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Event:
HERO:10
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Bateman fails with the takedown.
Bridges shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Bridges moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bridges breaks the clinch.
Bateman shoots in but Bridges avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bateman has a takedown stuffed.
Hank Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Bateman.#CL#
Bridges darts in and clinches Bateman up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bridges using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bateman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bateman looking for a takedown.
Bridges has Bateman pressed against the cage.
#T1#
Bridges keeps control of Bateman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Bridges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bateman is looking to clinch but Bridges is avoiding it.
Bateman on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Bateman gets tackled into the cage by Bridges. Bridges maintains the clinch. #BC#
Bridges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bridges takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Bateman jumps guard and drags Bridges to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bridges is looking to stand up but Bateman won't let him.
Bridges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bateman 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.#T2#
Bateman being controlled here, momentarily.
Bridges trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bateman's guard.
Bridges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU#
Bridges stands and steps away. Bateman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bridges is looking to clinch but Bateman is avoiding it.
Bridges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Bateman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bridges cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck for Bridges with that takedown attempt.
Bridges throws a body shot but no joy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bateman or perhaps it was just good defense by Bridges, which made it look bad.
Bridges pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bridges misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bateman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bridges blocks it well.
A clash of legs there as Bridges blocks the low kick.
Bateman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bridges sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bateman somewhat.#T4#
Bateman leaves Bridges with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bateman closes the distance and clinches up with Bridges, looking for a takedown. Bateman pushes Bridges against the cage but Bridges circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bridges throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bateman.
Good work by Bridges as he checks the leg kick.
Bateman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bridges but Bridges pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bridges shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bateman defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges tries to clinch but Bateman is having none of it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bridges or perhaps it was just good defense by Bateman, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Bridges dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bridges displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bateman.
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
Bateman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bridges tries to land a leg kick but Bateman saw it coming and moves away.
Hank Bridges is winning the standup battle so far.
Bridges dives in and grabs Bateman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bateman pushes down on Bridges's head and hops out.
Bateman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bateman dives in and grabs Bridges's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bridges pushes down on Bateman's head and hops out.
Hank Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Bateman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges tries to clinch but Bateman is having none of it.
Bridges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bateman tries to counter with a clinch but Bridges shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Bridges fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bateman, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Bridges drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bateman is fighting to break Bridges's control of his arms but Bridges is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Bateman wanted to stand there but Bridges had control of the position.
Bridges trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bridges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bateman is one step ahead there.
Bateman being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bridges throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bridges wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Bridges working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bateman throws a head kick but Bridges moves out of range.
As Bateman tries to get set, Bridges tries to push him back and clinch up but Bateman manages to avoid the attempt.
Bridges shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bateman pinned against the cage. Bateman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hank Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bridges fails with the takedown
and Bateman counters with a right hand to the body. #T3##CL#
Bridges gets a clinch.
Bateman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bridges throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bateman blocks it with crossed arms.
Bridges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bateman can do to turn this around?
Bateman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bridges is keeping busy.
Bateman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bridges to keep the fight standing.
Bateman wants a takedown but no success here.
Bridges is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bateman is defending well.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bridges is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Bridges is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bateman is defending well.
Bridges prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bateman blocks a body shot from Bridges.
Bridges can't get the takedown.
Bridges drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bridges drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 Hank Bridges will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bateman dodges the punch combination from Bridges.
Bridges shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bateman defends it nicely.
Bridges will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice takedown defense from Bridges. No joy for Bateman on that attempt.
Bridges throws the kick towards the body but Bateman avoids it.
Bridges slaps away a takedown attempt from Bateman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bateman closes the distance and pushes Bridges back into the cage.
Bridges is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bateman prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Bridges pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Bridges manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Bateman looking to score a takedown here. Bridges is defending well but Bateman drives through and ends up in Bridges's guard.
Bridges has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bateman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Bateman clinches up with Bridges and pushes him back against the cage.
Bateman is pressed up against the cage. Bridges has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bateman down to the mat. Bateman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bridges moves in looking to clinch but Bateman pushes him off.
Bridges tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bateman defends well and Bridges ends up having to push Bateman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bateman looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bateman wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Bateman is trying to break the clinch but Bridges is controlling him.
Bateman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bridges just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hank Bridges has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bateman is trying to break the clinch but Bridges is controlling him.
Bridges is trying to pull guard but Bateman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bridges jumps guard but Bateman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bridges is trying to pull guard but Bateman has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bateman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bridges smiles and moves away.
Bridges fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Bateman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Bridges moves into the clinch.#TD#
Bridges has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bateman uses from the top position.
Bridges looking to control.
Bridges wants to sweep here but Bateman controlling him for the moment.
Bridges wants to stand up but Bateman is controlling him.
Bridges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bateman wants to control from the top but Bridges keeps moving. #T4##SUB#
Bridges is looking for a triangle but Bateman pushes his legs off easily.
Bateman is fighting to break Bridges's control of his arms but Bridges is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bridges misses with a takedown
and Bateman counters with a left to the body.
Bateman wants to clinch.
Saul Bateman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hank Bridges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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 Hank Bridges.
Well Bridges has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Bridges! |
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Event:
HERO:7
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Perez instigates a clinch.
Perez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bateman is defending well.
Perez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bateman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bateman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Perez slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Bateman breaks from the clinch.
Perez stuffs the takedown attempt from Bateman. Bateman gets slowly back to his feet.
Bateman tries for a takedown but Perez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saul Bateman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Perez feints and as Bateman raises his hands in defense, Perez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Perez won't allow Bateman to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Perez is looking to advance position but Bateman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Bateman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perez is looking to escape. #T1#
Perez tries to hold on but Bateman pushes him away.
Perez tries to control the position but Bateman now has his back.
Perez wants to control his opponent's hands but Bateman gets his hands free.
Bateman keeps control of the position as Perez tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bateman's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Perez is trying to defend against the choke here but Bateman has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bateman Tightens the hold and Perez taps out furiously! Bateman displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Saul Bateman! |
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Event:
HERO:4 Ladies Night
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
Bateman tries to clinch there but Freeman circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bateman is defended easily by Freeman.
It looked like Freeman was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch but Bateman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Freeman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bateman defends it nicely.
Bateman fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Bateman looks to move away, Freeman throws a big counter combo but Bateman just gets out of the way.
Justin Freeman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Bateman.#CL2#
Bateman drives through and clinches with Freeman against the cage.
#T1#
Bateman slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Freeman is trying to trip Bateman. He has hold of a leg but Bateman is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Freeman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bateman wants to get back to his feet but Freeman passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Freeman seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Freeman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Freeman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bateman is just riding it out for now. Freeman eventually gives up the hold.
Freeman wants to control but Bateman is keeping him busy. #T2#
Bateman is positioning himself well to prevent Freeman advancing to mount.
Bateman is trying to get back to full guard.
Freeman wants to pass to mount but Bateman is defending the position.
Bateman wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Freeman gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3##CL2#
Bateman has managed to clinch.
Freeman tries to break free but Bateman pushes him back against the cage.
Freeman is trying to break the clinch but Bateman has him pressed against the cage.
Bateman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Freeman is defending well.#TD#
Freeman pulls guard effortlessly.
Bateman won't allow Freeman to sweep him here.
Bateman postures up and lands a big shot to Freeman's brow.
Bateman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bateman stops Freeman from standing up. #T4#
Bateman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Freeman looking for a sweep. Not yet Freeman, not yet.
Freeman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bateman's guard. #REVR#
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bateman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Freeman stays in close to Bateman's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bateman wants to stand but Freeman is controlling the position.
Bateman is trying to keep Freeman in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Freeman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bateman cracks Freeman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Freeman pushes Bateman up against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bateman prevents it.
Freeman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bateman tries to pull guard but Freeman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Freeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bateman can do to turn this around?
Freeman stalling the fight.
#TD2#
Bateman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Freeman uses from the top position. #SU#
Freeman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Freeman instigates a clinch. #TD#
Freeman jumps guard.
Bateman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bateman trying to move into half guard but instead Freeman has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1#
Freeman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bateman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman is looking to stand up but Freeman isn't so interested in that idea.
Bateman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Freeman passes Bateman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bateman is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Freeman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bateman is concentrating on defense, preventing Freeman from advancing position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Freeman thows a huge punch but Bateman dodges it nicely.
Bateman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Freeman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Freeman trying to control the action but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Freeman controlling the pace.
Bateman is refusing to be controlled, as Freeman sits in half guard.
Bateman trying to control but Freeman postures up.
Freeman trying to control the action but Bateman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Freeman prevents Bateman from improving his position.#SU#
Freeman decides to stand up.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Freeman throws a good cross that connects.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bateman as he avoids it easily.
Bateman goes for a double leg but Freeman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Freeman continues to drive forward.
Freeman throws a right and a left that Bateman avoids nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Bateman as Freeman shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman looks to throw a body kick
and Bateman counters with a nice uppercut.
Justin Freeman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bateman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freeman defends it nicely.#T4##CL#
Freeman instigates a clinch. #TD#
Freeman jumps guard.
Freeman pulls Bateman in close to prevent any damage.
Freeman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bateman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Freeman is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bateman throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Freeman's body to avoid the submission. Freeman has instead reached around Bateman's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Freeman arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justin Freeman! |
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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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