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Event:
HERO:9
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Bruce tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Sparrow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Bruce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bruce looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Bruce closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sparrow's guard.
Sparrow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bruce is looking to stand up but Sparrow won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparrow has Bruce pulled in close to control his posture.
Sparrow tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Sparrow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SU2#
Sparrow stands up and beckons Bruce to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Sparrow moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bruce breaks the clinch.
Sparrow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruce shoots in for a double leg but Sparrow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sparrow looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Sparrow takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Sparrow jumps guard and drags Bruce to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bruce works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sparrow gets full guard.#T2##SU#
Bruce stands up and waves to Sparrow to follow him.
Bruce fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Bruce. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bruce fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sparrow to the ground. Bruce is now in Sparrow's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparrow trying to control the position.
Sparrow keeping moving, preventing Bruce from controlling successfully. #SU#
Sparrow is working an open guard so Bruce takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Sparrow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##BC#
Bruce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bruce displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sparrow.
Sparrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sparrow throws a sloppy head kick and Bruce moves out of range easily.
Bruce shoots in looking for a takedown but Sparrow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bruce's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Bruce backs off Sparrow throws a huge counter combo but Bruce manages to avoid it all.
Bruce tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sparrow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bruce swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Sparrow rushes Bruce and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Bruce's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bruce dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparrow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Bruce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Sparrow with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Sparrow shoots in looking for a takedown. Bruce tries to sprawl out of it but Sparrow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bruce manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparrow tries to clinch up but Bruce circles away and keeps his distance.
Sparrow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Sparrow has Bruce up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparrow is pressed up against the cage. Bruce has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparrow down to the mat. Sparrow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Bruce instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Sparrow breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Sparrow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sparrow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bruce looks to throw the jab but Sparrow is out of range.
Sparrow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bruce avoids it really well and circles away.
Sparrow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#TD#
Bruce drives through with a takedown into Sparrow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Sparrow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bruce defends it easily.#SUB#
Bruce has gone for a leg lock! Sparrow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bruce's guard.#REVB#
Bruce throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Bruce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bruce is looking to stand back up but Sparrow counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bruce.
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.
Sparrow slips a nice elbow through Bruce's hands, connecting with Bruce's forehead.
Sparrow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bruce with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
My spies in Ginásio Guerreiro inform me that Sparrow has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bruce tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sparrow trying to control the action but Bruce is working from the bottom.
Bruce is positioning himself well to prevent Sparrow advancing to mount.
Bruce is pressing down on Sparrow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bruce seems keen to control Sparrow's posture.
Bruce is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparrow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Sparrow passes Bruce's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bruce works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sparrow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bruce looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparrow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Sparrow decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sparrow shoots in for a double leg but Bruce sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bruce tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sparrow manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Bruce fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sparrow throws a sloppy head kick and Bruce moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Sparrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bruce, pushing him back against the cage.
Sparrow 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. Sparrow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lenny Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Sparrow.
Sparrow 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.
Sparrow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bruce sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparrow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bruce avoids it really well and circles away.
Lenny Bruce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Bruce closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Sparrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bruce shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparrow pinned against the cage. Sparrow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bruce avoids a kick to the body.
Aaron Sparrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sparrow slips under a jab.
Sparrow tries a head kick but it misses.
Sparrow looks for a takedown but Bruce sprawls well.
Sparrow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bruce rushes Sparrow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sparrow tries to score a body lock takedown but Bruce shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lenny Bruce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Sparrow.#T1#
Bruce is trying to push Sparrow away but Sparrow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Bruce has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sparrow regains guard immediately.
Sparrow pushes Bruce off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bruce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sparrow throws a chopping leg kick but Bruce manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sparrow slips a jab and a cross from Bruce.
Bruce tries to clinch there but Sparrow circles away.
Bruce tries to clinch up but Sparrow circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Bruce as Sparrow shoots in.
Bruce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Bruce tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Sparrow counters with a shoot takedown. Bruce fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sparrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparrow 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparrow trying to control but Bruce is working from the bottom.
Sparrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparrow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bruce is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Bruce works his way into side control.
Sparrow struggling a bit here.
Aaron Sparrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bruce scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sparrow is trying to control Bruce's posture but Bruce avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Bruce'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.#SUB#
Bruce tries for a kimura but Sparrow is defending well.
Sparrow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lenny Bruce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Sparrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruce throws an elbow but Sparrow slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lenny Bruce.
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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Sparrow! |
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Event:
HERO:8
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Sparrow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SU2#
Sparrow postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jackson to stand up.
Sparrow tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.#TD2#
Sparrow throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Sparrow finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson pushes Sparrow off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Sparrow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
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.
#SUB2#
Sparrow is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Sparrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson'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.
Sparrow uses his free foot to push down on Jackson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jackson. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sparrow prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Sparrow unloads with some shots from mount but Jackson bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Sparrow with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Jackson tries to hold on but Sparrow pushes him away.
Sparrow looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
Sparrow tries to control but Jackson wriggling away. #T3#
Sparrow with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Sparrow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparrow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Sparrow gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparrow controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparrow lands a couple of good shots and Jackson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Sparrow really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jackson.#SUB2#
Sparrow has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jackson tries to break free.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Sparrow breaks the grip.
Sparrow tries to keep control of the position but Jackson is staying busy.#SUB2#
Jackson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sparrow's arms.
Sparrow trying to control momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Sparrow dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Sparrow clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sparrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparrow is defended easily by Jackson.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Sparrow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Sparrow clinches.
Sparrow tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL#
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Sparrow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jackson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Freddy Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Sparrow.#BC2#
Sparrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Sparrow's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparrow is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sparrow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Sparrow scoring with some ground and pound.
Sparrow postures up.
#T2##ES#
Jackson has his feet on Sparrow's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Sparrow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparrow is in Jackson's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sparrow postures up.
Sparrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson striking off his back but it's not causing Sparrow any problems.
Sparrow is stalling in the full guard.
Sparrow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Sparrow from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Sparrow avoids it well.
Sparrow feints the counter takedown.
Jackson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparrow tries to avoid it but Jackson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparrow to the ground. Sparrow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sparrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sparrow.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sparrow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Sparrow moves into the clinch.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sparrow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sparrow shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Sparrow 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.
Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparrow shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Jackson has Sparrow up against the cage in a clinch.
Sparrow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sparrow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sparrow has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sparrow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Sparrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sparrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
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 Freddy Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Sparrow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Sparrow does no damage.
Sparrow slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sparrow.
Jackson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sparrow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sparrow somewhat.
Freddy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Sparrow gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Sparrow.
Sparrow tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Sparrow drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Sparrow manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Jackson clinches. #TD2#
Sparrow gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sparrow will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sparrow 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.
Jackson trying to control but Sparrow is working from the bottom.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aaron Sparrow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Sparrow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Sparrow keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson is pushing down on Sparrow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparrow is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sparrow is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson wants to stand but Sparrow has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sparrow is looking to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sparrow sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson wants to stand up but Sparrow is controlling the position.
Jackson controlling the pace.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Sparrow won't allow it.
Sparrow tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg. #T4#
Jackson wants to take a breather but Sparrow is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sparrow is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparrow avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Sparrow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Sparrow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sparrow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jackson is pushing Sparrow up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Freddy Jackson.
I think Jackson 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddy Jackson! |
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Event:
HERO:6
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Sparrow dives in for a single leg takedown but Hershey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hershey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparrow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hershey shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparrow tries to sprawl out of it but Hershey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparrow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hershey tries to clinch there but Sparrow circles away.
Sparrow throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Sparrow has closed the distance and engaged Hershey in a clinch.
Hershey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sparrow walks away with a smile on his face. Hershey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hershey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hershey wants it to stay on the feet.
Hershey tries for a takedown but Sparrow circles away easily
and Sparrow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yonny Hershey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hershey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Sparrow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hershey to the mat! Hershey manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Sparrow gets to his feet - Hershey follows without any prompting. #T1#
Hershey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Sparrow fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hershey to the ground. Sparrow is now in Hershey's guard.
Hershey has his feet on Sparrow's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sparrow scores with a hook to the body. Hershey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Sparrow shoots in and bounces Hershey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hershey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparrow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sparrow won't allow Hershey to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparrow wants to stand but Hershey is controlling his posture from full guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hershey manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sparrow stalling against the cage.
Sparrow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hershey pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Sparrow drives through and clinches with Hershey against the cage.
#T3#
Hershey is looking to take this one to the mat.
A nice left hand lands by Sparrow.
Hershey avoids the elbow strike from Sparrow, against the cage.
Sparrow lands a nice knee to the body.
Hershey wants a takedown.
Hershey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sparrow pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sparrow lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Sparrow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hershey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hershey throws Sparrow to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hershey tries to clinch #TD2#
and Sparrow counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4#
Hershey manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Hershey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparrow defends well.
Sparrow showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Hershey has an active guard here but Sparrow has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Sparrow dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sparrow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hershey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hershey. Sparrow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparrow scores with a jab to the head.
Sparrow tries for a takedown but Hershey circles away easily#TD#
and Hershey counters with a single leg into guard. Sparrow didn't expect that.
Sparrow is wriggling around but Hershey manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Hershey passes into side control, despite Sparrow's attempt to control the position.
Sparrow 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.
Hershey moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hershey advances to full mount. #T1#
Hershey unloads with some shots from mount but Sparrow bucks and avoids them well.
Sparrow is squirming around, avoiding Hershey's attempts to control the action.
Sparrow is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Hershey tries to control but Sparrow wriggling away.
Sparrow working to try and regain half guard.
Hershey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparrow is looking to escape. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Hershey jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sparrow manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Yonny Hershey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hershey trying to control the action but Sparrow is working from the bottom. #T3#
Sparrow is looking for a sweep.
Sparrow being controlled for a moment.
Hershey is looking to take a break and control but Sparrow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparrow prevents Hershey from improving position.
Sparrow is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sparrow regains half guard.
Sparrow is trying to maintain the position but Hershey is very close to passing his half guard.
Hershey is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparrow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sparrow shoots in looking for a takedown but Hershey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sparrow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hershey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sparrow misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
Hershey drives through with a takedown into Sparrow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hershey stopping the sweep attempt from Sparrow.
Sparrow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hershey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hershey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparrow wants to sweep here but Hershey controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yonny Hershey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Sparrow has a takedown stuffed.
Sparrow shoots for a double leg takedown but Hershey sprawls well. He's pushed Sparrow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hershey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sparrow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hershey. #TD#
Hershey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hershey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparrow is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Sparrow is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hershey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sparrow is looking to reverse the position.
Sparrow is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hershey is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SU#
Hershey is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sparrow throws a hook but Hershey blocks it.#CL2#
Sparrow moves into range and clinches up with Hershey.#BC2#
Sparrow breaks the clinch.
Hershey misses with a body kick. #TD#
Hershey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sparrow's guard.
Sparrow manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2##TD#
Hershey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sparrow to the ground. Hershey is now in Sparrow's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparrow wants to sweep but no luck.
Hershey throwing strikes from guard but Sparrow blocks nicely.
Hershey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hershey wants to control from the top but Sparrow keeps moving.
Sparrow lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Hershey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sparrow blocks a head kick by Hershey.
#TD2#
Sparrow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparrow wants to control but Hershey is keeping him busy.
Hershey is trying to maintain the position but Sparrow is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparrow is pressing down on Hershey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hershey is holding on for now.
Hershey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Hershey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparrow is one step ahead there.
Sparrow wants to stand but Hershey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hershey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparrow is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hershey managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
That's time! Hershey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hershey but Hershey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sparrow. #CL2#
Sparrow has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Sparrow has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hershey is trying to keep an underhook but Sparrow manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sparrow trying to control the action but Hershey is working from the bottom.
Sparrow works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hershey gets back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Sparrow wants to work for an arm triangle but Hershey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hershey is trying to get back to full guard.
Hershey trying to hold on to Sparrow's head to control him but Sparrow postures up.
Hershey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hershey is adopting a defensive guard.
Hershey keeping full guard, as Sparrow tries to pass. #T2#
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.
Hershey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hershey throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sparrow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hershey's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yonny Hershey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hershey stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Sparrow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hershey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Hershey working a defensive guard here.
Sparrow wants to stand but Hershey is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Hershey has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Sparrow doesn't defend quickly enough and Hershey has managed to lock this one up! Can Sparrow escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hershey on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yonny Hershey!
Yonny Hershey is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
HERO:3
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Sparrow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Perez swivels and escapes.#TD#
Sparrow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sparrow lands in his opponent's guard.
Sparrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparrow trying to control the position from guard on top but Perez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparrow wants to pass the guard but Perez is keeping the position.
Sparrow wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Sparrow decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Perez, up you get!
Perez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sparrow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Perez. Perez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Perez drives through and clinches with Sparrow against the cage.
Perez managing to block the knees to the body from Sparrow.
#BC#
Sparrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sparrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sparrow misses with a head kick.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perez wants to clinch up but Sparrow keeps it at a distance.
Perez tries to clinch there but Sparrow circles away.
#T2##CL2#
Sparrow gets tackled into the cage by Perez. Perez maintains the clinch.
Perez is trying to force a seperation but Sparrow has the dominant position.
Perez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sparrow smiles and moves away.
Perez misses with a takedown attempt - Sparrow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sparrow tries to counter with a takedown but Perez is quick to defend against it.
Aaron Sparrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Perez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sparrow.
Sparrow misses with a few strikes there.
Perez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sparrow backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparrow tries to sprawl out of it but Perez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparrow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Sparrow shoots in but Perez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sparrow but Sparrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sparrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sparrow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perez defends it nicely.
Sparrow sets himself, and Perez steps forward looking for the clinch! Sparrow avoids it this time.
Perez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Sparrow counters by moving into the clinch.
Sparrow gets underhooks to prevent Perez's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Sparrow has Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4##TD#
Sparrow lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sparrow is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Perez!
Sparrow looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Sparrow swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Perez is now in Sparrow's guard. A big mistake from Sparrow there, giving up the dominant position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparrow looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Sparrow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Sparrow 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##CL2#
Perez moves into the clinch.
Perez jumps guard but Sparrow stands there with Perez around his waist. Perez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sparrow stalls.
Sparrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez jumps guard but Sparrow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Aaron Sparrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Perez.
Sparrow stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparrow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Perez counters with a big head kick but Sparrow shrugs it off. #CL#
Sparrow clinches. #T1#
Sparrow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Perez just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sparrow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Perez after a bit of a struggle.
Sparrow using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Perez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sparrow looking to throw knees to the head but Perez is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Sparrow decides to pull guard.
Sparrow is trying to control the position but Perez postures up. #SU2#
Sparrow is working an open guard so Perez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Sparrow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Perez with the counter takedown but Sparrow avoids it easily.#TD2#
Perez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sparrow!
Sparrow tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T2#
Aaron Sparrow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Perez looking for the RNC.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sparrow is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Perez is trying to stick to Sparrow's back but Sparrow is turning into Perez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Perez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparrow.
Sparrow forces his way into half guard.#SU#
Sparrow stands up from half guard.
Nathan Perez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Perez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sparrow's half guard.
Sparrow pushes Perez off and gets back to his feet.#T3##CL2#
Perez takes the fight into the clinch.
Sparrow is trying to break the clinch but Perez is controlling him.
Sparrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perez can do to turn this around?#TD#
Sparrow has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Perez is trying to keep an underhook but Sparrow manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Perez is looking for a sweep. Sparrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparrow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Perez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Sparrow trying to control the action but Perez is working from the bottom.
Perez gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Perez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sparrow passes into half guard.
Sparrow trying to control from half guard but Perez is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Sparrow dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Perez tries to clinch but Sparrow is having none of it.
Sparrow throws a big counter combination but Perez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sparrow blocks a head kick by Perez.
Perez shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Sparrow clinches up against the cage.
Perez prevents the takedown attempt.
Perez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sparrow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Perez smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sparrow.
Perez throws Sparrow to one side and escapes!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Perez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Sparrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Perez falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Sparrow counters by moving into the clinch.
Perez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sparrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perez taking a breather.
Sparrow displaying some good clinch control by pressing Perez up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sparrow.
Sparrow seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Sparrow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Perez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perez is trying to drag Sparrow to the mat but Sparrow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparrow throws a head kick that misses.
Perez with the counter takedown but Sparrow avoids it easily.
Aaron Sparrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice cross by Perez.#TD#
Sparrow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Perez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perez trying to control the position.
Sparrow wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving. #T3#
Perez pulls Sparrow in to control the position.
Perez is striking from the bottom but Sparrow uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Sparrow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Perez tries to kick Sparrow off but Sparrow keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sparrow tries to pass to full mount but Perez defends it.
Sparrow wants to take a breather but Perez is having none of it. #SUB#
Sparrow wants to work for an arm triangle but Perez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Perez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Sparrow stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Perez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sparrow, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Sparrow has picked Perez up - he's going for a ride! Sparrow dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sparrow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Perez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nathan Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aaron Sparrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Perez punching from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aaron Sparrow.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sparrow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Sparrow! |
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Event:
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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