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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 121
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Andrews pushes Herring up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Herring turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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.
Herring working the ground and pound.
Andrews is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews regains half guard.
Herring working over Andrews with some ground and pound. Andrews looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Herring is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Andrews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Herring. #SUB#
Andrews is defending against the submission attempts here by Herring.
Andrews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herring's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herring's back!
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!#SUB2#
Andrews tightening his grip on Herring, looking for the choke.
Herring trying to control the hands but Andrews won't let him. #T1##SUB2#
Andrews is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Herring is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dylan Andrews!
In his post fight interview, Dylan Andrews started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 116
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Herring looking to score a takedown here. Belto is defending well but Herring drives through and ends up in Belto's guard.#SUB#
Belto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herring pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belto is keeping the position for now.
Belto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Herring wants to control from the top but Belto keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herring slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Belto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herring defends it easily.#SUB#
Belto looking for a guillotine here but Herring defends easily.
Herring must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herring landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belto wants to sweep but no luck.
Herring with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT2#
It looks like Vito Belto has been cut.
Herring distracts Belto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Belto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herring scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Herring postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Herring is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Belto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belto keeping full guard, as Herring tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Herring has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Belto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Herring is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Belto pulls down on the head and he's put Herring to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vito Belto!
Post fight, Vito Belto stared into the camera and said 'You make losing look easy!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 111
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Zahav ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herring.
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.
Zahav can't do much from the bottom here.
Zahav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zahav can't do much from the bottom here.
Herring creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Herring wants to control but Zahav is keeping him busy.
Zahav wants to control but Herring postures up.
Zahav takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zahav gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Zahav tries to hold on but Herring pushes him away.
Zahav wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Herring lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herring is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Herring looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T1#
Zahav tries to lock up and control but Herring gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zahav's coaches at Holding Cell have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herring lands a nice shot to the head.
Zahav can't escape the position.
Herring wants to control the pace but Zahav is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Zahav has left one of his arms exposed and Herring doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Zahav screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heath Herring!
Heath Herring decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Bravado 18: Berget v Jones
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Herring misses with a takedown attempt
and McLean counters with a stiff right hand.
Herring takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Herring gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and McLean counters with a crisp right hand that drops Herring! McLean lets Herring back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Herring is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Heath Herring has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLean throws a pinpoint strike between Herring's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Herring crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and McLean scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shawn McLean!
Shawn McLean really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Bravado 13: Moors vs Kopp
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Wahlberg connects with an inside leg kick.
Wahlberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Herring tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wahlberg swivels and escapes.
Heath Herring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wahlberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Herring goes for a double leg but Wahlberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wahlberg continues to drive forward.
Herring tries for a takedown but Wahlberg circles away easily
and Wahlberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Heath Herring has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Herring. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herring.
Wahlberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herring. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wahlberg tries to improve position but can't.
Wahlberg managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Herring.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herring looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wahlberg is avoiding damage well.
Wahlberg is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Herring's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Herring is working for a submission of some sort.
Herring wants to pass the guard but Wahlberg is defending well.
Wahlberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Wahlberg has his hands clasped together around Herring's back. He's all about the action.
Herring thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wahlberg trying to control from the bottom.
Wahlberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wahlberg is still trying to improve position.
Wahlberg trying to hold on to Herring's head to control him but Herring postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herring wants to control but Wahlberg is keeping him busy.
Wahlberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herring scores with a couple of nice shots.
Herring is looking to take a break and control but Wahlberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wahlberg is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wahlberg can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wahlberg wants to control but Herring is keeping busy.
Herring is looking to take a break and control but Wahlberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herring thows a huge punch but Wahlberg dodges it nicely.
Herring missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wahlberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Herring looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wahlberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Herring is working away from the top position though.
Herring lands with a punch from half guard.
Wahlberg trying to hold on to Herring's head to control him but Herring postures up.
Herring thows a huge punch but Wahlberg dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Wahlberg tries to get to full guard but Herring has control of the leg.
Herring is looking to take a break and control but Wahlberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wahlberg has hold of Herring's hands but Herring slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wahlberg is refusing to be controlled, as Herring sits in half guard.
Herring missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wahlberg keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wahlberg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wahlberg wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Herring lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wahlberg is positioning himself well to prevent Herring advancing to mount.
Herring throwing shots but Wahlberg is blocking nicely.
Wahlberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wahlberg trying to hold on to Herring's head to control him but Herring postures up.
Herring 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.
Herring trying to control from half guard but Wahlberg is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wahlberg keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Herring connects with a nice short shot to Wahlberg's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Herring dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heath Herring's cut.
That's time! Herring's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wahlberg lands a body shot.
Heath Herring is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wahlberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid body kick from Wahlberg.
Donk. Wahlberg catches Herring right on the button with a cross.
Donk. Wahlberg catches Herring right on the button with a cross.
Herring shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wahlberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Herring shoots in looking for a takedown. Wahlberg tries to sprawl out of it but Herring keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wahlberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wahlberg connects with a body shot that sends Herring's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herring with a poor takedown
and Wahlberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Herring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wahlberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wahlberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wahlberg throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Herring crashing down! Herring tries to stagger back to his feet but Wahlberg just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Herring asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Wahlberg!
A relieved looking Mark Wahlberg thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
UB8: Minor Threat
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Ihejirika on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika has been cut.
Ihejirika looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Herring dives in and scores a takedown into Ihejirika's guard.
Herring stops Ihejirika from standing up.
Herring trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herring wants to control from the top but Ihejirika keeps moving.
Herring scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ihejirika has momentary wrist control but Herring slips an elbow through the middle.#ROC#
Ihejirika is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika's cut even more.
Herring throwing strikes from guard but Ihejirika blocks nicely.
Ihejirika is still in real trouble! Can Herring finish him?
Herring will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Herring lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Herring throwing strikes from guard but Ihejirika blocks nicely.
Ihejirika seems to have recovered his senses.
Herring 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.
Ihejirika being controlled here, momentarily.
Herring is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Herring is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Ihejirika has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Herring can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ihejirika looks winded!
Herring wants to pass the guard but Ihejirika is keeping the position.
Ihejirika really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Herring. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Herring working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Herring is working Ihejirika over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Herring not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ihejirika has eaten all the pies!
Herring lands a couple of elbows.
Herring sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ihejirika's guard. #T2#
Ground and pound from Herring. #CUT#
The cut above Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boipelo Chibuzo Ihejirika's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Heath Herring!
After the fight, Heath Herring was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Shango ducks right into an uppercut from Herring. #CUT2#
It looks like Papa Shango has been cut.
Shango scores with a hook to the body. Herring takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Herring looks to score with a jab to the body but Shango is just out of range.
Herring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shango manages to avoid it.
Shango is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Herring is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Herring tries for a takedown but Shango circles away easily
and Shango counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Shango lands a left and a right that send Herring crashing to the mat, dazed. Shango thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Herring is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Heath Herring has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herring switches off momentarily and Shango cracks him with a monster right hand! Herring topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Shango dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Shango!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa Shango!
Papa Shango bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Herring gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karasev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karasev lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Herring shoots in and gets a takedown into Karasev's guard.#ES2#
Karasev has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Herring is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Karasev is trying to break the clinch but Herring has him pressed against the cage.
Karasev is working Herring over against the cage.
Herring is working for takedown but Karasev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Herring wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Herring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karasev tries to circle away but Herring has him pinned against the cage.
Karasev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herring.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herring drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Karasev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Karasev gets underhooks to prevent Herring's takedown attempt.
Karasev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Herring.
#T1#
Karasev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karasev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Karasev to work.
Karasev is trying to break free.
Karasev wants to get back to striking at distance but Herring won't allow it.
Karasev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Herring has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Karasev is trying to keep an underhook but Herring manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Karasev is looking to get back to full guard here but Herring has managed to pass to side control instead.
Herring lands some shots froms side control.
Karasev can't do much from the bottom here.
Karasev is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Herring working the ground and pound from side control.
Karasev is trying to get back to half guard.
Herring lands some shots froms side control.
Herring scores with a couple of short elbows.
The referee asks Herring politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Herring prefers to stall for the moment though.
Herring looks up at the clock and then as Karasev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Herring smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herring cracks Karasev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Herring is staying tight to Karasev's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Herring 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.#SUB#
Herring in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Karasev is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Heath Herring!
In his post fight interview, Heath Herring started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
ISLAND COMBAT GAMES
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Herring gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thundercunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Herring drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Thundercunt throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Thundercunt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Herring fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herring.
Theodore Thundercunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Herring.
Herring walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Heath Herring has been cut.
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!
Herring has his takedown stuffed
and Thundercunt counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herring is defended easily by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Herring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thundercunt moves away.
Thundercunt lands a body shot.
Jab from Thundercunt.#T1#
Herring has his takedown stuffed
and Thundercunt counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Herring out cold! What a finish! Thundercunt is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Theodore Thundercunt!
Theodore Thundercunt retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
Island combat five
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Herring lands a two punch combo.
#CUT#
That has opened up Ulrich Holworth's cut even more.
Herring defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holworth.
Holworth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holworth on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Herring lands a slapping body shot.
Herring moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Holworth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No luck for Holworth with that takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herring is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
The cut above Ulrich Holworth's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Herring works Holworth's body with a nice hook.
Holworth looks winded!
Herring throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holworth.
Holworth feints the counter takedown.
Herring works the jab nicely.
Herring is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Herring shuts the power down on Holworth. Lights out, game over! Herring is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Heath Herring!
A less than humble Heath Herring misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Island Combat 2
Date: Jun 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Herring fails with a takedown attempt.
Herring shoots for a double leg takedown but Campion sprawls well. He's pushed Herring's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herring has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Campion is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Herring will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Herring.
Herring throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Campion counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Herring! #SUB#
Campion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herring knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Campion throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herring tries to buck Campion off but Campion is having none of it.
Herring keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion is looking to take a break and control but Herring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herring wants to control but Campion postures up.#T1##SUB#
Campion swings around for an armbar but Herring sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Campion's guard.
Herring wants to pass the guard but Campion is keeping the position.
Campion working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herring.
Herring throwing strikes but missing. #ES#
Campion scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Herring misses with a takedown attempt - Campion sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herring shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campion as he jumps to the side.
Campion walks into a left hand.
Herring fails with the takedown.#T2#
Campion misses with the combination.
A big left from Herring misses.
Herring shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Campion but Campion pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Herring shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Herring showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Herring is trying to work for a kimura but Campion is defending well.
#ES#
Campion kicks off Herring and gets to his feet.
No joy there for Campion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Campion. #T3#
Check out the look on Campion's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Campion lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Campion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Herring is trying to improve his position.
An elbow from Campion crashes against the mat.
Herring is trying to control Campion's posture but Campion avoids it.
Herring tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Campion wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Herring is still trying to improve position.
Campion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herring keeps working. #T4#
Campion is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Herring is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Herring is trying to escape the position but Campion is controlling the position.
Herring wants to control but Campion postures up.
Campion scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Herring to see if he's OK.
Herring takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Campion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Herring, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Campion thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Campion dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Herring tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Campion defends well and Herring ends up having to push Campion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Herring fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Michael Campion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herring tries for a takedown but Campion circles away easily#TD#
and Campion counters with a nice double leg into side control. Herring won't be happy with that.
Michael Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Herring.
Campion is putting a hurting on Herring here, landing some big shots from side control.
Campion is looking to take a break and control but Herring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campion in side control lands a decent elbow.
Herring seems a little lost for a moment, as Campion dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion in side control lands a decent elbow.
Campion landing strikes.
Herring is not content to let Campion control the position. #SUB#
Campion tries for a kimura but Herring is defending well. #T1#
Herring is looking for a sweep.
Campion scoring with punches and elbows.
Campion scoring with punches and elbows.
Herring can't do much from the bottom here.
Herring is not content to let Campion control the position. #SUB#
Campion goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Herring rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Campion's guard! Nice work there by Herring!
Herring pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Campion is keeping the position for now.
Herring loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Herring content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Campion looking for a sweep. Not yet Campion, not yet.
Herring lands a couple of digs.
Campion controlling the position.
Herring pushes down on Campion's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Herring not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Campion has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Herring is working away from the top position though.
Herring throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herring lands strikes from half guard.
Herring not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Herring is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Campion! #T3#
Herring looking to finish with strikes here!
The referee warns Campion that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Herring lands a big elbow.
Herring has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Campion's face.
Campion regains half guard.
Campion tries to get to full guard but Herring has control of the leg.
Herring throwing shots but Campion is blocking nicely.
Herring takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Campion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herring.
Campion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Herring lands strikes from half guard.
Herring landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Campion keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Herring wants to work for an arm triangle but Campion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Herring is looking for a kimura here.
Herring sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campion defending well though.
Herring is trying to control the action in half guard but Campion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Herring showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Campion slaps away a takedown attempt from Herring, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Campion stuffs the takedown attempt from Herring. Herring gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Herring, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Campion half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Herring closes the distance and clinches up with Campion, looking for a takedown. Herring pushes Campion against the cage but Campion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Michael Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Herring.
Campion just misses with a punch to the body.
Herring shoots in for a takedown but Campion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Herring shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campion pinned against the cage. Campion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herring shoots in looking for a takedown. Campion tries to sprawl out of it but Herring keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Campion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Campion stuffs the takedown attempt from Herring. Herring gets slowly back to his feet.
Herring takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Campion throws a head kick but Herring moves out of range.
Herring tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Herring or perhaps it was just good defense by Campion, which made it look bad.
Herring shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Campion sprawls well. Campion wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herring gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Campion. #TD#
Campion throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Herring was covering up waiting for the punch and Campion finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Herring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herring is trying to control the position but Campion postures up.
Campion lands a couple of digs.
Herring keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Herring is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Herring wants to get back to his feet but Campion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Campion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herring can do to turn this around?
Campion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Campion landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Herring looking for a guillotine here but Campion defends easily.
Herring wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Campion prevents Herring from getting back to his feet.
Herring looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michael Campion overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campion wants to control from the top but Herring keeps moving.
Campion lands a couple of elbows.
Campion is in close to Herring's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Herring has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Herring is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Campion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Campion looking to sit in guard and control but Herring gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Herring in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herring postures up in Campion's guard and throws a big left but Campion blocks it.
Herring working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Herring trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herring working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Herring won't allow Campion to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Herring postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Herring postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campion looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Herring is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Campion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Campion 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Campion!
After winning the bout, Michael Campion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HI 55: Land of the Giants
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Herring shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edmund as he avoids it easily.
Herring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edmund .
A nice side step and Edmund releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Edmund has closed the distance and engaged Herring in a clinch.
Herring tries for a takedown but Edmund manages to get underhooks.
Edmund is working Herring over against the cage.
Edmund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herring is working for takedown but Edmund is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Herring. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmund softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Herring drops down looking for an ankle pick but Edmund pulls his leg out and moves away.
Edmund lands a nice looking body shot.
Herring is breathing heavily.
Edmund lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Edmund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herring throws out the jab.
Herring throws a body punch but Edmund moves out of range.
Herring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edmund moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Edmund there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herring has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Herring there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Herring is rocked!
Herring misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Edmund to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Herring is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edmund measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Herring! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nick Edmund !
An out of breath Nick Edmund thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
ISLAND KOMBAT 4
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Herring misses with a wild body shot.
Treestump gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Herring lands a jab to the head.
Treestump shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herring as he avoids it easily.
Treestump looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herring staying out of range there.
Herring scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Treestump shoots in and gets a takedown into Herring's guard.
Treestump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herring swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Treestump passes Herring's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Treestump is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Treestump tries to pass to full mount but Herring defends it.
Herring is trying to get back to full guard.
Herring wants to control but Treestump is keeping busy.
Herring is controlling Treestump's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1##SUB#
Treestump is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Treestump wants to work for an arm triangle but Herring is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Treestump tries to pass to full mount but Herring defends it. #SUB#
Treestump looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Herring is pressing down on Treestump's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Treestump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Treestump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Herring is looking to cinch up a triangle. Treestump throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Herring's body to avoid the submission. Herring has instead reached around Treestump's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Herring arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Heath Herring!
Heath Herring decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Ogre Treestump spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh hell'.
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Event:
ISLAND FC 20
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Herring will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Herring shoots and misses
and Whittaker counters with a straight right hand.
Herring throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whittaker's waist but Whittaker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herring off to one side.
Whittaker throwing a counter right hand but Herring manages to avoid it.
Otis Whittaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Herring.
Herring on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Whittaker digs a good hook to Herring's body.
A cross from Whittaker lands.
Whittaker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Herring looks winded!
Whittaker connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Herring covering up! Whittaker comes in with a big uppercut and Herring goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Otis Whittaker!
As Otis Whittaker got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Chump!'.
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Event:
ISLAND COMBAT 2
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Herring misses the shot to the body.
Herring darts in looking for a takedown but Tso gets double underhooks and turns Herring into the cage.
Tso tries to counter by closing the distance.
Herring throws the left hand but Tso avoids the punch easily.
Tso tries to counter with a clinch but Herring shakes him off and moves away.
Herring takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herring is defended easily by Tso.
Tso connects with a solid leg kick.
Herring has a takedown stuffed.
Tso's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tso's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Herring. 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Herring or perhaps it was just good defense by Tso, which made it look bad.
Herring shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tso defends it nicely.
Tso tries to counter with a clinch but Herring shakes him off and moves away.
Herring shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tso pinned against the cage. Tso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tso.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herring.
Herring shoots for a double leg takedown but Tso sprawls well. He's pushed Herring's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Herring shoots in for a double leg but Tso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herring connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tso throws a low kick, looking for Herring's leg but Herring calmly moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Herring or perhaps it was just good defense by Tso, which made it look bad.
Tso tries to counter by closing the distance.
Herring is breathing heavily.
Herring closes the distance and clinches up with Tso, looking for a takedown. Herring pushes Tso against the cage but Tso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tso throws a leg kick that misses.
Herring seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tso throws out a leg kick but Herring moves out of range and Tso only half commits.
Tso scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Herring doesn't seem bothered though.
Herring shoots in and drives through. Tso sprawls well.
Heath Herring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herring takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Herring looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##CL2#
Tso darts in and clinches Herring up against the cage.
Tso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Herring or not.
Tso lands a shot to the body.
Herring takes a shot to the head.
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!
A hook to the body from Tso.
Tso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herring backwards.
Tso lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tso.
Tso presses Herring against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tso is working Herring over against the cage.
Tso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tso scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Tso.
#T3#
Good body shot from Tso.
A short body shot lands from Tso as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tso.
A nice left hand lands by Tso.
Tso works on Herring's body with a couple of short punches.
Tso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Herring tries to score a body lock takedown but Tso shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tso is leaning against Herring and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Tso - that landed with a thud.
Tso lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tso.
Good body shot from Tso.
Tso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tso lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Herring.
Tso works on Herring's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Tso.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tso.
Tso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herring backwards.
Tso works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Tso.
A body shot lands from Tso.
Tso lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Herring is rocked!
Nice body punch from Tso.
Tso digs a right hand into Herring's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Herring's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Tso.
A hook to the body from Tso.
Tso lands a body shot.
Tso digs a right hand into Herring's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Herring's gas tank.
Tso lands a nice shot to the body.
Tso scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zui Quan Tso 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#
Herring avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tso throws a wild body kick that Herring sees coming a mile off.
Zui Quan Tso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Herring shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tso pinned against the cage. Tso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Herring checks the leg kick.
Tso leaves Herring with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tso throws a nice inside leg kick.
Herring fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tso avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heath Herring. 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.
Tso lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tso lands a jab to Herring's midsection.#T1#
Tso lets loose with a powerful body kick. Herring will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tso scores with a nice body kick.
Tso ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zui Quan Tso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Tso clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Tso.
A body shot lands from Tso.
Good body shot from Tso.
Tso cracks Herring with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Tso.
Tso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herring backwards.
Tso is working Herring over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tso.
Tso presses Herring against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
A short right from Tso.
Oh Herring is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A body shot lands from Tso.
#T2#
A hook to the body from Tso.
Herring seems to have got his legs back now.
Still in the clinch, Tso scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tso lands with a light punch inside.
Tso lands a body shot.
Tso scores with a hook to the body.
Tso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tso throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tso digs a right hand into Herring's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Herring's gas tank.
Tso presses Herring against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tso is leaning against Herring and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Tso.
Tso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tso lands a body punch.
Tso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tso is leaning against Herring and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Tso lands a shot to the body.
Tso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Herring or not.
A body shot lands from Tso.
Herring looking for a takedown.
Tso lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zui Quan Tso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Tso on the inside.
Tso lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tso lands a body punch.
Tso cracks Herring with a nice body shot.
Tso lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tso creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tso works on Herring's body with a couple of short punches.
Tso is working Herring over against the cage.
Tso lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Herring or not.
Tso lands a hook that snaps the head of Herring backwards. #T4#
Tso presses Herring against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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!
Tso is leaning against Herring and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tso creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Herring with a big uppercut! Herring tries to clinch up but Tso pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Herring to the mat! Herring covers up and Tso unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zui Quan Tso!
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Event:
ISLAND FIGHTS
Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Herring doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Santos counter with a right hand.
Herring shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Santos as he avoids it easily.
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Herrings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Herring throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Santos was covering up waiting for the punch and Herring finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Herring in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herring trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herring sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santos's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Herring drops an elbow to the side of Santos's head.
Herring not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Herring is trying to control. Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Herring works his way into side control.
Herring has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Herring tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Herring working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Santos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Herring.
Herring sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Santos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Herring trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
Santos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Herring scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Herring lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Herring trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Herring lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Santos taking a bit of punishment here - Herring scoring with strikes.
Herring throws an elbow but Santos slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Herring in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Santos is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Heath Herring!
Heath Herring decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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