Evolvedfights 24 08 16 Lora Cross Vs Tony Sting... May 2026

Sting, nursing his arm, survived the round only by clinging to the cage and stalling.

Lora Cross (5’6", 145 lbs), conversely, was the underdog. Known for her jiu-jitsu and unusual flexibility, she had struggled against larger opponents in stand-up exchanges. However, she promised a "new layer" to her game during the weigh-in stare-down. No one expected what came next. The referee signaled the start at 8:00 PM local time. Sting immediately took center, stalking Cross with a high guard. Cross, eschewing the traditional circling strategy, stood directly in the pocket—a dangerous move. EvolvedFights 24 08 16 Lora Cross Vs Tony Sting...

10-8 Cross (Dominant grappling, near finish). Round Three: The Masterclass By the final round, Tony Sting’s right arm was hanging. He could no longer throw his power hook. Lora Cross smelled blood. In a shocking turn, she abandoned grappling entirely. Sting, nursing his arm, survived the round only

Instead of sprawling, Cross performed a scissor sweep counter —a rare modified kani basami (scissor takedown)—wrapping her legs around Sting’s advancing knee and twisting mid-air. They hit the mat hard. Sting landed in side control, but Cross immediately locked a reverse triangle from bottom. For the next minute, Sting’s face turned from crimson to purple. He survived the bell by pure brute force, lifting Cross and slamming her into the canvas to break the grip. However, she promised a "new layer" to her