Hyperion, was starting to take the toll of Superman's punches. Hyperion was a more agressive fighter, but Superman was arguably, was smarter and more efficient in the ring, knowing how to use Hyperion's anger against him, often goading him, then trapping him, with hard and fast strikes. Admittely, both were pretty even, but Superman had a slight advantage, scoring 2 knockdowns in their current round, which they had gone up to Round 10.
Hyperion started to get nervous, and even a bit warry, as he knew he could fall down, if Superman actually managed to damage him, and he put his guard up, and avoided getting into a punching trade with the Man of Steel, trying to avoid and block, and counter when he can. He managed to survive in tact for the round, but mostly, his confidence was waning, and it was clear, unless a miracle happened, he was not going to win this match.