in for a single leg takedown but Saetang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kittisak Saetang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Nice takedown defense from Saetang. No joy for Sterling on that attempt. #TD2#
Sterling fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saetang sprawls well initially but Sterling persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saetang tries to get to full guard but Sterling has control of the leg.
Sterling with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sterling is looking to stall here but Saetang recovers full guard. #T4#
Sterling wants to pass the guard but Saetang is keeping the position.
Saetang is pulling down on Sterling's head. It's preventing any offense from Sterling, at least for the moment.
Sterling trying to control but Saetang is working from the bottom.
Sterling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saetang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sterling postures up.
Sterling looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Sterling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Sterling's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sterling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saetang punishes Sterling's body with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Sterling is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saetang's half guard.
Saetang wants to control but Sterling is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sterling is looking to take a break and control but Saetang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sterling trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling moves nicely into side control.
Sterling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sterling just content to control the position. #T1#
Saetang struggling a bit here.
Saetang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saetang is not content to let Sterling control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sterling working away.
Sterling is looking to take a break and control but Saetang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adrian Sterling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kittisak Saetang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Saetang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Saetang is refusing to be controlled, as Sterling sits in half guard. #T3#
Sterling trying to pass the guard but Saetang defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saetang has his hands clasped together around Sterling's back. He's all about the action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sterling fails with the takedown
and Saetang counters with an outside leg kick.
#TD2#
Saetang gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sterling to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saetang seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sterling is pushing down on Saetang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saetang is fighting to maintain full guard but Sterling has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saetang won't allow Sterling to pass to mount.
Saetang is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Saetang wants to improve his position but Sterling is controlling well.
Saetang keeping hold of Sterling's head, controlling as best he can.
Sterling trying to pass the guard but Saetang defending well.
Sterling is controlling the pace.
Saetang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Sterling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Sterling's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sterling drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sterling pushing down on Saetang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saetang is looking to control Sterling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saetang avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saetang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sterling. #SUB2#
Sterling maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Saetang could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Sterling has cracked it and Saetang is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Sterling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adrian Sterling!
A less than humble Adrian Sterling misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
RISE 117
Date: Nov 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sterling gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvarez.
Sterling shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sterling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Sterling avoids nicely. #TD2#
Sterling scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee asks Sterling politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sterling prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sterling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
The referee asks Sterling politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sterling prefers to stall for the moment though.
Alvarez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sterling asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling controls the position from side control.#T1#
Alvarez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sterling moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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.
Sterling wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez lands a jab to the nose.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jackson Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sterling.
Sterling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sterling.
Some wild striking there from Alvarez.
Sterling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Alvarez throws a looping overhand right but Sterling ducks down to avoid it.
Alvarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sterling.
Jackson Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sterling with the counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Sterling on that attempt.
Sterling shoots in and drives through. Alvarez sprawls well.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that Sterling avoids nicely.
Sterling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alvarez as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Alvarez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alvarez.#CUT#It looks like Adrian Sterling has been cut.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Sterling ducks under and follows up with a left that Sterling also avoids with ease.
Sterling avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
We've been informed that Sterling has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Sterling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Sterling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alvarez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sterling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Sterling tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvarez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Alvarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adrian Sterling's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sterling takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Alvarez does no damage.
Sterling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
Sterling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the cage. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sterling slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
#TD2#
Sterling looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Alvarez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alvarez tries to get out of the position.
Sterling advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling content to control rather than advance. #T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sterling.
Sterling frees up his trapped foot and advances 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 wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Sterling is looking to work his way around to Alvarez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sterling trying to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Sterling tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alvarez is controlling an arm, preventing Sterling from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T3#
Sterling controlling his opponent.
Sterling throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sterling looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alvarez prevents Sterling from taking his back.
Sterling sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yet more stalling tactics from Sterling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling wants to control the pace but Alvarez is squirming around nicely.
Sterling controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Sterling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Sterling's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sterling closes the distance and clinches up with Alvarez, looking for a takedown. Sterling pushes Alvarez against the cage but Alvarez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sterling slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Sterling with a series of wild strikes but Sterling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sterling was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sterling on the side of the head.
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Sterling closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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 is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Alvarez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sterling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling can do to turn this around?#T1#
Sterling trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Sterling in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sterling taking a break here but Alvarez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sterling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Sterling is controlling the pace.
Adrian Sterling has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sterling trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sterling performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sterling takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jackson Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Sterling shoots in and bounces Alvarez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sterling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sterling stands and throws Alvarez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sterling is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Alvarez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sterling is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Alvarez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sterling prevents Alvarez from escaping the position.
Sterling just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alvarez 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Alvarez!
After winning the bout, Jackson Alvarez 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:
RISE 112
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Sterling manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Araki on his heels. He'll look to pass Araki's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Araki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sterling passes Araki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sterling is looking to advance position but Araki won't allow it.
Sterling is taking a breather. Araki 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.
Araki wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Araki actively working from the bottom here.
Sterling slows the pace down in half guard.
Sterling prevents Araki from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sterling is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Araki is just riding it out for now. Sterling eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura but Araki is defending well.
#T1#
Sterling perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Araki trying to control here.
Sterling slows the pace down in half guard.
Araki's coaches at Gym Goroshi London have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Araki is looking for a sweep. Sterling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sterling tries to pass to full mount but Araki defends it.
Araki tries to roll over but Sterling keeps him under control.
Sterling sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Araki wants to control but Sterling is keeping busy.
Araki wants to improve his position but Sterling is controlling well.
Sterling works his way into side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Araki tries to bench press Sterling off him but Sterling keeps the position.
Sterling controlling the position.
Araki throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Araki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Araki is in trouble now - Sterling has advanced to mount!
Sterling controlling from mount.
Sterling prevents Araki from getting the reversal.
Sterling moves to the back position.
Araki wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sterling controlling the positon.#T3#
Araki is in bad spot here.
Sterling controlling the position well here. Araki rolled but Sterling kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Araki right now.
What can Araki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Well, with Sterling on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Araki is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
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.#SUB2#
Araki won't enjoy being in this position. Sterling looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Araki is tapping - it's over boys! Sterling picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adrian Sterling!
After the fight, Adrian Sterling was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
KOP EXCESS
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Sterling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dew pinned against the cage. Dew gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Dew manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sterling on his heels. He'll look to pass Sterling's guard now, I'm sure.
Dew 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. #SUB#
Sterling has his foot on Dew's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dew works his way back into a safe position though.
Dew landing with the ground and pound.
Dew lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sterling wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Dew drops back looking for a leg! Sterling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sterling manages to kick Dew off! Dew jumps back into Sterling's guard.
Dew scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SUB#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Sterling looking for a guillotine here but Dew defends easily.
Dew working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sterling's head.#SUB#
Sterling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dew doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dew manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2##SUB#
Sterling has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dew doesn't defend quickly enough and Sterling has managed to lock this one up! Can Dew escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sterling on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adrian Sterling!
After the fight, Adrian Sterling was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
KOP BARX
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Sang Hun looks to land a left hand but Sterling moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Sterling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sterling showed some decent athleticism there.
Sang Hun wants to control but Sterling is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sterling in particular looking to stall.
Sang Hun trying to control from the bottom.
Sterling controlling the pace.
Sterling prevents Sang Hun from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling tries to pass to full mount but Sang Hun defends it.
Sterling uses his free foot to push down on Sang Hun's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sang Hun. #T1#
Sang Hun tries to control Sterling's body but Sterling pushes him off. Sang Hun squirms to his side and now Sterling has his back!
Sang Hun trying to control the action but Sterling just sinks the hooks in.
Sterling has the hooks in. Sang Hun is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sterling tries to keep control of the position but Sang Hun is staying busy.
Sterling is riding his opponent, not letting Sang Hun buck him off.
Sterling wants to control the position but Sang Hun frees himself and scrambles - Sterling manages to regain control in side control.
Sang Hun trying to remain calm as Sterling controls from the top position.#T2#
Sterling is looking to take a break and control but Sang Hun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sterling in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Sang Hun tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Sterling happy to just control the position for now.
Sterling's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sang Hun is trying to get back to half guard.
Sterling wants to control but Sang Hun is keeping him busy.
Sang Hun manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sang Hun is looking for a sweep. Sterling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sterling content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sang Hun has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sang Hun controlling the position well.
Sang Hun has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sterling fails with the takedown
and Sang Hun cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Sterling dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sang Hun takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CUT#It looks like Adrian Sterling has been cut.
Sang Hun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sterling moves away.
Sang Hun missing with a left hand there. Sterling was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sang Hun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sterling.
Sterling misses with a right hand
and Sang Hun counters with a left and a right that stings Sterling.
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Sang Hun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Sterling looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sterling is fighting to break Sang Hun's control of his arms but Sang Hun is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Sang Hun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sterling is one step ahead there.
Sterling sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sang Hun keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
Sterling stands and throws Sang Hun's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sterling trying to control the action but Sang Hun is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sang Hun is looking for a sweep.
Sterling wants to control but Sang Hun is keeping him busy.
Sterling taking a breather here.
Sang Hun is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sang Hun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sterling wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Sang Hun is not content to let Sterling control the position. #SUB2#
Sterling goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sang Hun rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sterling's guard! Nice work there by Sang Hun!
Sang Hun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sterling wants to sweep but no luck.
Sterling looking to control.
Sterling wants to sweep but no luck.
Sang Hun content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Sang Hun slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sang Hun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sterling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sterling has his foot on Sang Hun's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sang Hun works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sterling has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sang Hun doesn't defend quickly enough and Sterling has managed to lock this one up! Can Sang Hun escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sterling on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling 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:
KOP JUNGLE
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hug.
Sterling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hug pinned against the cage. Hug gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hug wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sterling misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hug.
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt.
Hug scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sterling in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Hug counter with a right hand. #ROC#Sterling is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Adrian Sterling has been cut.
Abel Hug has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Sterling.
Hug throws a monster overhand right that drops Sterling! Hug follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Hug! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Sterling shoots in and bounces Warrior off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Warrior looking for a guillotine here but Sterling defends easily.
Warrior pulls Sterling in close to prevent any damage.
Warrior working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Warrior 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.
Sterling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warrior looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Warrior looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Warrior keeps moving.
Sterling wants to pass the guard but Warrior is keeping the position.
Sterling's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warrior tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sterling tries to free his leg and advance position but Warrior is retaining full guard.
Sterling trying to control but Warrior is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Warrior 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 looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Warrior wants to sweep here but Sterling controlling him for the moment.
Sterling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warrior swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Warrior is looking for a triangle but Sterling pushes his legs off easily.
Sterling looking to pass the guard.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Warrior keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Warrior scores with a body shot.
Warrior cracks Sterling with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Adrian Sterling has been cut.
Sterling gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left lands for Warrior.#ROC#Sterling is rocked!
Warrior circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Sterling to the canvas! Sterling doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Warrior keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ultimate Warrior!
Ultimate Warrior really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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