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Event:
K-1 33 Suri vs Boskins
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Heath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umm throwing a counter right hand but Heath manages to avoid it.
Umm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umm misses with a head kick.
Umm misses with a low kick as Heath jumps back.
Umm lands with a kick to the temple. Heath shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab, jab by Umm - just one landing.
Umm throws a head kick that misses.
Umm avoids the head kick by Heath.
Umm throws a lazy right hand but Heath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rect Umm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heath was well out of range. Poor timing from Umm.
Heath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Rect Umm has been cut.
Heath moves away from the strike by Umm.
Heath throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Umm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heath's head backwards.
Umm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Umm looks to score with a jab to the body but Heath is just out of range.
Heath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Umm misses
and Heath makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Heath avoids the head kick by Umm.
Umm misses with a head kick.
Heath misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Umm misses its intended target.
Umm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heath avoids the head kick by Umm.
Umm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Umm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Hard in the buildup to the fight.
Heath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Umm lands but Heath takes it in his stride.
Heath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Umm avoids the head kick by Heath.
Umm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Umm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umm throws a body shot but no joy.
Heath raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Heath on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Heath doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Umm cracks Heath with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Heath is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Heath is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Heath could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Rect Umm!
Rect Umm thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Griffin Heath had this to say: 'I need some cute chicks to help me get over this loss so if your interested I am in the presidential suite '.
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Event:
Karate Ketsueki Supotsu 5
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Heath connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shoost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoost has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shoost swings away with a body shot that misses
and Heath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heath misses with a body shot.
Shoost throws a head kick but Heath moves out of range.
Heath lands with a kick to the temple. Shoost shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shoost throws a head kick that misses.
Shoost is looking to chop away at Heath's legs.
Heath lands a nice hook to Shoost's body. Shoost takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Heath on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Heath swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#KD#
Heath looks low and kicks high, catching Shoost right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#CUT#
It looks like Carnesto Shoost has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heath blocks a head kick by Shoost.
Shoost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1##KD#
Shoost ducks into a a hook from Heath and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Heath throws a front kick to the face that drops Shoost face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Griffin Heath!
Griffin Heath took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Karate Ketsueki Supotsu 3
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Madnaugh takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Layko Madnaugh has been cut.
Heath keeps the fight on the outside.
Madnaugh wants to clinch up but Heath keeps it at a distance.
Heath smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Madnaugh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Heath makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Madnaugh misses with a few strikes there.
Heath throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heath throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Madnaugh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heath lands with a kick to the temple. Madnaugh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Madnaugh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heath throws a switch kick that catches Madnaugh on the top of the head and drops him to the canvas! Madnaugh looks hurt - I'm not sure he's going to get back up! The referee starts the count but calls it off at seven as Madnaugh flops around on the canvas, clearly in no position to continue! This fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Griffin Heath!
A victorious Griffin Heath thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PFC 33 Yamaguchi vs Darkk II
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Heath looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Svensson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heath chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Svensson can pounce on him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Svensson.
Heath blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Svensson. That snapped Heath's head back.
Heath slips a jab from Svensson.
Heath looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Svensson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heath throws a head kick but Svensson moves out of range.
Heath throws a lazy head kick
and Svensson counters with a nice uppercut.
Svensson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heath.
Heath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Heath ducks down to avoid it.
Heath throws a quick counter head kick but Svensson was just out of range.
Svensson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Svensson takes a swing at Heath's ribcage but misses.
Heath slips a straight right by Svensson.#T1#
Svensson lands a glancing blow to the side of Heath's head.
Heath avoids the body shot from Svensson.
The fighters circling - Svensson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svensson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Heath will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Svensson scores with a nice right hand.
Svensson throws a leg kick
and Heath counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Svensson thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Svensson takes the fight into the clinch.
Heath misses with the head strike.
Heath is trying to break the clinch but Svensson is controlling him.
Heath tries to throw a body punch but Svensson avoids it by throwing Heath back against the cage.
Svensson tries to throw a body punch but Heath avoids it by throwing Svensson back against the cage.
Svensson tries to throw a body punch but Heath avoids it by throwing Svensson back against the cage. #TD2#
Svensson pulls guard successfully.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heath tries to stand but Svensson is controlling from the bottom.
Svensson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heath would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Svensson trying to keep a closed guard but Heath is proving a slippery customer.
Heath stopping the sweep attempt from Svensson.
Heath would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Svensson is trying to control the position but Heath postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That kick from Svensson tenderised Heath's leg. Heath is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heath tries a head kick but it misses.
Svensson misses with a leg kick
and Heath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3##CL2#
Svensson moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svensson.
Heath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Svensson blocks an uppercut.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Svensson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Svensson scores with a shot to the side of Heath's head.
A body shot lands from Svensson.
Svensson digs a right hand underneath Heath's ribcage. Heath let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Heath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson scores with a shot to the side of Heath's head. #BC#
Heath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Svensson throws a hook but Heath blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Svensson.
Sven Svensson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Svensson throws a shot from downtown. Heath moves away and avoids it.
Heath connects with a body shot.
Svensson scores with a leg kick.
Svensson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Heath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Svensson.
Svensson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Heath is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Svensson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heath tries a head kick but it misses.
Heath throws a head kick that misses.
Svensson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Svensson clinches up against the cage.
Heath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heath misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Heath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Svensson moves into the clinch successfully.
Heath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svensson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Heath is rocked!
Svensson working aggressively here.
Oh Heath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Svensson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Svensson misses with some punches.
Svensson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Svensson.
Heath seems to have got his legs back now.
Heath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heath working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Svensson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heath.#CL2#
Svensson has managed to clinch.
Heath throws a punch but it's blocked by Svensson.
Svensson lands a hook that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
Svensson throws a big uppercut that drops Heath! More strikes from Svensson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Heath lies dazed against the cage as Svensson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Svensson!
In his post fight interview, Sven Svensson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Griffin Heath spoke after the fight, saying 'I need some cute chicks to help me get over this loss so if your interested I am in the presidential suite '.
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Event:
*PPV: REVERBERATION
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Date swings widly with a right hand
and Heath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heath fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Date has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heath looks to throw a body kick
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
Heath connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Date, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heath throws a leg kick but Date sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Griffin Heath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heath swats away the attempt to clinch by Date.
Heath is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date throws a jab but it's blocked by Heath.
Heath fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Date.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heath was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.#T1#
Date misses with a body punch
and Heath finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Heath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Date moves away.
Date throws a body punch but Heath moves out of range.
Heath is looking to counter with head kicks.
Heath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick by Heath misses
and Date cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heath lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Date swings for the body but Heath moves out of range.
Heath throws out a powerful jab.
Date on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heath. Heath obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heath avoids the body shot from Date.
Date walks forward, straight into a front kick from Heath.
Heath comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Date.
Heath throws a leg kick
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heath connects with an inside leg kick.
Heath throws a shot from downtown. Date moves away and avoids it.
Date swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Date throws a shot from downtown. Heath moves away and avoids it.
Heath misses with a straight right.
Date scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Date moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
Heath has had enough of the clinch but Date keeps him there for the moment.
Date has Heath pressed against the cage.
Heath swings wildly with an uppercut but Date uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Heath fails to land.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date lands an uppercut.
Heath misses with some punches.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Date throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Heath.
Date misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Date.
Good body shot from Date.
A nice right hand lands inside from Date.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date. #T4#
Heath gets through Date's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heath blocking some punches.
Date blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Date has Heath pushed against the cage.
Date blocks a body shot from Heath.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
Date lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Date struggles to land a body shot inside as Heath controls his hands.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Heath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heath.
Date lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Date.
#BC#
Heath breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heath throws a shot to the body.
Heath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Heath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Heath throws a leg kick but Date checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Date will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Heath showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Date.
Date works Heath's body with a nice hook.
Heath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Date jabs Heath to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Date throws a poor cross that misses
letting Heath counter with a right hand.
Date throws a nice looking combination but Heath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Heath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heath.
Heath throws an ugly left hook that misses
#KD2#
and Date counters with a crisp one two that drops Heath! Date thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Heath to his feet! Heath is in big trouble!
Date lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heath circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heath goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heath.
Heath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heath counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Date with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Date defending well as Heath loads up on a big left hand.
Date throws out a counter right but Heath avoids it with no problem.
Heath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Heath.
Date throws a lazy right hand but Heath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heath lands a jab.
Heath lands a glancing blow to the side of Date's head.
Date misses with a right hand
and Heath counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Heath misses with a hook to the body
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heath ducks under a wild hook from Date.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heath throws a front kick aimed at Date's knee but Date avoids it well.
Heath throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Heath darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heath throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Date counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Date ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heath moves away.
Heath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Date is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
It looks like Heath has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Date takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heath connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Heath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Date swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Date takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heath misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Heath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Date finds it's target.
Date misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Date. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Date.
Date throws the left hand but Heath avoids the punch easily.
Date throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Date.
Heath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Date blocks a jab.
Date throws out a counter right but Heath avoids it with no problem.#T4##CL2#
Date clinches.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Heath.
Date pushes Heath back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heath.
Date takes a shot to the head.
Date lands with a left to the head.
Date misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heath tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Heath avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date misses with a punch to the body.
Date misses with a body punch.
Heath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heath softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Date.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lee Date will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Date throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Heath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Date misses with a straight left.
Date tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heath thinks about countering with a body kick.
Date looks to throw the jab but Heath is out of range.
Date punishes Heath's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Date moves into the clinch.
Date works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heath wants to break the clinch but can't.
Date lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date lands with a right to the head.
Heath can't break the clinch.
Date scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Heath is rocked!
Date lands a big right hand that drops Heath! The killer instinct kicks in and Date finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Date!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Date!
Lee Date was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Griffin Heath stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need some cute chicks to help me get over this loss so if your interested I am in the presidential suite '.
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Event:
PFC 17 Yamaguchi vs Date
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Heath keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sclounce tries to clinch but Heath moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Heath.
Heath lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sclounce falls backwards - clearly groggy! Heath dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Griffin Heath!
In his post fight interview, Griffin Heath started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
PFC 10 Tournament Finals
Date: Jan 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Heath. #CUT2#
It looks like Artur Syrowatka has been cut.
Heath slips a jab and a cross from Syrowatka.
Syrowatka throws a front kick aimed at Heath's knee but Heath avoids it well.
Heath swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Syrowatka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Heath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Griffin Heath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syrowatka throws a nice looking combination but Heath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Syrowatka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heath.
Syrowatka misses with a looping left.
Heath scores with a jab. Syrowatka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Syrowatka throws a right hand that misses
and Heath counters with a body kick that stops Syrowatka in his tracks momentarily.
Heath takes a swing at Syrowatka's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Syrowatka tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syrowatka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Syrowatka throws a poor cross that misses
and Heath counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syrowatka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Heath. That one must have hurt.
Syrowatka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heath scores with a shot to the body.
Syrowatka is breathing heavily.#T1#
Heath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Syrowatka cracks Heath with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Syrowatka. Heath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Heath lands a right hook to the body.
#KD2#
Heath cracks Syrowatka with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Heath has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Syrowatka to stand back up!#ROC2#
Syrowatka is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syrowatka drops his hands for a split second and Heath immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Syrowatka face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Heath follows up with a right hand that knocks Syrowatka into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Griffin Heath!
A very excited looking Griffin Heath rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
MMMA 41 Bestarsson vs Sigit
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Campion swings for the body but Heath moves out of range.
Heath misses the jab.
Heath defending well as Campion loads up on a big left hand.
Heath cracks Campion with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Gregory Campion has been cut.
Heath takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Heath throws a right and a left that Campion avoids nicely.
Campion misses with a straight left.
A combination from Campion does no damage.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heath is looking to counter with a body kick.
Campion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heath.
Heath misses with a series of wild punches.
Campion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Campion throws out a loose jab but Heath uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Heath is predictable there
and Campion counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Campion. #T1#
Campion loads up on a big right hand but Heath slips the punch.
Campion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Heath misses the target.#KD#
Heath lands a left and a right that send Campion crashing to the mat, dazed. Heath thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Campion is rocked!
BOOM! Heath lands a beautiful left hook that drops Campion. Campion tries to recover but Heath is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Campion lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Griffin Heath!
The defeated Gregory Campion had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos: 16
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Boitsov scores with a hook.
Heath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boitsov blocks a head kick by Heath.
Boitsov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heath as he jumps to the side.
Heath tries a head kick but it misses.
Heath with a jab.
Heath throws a hook but Boitsov blocks it.
Heath takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Boitsov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Heath stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heath wants it to stay on the feet.
Heath fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boitsov on the side of the head.#KD2#
Heath cracks Boitsov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Heath has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Boitsov to stand back up!#ROC2#
Boitsov is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boitsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Boitsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heath misses with a head kick.
#KD2#
Heath cracks Boitsov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Heath has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Boitsov to stand back up!
Boitsov misses with the combination.
Heath is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1##KD2#
Heath feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Boitsov sprawling to the canvas! Boitsov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Heath finish him?!
A combination from Heath does no damage.
Boitsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Heath fails to land with a series of punches.
Heath throws out a loose jab but Boitsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Boitsov.
Heath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boitsov is able to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heath misses with a looping left.
Boitsov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Heath misses its intended target.
Boitsov ducks under a wild hook from Heath.
A telegraphed right hand from Heath misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Boitsov misses its target.
Heath throws out a powerful jab.
Heath tries to bum rush Boitsov with a series of wild strikes but Boitsov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boitsov feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Heath displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boitsov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boitsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boitsov throws out a loose jab but Heath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heath scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Heath throws a hook but Boitsov blocks it.
Boitsov tries to counter with a takedown but Heath is quick to defend against it.#KD2#
Heath lands a big head kick that sends Boitsov tumbling to the mat! Heath takes a step backwards and waves Boitsov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#KD2#
Heath lands a big uppercut and Boitsov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Boitsov looks OK. Heath waves Boitsov back to his feet!
Heath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Heath! Boitsov is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Griffin Heath!
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Event:
HFC 308 Shankoli vs Gruber
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Heath.
A punch lands to the side of St Patrick 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Jamie St Patrick has been cut.
Heath cracks St Patrick with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! St Patrick falls to his knees and Heath doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Griffin Heath!
The defeated Jamie St Patrick had this to say: 'He ain't gonna be so lucky next time...'.
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Event:
HFC 307 Wolf vs Stenson
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Heath misses with a hook. Secoy ducked under it nicely.
Heath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heath blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Heath. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heath.
Secoy throws a sloppy head kick and Heath moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Secoy.
Secoy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Secoy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Secoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Secoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heath circles away quickly and effectively.
Secoy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heath. That did some damage!
Heath gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Secoy tries to work over Heath's front leg with a kick but Heath checks it. #CL2#
Secoy moves into the clinch.
Secoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Secoy keeps control of Heath as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Secoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Secoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Secoy lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Heath blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Secoy.
Heath prevents a body shot from Secoy.
Heath is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Secoy misses with a punch to the body.
Secoy misses with a punch on the inside.
Secoy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Secoy scores with a hook to the body.
Heath wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heath can't find room to land a body shot as Secoy controls the action.
Secoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Secoy.
Heath is breathing heavily.
Secoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Heath's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Heath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Secoy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Secoy misses with a punch to the body.
Secoy scores with a shot to the side of Heath's head. #T2#
Secoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Secoy pushes Heath back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Secoy - that landed with a thud.
Secoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Secoy scores with a hook to the body.
Secoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heath wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Secoy has him pressed against the cage.
Secoy pushes Heath back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Secoy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Secoy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Heath is rocked!
Secoy presses Heath against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oh Heath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Secoy.
Secoy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Heath's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Heath drops to his knees and Secoy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azamat Secoy!
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Event:
HFC 303 Wiggin vs Wolf II
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Gruber tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Heath counter with a right hand.
Gruber looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Heath missing with a left hand there. Gruber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heath thumps Gruber with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Heath.
Gruber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heath.
Heath flicks out a counter leg kick but Gruber steps away.
A good leg kick by Heath.
Heath connects with a solid leg kick.
Gruber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heath can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Heath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Gruber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruber in side control, throwing shots but Heath defends.
Heath is looking for a sweep.
Heath is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gruber is controlling him well.#T1#
Heath taking a bit of punishment here - Gruber scoring with strikes.
What's Heath going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruber is putting a hurting on Heath here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gruber creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Heath tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Gruber'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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heath can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gruber in side control, throwing shots but Heath defends.
Heath is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Gruber are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gruber connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Heath some visible discomfort.
Gruber in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Heath wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Heath felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Heath tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Gruber tries to score with some ground and pound. Heath controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gruber working away.
Heath is trying to improve his position.
Gruber throws an elbow but Heath slips to the side and avoids it well.
Heath struggling a bit here.
Heath really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gruber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The strikes coming from Gruber are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Heath gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Heath tries to get to full guard but Gruber has control of the leg.
Gruber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
Gruber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Heath has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gruber is working away from the top position though.
Gruber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Heath wants to control but Gruber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heath blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gruber.
Heath wants to stand back up but Gruber manages to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Heath's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gruber grinds an elbow into Heath's temple.
Gruber working away.
Gruber working the ground and pound but Heath is defending the strikes.
Heath is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Gruber lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Heath down.
Heath is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gruber off and has taken his back!
Gruber is keeping busy.
Heath really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gruber.
Will Heath go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gruber wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Heath's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hans Gruber will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Heath is looking to slow Gruber down with leg kicks.
Gruber is looking to clinch but Heath is avoiding it.
Heath thuds his shin into the meat of Gruber's side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heath.
An inside leg kick lands from Heath.
Gruber swinging wildly here.
Heath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Heath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gruber was well out of range. Poor timing from Heath.
Gruber tries to counter with a takedown but Heath is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath looks for the body kick but Gruber saw that one coming.
Gruber tries for a takedown but Heath circles away easily
and Heath counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Hans Gruber has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gruber misses with an uppercut
and Heath counters with a nice body shot.
Heath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Heath thumps Gruber with a low kick.
Gruber tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heath sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gruber somewhat.
Gruber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Heath bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab from Heath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gruber checks a leg kick.
Gruber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heath.
Heath scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gruber doesn't seem bothered though.
Gruber on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T2#
Heath scores with a leg kick.
Heath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heath lands with a kick to the temple. Gruber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Heath feints and then cracks Gruber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gruber down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Heath lands but Gruber takes it in his stride.
Heath is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Heath connects with an inside leg kick.
Heath lands with a kick to the temple. Gruber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Heath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heath with a nice cross.
Heath misses with a leg kick.
Gruber attempts a counter takedown but Heath avoids it well and moves away.
Gruber takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gruber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heath.
Heath with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Heath tenderised Gruber's leg. Gruber is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Gruber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heath can pounce on him.
Gruber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heath. Heath obviously looking to wear him down.
Heath sizes up Gruber with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heath has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gruber or perhaps it was just good defense by Heath, which made it look bad.
Heath flicks out a counter leg kick but Gruber steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Gruber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heath scores with a leg kick.
Heath jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Heath tries to keep at a distance but Gruber has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Heath breaks the clinch.
Gruber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Heath throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Heath. #T4#
Heath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gruber's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heath lands a leg kick that knocks Gruber off balance momentarily.
Heath lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gruber. That did some damage!
Gruber blocks a leg kick.
Heath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gruber.
Heath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gruber manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Heath misses.
Gruber wants to clinch.
Heath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Griffin Heath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hans Gruber's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Heath throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gruber.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gruber is defended easily by Heath.
Heath tries a head kick but it misses.
Heath scores with a head kick. Gruber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Heath throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Gruber pushes Heath up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Heath breaks the clinch.
Heath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gruber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heath but Heath pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Heath. #T1#
Heath is looking to slow Gruber down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Heath.
Heath lands a leg kick that knocks Gruber off balance momentarily.
Heath lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
Hans Gruber's cut is getting worse.
Heath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gruber tries to counter with a takedown but Heath is quick to defend against it.
Hans Gruber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Heath tries to keep at a distance but Gruber has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gruber goes for a takedown attempt but Heath pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Gruber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heath lands a leg kick that knocks Gruber off balance momentarily.
Gruber shoots in looking for a takedown but Heath manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gruber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Heath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gruber takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Heath throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gruber avoids the head kick by Heath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heath is looking to slow Gruber down with leg kicks.
Heath lands a leg kick that knocks Gruber off balance momentarily.
Heath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Griffin Heath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gruber wants to clinch but Heath slips to the side
and Heath counters with a thumping low kick.
Gruber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Heath.
Heath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gruber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gruber. That did some damage!#T3#
Gruber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Heath! But no joy.
Heath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gruber tries to clinch but Heath moves out of range.
Heath shapes to counter with a head kick.
Heath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Heath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Heath.
Gruber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gruber throws a hook to the side of Heath's head but Heath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gruber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heath slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gruber fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Heath lands with a slapping head kick.
Heath defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gruber.
Heath uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gruber has time to react.
Heath lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heath scores with a spinning back kick!
Gruber takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2#
Hans Gruber's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heath, as that shot connected.
Heath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Heath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Heath.
Gruber tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Heath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heath throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Griffin Heath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heath 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Griffin Heath!
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Event:
HFC 297 Taylor vs Prime
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Heath feints and then cracks McAdams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McAdams down.
Heath defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McAdams.
McAdams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As McAdams backs away, Heath returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
McAdams drives through with a takedown into guard.
McAdams advances position into side control!#SUB2#
McAdams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heath has escaped the position, nice work there.
McAdams working away.
McAdams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Heath's legs. #SUB2#
McAdams is trying to get an arm triangle but Heath is defending well.
Heath wants to get back to his feet but McAdams drags him back down.#SUB2#
McAdams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heath is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McAdams trying to control the position but Heath is working away. #T1#
McAdams looks up at the clock and then as Heath takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McAdams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Heath tries to bench press McAdams off him but McAdams keeps the position.
McAdams has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Heath has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Heath is squirming around, avoiding McAdams's attempts to control the action.
Heath tries to reverse the position but McAdams maintains control.
McAdams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
McAdams goes for an armbar but Heath turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Heath. #SUB2#
McAdams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Heath passes into half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
McAdams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McAdams trying to control but Heath postures up.
#SUB2#
McAdams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
McAdams looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
McAdams is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heath is looking to pass McAdams's guard but actually McAdams recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
McAdams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heath doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Heath manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Heath 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.
Heath would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Heath controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McAdams looking for a guillotine here but Heath defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dayton McAdams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by McAdams or perhaps it was just good defense by Heath, which made it look bad.
McAdams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heath.
McAdams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heath sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McAdams somewhat.
McAdams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heath circles away.
Griffin Heath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dayton McAdams.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McAdams.
Heath slaps away a takedown attempt from McAdams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Heath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Heath there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Heath stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McAdams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heath has time to react.
McAdams misses with a takedown
and Heath counters with an outside leg kick.
Heath displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McAdams.
McAdams is breathing heavily.#T1#
McAdams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Heath swivels and escapes.
Heath bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Heath throws a leg kick which misses McAdams's front leg but catches the back leg as McAdams tries to avoid it.
Heath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heath connects with a single shot there.
McAdams looks to land a combination but Heath avoids it well.
Heath connects with a single shot there.
Heath scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heath.
Griffin Heath is winning the standup battle so far.
McAdams fails to land the takedown.
Heath lands a nice leg kick that just misses McAdams's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heath displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McAdams.
Heath chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T2#
Heath cracks McAdams with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
McAdams is rocked!
Heath throws a nice inside leg kick.
McAdams is still on wobbly legs! Can Heath finish him?
Heath ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking McAdams out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Griffin Heath!
Dayton McAdams spoke after the fight, saying 'Gotta go back to work, simply.'.
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Event:
HFC 293 Huey vs Satan
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Campion misses with a body shot.
Heath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Gregory Campion has been cut.
Campion lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Heath backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Griffin Heath has been cut.
Campion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Campion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Campion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heath.
That kick from Heath tenderised Campion's leg. Campion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Campion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Heath connects with a solid leg kick.
Campion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gregory Campion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Campion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heath was well out of range. Poor timing from Campion.
A punch combination from Campion misses.
Campion connects with an inside leg kick.
Heath lands with a nice body kick.
Heath with a jab.#T1#
Campion fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heath is out of range.
Heath on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Campion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Campion misses its intended target.
Heath walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Heath.
Campion tries to land a leg kick but Heath saw it coming and moves away.
Campion throws a wild hook but Heath just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Campion gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Heath raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Griffin Heath!
Gregory Campion was interviewed post fight and said 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 87
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Heath thuds a left hand into Pederson's body.
Heath swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pederson.
Pederson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Heath counters with a left and a right that stings Pederson.
Pederson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pederson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Heath falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Pederson to counter with a crisp jab.
Heath throws a head kick but Pederson moves out of range.
Heath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pederson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heath.
Heath punishes Pederson's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Heath is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Pederson has Heath up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Heath tries to break free but Pederson pushes him back against the cage.
Pederson missing with knees to the body.
Heath taking a breather.
Good body shot from Pederson.
Pederson tries to pull guard but Heath forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heath can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Pederson gets control of Heath's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pederson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES#
Pederson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pederson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heath pinned against the cage. Heath gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norman Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pederson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Griffin Heath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL#
Pederson clinches up against the cage.
Heath tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pederson jumps guard but Heath turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heath avoiding damage.
Heath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Pederson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heath lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Heath catches Pederson right on the button with a cross.
Pederson fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Pederson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Heath as he avoids it easily.
Heath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pederson avoids the head kick by Heath.
Heath throws a one two combo.
Pederson throws a right hand that misses
and Heath counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pederson thinking. #CL#
Pederson clinches with his opponent.
Pederson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Heath lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Heath wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pederson lands a nice knee to the body.
Heath tries to circle away but Pederson has him pinned against the cage.
Heath looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4##BC#
Pederson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pederson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heath defends it nicely.
Heath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Pederson has closed the distance and engaged Heath in a clinch.
Pederson just leaning against Heath, taking a breather.
Heath wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Pederson - that landed with a thud.
Pederson misses with a body punch.
Heath tries to work over Pederson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pederson leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Pederson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Griffin Heath dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pederson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heath throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Pederson counters by moving into the clinch.
Pederson is leaning against Heath and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pederson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pederson is stalling here.
Pederson tries to pull guard but Heath holds him up against the cage and eventually Pederson drops back down to his feet.
Pederson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Heath avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norman Pederson. 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.#TD#
Pederson pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Heath gets to his feet - Pederson follows without any prompting.
Heath swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Heath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heath throws a series of punches but Pederson moves out of range. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Heath.#CL#
Heath gets tackled into the cage by Pederson. Pederson maintains the clinch.
Heath looking to stall.
Heath is trying to break the clinch but Pederson is controlling him.#BC#
Pederson breaks the clinch.
Heath tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Heath throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Heath, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pederson throws a quick counter head kick but Heath was just out of range.
Pederson darts in trying to clinch
and Heath counters with a nice body shot.
Heath lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pederson backs up against the cage.
#T2#
Heath will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin Heath seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Pederson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Heath breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pederson doesn't manage to clinch there - Heath circles away.
Heath goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Heath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pederson fails with a takedown attempt.
Heath comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Heath goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Pederson forces Heath back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Pederson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pederson blocks a head kick by Heath.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Heath as he jumps to the side.
Heath unleashes a big counter combination but Pederson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pederson looks to land a combination but Heath avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Heath.
Pederson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Heath.
Pederson tries to clinch but Heath moves out of range.
Pederson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Heath defends it nicely.
Heath was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Pederson tries to clinch up.
Pederson tries to clinch up
and Heath counters with a stiff right hand.
Pederson shoots in for a double leg but Heath sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heath connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Pederson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Heath, pushing him back against the cage.
Heath has had enough of the clinch but Pederson keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Pederson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heath throws a head kick that misses.
Heath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Griffin Heath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Heath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pederson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Pederson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Heath defends well and Pederson ends up having to push Heath into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Heath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Pederson rushes Heath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pederson has Heath pressed against the cage.
Pederson stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Heath breaks from the clinch.
Heath feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pedersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pederson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heath circles away.
Norman Pederson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pederson has closed the distance and engaged Heath in a clinch.
Heath blocking some punches.
Heath misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pederson scores with a shot to the side of Heath's head. #T1#
Pederson tries to pull guard but Heath forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norman Pederson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pederson misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Heath manages to break the clinch.
Heath displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD#
Pederson shoots in and bounces Heath off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Heath wants to sweep but no luck.
Pederson tries to free his leg and advance position but Heath is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Heath throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pederson uses it to pass to side control.
Pederson has control of an arm but Heath manages to advance to Pederson's back!#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!
Pederson tries to break free.
Heath controls the position.
Pederson is in bad spot here.
Pederson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Heath.
Heath is trying to stick to Pederson's back but Pederson is turning into Heath. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Heath's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pederson.
Heath keeping moving, preventing Pederson from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heath wants to get back to his feet but Pederson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Heath controlling the position.
Heath wants to get back to his feet but Pederson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Heath looking to control.
Pederson postures up in Heath's guard and throws a big left but Heath blocks it.
Pederson prevents Heath from getting back to his feet.
Pederson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pederson wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pederson pushes down on Heath's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Norman Pederson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pederson is nestled in close to Heath, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pederson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Heath keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Heath bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pederson is looking to clinch but Heath is avoiding it.
Heath scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griffin Heath is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Heath is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pederson rather than just go for the knockout.
Heath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Griffin Heath.
I've got Heath winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Griffin Heath!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Robbo.
Jesus Robbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heath's head.#CL#
Robbo has managed to clinch.
Robbo lands a left hand.
Heath looking to stall.
#BC2#
Heath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robbo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Heath throws a nice head kick!
Heath swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Robbo misses the target.
Heath's coach down at 99% Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heath's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Robbo is looking to land body kicks.
Robbo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Heath pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heath walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Griffin Heath has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robbo scores with a jab. Heath acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robbo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robbo slips a jab and a cross from Heath.
Heath looks to land a body kick but Robbo moved away.
Robbo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Robbo.
#T1#
Heath avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Robbo has Heath up against the cage in a clinch.
Robbo lands with a short shot to the head.
Robbo creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Heath with a big uppercut! Heath tries to clinch up but Robbo pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Heath to the mat! Heath covers up and Robbo unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jesus Robbo!
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