Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DC 122 Beard v Pedersoli
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Davis throws a right and a left that Sterling avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sterling.
Sterling moves out of range of the strikes.
Sterling defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Davis lands a nice shot that snaps Sterling's head back.
Sterling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sterling misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Sterling.
Sterling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis punishes Sterling's body with a nice straight punch.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Sterling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Sterling moved out of range nicely.
Sterling throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Sterling fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sterling throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range. #T1#
Sterling misses with a wild body shot.
Davis misses with a straight left.
Jab from Davis.
Sterling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis throws a jab when Sterling was well out of range.
Davis scores with a punch to the head.
Nice defenses there by Davis.
Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sterling.
Sterling takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Sterling misses.
Davis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sterling.
Davis dips to his left and cracks Sterling with an uppercut!
Davis with a jab.
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 looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Davis connects with a single shot there.
Davis cracks Sterling with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sterling misses with a straight left.
Davis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Davis cracks Sterling with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Davis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sterling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sterling takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Sterling.
Sterling swings for the body but Davis moves out of range.
Davis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davis with a jab.
Sterling ducks right into an uppercut from Davis.
Davis misses with a hook. Sterling ducked under it nicely.
Sterling slips under a jab.
Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sterling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Jab from Davis.
Davis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sterling drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Davis misses with a hook. Sterling ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Davis misses the target.
Sterling ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Sterling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Davis throws the left hand but Sterling avoids the punch easily.
Davis misses with a hook. Sterling ducked under it nicely.
Davis connects with a single shot there.
Davis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sterling's hands.
Davis slips a jab from Sterling.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sterling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davis lands a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
Sterling walks into a straight right hand from Davis.#T4#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davis but Davis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Davis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sterling staying out of range there.
Davis misses the jab.
It looked like Sterling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Sterling shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davis.
Davis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sterling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Sterling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sterling moves forwards but Davis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Davis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sterling throws out the jab.
Sterling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sterling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davis throws a hook to the side of Sterling's head but Sterling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sterling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davis.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Davis cracks Sterling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davis throws a one two combo.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sterling might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis throws a poor cross that misses
and Sterling counters with a straight right hand.
Sterling ducks right into an uppercut from Davis.
Davis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sterling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sterling throws a big shot that misses.
Sterling looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range.#T1#
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Davis cracks Sterling with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sterling looks to land a right hand but Davis moved out of range.
Sterling throws a hook but Davis blocks it.
Davis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davis lands an overhand right.
Sterling just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Sterling is just out of range.#TD#
Sterling closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davis quickly recovers to half guard.
Sterling with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Davis wants to improve his position but Sterling is controlling well.
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!
Davis moves into full guard.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. #T2#
Davis 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 wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving. #SUB#
Sterling is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sterling wants to pass the guard but Davis is keeping the position.
Sterling is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Davis wants to sweep here but Sterling controlling him for the moment.
Davis can't keep his opponent in guard - Sterling advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Davis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sterling stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Sterling passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davis is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Davis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sterling wants to control but Davis is keeping him busy.
Davis holds on to Sterling's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB#
Sterling tries for a kimura but Davis is defending well. #SUB#
Sterling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Davis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Sterling is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Davis has escaped the position, nice work there.
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 Aljamain Sterling will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Sterling closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Davis throws Sterling to one side and escapes!
Sterling changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Sterling manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Davis throws out a counter right but Sterling avoids it with no problem.
Sterling slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Sterling slips under a jab from Davis.
Jackson Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Sterling drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Davis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Davis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Davis lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling is bucking up trying to escape but Davis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Davis avoids the attempt from Sterling to control.
Sterling is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sterling regains half guard.
Davis prevents Sterling from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Davis. #T2#
Davis is pressing down on Sterling's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sterling is holding on for now.
Davis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Davis scoring with strikes but Sterling is staying in there.
Sterling sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sterling tries to roll over but Davis keeps him under control.
Sterling is trying to control but can't.
Davis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Sterling is staying active underneath Davis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davis working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sterling's thigh. Sterling counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Davis pushing down on Sterling's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sterling is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sterling avoid being mounted?
Sterling is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis wants to take a breather but Sterling is having none of it.
Davis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Davis 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.
Sterling wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis wants to control but Sterling is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sterling manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Davis postures up. #SUB#
Sterling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis forces his way into half guard.
Jackson Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Davis lands a heavy elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Davis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Davis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Davis!
An out of breath Jackson Davis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Aljamain Sterling was interviewed post fight and said 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: DC 113: Bong Sik v Beliveau
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Santana misses with a few strikes there.
Santana misses with a few strikes there.
Santana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sterling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santana sees it coming and avoids it easily.#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 throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santana works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving.
Sterling throws a strike but Santana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a triangle but Santana pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Sterling working for a triangle but Santana defends it easily.
Santana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Santana postures up in Sterling's guard and throws a big left but Sterling blocks it.
Santana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sterling bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santana's guard. #REVB#
Sterling controlling from the top position.
Sterling stops Santana from standing up.
Sterling distracts Santana with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sterling stays in close to Santana's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Sterling has gone for a leg lock! Santana slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sterling's guard.#REVR#
Santana throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Santana is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Santana being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sterling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santana lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Santana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Sterling has wrist control.
Sterling seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Sterling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sterling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Santana throwing strikes from guard but Sterling blocks nicely.
Santana postures up in Sterling's guard and throws a big left but Sterling blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santana. #SUB2#
Sterling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santana makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Santana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sterling has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santana has managed to get both his arms back between Sterling's legs - danger averted.
Sterling manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santana manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Santana keeping full guard, as Sterling tries to pass.
Santana keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully. #T4#
Sterling throws a strike but Santana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Santana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sterling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Sterling has his foot on Santana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santana works his way back into a safe position though.
Santana postures up and lands a big shot to Sterling's brow.
Santana throws an elbow that misses. Sterling uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Santana's guard. Nice move by Sterling!#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santana keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aljamain Sterling will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sterling takes a swing at Santana's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Santana shoots in and bounces Sterling off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Santana stopping the sweep attempt from Sterling.
Santana would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Santana lands a couple of digs.
Santana working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sterling's head.#SUB2#
Sterling has his foot on Santana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santana works his way back into a safe position though.
Santana cracks Sterling with a solid left hand.
Sterling is trying to keep Santana in close.
Santana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santana connects with a couple of short punches.
Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santana is in close to Sterling's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Sterling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sterling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santana is aware though and is defending well.
Santana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Sterling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santana can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santana cracks Sterling with a solid left hand.
Sterling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santana.
Sterling looking to control.
Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santana with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Sterling is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Sterling has wrist control.#SUB2#
Santana avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santana defends well.
Sterling is breathing heavily.
Santana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santana's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sterling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Sterling has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Santana doesn't defend quickly enough and Sterling has managed to lock this one up! Can Santana escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sterling on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aljamain Sterling!
A victorious Aljamain Sterling thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 104: Sitsongrit V Sicarious
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Saputra blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Saputra's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sterling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saputra moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Sterling.
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Saputra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saputra moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Saputra.
Saputra has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sterling lands with a shot to the body.
Saputra misses with an uppercut. Sterling saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Saputra coming out on top.
Sterling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sterling throws a right and a left that Saputra avoids nicely.
Saputra throws out a counter right but Sterling avoids it with no problem.
Aljamain Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling looks to score with a jab to the body but Saputra is just out of range.
Saputra on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Saputra lands a jab to the head.
Sterling takes a swing at Saputra's ribcage but misses.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saputra as he avoids it easily.
Saputra misses with a double jab.
Sterling appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sterling looks to land a left hand but Saputra moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saputra! But no joy.
Sterling misses with a right hand
and Saputra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sterling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saputra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saputra wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saputra moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sterling looks for a takedown but Saputra sprawls well.#T2#
Sterling throws a series of punches but Saputra avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Saputra's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sterling throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and Saputra counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sterling! Saputra lets Sterling back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Sterling is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sterling misses with a wild body shot.
Oh Sterling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saputra throws a body shot but no joy.
Sterling seems to have got his legs back now.
Sterling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saputra.
Saputra throws a looping overhand right but Sterling ducks down to avoid it.
Sterling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saputra.
Saputra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sterling throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sterling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sterling or perhaps it was just good defense by Saputra, which made it look bad.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Saputra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Saputra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Saputra cracks a nice hook into Sterling's ribs.
Saputra has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD2#
Saputra cracks Sterling with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sterling looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Saputra finish him?
Saputra throws an overhand right that drops Sterling like a sack of potatoes! Saputra dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frendy Saputra!
Frendy Saputra seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Aljamain Sterling spoke after the fight, saying 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: DC 98: Sicarius vs Bonesteel
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
A big right from Gotch misses.
Gotch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sterling in his tracks.
Gotch misses with the combination. #TD#
Sterling closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gotch to the mat! Gotch manages to get full guard.
Sterling tries to free his leg and advance position but Gotch is retaining full guard.
Gotch trying to control the position here.
Gotch keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Gotch working for a triangle but Sterling defends it easily.
Gotch has his hands on Sterling's head, controlling the position.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Gotch keeps moving.
Sterling is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sterling looking to sit in guard and control but Gotch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sterling not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.
Gotch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Sterling trying to control the position. #SUB#
Sterling is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotch defends it easily.
Gotch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gotch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gotch is continuing to stall.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Sterling is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotch pulls his head out easily.
Gotch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sterling takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gotch ducks under a wild hook from Sterling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#KD2#
Gotch drops Sterling with a left right combo! Gotch follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC2#Sterling is rocked!
A lull in the action here.
Oh Sterling is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sterling is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lou Gotch 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##KD2#
Gotch steps into range and cracks Sterling with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Sterling flops backwards and Gotch dives into his guard looking to finish!
Sterling seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Sterling has his foot on Gotch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gotch works his way back into a safe position though.
Sterling wants to sweep but no luck.
Sterling keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass.
Sterling can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gotch controls the pace.
Gotch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sterling is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Sterling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotch is aware though and is defending well.
Gotch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Sterling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gotch is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Sterling throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gotch escapes and throws Sterling's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sterling tries to improve position but can't.
My spies in Tran MMA Gym inform me that Gotch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gotch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sterling will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sterling is looking for a sweep.
Sterling is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gotch tries to move to mount but Sterling blocks the move with his legs.
Sterling is letting Gotch control him for a moment.
Sterling looking for a sweep but Gotch has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sterling is looking to get to half guard.
Gotch looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Sterling is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling tries to improve his position but Gotch has taken his back! Gotch has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sterling tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gotch pushes Sterling away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lou Gotch!
A very excited looking Lou Gotch 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.
Aljamain Sterling spoke after the fight, saying 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: DC 86: Farfan v Fezzik
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Hoshino scores with a nice head shot.
Sterling throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshino's shoulder, as Hoshino tries to avoid the shot.
Sterling misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Sterling shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hoshino is trying to defend but Sterling finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Hoshino is defending against the submission attempts here by Sterling. #SUB#
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura but Hoshino is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoshino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##ES2#
Hoshino makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sterling misses with an uppercut.
Sterling shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoshino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sterling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoshino sprawls well. Hoshino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Sterling misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoshino! But no joy.
Sterling 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.
Hoshino throws a wild body kick that Sterling sees coming a mile off.
Hoshino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sterling's head backwards.
Hoshino throws an off balance right hand
and Sterling counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sterling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoshino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Sterling misses. #T2#
Hoshino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the body from Sterling misses #CL2#
and Hoshino counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino gets through Sterling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sterling throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoshino lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Sterling manages to break the clinch.
Hoshino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoshino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aljamain Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling misses with a straight right.
Hoshino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sterling wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Sterling.
Hoshino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Hoshino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sterling's head.
Sterling misses with a shot to the body
and Hoshino counters with a nice body kick.
Sterling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoshino's waist but Hoshino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterling off to one side.
Hoshino lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sterling has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands a jab to the nose.
Sterling missing with a left hand there. Hoshino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sterling.
Sterling appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoshino wants to clinch up but Sterling keeps it at a distance.
Sterling went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sterling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoshino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Sterling misses.
Sterling lands with a hook. Hoshino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hoshino moves out of range as Sterling strikes.
Sterling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Sterling.#T4#
Hoshino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sterling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sterling looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Sterling throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sterling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sterling scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Sterling misses its target.
Sterling looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Sterling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sterling throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino wants to counter the offense by Sterling and move into the clinch position.
Sterling goes for a double leg but Hoshino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoshino continues to drive forward.#TD#
Sterling pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yuuji Hoshino will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hoshino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sterling.
Sterling misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino connects with a leg kick.
Hoshino scores with a hook.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sterling.
Hoshino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sterling throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sterling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
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!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Sterling wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoshino, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Sterling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoshino keeps working. #SUB#
Sterling goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hoshino rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sterling's guard! Nice work there by Hoshino!
Hoshino wants to stand but Sterling has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hoshino passes into side control.
Sterling is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Sterling manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hoshino wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sterling is working for a kimura but Hoshino is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Sterling is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hoshino sees it coming and defends easily.
Sterling is looking to stall here but Hoshino recovers full guard. #T3#
Sterling wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving.
Sterling is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sterling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sterling slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sterling wants to control but Hoshino is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoshino pushes Sterling away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sterling gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Sterling swings around for an armbar but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sterling's guard.#SUB#
Sterling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoshino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hoshino preventing the sweep.
Hoshino wants to stand but Sterling has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sterling seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Aljamain Sterling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Hoshino decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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 Aljamain Sterling will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sterling's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sterling throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoshino.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sterling walks into a stiff left hand from Hoshino.
Sterling takes one to the side of the head.
Hoshino dips to his left and cracks Sterling with an uppercut!
Sterling with a poor takedown
and Hoshino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sterling misses with an uppercut.
Sterling misses with an uppercut.
Sterling goes for a double leg but Hoshino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoshino continues to drive forward.
Hoshino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoshino prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hoshino just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hoshino lands with a light punch inside.
Hoshino lands with a left to the head. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Hoshino.
Sterling jumps guard but Hoshino turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sterling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Sterling blocks a body shot from Hoshino.
Sterling tries to pull guard but Hoshino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sterling goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoshino prevents it.
Hoshino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoshino has Sterling pushed against the cage.
Hoshino lands with a light punch inside.
Hoshino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sterling backwards.
Hoshino gets underhooks to prevent Sterling's takedown attempt.
Hoshino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoshino lands a body punch.
Sterling is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hoshino to keep the fight standing.#T2#
Hoshino lands an elbow just above Sterling 's eye.
A short right from Hoshino.
Sterling tries to pull guard but Hoshino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Hoshino.
Hoshino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoshino stalling.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Sterling controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Sterling's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Hoshino.
Hoshino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sterling tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hoshino lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoshino has a couple of punches blocked by Sterling.
A short right from Hoshino.
A short right from Hoshino. #T3#
Hoshino slows down the pace here.
Hoshino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sterling tries to pull guard but Hoshino won't allow it.
Sterling tries to pull guard but Hoshino holds him up against the cage and eventually Sterling drops back down to his feet.
Hoshino is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoshino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sterling jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoshino walks away with a smile on his face. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sterling swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Hoshino counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hoshino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sterling.
Sterling tries to pull guard but Hoshino holds him up against the cage and eventually Sterling drops back down to his feet.
Hoshino lands an uppercut.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sterling misses with some punches. #T4#
Sterling tries to pull guard but Hoshino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the side of Sterling's head.
Sterling is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoshino is defending well.
Hoshino misses with a body punch.
Sterling has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoshino after a bit of a struggle.
Sterling tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoshino smiles and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Hoshino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino with a nice calf kick.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoshino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sterling throws a body shot but no joy.
Sterling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoshino lands a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yuuji Hoshino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoshino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuji Hoshino!
Yuuji Hoshino seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Aljamain Sterling was interviewed post fight and said 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: DC 77 Mfer vs Maeda
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Slow leaves Sterling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Sterling backs off Slow throws a huge counter combo but Sterling manages to avoid it all.
Sterling takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Slow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A cross from Slow lands.
Slow tries to bum rush Sterling with a series of wild strikes but Sterling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Slow pushes Sterling up against the cage in a clinch.
Slow digs a right hand into Sterling's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sterling's gas tank.
Sterling jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slow walks away with a smile on his face. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Slow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slow scores with a punch to the head.
Slow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Slow moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Slow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Sterling gets control of Slow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sterling will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Slow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU2#
Slow stands up from Sterling's guard - Slow perhaps looking for a knockout.
Slow throws out a powerful jab.
Slim Slow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Slow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Slow wants to clinch up but Sterling keeps it at a distance.
Sterling swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Slow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slim Slow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slow. #CL2#
Slow clinches.
I was talking to Sterling's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A shot in the inside from Slow.
A short right from Slow on the inside.
Sterling has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling blocking some punches.
Slow working aggressively here.
Slow throws a punch but it's blocked by Sterling.
Slow is pressed up against the cage. Sterling has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Slow down to the mat. Slow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sterling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slow manages to avoid it.#T2##CL2#
Slow rushes Sterling and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Sterling successfully pulls guard.
Slow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sterling is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Slow stands up from Sterling's guard - Slow perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Slow clinches up with Sterling and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Sterling successfully pulls guard.
Slow is looking to stand up but Sterling won't let him.
Sterling trying to keep a closed guard but Slow is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Sterling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Sterling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sterling is proving hard to escape from.
Slow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slow wants to stand but Sterling has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sterling lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sterling stops Slow from standing up.
Sterling connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sterling passes Slow's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sterling is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Slow! #T4#
Slow is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB#
Sterling with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Slow is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB#
Sterling working for a guillotine from mount but Slow is in no mood to give up.
Slow wants to try and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slow can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Sterling is working for a guillotine from mount but Slow frees his head quite easily.
You get the feeling that Slow really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slim Slow 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##TD#
Sterling bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Slow pushes Sterling away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sterling gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Slow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Sterling working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Sterling tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sterling working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slow is not content to let Sterling control the position. #T1##SUB#
Sterling tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Sterling tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Slow is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sterling looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Slow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Sterling tries for a kimura but Slow is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slow is looking to get back to his feet here but Sterling is keeping cool and he's managed to take Slow's back.
Sterling has Slow flattened out and is raining down punches.
The referee is taking a good look at Slow as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sterling! #T3#
Slow wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Sterling working for a choke but Slow is defending well. #SUB#
Sterling looking for the choke from the back.
Slow is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Slow is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Slow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sterling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sterling is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #ES2#
Slow manages to stand up with Sterling still on his back. Eventually Sterling drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Slow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sterling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sterling throws a lazy uppercut
and Slow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Slow has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sterling is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sterling fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Slow misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Slow moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljamain Sterling dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Slow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slow wants it to stay on the feet.
Slow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sterling was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sterling has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sterling there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown but Slow sprawls well. He's pushed Sterling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sterling is trying hard to land a takedown here. Slow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slow stuffs the takedown.
Slow let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sterling is looking to wear down Slow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slow scores with a three punch combo!
Sterling is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slow.
Slow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sterling under the eye.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slow.
Sterling wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Slow tests Sterling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Slim Slow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slow lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sterling.#T1#
Slow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sterling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slow ducks under a wild hook from Sterling.
Sterling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sterling's head backwards.
Sterling misses with an uppercut
and Slow counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Slow darts in and clinches Sterling up against the cage.
Sterling blocking some punches. #TD#
Sterling has clasped his hands together around Slow's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
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! #SUB#
Sterling looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Slow wants to get back to his feet but Sterling drags him back down.#T2##SUB#
Sterling is trying to get an arm triangle but Slow is defending well. #ES2#
Slow sneaks out the side door and pushes Sterling away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slow scores with a one two! Sterling had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Slow scores with a four punch combination!
Slow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sterling.
Nice jab there from Slow.
Slim Slow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sterling dives in for a single leg takedown but Slow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sterling backwards.
Slow misses with a punch to the body.
Sterling wants a takedown but no success here.
Sterling blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Sterling is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Slow to keep the fight standing.
Slow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Slow lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Sterling tries to pull guard but Slow won't allow it.
Sterling has Slow pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slow manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slow misses with a body punch.
Slow lands a shoulder strike.
Slow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sterling tries to pull guard but Slow holds him up against the cage and eventually Sterling drops back down to his feet.
Slow lands with a right to the head.
Slow working aggressively here.
Slow presses Sterling against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sterling.
Slow keeps control of Sterling as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slow digs a right hand underneath Sterling's ribcage. Sterling let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slow.
Slow works on Sterling's body with a couple of short punches.
Slim Slow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Slow fails to land.
Slow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sterling backwards.
Slow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slow lands a hook that snaps the head of Sterling backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slow.
Slow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sterling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slow misses with the head strike.
Slow struggles to land a body shot inside as Sterling controls his hands.
Slow lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Sterling is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Slow.
Oh Sterling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sterling seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slow pushes Sterling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slow misses with a punch to the body.
Slow lands a right hand.
Sterling goes for a takedown in the clinch but Slow prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slim Slow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slow has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Slow!
Slim Slow 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.
Aljamain Sterling was interviewed post fight and said 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: DC 68 Licht vs Babel
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sterling.
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thibodeaux as he avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sterling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sterling shoots in but no luck this time.
Sterling 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thibodeaux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux moves away and avoids it.
Sterling throws a sloppy body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sterling looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
A punch combination from Sterling misses. #T1#
Sterling lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thibodeaux with a jab.
Sterling throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Sterling misses with a straight right.
Sterling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux circles away quickly and effectively.
Sterling avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux.
Sterling is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sterling.
A nice side step and Thibodeaux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sterling moves out of range of the strikes.
Thibodeaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sterlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sterling misses with a body punch
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux jabs Sterling right on the nose. Sterling blinks but takes it well.
Sterling throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Sterling connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterling missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Sterling fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thibodeaux sprawls well initially but Sterling persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Sterling is looking for a kimura but Thibodeaux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sterling to get the leverage.
Sterling thows a huge punch but Thibodeaux dodges it nicely.
Sterling is keen to just control but Thibodeaux is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Sterling seems to be working for a kimura but Thibodeaux defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sterling seems to be looking for submissions.
Sterling will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sterling thows a huge punch but Thibodeaux dodges it nicely. #T3##SUB#
Sterling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thibodeaux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sterling.
Sterling wants to pass to mount but Thibodeaux is defending the position.
Sterling trying to control the action but Thibodeaux is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sterling is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thibodeaux defends it well. #SUB#
Sterling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thibodeaux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sterling.
Thibodeaux felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thibodeaux keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Sterling is looking for a kimura but Thibodeaux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sterling to get the leverage. #SUB#
Sterling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Thibodeaux is staying active underneath Sterling, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaiden Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Sterling's ribs.
Sterling shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thibodeaux lands with a cross.
Sterling misses with an uppercut
and Thibodeaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sterling misses with a hook
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Kaiden Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Thibodeaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sterling fails with the takedown
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the head.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Sterling's ribs.
Thibodeaux lands a jab.#T1#
Sterling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thibodeaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sterling looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kaiden Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sterling loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Thibodeaux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sterling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sterling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thibodeaux finds it's way round the side to connect with Sterling's head.
Sterling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux works Sterling's body with a nice hook.
Nice cross by Sterling.#T2#
Sterling swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux dodges the punch combination from Sterling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thibodeaux sprawls well. Thibodeaux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thibodeaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Sterling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thibodeaux tries to bench press Sterling off him but Sterling keeps the position. #T3#
Thibodeaux regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sterling's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to his feet.
Sterling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thibodeaux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Sterling is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Thibodeaux still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Thibodeaux has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Sterling sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB#
Sterling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sterling trying to hold on to Thibodeaux's head to control him but Thibodeaux postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kaiden Thibodeaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thibodeaux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sterling.
Sterling cracks Thibodeaux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sterling cracks Thibodeaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sterling takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thibodeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sterling on the side of the head.
Sterling throws a sloppy body shot
and Thibodeaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands with a nice body punch.
Thibodeaux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sterling to score with a decent uppercut.
Thibodeaux stuffs the takedown.
Sterling thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses.
Sterling changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thibodeaux tries to avoid it but Sterling manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thibodeaux to the ground. Thibodeaux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sterling.
Thibodeaux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot.
Thibodeaux throws a looping overhand right but Sterling ducks down to avoid it.
Sterling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sterling shoots in looking for a takedown but Thibodeaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sterling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Sterling misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thibodeaux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Thibodeaux - just one landing.
Sterling looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thibodeaux lands a glancing blow to the side of Sterling's head.
Thibodeaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sterling smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Sterling missing with a left hand there. Thibodeaux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab. Sterling acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sterling throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Sterling's ribcage but misses.
Sterling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sterling misses with an uppercut.
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Thibodeaux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Sterling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thibodeaux dips to his left and cracks Sterling with an uppercut!
Aljamain Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sterling takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sterling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thibodeaux's waist but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterling off to one side.
A big right from Sterling misses.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
A lazy left from Thibodeaux finds it's target.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sterling.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Sterling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thibodeaux! But no joy.
Sterling throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily.
Sterling swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaiden Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sterling rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Sterling throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Thibodeaux to counter with a crisp jab.
Sterling takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Sterling.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sterling misses with a wild body shot.
Sterling throws a lazy uppercut
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Thibodeaux does it's job there.
Sterling takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aljamain Sterling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sterling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sterling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sterling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sterling on the side of the head.
Thibodeaux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thibodeaux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sterling at a distance.
Sterling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiden Thibodeaux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thibodeaux winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiden Thibodeaux!
Kaiden Thibodeaux tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Aljamain Sterling stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: DC 61: Dochenko vs Talvela
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Sterling walks into a straight right hand from Lamez.
Sterling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lamez.
Lamez throws a hook but Sterling blocks it.
Lamez misses with a hook. Sterling ducked under it nicely.
Sterling ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
A counter left hand to the body from Sterling misses its target.
Lamez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sterling in his tracks.
Lamez misses with a hook. Sterling ducked under it nicely.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lamez lunges at Sterling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sterling's hand.
Lamez ducks under a wild hook from Sterling.
Lamez misses with a straight right.
Sterling defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Sterling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lamez takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sterling takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sterling just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Sterling misses.
Sterling moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Lamez connects with a right hand. Sterling shakes it off.
Lamez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Sterling scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, jab by Lamez - just one landing.
Sterling moves away from the strike by Lamez.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sterling bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lamez's head backwards.
Lamez connects with a jab.
Sterling defending well as Lamez loads up on a big left hand.
Sterling appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Scottie Lamez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lamez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sterling throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamez connects with a right hand. Sterling shakes it off.#TD#
Sterling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Lamez is trying to control Sterling's posture but Sterling avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamez tries to bench press Sterling off him but Sterling keeps the position. #T2#
Lamez wants to control but Sterling postures up.
Sterling trying to control the position but Lamez is working away. #SUB#
Sterling is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lamez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sterling gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lamez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sterling lets go of the hold and Lamez can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aljamain Sterling!
Aljamain Sterling decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 52: Nitro vs Maeda
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Sterling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saputra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saputra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sterling drops his hands momentarily and Saputra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saputra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saputra wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Saputra cracks Sterling with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sterling looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Saputra finish him? #ROC2#Sterling is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sterling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Saputra's waist but Saputra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterling off to one side.
Oh Sterling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sterling looks to score with a jab to the body but Saputra is just out of range.
Sterling seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Saputra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sterling feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saputras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sterling swings for the body but Saputra moves out of range.
Sterling misses with an uppercut. Saputra saw that one coming.
Aljamain Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saputra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sterling throws out the jab.
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt.
Saputra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
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 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.#T2#
Saputra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sterling is one step ahead there.
Sterling trying to control but Saputra is working from the bottom.
Sterling advances position into side control!
Sterling advances to mount.
Sterling moves to take his opponent's back.
Saputra staying busy and making it hard for Sterling to control. #T3##SUB#
Sterling working for a choke but Saputra is defending well. #SUB#
Saputra is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sterling gets his way! #SUB#
Sterling working for a choke but Saputra is defending well. #SUB#
Sterling patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Sterling is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Saputra is defending well though. Sterling let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Sterling has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Saputra has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saputra tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saputra wants to control but Sterling is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frendy Saputra 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.#R2#
Sterling uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saputra has time to react.
Saputra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saputra wants it to stay on the feet.
A big right from Saputra misses.
A quick step to the side and Sterling tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saputra throws out a loose jab but Sterling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sterling just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saputra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sterling thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Saputra has knocked Sterling down with a huge combo! Saputra steps away and waves a wobbly Sterling back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T1#
Sterling misses the shot to the body.
Saputra unleashes a big counter combination but Sterling bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sterling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sterling catches Saputra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sterling rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saputra counters with a right hand to the body.
Sterling showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saputra.
Sterling walks into a left hand. #T2#
Saputra throws a body shot but no joy.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saputra sprawls well. Saputra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Saputra releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saputra misses with a right hand
and Sterling counters with a nice body shot.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Saputra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sterling dives in and scores a takedown into Saputra's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Sterling drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saputra manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sterling has Saputra in his guard.#REVB#
Saputra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saputra advances to half guard.
Saputra is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sterling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saputra wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Saputra tries to free his leg and advance position but Sterling is retaining full guard.
Aljamain Sterling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Saputra 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.
Saputra trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saputra throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saputra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Sterling is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saputra defends well.
Saputra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sterling is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frendy Saputra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sterling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saputra scores with a hook to the body. Sterling takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sterling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saputra is fending him off so far but Sterling persists. Nope, Saputra circles away and we're back to standing.
Saputra throws out a counter right but Sterling avoids it with no problem.
Saputra scores with a jab. Sterling acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saputra misses with a double jab
letting Sterling counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling fails with the takedown.#T1##TD#
Sterling is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saputra's half guard.
Sterling is trying to control the action in half guard but Saputra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saputra is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sterling's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sterling's back!
Sterling breaks Saputra's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Saputra keeps moving.
Sterling stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saputra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sterling throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saputra works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sterling trying to control the position from guard on top but Saputra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sterling trying to move into half guard but instead Saputra has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sterling looking for a sweep. Not yet Sterling, not yet.
Saputra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3##SUB2#
Saputra drops back looking for a leg! Sterling is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sterling manages to kick Saputra off! Saputra jumps back into Sterling's guard.
Saputra wants to pass the guard but Sterling is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saputra defends it easily.
Sterling looking to control. #SUB#
Sterling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saputra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saputra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sterling wants to sweep but no luck.
Saputra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saputra sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Saputra drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sterling manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saputra has Sterling in his guard.#REVR#
Sterling stands and throws Saputra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Aljamain Sterling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Sterling is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saputra has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sterling tries to move into full mount but can't pass Saputra's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aljamain Sterling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saputra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Frendy Saputra!
A victorious Frendy Saputra thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Aljamain Sterling stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: DC 44: Bollomard vs Dead 2
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
Ziegler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sterling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ziegler pinned against the cage. Ziegler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A good leg kick by Ziegler.
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sterling shoots for a takedown but Ziegler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mike Ziegler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Sterling.
No luck for Sterling with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling tries to move into range but Ziegler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ziegler misses with a body shot.
Ziegler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ziegler lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sterling will feel that in the morning.
Mike Ziegler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling looks winded!#T1#
Nice cross by Ziegler.
Ziegler keeps Sterling at a distance using the push kick.
Ziegler pounces like a tiger and cracks Sterling with a vicious hook! Sterling is down but not out! Ziegler follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Ziegler!
Our winner, Mike Ziegler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Aljamain Sterling stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: DC 37: Sokol vs Sterling
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Sterling thuds his right hand into Sokol's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sterling punishes Sokol's body with a nice straight punch.
Sokol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sterling throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Sokol to counter with a crisp jab.
Sokol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sterling looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sterling misses with a body shot.
Sokol looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sterling with the counter takedown but Sokol avoids it easily.
Sokol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
Sokol throws an off balance right hand
and Sokol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Sokol.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sterling momentarily.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Sterling's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sokol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
A big left from Sterling misses.
Sterling doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Sterling.
Sokol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sokol throws a head kick that Sterling semi-blocks.
Sokol fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sterling blocks a head kick by Sokol.
A countering left hand to the body from Sterling misses.
Sokol scores with a punch to the head.
Sokol throws a nice head kick!
Sokol throws a jab but it's blocked by Sterling.
Sokol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sokol is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sterling throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
Sokol cracks a nice hook into Sterling's ribs.#T2#
Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sterling now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sokol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sterling is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sterling throws a shot from downtown. Sokol moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Sokol tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sterling. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sterling takes a swing at Sokol's ribcage but misses.
Sokol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sterling.
A big left from Sokol misses.
Sokol lands a head kick!
Sokol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sokol is looking to land body kicks.
Sokol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sokol lands a glancing blow to the side of Sterling's head.#T3#
Sokol misses with an uppercut.
Sterling staying out of range there.
Jan Sokol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sokol throws a sloppy head kick and Sterling moves out of range easily.
Sokol misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sokol.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Sterling.
Sterling avoids the head kick by Sokol.
Sterling is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sterling scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sterling takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Sterling.
Sokol tries a head kick but it misses.
Sterling tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sokol looks to land a body kick but Sterling moved away.#T4#
Good shot there by Sokol.
Sterling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sokol counters with a three punch combo that has Sterling backing up. Sterling nods at Sokol to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sokol throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sterling.
Sokol has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sokol there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sokol looks to land a body kick but Sterling moved away.
A nice side step and Sterling releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sokol ducks under a wild hook from Sterling.
Sterling moves out of range as Sokol strikes.
Sterling misses with a takedown
and Sokol counters with a one-two to the body.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Sterling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokol lunges at Sterling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sterling's hand.
Sterling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sokol 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#
Sokol tries a head kick but it misses.
Sokol throws a body punch but Sterling moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Sterling misses.
Sokol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sterling can do to turn this around?
Sterling has his takedown stuffed
and Sokol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sokol misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sterling. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokol dips to his left and cracks Sterling with an uppercut!
Sokol is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling with a poor takedown
letting Sokol counter with a right hand.
Sokol loads up on a big right hand but Sterling slips the punch.
Sokol throws a sloppy head kick and Sterling moves out of range easily.
Sokol lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Sterling dives in and grabs Sokol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sokol pushes down on Sterling's head and hops out.
Jan Sokol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Sterling.
Sterling connects with a body shot that sends Sokol's belly button to the back.
Sokol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sterling momentarily.
Sokol plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sokol slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterling, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sterling is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sokol sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sterling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sokol finds it's way round the side to connect with Sterling's head.
Sterling misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sokol.
Sokol connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Sterling.
Sokol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Sokol fakes the leg kick and cracks Sterling in the body.
Sterling blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Sterling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sterling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Sterling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sokol.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Sterling releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sokol lands a head kick. Sterling smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sokol misses with a looping left.
Sokol catches Sterling with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sterling or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sokol. #T3#
Sokol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Sterling's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sterling takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sokol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sterling moves forwards but Sokol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Sokol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sterling slips under a jab.
Sterling swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sokol connects with a jab.
A left lands for Sokol.
Sterling shoots in and drives through. Sokol sprawls well.
Sokol catches Sterling with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sterling is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sokol is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sterling.
Sokol moves out of range as Sterling strikes.#T4#
Sokol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sterlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sokol stuffs the takedown.
Sterling is breathing heavily.
Sokol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sterling walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sokol jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sokol lands a body shot.
Sokol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sterling doesn't seem bothered though.
Sterling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sokol was well out of range. Poor timing from Sterling.
Sokol thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sokol keeps Sterling at a distance using the push kick.
Sterling is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sokol rather than just go for the knockout.
Sokol lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sokol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sterling takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sokol dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Sterling connects with a looping right hand.
Sokol scores with a nice body kick.
Sokol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sterling might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sokol has got the better of the exchanges.
Sokol scores with a jab. Sterling acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab from Sokol does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sterling. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sterling throws a poor cross that misses
and Sokol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sterling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sokol finds it's way round the side to connect with Sterling's head.
Sokol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sterling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sterling. Sokol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sokol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sokol slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterling, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jan Sokol is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Nice jab there from Sokol.
A big right from Sterling misses.
Sokol throws a jab when Sterling was well out of range.
Sterling throws out a counter right but Sokol avoids it with no problem.
Sokol lands with a straight right. Sterling didn't see that one coming.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sokol! #ROC#Sterling is rocked!
Sterling throws a lazy right hand but Sokol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sterling or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Sokol throws a quick counter head kick but Sterling was just out of range.
Sterling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sokol cracks Sterling with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Sokol scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sokol staying out of range there.
Sterling blocks a head kick by Sokol.
Sterling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!#TD#
Sokol fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sterling to the ground. Sokol is now in Sterling's guard.
Sterling is trying to control the position but Sokol postures up.
Sterling might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sokol haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a triangle but Sokol pushes his legs off easily.
Sokol lands a couple of elbows.
Sterling looking to control.
Sokol wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sokol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Sokol wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Sokol with a nice head shot there.
Sokol landing with the ground and pound.
Sokol distracts Sterling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sokol lands a couple of elbows.
Sterling is still in real trouble! Can Sokol finish him?
Sokol wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving.
Sterling seems to have recovered his senses.
Sokol working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for a guillotine here but Sokol defends easily.
Sokol chips away with some ground and pound.#T4##SUB2#
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sokol defends it easily.
Sokol connects with a couple of short punches.
Sokol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sokol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Sterling has his foot on Sokol's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sokol works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sokol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sokol scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokol stands up over Sterling, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sokol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Sokol clearly takes 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.#R4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sterling or perhaps it was just good defense by Sokol, which made it look bad.
Sokol scores with a punch to the head.
Sterling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sokol finds it's way round the side to connect with Sterling's head.
Sokol avoids the body shot from Sterling.
Sokol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sterling momentarily.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Sokol! Sterling is out on his feet! Sokol rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Sterling is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Sterling is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Sokol!
Jan Sokol retains his bantamweight title!
Aljamain Sterling was interviewed post fight and said 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: DC 31: Ziegler vs Hoshino
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Lamez throws a jab when Sterling was well out of range.
A lazy left from Lamez finds it's target.
Sterling 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 for a takedown but Lamez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sterling takes one to the side of the head.
Lamez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scottie Lamez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Sterling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lamez throws a jab when Sterling was well out of range.
Lamez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sterling.
A punch lands to the side of Sterling 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lamez throws out a loose jab but Sterling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sterling shoots in looking for a takedown. Lamez tries to sprawl out of it but Sterling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lamez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
A jab lands there for Lamez.
Sterling fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lamez avoids it really well and circles away.
Lamez throws out a powerful jab.
A swing and a miss from Sterling.
Sterling moves out of range as Lamez strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Lamez as Sterling shoots in.
Sterling slips under a jab from Lamez.
Lamez throws the left hand but Sterling avoids the punch easily.
Sterling moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Sterling.
Sterling slips a jab from Lamez.
Sterling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Lamez.#T2#
Sterling moves in looking to clinch but Lamez pushes him off.
Sterling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling somewhat.
Sterling ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamez misses the target.
Sterling slips under a jab.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sterling on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Sterling closes the distance and pushes Lamez back into the cage.
Lamez tries to throw a body punch but Sterling avoids it by throwing Lamez back against the cage.
Lamez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Sterling ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sterling no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Sterling is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lamez is aware though and is defending well.
Sterling is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Lamez controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Sterling is looking for a triangle here but Lamez uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sterling is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sterling trying to control but Lamez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lamez keeps control of the position easily here as Sterling tries to buck him off.
Sterling rolls, trying to escape but Lamez keeps control of the position.
Lamez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lamez has the hooks in. Sterling is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Scottie Lamez 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#
Sterling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling somewhat.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sterling on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lamez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamez wants it to stay on the feet.
Sterling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamez misses with a lunging right hand
and Sterling cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Lamez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lamez.
Lamez throws a good cross that connects.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Sterling slips the punch.
Sterling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 controlling the pace. #SUB#
Sterling seems to be working for a kimura but Lamez defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Lamez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lamez trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sterling is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lamez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sterling is working away from the top position though.
Lamez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Sterling is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sterling trying to mount his opponent but Lamez defends it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sterling trying to control from half guard but Lamez is working away.
Lamez wants to control but Sterling is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sterling trying to control the action but Lamez is working from the bottom.
Lamez has his hands clasped together around Sterling's back. He's all about the action.
Let's hope that Lamez 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.
Lamez is refusing to be controlled, as Sterling sits in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lamez is looking to control Sterling's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lamez avoid being mounted?
Lamez desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lamez cracks Sterling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Lamez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamez lands an overhand right.
Sterling blocks a jab.
Sterling tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Sterling slips the punch.
Sterling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamez's waist but Lamez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterling off to one side.
Lamez throws out a counter right but Sterling avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling ducks under a wild hook from Lamez.
Lamez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sterling.
Aljamain Sterling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sterling misses with a takedown attempt - Lamez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Sterling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Sterling is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lamez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Sterling working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sterling working away.
Sterling trying to control the position but Lamez is working away.
Lamez is looking for a sweep.
Lamez struggling a bit here.
Lamez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Sterling is staying active.#SUB#
Sterling is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lamez is trying to escape and Sterling transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lamez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sterling! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aljamain Sterling!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aljamain Sterling thanked BE Younick for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: DC 26: Nyla vs Belly
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Sterling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sterling has a takedown stuffed.
Azarola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Azarola tries a head kick but it misses.
Azarola looks to throw the jab but Sterling is out of range.
Zigor Azarola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Azarola gets caught flat footed, as Sterling shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Azarola has control of Sterling's left arm, preventing Sterling from doing any damage.
Sterling won't allow Azarola to sweep him here.
Sterling is fighting to break Azarola's control of his arms but Azarola 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 looking to pass the guard.
Azarola is trying to hold Sterling in close to prevent damage but Sterling has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Sterling is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Azarola preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Azarola wants to get back to his feet.
Azarola is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Sterling is working for a kimura but Azarola is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Sterling is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Azarola is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aljamain Sterling!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aljamain Sterling made sure he mentioned BE Younick , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Highland 214
Date: Dec 09, 2022

#R1#
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hall gets tackled into the cage by Sterling. Sterling maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Sterling drags the fight down to the ground.
Sterling has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hall has passed into side control.
Hall has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away. #T1#
Sterling tries to reverse the position but Hall maintains control.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Sterling is trying to reverse the position but instead Hall has taken his back - oops!
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Sterling's body.
Sterling tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Sterling is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hall gets his way!
Hall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sterling doesn't escape. #T2#
Sterling is in bad spot here.
Hall is not going to allow Sterling to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Hall working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Sterling defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sterling tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Hall is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Sterling taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Hall.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hall!
After the fight, Richard Hall 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.
In defeat, Aljamain Sterling stepped up to the mic, saying 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: Highland 210
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Lamez misses with an uppercut. Sterling saw that one coming.
Sterling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Sterling.
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Sterling is out of range. #TD#
Sterling fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lamez to the ground. Sterling is now in Lamez's guard.
Lamez pulls Sterling in to control the position.
Sterling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sterling trying to control but Lamez is working from the bottom.
Sterling is fighting to break Lamez's control of his arms but Lamez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lamez keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sterling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sterling trying to control but Lamez is working from the bottom.
Sterling is fighting to break Lamez's control of his arms but Lamez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Lamez is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Lamez the control monster continue. Boring.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sterling has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Sterling looking to score a takedown here. Lamez is defending well but Sterling drives through and ends up in Lamez's guard.
Sterling chips away with some ground and pound.
Lamez is pulling down on Sterling's head. It's preventing any offense from Sterling, at least for the moment.
Sterling wants to pass the guard but Lamez is keeping the position.
Lamez is controlling Sterling's posture.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sterling's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sterling looking to pass the guard.
Sterling trying to control but Lamez is working from the bottom.
Lamez is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Lamez misses with an uppercut.
Sterling looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lamez misses the jab.
Sterling shoots for a takedown but Lamez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Lamez shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamez.
A big right from Lamez misses.
Sterling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Lamez misses.
Lamez misses with a left hand #TD#
and Sterling counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Sterling is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lamez is just riding it out for now. Sterling eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Sterling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lamez is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Sterling is keen to just control but Lamez is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamez trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Sterling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lamez controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Lamez 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljamain Sterling dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lamez as he avoids it easily.
Aljamain Sterling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sterling moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamez misses with a hook.
Lamez throws a jab but it's blocked by Sterling.
It looked like Sterling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lamez throws a hook but Sterling avoids it easily.
Lamez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamez throws a hook but Sterling avoids it easily.
Lamez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sterling slips under a jab from Lamez.#TD#
Sterling scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aljamain Sterling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sterling thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lamez's head. #SUB#
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
Sterling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lamez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez is controlling Sterling's trapped leg to prevent Sterling from advancing to side control.#T1#
Sterling perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lamez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sterling is trying to control the action in half guard but Lamez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lamez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lamez has control of Sterling's left arm, preventing Sterling from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sterling pushing down on Lamez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sterling winds up and cracks Lamez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lamez wants to control but Sterling is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lamez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Sterling is looking for a kimura but Lamez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sterling to get the leverage.
Lamez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sterling thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sterling is trying to control. Lamez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lamez is looking to improve his position.
Lamez is trying is best to control the position here.
Lamez trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
Lamez is doing well to control the position and prevent Sterling from advancing to side control.#T3#
Sterling trying to control from half guard but Lamez is working away.
Lamez keeping control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lamez manages to get to full guard.
Lamez keeping moving, preventing Sterling from controlling successfully.
Lamez is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lamez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lamez! But no joy.
Jab by Lamez.
Lamez misses with a looping left.
Lamez loads up on a big right hand but Sterling slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Lamez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamez misses with a looping right.
It looked like Sterling was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lamez looks to land a right hand but Sterling moved out of range.
Scottie Lamez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sterling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamez throws a lazy right hand but Sterling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sterling throws a sloppy head kick and Lamez moves out of range easily.
Lamez throws a hook to the side of Sterling's head but Sterling sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Sterling was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Scottie Lamez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Lamez looks to throw the jab but Sterling is out of range.
Lamez stuffs the takedown attempt from Sterling. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
Lamez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sterling ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamez swats away the attempt to clinch by Sterling.
Sterling shoots in but no luck this time.
Lamez scores with the left hand. Sterling knows he should have avoided that one. #TD#
Sterling closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lamez quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura but Lamez is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lamez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sterling passes Lamez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lamez is concentrating on defense, preventing Sterling from advancing position. #T1#
Lamez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sterling passes to full mount!
Lamez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lamez prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Lamez working to try and regain half guard.
Lamez tries to hold on but Sterling pushes him away.
Lamez is squirming around, avoiding Sterling's attempts to control the action.
Sterling avoids the attempt from Lamez to control.
Lamez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lamez tries to hold on but Sterling pushes him away.
Scottie Lamez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lamez holds on to Sterling around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Lamez is working to get back to half guard.
Sterling throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB#
Sterling is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lamez is surviving well by controlling Sterling's body position as best he can.
Sterling wants to control the pace but Lamez is squirming around nicely.
Lamez is looking to improve his position but Sterling isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Sterling jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lamez manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Sterling is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lamez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Lamez can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB#
Sterling thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lamez regains half guard.
Lamez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sterling wants to control but Lamez is keeping him busy.
Lamez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamez gets back to full guard.
Sterling tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamez is retaining full guard.
Lamez pulls Sterling in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lamez is controlling Sterling's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sterling trying to control but Lamez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aljamain Sterling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sterling 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Aljamain Sterling!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Aljamain Sterling!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Aljamain Sterling!

Aljamain Sterling wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Aljamain Sterling made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BE Younick and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Highland 201
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Sterling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sterling showed some decent athleticism there.
Sterling throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sterling is trying to control. Venegas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sterling working Venegas over with strikes. #SUB2#
Sterling wants to work for an arm triangle but Venegas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Venegas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sterling pulls his head out easily.
Venegas is doing well to control the position and prevent Sterling from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Venegas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sterling trying to control the action but Venegas is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Sterling is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sterling wants to take a breather but Venegas is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sterling seems to be working for a kimura but Venegas defends the submission attempt.
Venegas tries to get to full guard but Sterling has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Venegas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Venegas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Venegas keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Venegas wants to hit a sweep here but Sterling passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Venegas there!
Venegas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Venegas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sterling swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sterling working for a triangle but Venegas defends it easily.
Venegas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Sterling tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Venegas 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.
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sterling escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Venegas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venegas wants to pass the guard but Sterling is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Venegas 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Venegas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Venegas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Sterling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Venegas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Venegas scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Venegas 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sterling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venegas is working Sterling over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Sterling working for a triangle but Venegas defends it easily.
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 Frankie Venegas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Venegas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Venegas blocks an elbow strike.
Sterling has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Venegas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sterling is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Venegas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Venegas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sterling.
Frankie Venegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Sterling.
Sterling has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sterling drops down looking for an ankle pick but Venegas pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Venegas throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Venegas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Venegas cracks Sterling with a big right hand but Sterling just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Sterling tries to improve position but can't.
Venegas lands a few punches from side control.
Venegas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Venegas controls the position.
Sterling takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#ROC#Sterling is rocked!
Sterling is trying to control Venegas 's posture but Venegas avoids it.
Sterling is still in real trouble! Can Venegas finish him?
Venegas working the ground and pound from side control.
Sterling is looking to regain half guard here but Venegas keeps moving and retains side control.
Sterling seems to have recovered his senses.
Venegas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sterling is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sterling taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
Venegas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Venegas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sterling is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Venegas 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Venegas wants to take a breather but Sterling is having none of it.
Venegas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Venegas lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sterling! More strikes land and this one is all over! Venegas jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Aljamain Sterling had this to say: 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: Highland 196
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Sterling takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sterling tries for a takedown but De Lima sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sterling looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? De Lima is fending him off so far but Sterling persists. Nope, De Lima circles away and we're back to standing.
Sterling stuns De Lima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sterling has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
De Lima uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sterling has time to react.
Aljamain Sterling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sterling wants to clinch.
Sterling ducks under a wild hook from De Lima.
De Lima tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sterling throws a head kick but De Lima moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Sterling with that takedown attempt.
De Lima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcos De Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Sterling.
Sterling ducks under a wild hook from De Lima.
De Lima throws a jab but it's blocked by Sterling. #T1#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Lima as he avoids it easily.
De Lima throws a looping overhand right but Sterling ducks down to avoid it.
De Lima stuffs the takedown attempt from Sterling. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
Sterling fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. De Lima darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sterling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and De Lima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but De Lima sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sterling slips a straight right by De Lima.
Sterling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Lima.
Sterling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
De Lima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sterling staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sterling.
A swing and a miss from De Lima.
De Lima is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sterling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Lima swivels and escapes.
De Lima misses with a hook.
De Lima displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sterling.
De Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Sterling's shoulder, as Sterling tries to avoid the shot.
Sterling is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Lima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Sterling tries to get set, De Lima tries to push him back and clinch up but Sterling manages to avoid the attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Lima thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Lima cracks Sterling with a good jab.#T3#
Sterling shoots in looking for a takedown. De Lima tries to sprawl out of it but Sterling keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Lima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sterling ducks under a wild hook from De Lima.
De Lima misses with a series of wild punches.
Sterling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Lima.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Lima. Sterling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sterling shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Lima defends it nicely.
Sterling changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Lima tries to avoid it but Sterling manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Lima to the ground. De Lima escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Lima slips a straight right by Sterling.
De Lima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Sterling tries to score a power double leg takedown but De Lima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sterling somewhat.#TD2#
Sterling looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sterling trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Lima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sterling on the ground.
Sterling stopping the sweep attempt from De Lima.
De Lima is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Reach Around that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sterling cracks De Lima with a solid left hand.
Sterling has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Lima wants to stand and escape but Sterling is having none of it.
Sterling won't allow De Lima to sweep him here.
De Lima utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcos De Lima 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#
Sterling is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Lima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Lima.
De Lima leaves Sterling with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sterling or perhaps it was just good defense by De Lima, which made it look bad.
Marcos De Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Sterling.
De Lima throws a shot from downtown. Sterling moves away and avoids it.#TD#
De Lima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sterling on his heels. He'll look to pass Sterling's guard now, I'm sure.
De Lima postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lima wants to control from the top but Sterling keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sterling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sterling is tightening it up a little... De Lima has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! De Lima reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! De Lima taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sterling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aljamain Sterling!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aljamain Sterling made sure he mentioned BE Younick , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: TR85
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Heelan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sterling is looking for the big counter here.#TD2#
Sterling closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Heelan quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Sterling has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Heelan defend it? Sterling steps over the head and cranks it - Heelan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sterling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aljamain Sterling!
Aljamain Sterling took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BE Younick for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TR74
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Iwaga Genochin looks to land a combination but Sterling avoids it well. #CL#
Sterling has closed the distance and engaged Iwaga Genochin in a clinch.
Iwaga Genochin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Iwaga Genochin manages to break the clinch.
Sterling shoots in but Iwaga Genochin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iwaga Genochin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Iwaga Genochin throws a big shot that misses.
Nice shot by Iwaga Genochin.
Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown but Iwaga Genochin sprawls well. He's pushed Sterling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Iwaga Genochin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sterling fails in his attempt to clinch.
That kick from Iwaga Genochin tenderised Sterling's leg. Sterling is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sterling shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Iwaga Genochin manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sterling keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Iwaga Genochin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Sterling fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iwaga Genochin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sterlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sterling tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sterling doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sterling has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Iwaga Genochin wants to stand up but Sterling is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin is working for a kimura but Sterling is defending it quite comfortably.
Sterling 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.#SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin is working for a kimura but Sterling is defending it quite comfortably.
Sterling is trying to control but Iwaga Genochin passes into side control!
Sterling gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin 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. Iwaga Genochin eventually gives up the hold.
Sterling is trying to control but can't.
Iwaga Genochin uses his free foot to push down on Sterling's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sterling.
Iwaga Genochin can't control as he wanted to and Sterling manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Iwaga Genochin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Iwaga Genochin wants to control but Sterling is keeping him busy.
Iwaga Genochin wants to free his trapped foot but Sterling is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4##SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sterling doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin trying to pass the guard but Sterling defending well.
Sterling trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Sterling is desperately trying to improve his position but Iwaga Genochin has a good base and remains in mount.
Sterling manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Iwaga Genochin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sterling tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Iwaga Genochin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iwaga Genochin throws a quick inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Iwaga Genochin.
No luck for Sterling with that takedown attempt.
Sterling shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Iwaga Genochin counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Iwaga Genochin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iwaga Genochin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling tries to clinch there but Iwaga Genochin circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling tries for a takedown but Iwaga Genochin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iwaga Genochin misses the shot to the body.
Sterling moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Iwaga Genochin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sterling throws a quick counter head kick but Iwaga Genochin was just out of range.
Iwaga Genochin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sterling. #T1#
A jab lands there for Iwaga Genochin.
Sterling looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iwaga Genochin.
Sterling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Iwaga Genochin misses with an uppercut. Sterling saw that one coming.
Sterling swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sterling fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iwaga Genochin 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.
Iwaga Genochin connects with a single shot there.
Iwaga Genochin throws a leg kick but Sterling moved away.#T2#
A lazy left from Iwaga Genochin finds it's target.
Sterling moves forwards but Iwaga Genochin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to slow Sterling down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sterling closes this distance looking for a takedown but Iwaga Genochin circles away.
Sterling dives in and grabs Iwaga Genochin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iwaga Genochin pushes down on Sterling's head and hops out.#TD#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Iwaga Genochin wants to get back to full guard.
Iwaga Genochin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sterling prevents Iwaga Genochin from standing back up. #T3#
Sterling wants to free his trapped foot but Iwaga Genochin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Iwaga Genochin tries to roll over but Sterling keeps him under control.
Iwaga Genochin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwaga Genochin tries to get to full guard but Sterling has control of the leg. #SUB#
Sterling is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Iwaga Genochin is just riding it out for now. Sterling eventually gives up the hold.
Iwaga Genochin is doing well to control the position and prevent Sterling from advancing to side control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Iwaga Genochin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Sterling is working for a submission of some sort.
Iwaga Genochin tries to get to full guard but Sterling has control of the leg.
Iwaga Genochin is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Iwaga Genochin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sterling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Iwaga Genochin defends well and Sterling ends up having to push Iwaga Genochin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Iwaga Genochin breaks the clinch.
Iwaga Genochin slaps away a takedown attempt from Sterling, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sterling moves out of range of the body kick from Iwaga Genochin.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iwaga Genochin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Iwaga Genochin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sterling tries for a takedown but Iwaga Genochin circles away easily#CL2#
and Iwaga Genochin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Iwaga Genochin manages to break the clinch.
Iwaga Genochin lands with a nice body punch.
Sterling looks for a takedown but Iwaga Genochin sprawls well.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sterling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Sterling keeping moving, preventing Iwaga Genochin from controlling successfully.
Iwaga Genochin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iwaga Genochin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sterling is keeping the position for now.
Iwaga Genochin keeps trying to improve his position.
Iwaga Genochin slips nicely into half guard.
Sterling won't allow Iwaga Genochin to pass to mount.
Sterling is trying to maintain the position but Iwaga Genochin is very close to passing his half guard.
Iwaga Genochin wants to take a breather but Sterling is having none of it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sterling trying to hold on to Iwaga Genochin's head to control him but Iwaga Genochin postures up.
Iwaga Genochin 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.
Iwaga Genochin tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sterling controls his leg.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sterling is looking to improve his position.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to take a break and control but Sterling is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Iwaga Genochin is trying to control. Sterling wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Sterling trying to control here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A solid leg kick lands there for Iwaga Genochin.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iwaga Genochin as he jumps to the side.
That kick from Iwaga Genochin tenderised Sterling's leg. Sterling is trying to keep his angry face on.
Iwaga Genochin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sterling's head backwards.
Sterling tries for a takedown but Iwaga Genochin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iwaga Genochin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Iwaga Genochin with a nice calf kick.
Iwaga Genochin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Sterling shoots in looking for a takedown but Iwaga Genochin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sterling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Iwaga Genochin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin cracks Sterling with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Sterling shoots in and bounces Iwaga Genochin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Aljamain Sterling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iwaga Genochin has his hands on Sterling's head, controlling the position.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Iwaga Genochin keeps moving.
Iwaga Genochin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Iwaga Genochin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
During a confident post fight interview, Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Aljamain Sterling had this to say: 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Sterling closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Caetano's guard.
Sterling trying to control but Caetano is working from the bottom.
Sterling slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Caetano 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 trying to control but Caetano is working from the bottom.
Sterling pushing down on Caetano's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Sterling is working for a submission of some sort. #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.#SUB2#
Sterling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a kimura here.
Caetano tries to roll over but Sterling keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Caetano is defending against the submission attempts here by Sterling. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Caetano is controlling Sterling's trapped leg to prevent Sterling from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caetano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sterling.
Sterling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caetano keeps working. #T3#
Caetano is trying to get back to full guard.
Sterling is pressing down on Caetano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caetano is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a kimura here.
Sterling scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Caetano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caetano.
Caetano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sterling manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Caetano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sterling swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a triangle but Caetano pushes his legs off easily.
Caetano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Caetano trying to control the action but Sterling is working from the bottom.
Sterling gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caetano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aljamain Sterling dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Caetano fails with a takedown attempt.
Sterling moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Caetano tries to roll over but Sterling keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sterling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caetano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sterling wants to pass the guard but Caetano is defending well. #SUB#
Caetano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sterling pulls his head out easily.
Caetano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sterling is working away from the top position though.
Aljamain Sterling has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB2#
Sterling seems to be working for a kimura but Caetano defends the submission attempt.#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 is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caetano sees it coming and defends easily.
Sterling is trying to control. Caetano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Caetano 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 Sterling. Oh but Caetano has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Sterling goes limp - he's gone! Caetano jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joaquim Caetano!
Joaquim Caetano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Aljamain Sterling spoke after the fight, saying 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
Seagull swings for the body but Sterling moves out of range.
Sterling has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sterling dives in and grabs Seagull's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seagull pushes down on Sterling's head and hops out.
Seagull lands a nice hook to Sterling's body. Sterling takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2#
Sterling drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Sterling thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Seagull prevents Sterling from improving position.
Seagull tries to buck Sterling off but Sterling is having none of it.
Seagull manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Seagull lands strikes from half guard.
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 trying to control here. #SUB#
Seagull wants to work for an arm triangle but Sterling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Seagull wants to work for an arm triangle but Sterling is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1##SUB#
Seagull is looking for a kimura but Sterling is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seagull to get the leverage.
Seagull definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Seagull connects with a nice short shot to Sterling's temple. #SUB2#
Sterling actively working from the bottom here.#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 Seagull. Oh but Sterling has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Seagull goes limp - he's gone! Sterling jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aljamain Sterling!
Aljamain Sterling gave a mention to Highland Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TR71: Island Finale?
Date: Jun 15, 2022

#R1#
Tracks throws a nice looking combination but Sterling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Tracks shows good takedown defense.
Sterling shoots in but Tracks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tracks 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 shoots in looking for a takedown but Tracks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sterling's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tracks tried to counter with a leg kick but Sterling avoided it.
Sterling has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kenton Tracks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Sterling.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tracks as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tracks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tracks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura but Tracks is defending well.
Tracks is trying to stand back up but Sterling is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tracks controlling the position for now.
Sterling prevents Tracks from standing back up.
Tracks is looking for a sweep. Sterling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sterling missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Sterling has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tracks defend it? Sterling steps over the head and cranks it - Tracks is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sterling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aljamain Sterling!
Aljamain Sterling took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Highland Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TR67
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Wai cracks a nice hook into Sterling's ribs.#CL#
Wai gets a clinch.
Wai gets through Sterling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Sterling pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Sterling working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wai 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 Wai'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 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aljamain Sterling!
Aljamain Sterling took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Highland Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TR60: Chum in the Water
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Shojumaru shows good takedown defense.
Sterling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shojumaru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sterling slips under a jab.
Shojumaru listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shojumaru scores with a body shot.
Shojumaru misses with a looping left.
Shojumaru lands with a shot to the body.
Shojumaru misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sterling.
Shojumaru scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sterling doesn't seem bothered though.
Shojumaru misses with a wild body shot.
Sterling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shojumaru defends it well.
Shojumaru smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shojumaru lands a body shot.
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 gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sterling is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shojumaru sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yuki Shojumaru has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Sterling.
Shojumaru swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Shojumaru lands a nice hook to Sterling's body. Sterling takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sterling shoots in for a double leg but Shojumaru sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shojumaru appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sterling closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shojumaru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shojumaru definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shojumaru feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sterlings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shojumaru throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shojumaru takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shojumaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sterling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Shojumaru to counter with a crisp jab.
Shojumaru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sterling was well out of range. Poor timing from Shojumaru.
Shojumaru throws a hook but Sterling avoids it easily.
Shojumaru getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#Sterling is rocked!
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!
Shojumaru stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shojumaru wants it to stay on the feet.
Shojumaru sizes up Sterling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sterling is still on wobbly legs! Can Shojumaru finish him?#T2#
Sterling tries to clinch there but Shojumaru circles away.
Sterling seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Shojumaru cracks Sterling with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sterling looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Shojumaru finish him?
Shojumaru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shojumaru thuds a left hand into Sterling's body.
Sterling walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shojumaru takes a swing at Sterling's ribcage but misses.
Sterling drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shojumaru defends it well.
Shojumaru digs a good body shot into Sterling's ribs.
Sterling misses with a takedown
and Shojumaru counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sterling looks winded!
Sterling blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Shojumaru.
Shojumaru throws a body shot but no joy.
Shojumaru fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Shojumaru misses with a hook. Sterling ducked under it nicely.
Sterling misses with a takedown attempt - Shojumaru sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shojumaru throwing a counter right hand but Sterling manages to avoid it.
Shojumaru misses with a body shot.
Shojumaru throws a looping overhand right but Sterling ducks down to avoid it.
Sterling changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shojumaru lands a slapping body shot.
Shojumaru misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Sterling counters with a single leg into guard. Shojumaru didn't expect that.
Sterling wants to pass the guard but Shojumaru is keeping the position.
Sterling advances to half guard.
Sterling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shojumaru keeps working. #SUB2#
Sterling is looking for a kimura but Shojumaru is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sterling to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Sterling is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shojumaru doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sterling. #SUB2#
Sterling has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Shojumaru defend it? Sterling steps over the head and cranks it - Shojumaru is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sterling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aljamain Sterling!
Aljamain Sterling gave a mention to Highland Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: TR54: On the Berge of Light
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1#
Deringer throws a shot to the body.
Sterling tries to clinch but Deringer is having none of it.
Sterling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deringer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Deringer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Deringer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deringer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Deringer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Deringer thuds his right hand into Sterling's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Deringer scores with a sloppy right hand. Sterling should have avoided that one.
Deringer tests Sterling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deringer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sterling's head.#ROC#Sterling is rocked!
Sterling's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deringer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sterling scrambles back to his feet.
Sterling is still on wobbly legs! Can Deringer finish him?
Deringer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Deringer throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Sterling fails with a takedown attempt.
Deringer connects with a body shot that sends Sterling's belly button to the back.
Sterling seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
Deringer has closed the distance and engaged Sterling in a clinch.
Deringer lands a nice shot to the body.
Sterling is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sterling is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Patrick Deringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aljamain Sterling.
Sterling jumps guard but Deringer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Deringer lands a body punch.
Deringer lands a nice knee to the body.
Sterling looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Deringer.
A hook to the body from Deringer.
Deringer connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Aljamain Sterling has been cut.#BC#
Deringer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deringer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deringer scores with a hook to the body. Sterling takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Patrick Deringer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Deringer lands a big uppercut and Sterling crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sterling looks OK. Deringer waves Sterling back to his feet!
Deringer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deringer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Deringer has managed to clinch.
Deringer just leaning against Sterling, taking a breather.
Deringer scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Deringer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deringer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Deringer scores with a jab. Sterling acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Deringer pushes Sterling up against the cage in a clinch.
Sterling goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deringer prevents it.
Deringer scores with a shoulder strike.
Deringer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Deringer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Knees to the body from Deringer.
A right hook to the body lands for Deringer.
Sterling fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Deringer.
Deringer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sterling or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Deringer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Deringer is pushing Sterling up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Deringer breaks from the clinch.
Deringer lands a nice shot to the body.
Deringer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sterling doesn't seem bothered though.
Deringer lands a nice hook to Sterling's body. Sterling takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Deringer connects with a looping right hand.
Deringer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sterling looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deringer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Sterling's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Deringer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sterling scrambles back to his feet.
Deringer throws a shot to the body.
Deringer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Deringer lands a body shot.
Sterling takes one on the chin but seems OK. #KD#
Deringer lands a big right hand that sends Sterling crashing to the mat! Deringer stays standing though and waves Sterling back to his feet!
Deringer 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 - Deringer keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Deringer!
The defeated Aljamain Sterling had this to say: 'Whether it's Bellator, OneFC, World Series, whatever, the door's open for me. Financial stability is the most important thing for me'.

Event: TR49: TBD
Date: Apr 23, 2022

#R1#
Lin digs a good hook to Sterling's body. #CL2#
Lin forces Sterling back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lin.
Lin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sterling.
Lin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sterling.
Lin pushes Sterling back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lin tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Lin manages to break the clinch.
Sterling looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sterling tries for a takedown but Lin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling dives in and grabs Lin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lin pushes down on Sterling's head and hops out.#CL2#
Lin moves into the clinch.
Lin scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Lin.
Sterling is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sterling 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.
Lin tries a knee to the head but Sterling blocks it. #TD#
Sterling jumps guard and drags Lin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1##SUB#
Sterling is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lin has his hands clasped together but Sterling extends and breaks Lin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sterling.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aljamain Sterling!
Aljamain Sterling took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Highland Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: TR44: Tippin’ On 4 4s
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Sterling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perez pinned against the cage. Perez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sterling.
Sterling looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sterling tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perez defends well and Sterling ends up having to push Perez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perez walks away with a smile on his face. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sterling doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sterling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Perez wants it to stay on the feet.
Perez stuffs the takedown attempt from Sterling. Sterling gets slowly back to his feet.
Sterling shoots in for a takedown but Perez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Perez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Perez prevents the takedown attempt.
Sterling jumps guard but Perez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Perez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Sterling closes the distance and clinches up with Perez, looking for a takedown. Sterling pushes Perez against the cage but Perez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Perez moves into the clinch.
Sterling wants a takedown.
Sterling goes for a takedown in the clinch but Perez prevents it.
Sterling jumps guard but Perez stands there with Sterling around his waist. Sterling gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sterling drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2##TD2#
Perez jumps guard and drags Sterling to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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 Perez keeps moving.
Sterling passes into half guard.
Perez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sterling blocks the strikes from Perez. #SUB#
Sterling seems to be working for a kimura but Perez defends the submission attempt.
Perez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sterling. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Sterling is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Perez lands with a few short shots to the body. #T3##SUB#
Sterling wants to work for an arm triangle but Perez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Sterling is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Perez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Perez is trying to stand up here but Sterling is controlling him well.
Sterling is stalling here. Perez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sterling seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Perez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sterling seems a little lost for a moment, as Perez dominates the positioning.
Sterling can't do much from the bottom here.
Sterling tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Perez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sterling manages to get back to half guard.
Sterling is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sterling is working hard here to advance position.
Sterling trying to get back to full guard but Perez takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sterling sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
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 Perez. Oh but Sterling has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Perez goes limp - he's gone! Sterling jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aljamain Sterling!
Aljamain Sterling very nearly forgot to thank Highland Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: VFC 57 Karockas vs Barr
Date: Mar 31, 2022

#R1#
Sterling fails with the takedown.
Sterling darts in looking for a takedown but Dogg gets double underhooks and turns Sterling into the cage. #TD2#
Dogg has picked Sterling up - he's going for a ride! Dogg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dogg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dogg trying to control from half guard but Sterling is working away.
Sterling slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Sterling looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dogg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dogg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dogg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sterling 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.#SUB#
Dogg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sterling looking for a sweep. Not yet Sterling, not yet. #T1#
Dogg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dogg working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sterling's head.
Dogg connects with a couple of short punches.
Sterling is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dogg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dogg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sterling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sterling controls Dogg momentarily but Dogg frees himself. #T2#
Dogg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dogg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Sterling had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dogg defends it easily.#SUB#
Sterling is looking for a triangle but Dogg pushes his legs off easily.
Dogg trying to control but Sterling is working from the bottom.
Sterling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dogg is one step ahead there.
Dogg trying to control but Sterling is working from the bottom.
Sterling has a closed guard, preventing Dogg from standing up. #T3#
Dogg lands a couple of elbows.
Dogg with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dogg's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Dogg is posturing up here but Sterling has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dogg tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dogg has to tap! Slick submission there by Sterling!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aljamain Sterling!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aljamain Sterling made sure he mentioned Highland Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2022

#R1#
Sterling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Island but Island pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sterling throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Island's waist but Island gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sterling off to one side.
Island lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sterling shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Island pinned against the cage. Island gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aljamain Sterling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sterling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Island counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Island shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sterling looking to hit a scissor sweep but Island is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Sterling is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Island has his hands clasped together but Sterling extends and breaks Island's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Sterling.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aljamain Sterling!
After the fight, Aljamain 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.

Event: VFC 39 Ides of March
Date: Mar 02, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Moo gets caught flat footed, as Sterling shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sterling wants to control from the top but Moo keeps moving.
Sterling passes Moo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Sterling is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moo is just riding it out for now. Sterling eventually gives up the hold.
Moo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sterling on the ground.
Sterling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sterling is working for a submission of some sort.
Moo is trying to maintain the position but Sterling is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Sterling trying to mount his opponent but Moo defends it.
Sterling frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Moo has left one of his arms exposed and Sterling doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Moo screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aljamain Sterling!
Aljamain Sterling bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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