Post by The Sandman on Nov 9, 2021 16:21:48 GMT -5
KenFlo enters the cage and this place seems about to burst! He may be sure the fans are with him today.
Kenny Florian glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Aljamain Sterling looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Aljamain Sterling today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
KenFlo tries to grapple
He puts The DQ Champ in a double underhook!
Aljamain Sterling pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo stumbles backwards and Aljamain Sterling circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian jabs at The DQ Champ
hitting his chest.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kenny Florian leans forwards and tries to grapple with The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The DQ Champ moves backwards and Kenny Florian is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aljamain Sterling fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The DQ Champ is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to show some ground skills
Kenny Florian put The DQ Champ in half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo works on the ground with his fingers over The DQ Champ's face
The DQ Champ shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
Aljamain Sterling pushes KenFlo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The DQ Champ who is in full mount! KenFlo is in trouble now!
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aljamain Sterling tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Aljamain Sterling manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
The DQ Champ is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
The DQ Champ breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aljamain Sterling throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The DQ Champ is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Aljamain Sterling looks to pass to mount...
The DQ Champ slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kenny Florian.
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Terrible one sided match... KenFlo was not ready to fight a fighter of Aljamain Sterling caliber.
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Aljamain Sterling rolls Kenny Florian to his stomach and takes his back!
The DQ Champ is in rear mount over KenFlo
Aljamain Sterling isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
KenFlo locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Aljamain Sterling unil he can pull his arm free! The DQ Champ lost his dominant position.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
KenFlo is in closed guard... The DQ Champ tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
KenFlo breaths deeply while on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
KenFlo breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Aljamain Sterling tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over KenFlo
The DQ Champ tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian closed his guard around Aljamain Sterling.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
The DQ Champ tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Kenny Florian
The DQ Champ goes for an armbar!
KenFlo's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
KenFlo struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Aljamain Sterling appears to be unbreakable
Kenny Florian breaks the lock and pushes away Aljamain Sterling, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The DQ Champ is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
The DQ Champ tries to move to full mount!
KenFlo won't allow him to take this position easily.
Aljamain Sterling gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo attempts a triangle from bottom! Aljamain Sterling slips out. KenFlo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Aljamain Sterling slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
The DQ Champ fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The DQ Champ struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The DQ Champ tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aljamain Sterling tries to pass to half guard...
Kenny Florian can't prevent his opponent from passing. The DQ Champ looks to work from half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
The DQ Champ sits over his knees and pushes away KenFlo's leg!
Aljamain Sterling is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Aljamain Sterling looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Aljamain Sterling slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
The DQ Champ blocks them effectively.
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to escape from the full mount...
Aljamain Sterling is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Aljamain Sterling tries a kimura
KenFlo breaks the lock.
Aljamain Sterling gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Aljamain Sterling keeps control and remains in side mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Aljamain Sterling looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Aljamain Sterling slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Aljamain Sterling rolls Kenny Florian to his stomach and takes his back!
The DQ Champ is in rear mount over KenFlo
The DQ Champ tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for KenFlo! The DQ Champ has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
The DQ Champ is in rear mount over KenFlo with one hook in
The DQ Champ has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for KenFlo.
Nicely done! The DQ Champ now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The DQ Champ is in rear mount over KenFlo with two hooks in
Aljamain Sterling slides his arm under Kenny Florian's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
KenFlo struggles to free himself
KenFlo struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
KenFlo's Right eye is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Kenny Florian pulls down on Aljamain Sterling's hand and staves off danger
The DQ Champ is in rear mount over KenFlo with two hooks in
Aljamain Sterling isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
KenFlo Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
Punishing hold!
KenFlo locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Aljamain Sterling unil he can pull his arm free! The DQ Champ lost his dominant position.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Kenny Florian cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
KenFlo tries to move to full mount!
The DQ Champ won't allow him to take this position easily.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Aljamain Sterling manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Kenny Florian doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The DQ Champ is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
The DQ Champ is getting frustrated here.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Aljamain Sterling looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo attempts a triangle from bottom! Aljamain Sterling slips out. KenFlo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Aljamain Sterling slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aljamain Sterling attempts a sweep single...
Aljamain Sterling catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The DQ Champ.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo attempts a triangle from bottom! Aljamain Sterling slips out. KenFlo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Aljamain Sterling slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Aljamain Sterling is standing now.
The DQ Champ is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Kenny Florian doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The DQ Champ's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
KenFlo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The DQ Champ looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
The DQ Champ measures the resilience of KenFlo's chin with an uppercut while KenFlo lands some great crosses.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The DQ Champ into his guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over KenFlo
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The DQ Champ is trying to counter now!
The DQ Champ tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aljamain Sterling fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
Aljamain Sterling isolates Kenny Florian's left arm looking for an armbar...
KenFlo Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
KenFlo struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
Kenny Florian manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Aljamain Sterling lost his dominant position.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Kenny Florian doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The DQ Champ's moves.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
KenFlo pulls his arm out of danger.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ tries an armbar from the bottom!
Punishing hold!
KenFlo's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
KenFlo struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Aljamain Sterling's lock! This is over! KenFlo didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Aljamain Sterling by Submission (armbar) at 1:48 Round 3
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 486 s
Statistics: Aljamain Sterling
Punches 1/2 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 478 s
Not by DQ though.
Kenny Florian glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Aljamain Sterling looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Aljamain Sterling today.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
KenFlo tries to grapple
He puts The DQ Champ in a double underhook!
Aljamain Sterling pushes away KenFlo trying to keep the fight at striking range
KenFlo stumbles backwards and Aljamain Sterling circles to get the center of the cage
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Kenny Florian jabs at The DQ Champ
hitting his chest.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Kenny Florian leans forwards and tries to grapple with The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The DQ Champ moves backwards and Kenny Florian is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Aljamain Sterling fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The DQ Champ is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to show some ground skills
Kenny Florian put The DQ Champ in half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 1 round
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo works on the ground with his fingers over The DQ Champ's face
The DQ Champ shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
Aljamain Sterling pushes KenFlo's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The DQ Champ who is in full mount! KenFlo is in trouble now!
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard...
Kenny Florian gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over KenFlo
Aljamain Sterling tries to pass Kenny Florian's guard...
Aljamain Sterling manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
The DQ Champ is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
The DQ Champ breaths deeply while on the ground
Mario Yamasaki stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aljamain Sterling throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The DQ Champ is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Aljamain Sterling looks to pass to mount...
The DQ Champ slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Kenny Florian.
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Terrible one sided match... KenFlo was not ready to fight a fighter of Aljamain Sterling caliber.
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Aljamain Sterling rolls Kenny Florian to his stomach and takes his back!
The DQ Champ is in rear mount over KenFlo
Aljamain Sterling isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
KenFlo locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Aljamain Sterling unil he can pull his arm free! The DQ Champ lost his dominant position.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
KenFlo is in closed guard... The DQ Champ tries to roll on the ground!
Kenny Florian uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
KenFlo breaths deeply while on the ground
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
KenFlo breaths deeply while on the ground
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Aljamain Sterling tries to bring the fight to the ground
KenFlo goes down.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo tries to close his guard around The DQ Champ
He is not able to do it
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over KenFlo
The DQ Champ tries to jump to side mount.
Kenny Florian closed his guard around Aljamain Sterling.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
The DQ Champ tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Kenny Florian
The DQ Champ goes for an armbar!
KenFlo's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
KenFlo struggles to free himself
That Armbar from Aljamain Sterling appears to be unbreakable
Kenny Florian breaks the lock and pushes away Aljamain Sterling, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Aljamain Sterling. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The DQ Champ is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
The DQ Champ tries to move to full mount!
KenFlo won't allow him to take this position easily.
Aljamain Sterling gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Kenny Florian manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
KenFlo attempts a triangle from bottom! Aljamain Sterling slips out. KenFlo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Aljamain Sterling slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
The DQ Champ fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Kenny Florian didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
The DQ Champ struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
The DQ Champ tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Aljamain Sterling tries to pass to half guard...
Kenny Florian can't prevent his opponent from passing. The DQ Champ looks to work from half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
The DQ Champ sits over his knees and pushes away KenFlo's leg!
Aljamain Sterling is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Aljamain Sterling looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Aljamain Sterling slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo launches a few weak punches
The DQ Champ blocks them effectively.
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Kenny Florian
KenFlo tries to escape from the full mount...
Aljamain Sterling is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Aljamain Sterling tries a kimura
KenFlo breaks the lock.
Aljamain Sterling gets sloppy and Kenny Florian tries to take advantage...
Kenny Florian attempts to trap Aljamain Sterling in his guard.
Aljamain Sterling keeps control and remains in side mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Aljamain Sterling looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Aljamain Sterling slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in full mount over Kenny Florian
Kenny Florian tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Aljamain Sterling rolls Kenny Florian to his stomach and takes his back!
The DQ Champ is in rear mount over KenFlo
The DQ Champ tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for KenFlo! The DQ Champ has one hook in and keeps working!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
The DQ Champ is in rear mount over KenFlo with one hook in
The DQ Champ has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for KenFlo.
Nicely done! The DQ Champ now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The DQ Champ is in rear mount over KenFlo with two hooks in
Aljamain Sterling slides his arm under Kenny Florian's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
KenFlo struggles to free himself
KenFlo struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
KenFlo's Right eye is beginning to swell
Punishing hold!
Kenny Florian pulls down on Aljamain Sterling's hand and staves off danger
The DQ Champ is in rear mount over KenFlo with two hooks in
Aljamain Sterling isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
KenFlo Hyper-extended his left arm
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
Punishing hold!
KenFlo locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Aljamain Sterling unil he can pull his arm free! The DQ Champ lost his dominant position.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Kenny Florian cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
KenFlo tries to move to full mount!
The DQ Champ won't allow him to take this position easily.
Kenny Florian is in side mount over Aljamain Sterling
Aljamain Sterling attempts to trap Kenny Florian in his guard.
Aljamain Sterling manages to switch to full guard.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Kenny Florian doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The DQ Champ is holding Kenny Florian's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Kenny Florian loses balance and goes to the ground.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
The DQ Champ is getting frustrated here.
Aljamain Sterling is in side mount over Kenny Florian
Aljamain Sterling looks to mount Kenny Florian...
Kenny Florian takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in open guard over KenFlo
KenFlo attempts a triangle from bottom! Aljamain Sterling slips out. KenFlo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Aljamain Sterling slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Aljamain Sterling attempts a sweep single...
Aljamain Sterling catches Kenny Florian's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The DQ Champ.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over KenFlo
KenFlo attempts a triangle from bottom! Aljamain Sterling slips out. KenFlo quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Aljamain Sterling slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Back to the beginning! Aljamain Sterling is standing now.
The DQ Champ is standing while KenFlo is on the ground on his back
Kenny Florian doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The DQ Champ's moves.
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Kenny Florian. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
KenFlo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The DQ Champ looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kenny Florian's punches
The DQ Champ measures the resilience of KenFlo's chin with an uppercut while KenFlo lands some great crosses.
Mario Yamasaki separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Aljamain Sterling shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Kenny Florian is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull The DQ Champ into his guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in closed guard over KenFlo
The DQ Champ is in closed guard... KenFlo tries to roll on the ground!
Aljamain Sterling uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The DQ Champ is trying to counter now!
The DQ Champ tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Aljamain Sterling fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
Kenny Florian attempts to move to full guard
Aljamain Sterling keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Aljamain Sterling is in half guard over KenFlo
Aljamain Sterling isolates Kenny Florian's left arm looking for an armbar...
KenFlo Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
KenFlo struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
That armbar looks tight...
Kenny Florian manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Aljamain Sterling lost his dominant position.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over The DQ Champ
Kenny Florian doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The DQ Champ's moves.
Kenny Florian is in open guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ tries to close his guard around KenFlo
He succeeds!
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
Aljamain Sterling overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
KenFlo pulls his arm out of danger.
Kenny Florian is in closed guard over The DQ Champ
The DQ Champ tries an armbar from the bottom!
Punishing hold!
KenFlo's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Crippling lock!
KenFlo struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in KenFlo's eyes...
Mario Yamasaki breaks Aljamain Sterling's lock! This is over! KenFlo didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Aljamain Sterling by Submission (armbar) at 1:48 Round 3
Statistics: Kenny Florian
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 486 s
Statistics: Aljamain Sterling
Punches 1/2 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 8/8 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 9/9 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 478 s
Not by DQ though.
