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Event:
HERO:10
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Head or perhaps it was just good defense by Krippa, which made it look bad.
Head misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Head fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Konrad Krippa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Head.
A combination from Krippa does no damage.
Krippa sets himself, and Head steps forward looking for the clinch! Krippa avoids it this time.
Krippa shoots for a takedown but Head saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krippa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Head avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krippa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Head tries to avoid it but Krippa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Head to the ground. Head escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Head throws a nice looking combination but Krippa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krippa tries to counter by clinching up but Head breaks away and moves out of range.
Head defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krippa.
Head tries to clinch up but Krippa circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Krippa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Krippa fails to land the takedown.
Head shoots for a double leg takedown but Krippa sprawls well. He's pushed Head's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Head throws the kick towards the body but Krippa avoids it.
Krippa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Konrad Krippa has been cut.#CL#
Krippa clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Krippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Head tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krippa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Head somewhat.
It looked like Krippa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krippa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Head sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krippa somewhat.#T2#
Krippa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Head fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Krippa, pushing him back against the cage.
Krippa is pressed up against the cage. Head has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krippa down to the mat. Krippa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Krippa wants to clinch up but Head keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Krippa.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krippa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Head fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Head moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Krippa.
#T3##BC#
Krippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Krippa dives in and grabs Head's left leg, looking for a takedown. Head pushes down on Krippa's head and hops out.#CL2#
Head has taken the fight to the clinch.
Krippa stops a takedown attempt from Head.
Krippa slowing the pace effectively.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Krippa controls his hands.
#BC2#
Head breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Head has taken the fight to the clinch.
Head is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krippa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krippa has had enough of the clinch but Head keeps him there for the moment.
Head has had enough of the clinch but Krippa keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krippa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krippa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Head pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Head tries to score a body lock takedown but Krippa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Krippa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Head gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Krippa manages to break the clinch.
Head defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Krippa.
Head throws a series of punches but Krippa moves out of range.
Krippa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krippa.
Head misses with a kick to the body.
Head looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Krippa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zac Head will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Konrad Krippa's cut.
That's time! Krippa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Head takes the fight into the clinch.
Krippa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Krippa is trying to pull guard but Head has him pressed against the cage.
Head drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Head tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krippa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Head after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Krippa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Head. #T1#
Krippa throws the kick towards the body but Head avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krippa is defended easily by Head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Krippa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head shoots in for a takedown but Krippa shows good takedown defense.
Head shoots in for a double leg but Krippa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It appears Krippa was looking to counter with a kick there.
Head looks for a takedown but Krippa sprawls well.
Krippa looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Krippa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krippa tries to clinch up but Head circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Krippa moves into the clinch successfully.
Krippa swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2##TD#
Krippa decides to pull guard.
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.
Krippa has control of Head's left arm, preventing Head from doing any damage.
Head wants to control from the top but Krippa keeps moving. #SUB#
Krippa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Head defends it easily.
Krippa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krippa is pulling down on Head's head. It's preventing any offense from Head, at least for the moment.#T3#
Krippa wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Head gets to his feet. Krippa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Krippa shoots in for a double leg but Head sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krippa.
Konrad Krippa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Krippa has Head up against the cage in a clinch.
Krippa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Krippa swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krippa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Head is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Krippa manages to pull guard.
Head postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Head controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Head pushing down on Krippa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Head perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Krippa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konrad Krippa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Head darts in and clinches Krippa up against the cage.#TD#
Krippa pulls guard. #SUB#
Krippa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Head sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Krippa is looking to cinch up a triangle. Head throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Krippa's body to avoid the submission. Krippa has instead reached around Head's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Krippa arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Konrad Krippa! |
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Event:
HERO:6
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Bruce misses with an uppercut. Head saw that one coming.
Head misses with a left hand
and Bruce counters with a series of strikes. Head will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Head closes the distance and clinches.
Bruce fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Bruce pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Bruce fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Head sprawls well initially but Bruce persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Head trying to control from the bottom.
Bruce prevents Head from improving his position.
Head is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bruce controlling the action here.
Head is looking to improve his position.
Head tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bruce has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bruce takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bruce breaks from Head's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bruce controlling the position easily from mount.
Head looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Bruce doesn't have the hooks in and Head manages to turn into his guard.
#SU2#
Head stands and steps away. Bruce gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Head tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bruce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Bruce closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Head to the mat! Head manages to get full guard.
Head is wriggling around but Bruce manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Bruce content to control rather than advance.
Bruce looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Head tries to get to full guard but Bruce has control of the leg. #SU#
Bruce decides to stand and escape the position. #TD#
Bruce shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
Head is trying to stand up here but Bruce is controlling him well.
Bruce is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Bruce is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bruce is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Bruce 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#
Head tries to clinch #TD#
and Bruce counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Head!
Bruce working the ground and pound from side control.
Bruce in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Head is rocked!
Head regains half guard.
Head is still in real trouble! Can Bruce finish him?
Bruce is taking a breather. Head 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.
Head seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head manages to get to full guard.
Head is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Bruce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lenny Bruce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Bruce stands up and waves to Head to follow him.
Head shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bruce appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bruce stuffs the takedown attempt from Head. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
Bruce looks for a takedown but Head sprawls well.
Bruce fails with the takedown
and Head counters with a one-two to the body.
Lenny Bruce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Bruce misses. #T2#
Bruce looks for a takedown but Head sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Bruce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD#
Bruce shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Head napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Head throws Bruce to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head slaps away a takedown attempt from Bruce, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Head rushes Bruce and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bruce is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Head pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Head throws a sloppy head kick and Bruce moves out of range easily. #T3#
Head blocks a head kick by Bruce.
Head is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bruce with a body shot.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruce.
It looked like Bruce was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Head doesn't manage to clinch there - Bruce circles away.
Bruce attempts a counter takedown but Head avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Head moves into the clinch.#TD#
Bruce has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Head regains guard immediately.
Head is wriggling around but Bruce manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Bruce scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Head makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Head.
Bruce lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Bruce controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Bruce gets to his feet. Head looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Head stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Head wants it to stay on the feet.
Bruce fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Head counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Head jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bruce walks away with a smile on his face. Head gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bruce tries to close the distance and clinch but Head swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zac Head will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Bruce drives through and clinches with Head against the cage.
#BC2#
Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Head forces Bruce back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Bruce jumps into guard, dragging Head to the mat.
Head wants to control from the top but Bruce keeps moving.
Bruce working a defensive guard here.
Bruce doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce keeping moving, preventing Head from controlling successfully.
Bruce pulls Head in close to his closed guard and prevents Head from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Head tries to stand but Bruce is controlling from the bottom.
Head must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bruce is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Head misses with a takedown attempt - Bruce sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bruce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Head.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Head shoots in but no luck this time.
Head misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Bruce counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bruce showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bruce with a nice head shot there.
Bruce content to stall in guard here.
Bruce stands and throws Head's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Head is trying to buck Bruce off.#SU#
Bruce stands up and beckons Head to his feet.
Head tries to clinch up but Bruce circles away and keeps his distance.
Bruce misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL#
Bruce closes the distance and clinches.
Bruce drops down looking for an ankle pick but Head pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bruce shoots for a takedown but Head saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Bruce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruce on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T4#
Head is looking to clinch but Bruce is avoiding it.
#TD#
Bruce bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Head is trying to get back to his feet.
Bruce cracks Head with a big right hand but Head just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bruce working away.
Head takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Head tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Bruce showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bruce 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Bruce! |
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Event:
HERO:4 Ladies Night
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Stevens stuffs the takedown attempt from Head. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
Head goes for a double leg but Stevens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevens continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Head closes the distance and pushes Stevens back into the cage.
Head stalling in the clinch.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Head is controlling him.
Stevens lands a right hand.
Stevens is trying to push Head away but Head has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Head is trying to pull guard but Stevens turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Derrick Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Head.
Stevens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Stevens pulls guard successfully.
#SU2#
Head gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Head fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevens avoids it really well and circles away.
As Head looks to move away, Stevens throws a big counter combo but Head just gets out of the way.#T1#
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Head as he avoids it easily.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.
Head is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Head shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
Stevens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Head's waist but Head gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stevens off to one side.
Head tries to counter with a clinch but Stevens shakes him off and moves away.
Stevens throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stevens with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Head counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stevens fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Head tries for a takedown but Stevens manages to get underhooks.
Stevens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Head avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Stevens tries to break the clinch but Head is controlling the position.
Head just leaning against Stevens, taking a breather.
Head tries to pull guard but Stevens won't allow it.
#BC2#
Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Head moves into the clinch.
Stevens tries a knee to the head but Head blocks it.
Head tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stevens prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Stevens breaks the clinch.
Stevens misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T3#
Head shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Head moves into the clinch.
Head fails to pull guard.
Stevens taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Head leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Stevens manages to pull guard.
Head engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Head pushes down on Stevens's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Head keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU2#
Head stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Stevens connects with a jab.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens moves in looking to clinch but Head pushes him off.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Head shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevens but Stevens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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 Derrick Stevens will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Head instigates a clinch.
Head lands a body punch.
Stevens wants a takedown but no success here.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Head turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stevens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Head smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Head lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Head swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Head clinches.
Head leaning his opponent against the cage.
Head on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1##BC#
Stevens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head looks for a takedown but Stevens sprawls well.#TD#
Stevens gets a takedown into half guard.
Head kicks off Stevens and gets to his feet.
Stevens tries to clinch there but Head circles away.
Head shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Stevens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Head counters with a leg kick.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevens.
Head misses with a head kick.
Stevens is looking to counter the offense by Head and move into the clinch.
Head shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Stevens ducks down to avoid it.
Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zac Head seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Head shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevens sprawls well. Stevens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
Head shoots in but Stevens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stevens shoots in looking for a takedown but Head manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stevens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Head shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevens as he avoids it easily.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Head as he avoids it easily.
Stevens lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown but Head shows good takedown defense.
Stevens connects with an inside leg kick.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Head as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Head displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevens.
Stevens slaps away a takedown attempt from Head, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Head tries to clinch but Stevens is having none of it.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Head misses with a double jab.
Head throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevens's waist but Stevens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Head off to one side.
Stevens half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Head has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Head 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Stevens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Head has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stevens misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Head counters by clinching up.
Stevens tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Head just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Head as Stevens tries to tie him up.
Head tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Head closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevens circles away.#T1#
Head misses with a takedown
and Stevens counters with a left and a right that stings Head.
Derrick Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zac Head.
Stevens dives in for a single leg takedown but Head sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stevens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Head breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Head sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Head shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense.
Stevens tries for a takedown but Head sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stevens throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Head closes the distance and pushes Stevens back into the cage.
Stevens is trying to pull guard but Head turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Head has his takedown stuffed
and Stevens counters with a three punch combo that has Head backing up. Head nods at Stevens to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Stevens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Head fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stevens is looking for a counter combo.
Stevens blocks a head kick by Head.
#T3#
Stevens fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Head.
Stevens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Head swivels and escapes.
Head tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stevens takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Stevens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Head circles away.
Head looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stevens dives in and grabs Head's left leg, looking for a takedown. Head pushes down on Stevens's head and hops out.
Stevens dodges the punch combination from Head.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Head sprawls well. Head wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.#T4##CL2#
Head moves into range and clinches up with Stevens.
Head wants a takedown.
Stevens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Head lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stevens.
Stevens content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Head tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Head jumps guard but Stevens turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Head takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stevens wants to get back to striking at distance but Head won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zac Head.
I think Head 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zac Head! |
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Event:
HERO
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Head tries to clinch there but Bateman circles away.
Bateman throws a sloppy head kick and Head moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Bateman forces Head back against the cage and clinches.
Bateman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Head pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bateman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Head sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Head shoots for a takedown but Bateman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bateman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Head but Head pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zac Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Bateman.
Bateman throws a series of punches but Head moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Head looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head dives in for a single leg takedown but Bateman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bateman keeps the fight on the outside.
Bateman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Head tries to clinch but Bateman is having none of it. #T1#
Head misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Bateman.
Head tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bateman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Head somewhat.
Bateman throws a series of punches but Head moves out of range.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Head sprawls well. Head wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.
Head fails with the takedown.
Bateman misses with a takedown #CL#
and Head counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Bateman jumps guard but Head turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Head is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bateman is keeping busy.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head is trying to drag Bateman to the mat but Bateman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Head pulls Bateman into guard.
Bateman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Head controls Bateman momentarily but Bateman frees himself.
Bateman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Head wants to stand up but Bateman is controlling him.
Head tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bateman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Head swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Head trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Head is trying to keep Bateman in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Head avoids the head kick by Bateman.
Head fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bateman avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bateman.
Bateman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bateman shoots in but Head avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Head keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bateman fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Head takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saul Bateman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bateman goes for a double leg but Head avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Head continues to drive forward.
Head swings for the body but Bateman moves out of range.
Head fails with a takedown attempt.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Head but Head pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bateman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Head's waist but Head gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bateman off to one side.
Zac Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Bateman.
Bateman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.
Head looks for a takedown but Bateman sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bateman.
Bateman stuffs the takedown attempt from Head. Head gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Head misses with a straight right.
Head shoots for a takedown but Bateman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bateman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bateman wants it to stay on the feet.
Head is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bateman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Bateman pushes Head up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Head pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zac Head is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Bateman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Head looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bateman slows the pace down.
Head can't do much from the bottom here.
Bateman gets to mount! Head was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Head is squirming around, avoiding Bateman's attempts to control the action.
Bateman prevents Head from getting the reversal.
Head wants to control but Bateman is having none of it.
Head tries to reverse the position but Bateman maintains control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman trying to control but Head is having none of it.
Head is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Bateman takes Head's back.
Bateman controlling the position well here. Head rolled but Bateman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Head wants to escape the position.
Head is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bateman is not going to allow Head to sit and survive in this position.
Bateman doesn't have the hooks in and Head manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Bateman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bateman doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bateman trying to keep a closed guard but Head is proving a slippery customer.
Bateman wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Bateman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Head defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Bateman 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Head will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bateman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bateman throws a front kick aimed at Head's knee but Head avoids it well.
Head fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saul Bateman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Head tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bateman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bateman cracks Head with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Bateman takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Head manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a big elbow that misses.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Head keeps moving.
Head being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Head wants to stand but Bateman is controlling the position.
Head bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bateman's guard. #REVR#
Head passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bateman is trying to improve his position.
Head wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bateman keeps working. #T2#
Bateman tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Head tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Head has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Head misses with the ground and pound.
Bateman tries to bench press Head off him but Head keeps the position.
Bateman parries the strikes from Head easily there. Head is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bateman to escape.
#T3#
Head working away.
Zac Head overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bateman is not content to let Head control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bateman is trying to improve his position.
Head grinds an elbow into Bateman's temple. #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.
Bateman is trying to get back to half guard.
Bateman can't do much from the bottom here.
Bateman is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Head asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Head throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman tries to clinch there but Head circles away.
Head wants to clinch up but Bateman keeps it at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A punch combination from Head misses.
Bateman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bateman wants it to stay on the feet.
Zac Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saul Bateman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zac Head showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bateman 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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