Cross faked a level change. Sting dropped his hands to defend the takedown. She snapped her right arm around his neck—a standing guillotine while pressing him against the fence. Sting tried to pry the hands apart. He couldn't.
At exactly 1:43 of Round 3, Lora Cross dropped to guard, pulling Sting into a mounted guillotine. His eyes rolled. He tapped once, then frantically three times. EvolvedFights 24 08 16 Lora Cross Vs Tony Sting...
Here is the full breakdown of what happened when Lora Cross faced Tony Sting. Going into the August 16 card, Tony Sting (6’1", 185 lbs) was the favorite. Coming off three consecutive knockout victories in the Evolved circuit, Sting had developed a reputation for swarming opponents against the cage. His game plan was simple: pressure, hook to the body, and finish with the uppercut he calls “The Pricker.” Cross faked a level change
Sting obliged, coming out with a blitz of hooks. He caught Cross against the cage, landing three consecutive knees to the thigh. But Cross displayed unusual durability. She ducked under a wide right hand and took the back standing—a body lock that looked more like a dance than a fight. Sting tried to pry the hands apart
For the first 90 seconds, Sting landed stiff jabs. Blood trickled from Cross’s left eyebrow. Commentators noted that she seemed to be measuring rather than fighting. Then, at the 2:15 mark, Sting lunged for a takedown off a missed overhand right.
Sting refused to tap. The audio picked up a sharp pop from his right elbow. Still, the ref let it continue. Cross released the hold instantly, looking at the official with disgust. She stepped back, allowing Sting to stand. The crowd booed the referee’s hesitation.