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Event:
HERO:9
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Hershey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Freeman to the ground. Hershey is now in Freeman's guard.
Freeman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hershey is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Freeman tries for a takedown but Hershey manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Freeman manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Freeman or perhaps it was just good defense by Hershey, which made it look bad.
Hershey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Hershey gets a clinch. #BC2#
Freeman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hershey 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Freeman working a defensive guard here.
Hershey looking to sit in guard and control but Freeman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Freeman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hershey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hershey trying to control the position here.
Hershey wants to sweep but no luck.
Freeman lands a couple of digs.
Hershey pulls Freeman in close to prevent any damage.
Hershey has a closed guard, preventing Freeman from standing up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hershey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
I've been told that Freeman has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Freeman is looking to work some ground and pound but Hershey has wrist control.#SU2#
Freeman gets to his feet - Hershey follows without any prompting.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hershey sprawls well. Hershey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Yonny Hershey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Freeman.
Freeman jabs Hershey right on the nose. Hershey blinks but takes it well.#T3##TD2#
Hershey gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Freeman to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Hershey working for a triangle but Freeman defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Hershey'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.
Freeman throws an elbow that misses. Hershey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Freeman's guard. Nice move by Hershey!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freeman is on top in guard.
#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hershey is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Hershey wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
Hershey content to stall in guard here.
Hershey wants to pass the guard but Freeman is keeping the position.#SU#
Hershey decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Freeman, up you get!
Freeman fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Justin Freeman 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#
Freeman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hershey circles away.
Hershey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Freeman avoids it really well and circles away.
Hershey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hershey tries to counter with a takedown but Freeman is quick to defend against it.
Hershey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freeman tries to counter with a clinch but Hershey shakes him off and moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Freeman!
Freeman connects with a solid leg kick. #TD2#
Freeman 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.
Hershey pushes Freeman off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hershey doesn't seem bothered though.
Freeman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1#
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hershey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Freeman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Freeman counters with a stiff right hand.
Freeman dives in for a single leg takedown but Hershey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yonny Hershey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Freeman.#CL2#
Hershey gets tackled into the cage by Freeman. Freeman maintains the clinch.
Hershey throws an elbow but it misses.
Hershey fails to pull guard.
Hershey tries to pull guard but Freeman won't allow it.
#TD#
Hershey works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Freeman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Freeman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hershey has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Hershey is working for a submission of some sort.
Hershey trying to control the pace.
Hershey thows a huge punch but Freeman dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Hershey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Freeman tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hershey has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Freeman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Freeman tries to reverse the position but Hershey maintains control.#SUB#
Hershey goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Freeman turns into him and now he's in Hershey's guard.
Hershey keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully. #T4#
Freeman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hershey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hershey tries to strike from the bottom.
Freeman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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 Yonny Hershey will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Hershey shoots in but no luck this time.
Freeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Hershey circles away.
Yonny Hershey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Freeman moves in looking to clinch but Hershey pushes him off.#TD#
Hershey 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.
Hershey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Freeman 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.
Freeman keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hershey 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.
Freeman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Hershey wants to pass the guard but Freeman is keeping the position.
Hershey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hershey pushing down on Freeman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hershey is taking a breather. Freeman 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.
Hershey is looking to stall here but Freeman recovers full guard.
Hershey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Freeman pulls Hershey in close to his closed guard and prevents Hershey from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hershey trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hershey tries to clinch but Freeman moves out of range.
Freeman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Freeman has closed the distance and engaged Hershey in a clinch.
#T3#
Freeman stalling against the cage.
Hershey is looking for a takedown.
Freeman stalls. #BC#
Hershey manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Freeman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Freeman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hershey pulls Freeman in to control the position.
Hershey wants to stand and escape but Freeman is having none of it.
Hershey is trying to control the position but Freeman postures up.
Yonny Hershey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Hershey keeps moving. #T4#
Hershey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Freeman's guard. #REVR#
Hershey throwing strikes from guard but Freeman blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Hershey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Freeman wants to stand and escape but Hershey is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman being controlled here, momentarily.
Freeman keeping full guard, as Hershey tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Yonny Hershey did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Freeman fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Hershey gets the takedown into side control.
Freeman wants to control but Hershey postures up.
Freeman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hershey.
Freeman is trying to control Hershey's posture but Hershey avoids it.
Hershey controlling from side mount.
Freeman struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hershey stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Freeman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hershey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Freeman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hershey avoids it really well and circles away.
Hershey goes for a double leg but Freeman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Freeman continues to drive forward.
Freeman tries to break the clinch but Hershey is controlling the position.
Hershey is looking to control Freeman's arms but Freeman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hershey has his back to the cage.
Hershey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Freeman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hershey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yonny Hershey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Freeman.
Hershey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Freeman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Freeman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hershey has Freeman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Freeman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Freeman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hershey has Freeman pressed against the cage, preventing Freeman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hershey tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Freeman manages to pull guard.
Freeman wants to control the position but Hershey says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Freeman trying to control here.
#T3##SUB2#
Freeman actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hershey in particular looking to stall.
Hershey blocks the strikes from Freeman.
Freeman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hershey is controlling the pace.
Freeman is trying to control but Hershey manages to pass to mount!
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hershey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hershey unloading with bombs!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hershey content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yonny Hershey had his way with Justin Freeman in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Freeman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hershey.
Freeman has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Hershey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Freeman won't be happy with that.
Hershey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Freeman wants to get back to his feet but Hershey drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Hershey stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Hershey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hershey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Freeman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hershey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1#
Freeman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU#
Hershey escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Freeman gets caught flat footed, as Hershey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Freeman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hershey is now in half guard.
Hershey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Freeman trying to get back to full guard but Hershey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hershey throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hershey working the ground and pound effectively.
Hershey sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Freeman is trying to stand but he's just given Hershey his back.
Hershey controlling well, preventing Freeman from escaping the position.
Freeman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hershey.
#T3#
Freeman's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Hershey's hands.
Hershey trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Freeman doesn't escape.
Freeman trying to get back to his feet but Hershey is in full control for now. #SUB#
Hershey is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Freeman with him. Freeman is trying to defend but Hershey has an arm under the chin now! Freeman grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yonny Hershey!
Yonny Hershey retains his welterweight title! |
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Event:
HERO:8
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Forrest finds it's target.#CL2#
Freeman pushes Forrest up against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Forrest breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Freeman tries to clinch up but Forrest circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Forrest closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Forrest manages to break the clinch.
Forrest keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Freeman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Forrest tries to counter with a takedown but Freeman is quick to defend against it.
Chuck Forrest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Freeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Forrest has taken the fight to the clinch.
Freeman has Forrest pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Forrest manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Freeman has hold of one of Forrest's legs. Forrest is fighting the takedown attempt but Freeman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Forrest controls Freeman momentarily but Freeman frees himself.
Forrest being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Freeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Forrest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman prevents Forrest from getting back to his feet.
Freeman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Forrest keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Forrest keeping full guard, as Freeman tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Freeman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Forrest tries to avoid it but Freeman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Forrest to the ground. Forrest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Forrest goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD#
Forrest scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Freeman is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Forrest tries for a kimura but Freeman is defending well.
Freeman is trying to control Forrest's posture but Forrest avoids it. #T3#
Freeman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Freeman is not content to let Forrest control the position.
Freeman is trying to control Forrest's posture but Forrest avoids it.
Freeman manages to get back to half guard.#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.
Freeman is trying to maintain the position but Forrest is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Forrest seems content to control.
Forrest tries to stand and escape but Freeman actually recovers to full guard.
Forrest looking to pass the guard.
Freeman is controlling Forrest's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman looking for a sweep. Not yet Freeman, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Forrest dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Freeman shoots for a takedown but Forrest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Freeman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Forrest.
A head kick misses from Freeman.
Forrest shoots in for a takedown but Freeman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Freeman shoots in but no luck this time.
Freeman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Forrest.
Forrest tries to clinch but Freeman moves out of range. #CL2#
Freeman takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrest tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Forrest is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Freeman tries a knee to the head but Forrest blocks it.
#T1##TD#
Forrest pulls guard.
Forrest keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Forrest is working an open guard so Freeman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Forrest displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Chuck Forrest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Freeman.
Freeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Forrest pinned against the cage. Forrest gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Freeman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Freeman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Freeman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Forrest is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Freeman yanks on the arm and Forrest is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Freeman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justin Freeman! |
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Event:
HERO:7
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Freeman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Amos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Freeman drives through with a takedown into Amos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Amos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Amos keeps moving.
Freeman passes Amos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Amos won't allow Freeman to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Freeman seems to be working for a kimura but Amos defends the submission attempt.
Amos is looking to control Freeman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amos avoid being mounted?#T1#
Amos misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Amos wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Freeman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Amos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freeman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Freeman is trying to control. Amos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Amos is trying to get back to full guard.
Freeman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Freeman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Freeman is trying to work for a kimura but Amos is defending well.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Amos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Freeman.
Freeman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Amos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amos trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Freeman manages to pass to mount!
Freeman prevents Amos from getting the reversal.
Freeman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Freeman unloads with some shots from mount but Amos bucks and avoids them well.
Freeman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Amos reaches up to try and control the position but Freeman seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Amos rolls and tries to escape and now Freeman has his back!
#T3##SUB#
Amos is trying to defend against the choke here but Freeman has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Freeman Tightens the hold and Amos taps out furiously! Freeman displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Justin Freeman! |
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Event:
HERO:4 Ladies Night
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
Bateman tries to clinch there but Freeman circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bateman is defended easily by Freeman.
It looked like Freeman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Freeman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bateman defends it nicely.
Bateman fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Bateman looks to move away, Freeman throws a big counter combo but Bateman just gets out of the way.
Justin Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Bateman.#CL2#
Bateman drives through and clinches with Freeman against the cage.
#T1#
Bateman slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Freeman is trying to trip Bateman. He has hold of a leg but Bateman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Freeman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bateman wants to get back to his feet but Freeman passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Freeman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Freeman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Freeman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bateman is just riding it out for now. Freeman eventually gives up the hold.
Freeman wants to control but Bateman is keeping him busy. #T2#
Bateman is positioning himself well to prevent Freeman advancing to mount.
Bateman is trying to get back to full guard.
Freeman wants to pass to mount but Bateman is defending the position.
Bateman wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Freeman gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3##CL2#
Bateman has managed to clinch.
Freeman tries to break free but Bateman pushes him back against the cage.
Freeman is trying to break the clinch but Bateman has him pressed against the cage.
Bateman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Freeman is defending well.#TD#
Freeman pulls guard effortlessly.
Bateman won't allow Freeman to sweep him here.
Bateman postures up and lands a big shot to Freeman's brow.
Bateman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bateman stops Freeman from standing up. #T4#
Bateman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Freeman looking for a sweep. Not yet Freeman, not yet.
Freeman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bateman's guard. #REVR#
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bateman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman stays in close to Bateman's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bateman wants to stand but Freeman is controlling the position.
Bateman is trying to keep Freeman in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Freeman 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#
Bateman cracks Freeman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Freeman pushes Bateman up against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bateman prevents it.
Freeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bateman tries to pull guard but Freeman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Freeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bateman can do to turn this around?
Freeman stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Bateman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Freeman uses from the top position. #SU#
Freeman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Freeman instigates a clinch. #TD#
Freeman jumps guard.
Bateman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bateman trying to move into half guard but instead Freeman has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1#
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bateman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman is looking to stand up but Freeman isn't so interested in that idea.
Bateman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Freeman passes Bateman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bateman is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Freeman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bateman is concentrating on defense, preventing Freeman from advancing position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Freeman thows a huge punch but Bateman dodges it nicely.
Bateman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freeman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Freeman trying to control the action but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Freeman controlling the pace.
Bateman is refusing to be controlled, as Freeman sits in half guard.
Bateman trying to control but Freeman postures up.
Freeman trying to control the action but Bateman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Freeman prevents Bateman from improving his position.#SU#
Freeman decides to stand up.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freeman throws a good cross that connects.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bateman as he avoids it easily.
Bateman goes for a double leg but Freeman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Freeman continues to drive forward.
Freeman throws a right and a left that Bateman avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Bateman as Freeman shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman looks to throw a body kick
and Bateman counters with a nice uppercut.
Justin Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bateman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freeman defends it nicely.#T4##CL#
Freeman instigates a clinch. #TD#
Freeman jumps guard.
Freeman pulls Bateman in close to prevent any damage.
Freeman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bateman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Freeman is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bateman throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Freeman's body to avoid the submission. Freeman has instead reached around Bateman's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Freeman arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justin Freeman! |
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HERO:2
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Sparrow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Freeman kicks Sparrow off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Freeman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sparrow quickly recovers to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Freeman is looking for a kimura here.
Sparrow wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sparrow moves into full guard.
Sparrow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freeman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sparrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Freeman wants to control from the top but Sparrow keeps moving.
Sparrow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Freeman controls the pace.#T1#
Sparrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparrow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Sparrow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Freeman trying to control but Sparrow is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sparrow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Sparrow wants to counter with a clinch but Freeman pushes him away.#TD2#
Sparrow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Freeman avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sparrow. #SU2#
Sparrow decides to stand back up. Sparrow steps back and let's Freeman get back to his feet.#TD#
Sparrow gets caught napping as Freeman dives in and scores a takedown. Sparrow manages to retain guard.
Sparrow has his feet on Freeman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Freeman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Sparrow.
Sparrow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Freeman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Freeman has managed to clinch.
Sparrow pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sparrow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Freeman is defending well for now.#TD#
Freeman jumps guard.
Sparrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Freeman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparrow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sparrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freeman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Freeman working a defensive guard here.
Freeman wants to control the position but Sparrow says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sparrow moves into full mount! Freeman won't be happy about that!
Freeman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparrow blocks Freeman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Freeman squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Sparrow wants to finish this one by submission but Freeman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sparrow. #SU2#
Sparrow stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Sparrow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Sparrow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freeman to the mat! Freeman manages to get full guard.
Freeman has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sparrow has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sparrow is trying to pull guard but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.
Freeman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sparrow fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Sparrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freeman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sparrow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Freeman somewhat.
Sparrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Freeman closes the distance and clinches up with Sparrow, looking for a takedown. Freeman pushes Sparrow against the cage but Sparrow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sparrow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
Freeman can't do much from the bottom here.
Freeman stops Sparrow from passing to mount. #SU2#
Sparrow decides to stand up, so the ref orders Freeman to his feet. #TD2#
Freeman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sparrow connects with a couple of short punches.#SU2#
Sparrow stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##TD2#
Sparrow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Freeman did well to prevent Sparrow getting side control.
Well, if Sparrow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Freeman is trying to control but can't.
Freeman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparrow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sparrow wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving. #T3#
Sparrow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Freeman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sparrow advances position into side control!
Sparrow is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparrow working away.
Freeman is trying to improve his position.#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.
Freeman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sparrow's head.
Freeman is looking to stall here but Sparrow recovers full guard.
Sparrow wants to hit a sweep here but Freeman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sparrow there!
Sparrow tries to control the position but Freeman now has his back.
Freeman wants to control but Sparrow is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aaron Sparrow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sparrow slaps away a takedown attempt from Freeman, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Freeman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sparrow is trying to keep Freeman in close.
Freeman throws a big right hand that misses.
Sparrow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman is fighting to break Sparrow's control of his arms but Sparrow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Sparrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Freeman.
Freeman looking to sit in guard and control but Sparrow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sparrow wants to stand but Freeman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aaron Sparrow has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sparrow looking to pass the guard.
Freeman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Freeman is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Sparrow gets the takedown into side control.
Freeman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Sparrow is trying to work for a kimura but Freeman is defending well.
Freeman wants to control but Sparrow is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3##SU2#
Sparrow stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Freeman to get to his feet. #CL2#
Sparrow drives through and clinches with Freeman against the cage.
Sparrow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Freeman's efforts to push away.
Freeman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparrow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Freeman blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Sparrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sparrow lands a slapping body shot.
#TD2#
Sparrow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Freeman!#T4#
Sparrow avoids the strikes from the bottom by Freeman.
Freeman tries to improve position but can't.
Freeman parries the strikes from Sparrow easily there. Sparrow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Freeman to escape.
Freeman is trying to control Sparrow's posture but Sparrow avoids it.
Sparrow staying calm.
Freeman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Sparrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sparrow 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Sparrow! |
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