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Event:
NSC 2 : Carsara vs Jackson
Date: Feb 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Brandis shoots in for a double leg but Heath sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Heath attempts a counter takedown but Brandis avoids it well and moves away.
Brandis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice takedown defense from Heath . No joy for Brandis on that attempt.
Brandis scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Josh Heath has been cut.
Heath has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Brandis.
Heath misses with a wild body shot.
Brandis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brandis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heath .
Brandis scores with a hook.
Brandis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Heath is rocked!
Brandis lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Heath - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Brandis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fletch Brandis!
Fletch Brandis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Josh Heath had this to say: 'Fuck you'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Heath on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Glad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heath takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Josh Heath has been cut.
Glad has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Glad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heath 's head.
Donk. Glad catches Heath right on the button with a cross.
Glad moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Heath is rocked!
Glad throws a powerful right kick. Heath tried to block low but the kick was high! Heath was taken right off of his feet! Glad jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aapo Glad!
Aapo Glad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Josh Heath spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you'.
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 4
Date: Nov 07, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Josh Heath (ranked 7912 p4p, 554 weight class) and Tyrone Sparxx (ranked 6966 p4p, 519 weight class). Heath comes to the ring accompanied by Blaze all day -by KOTTONMOUTH KINGS. Sparxx has chosen Thug Life - Lugz as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Josh Heath ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparxx dives in and scores a takedown into Heath 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Heath (0) vs (2) Sparxx
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Heath is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
Heath is trying to keep Sparxx in close.
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Heath .
Heath working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Heath keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Heath on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heath tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath being controlled here, momentarily.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heath swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparxx advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Heath (0) vs (5) Sparxx
Heath tries to buck Sparxx off but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Heath is trying to improve his position.
Sparxx tries for a kimura but Heath is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heath knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sparxx has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Heath is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sparxx yanks on the arm and Heath is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sparxx.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyrone Sparxx!
An out of breath Tyrone Sparxx 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:
OFL 8
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Miller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Heath looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Heath shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Heath with a lazy takedown attempt
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heath doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Heath is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Miller.
Nice uppercut there from Miller.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Heath is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Miller closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Heath is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller throws a monster overhand right that drops Heath ! Miller follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Miller!
The defeated Josh Heath had this to say: 'Fuck you'.
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Event:
OFL 5
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
The Leaf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Heath pinned against the ropes. Heath gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Heath looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
The Leaf has Heath up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
The Leaf lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The Leaf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Leaf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Leaf wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Leaf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Leaf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Leaf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Leaf connects with a couple of short punches.
Heath avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
The Leaf 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. #T1##SUB#
Heath has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Leaf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The Leaf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Leaf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Leaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The Leaf wants to get up but he can't break Heath 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The Leaf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Leaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Leaf is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heath avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Leaf wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving.
The Leaf slips nicely into half guard.
Heath on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heath tries to get out of the position.#T2##SUB2#
The Leaf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heath has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
The Leaf is working for a kimura but Heath is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
The Leaf seems to be working for a kimura but Heath defends the submission attempt.
Heath taking some punishment here, with The Leaf in his half guard. #SUB2#
The Leaf is working for a kimura but Heath is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
The Leaf is looking for a kimura but Heath is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Leaf to get the leverage. #T3#
Heath is refusing to be controlled, as The Leaf sits in half guard. #SUB2#
The Leaf wants to work for an arm triangle but Heath is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
The Leaf is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
The Leaf is looking for a kimura here.
The Leaf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Heath is staying active underneath The Leaf, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Leaf working over Heath with some ground and pound. Heath looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
The Leaf is looking for a kimura but Heath is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Leaf to get the leverage.
Heath slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Leaf works over Heath with some ground and pound from guard.
The Leaf scoring with some ground and pound.
The Leaf postures up and lands a big shot to Heath 's brow.
The Leaf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
The Leaf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Leaf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Leaf postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Leaf is in close to Heath 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
The Leaf drops back looking for a leg! Heath is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heath manages to kick The Leaf off! The Leaf jumps back into Heath 's guard.
The Leaf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heath 's head.#ROC2#
Heath is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbal The Leaf dominated that round.
That's time! Heath 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
The Leaf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Heath circles away.
The Leaf shoots for a takedown but Heath saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Leaf shoots in but no luck this time.
Heath appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Josh Heath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbal The Leaf.
The Leaf shoots in and drives through. Heath sprawls well.
The Leaf looks for a takedown but Heath sprawls well.#TD2#
The Leaf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Leaf showed some decent athleticism there.
The Leaf drops an elbow to the side of Heath 's head.
Oh Heath is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heath is trying to control but can't.
Heath seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Leaf lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
The Leaf is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Leaf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heath with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1##SUB2#
The Leaf is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
The Leaf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heath doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Leaf. #SUB2#
The Leaf wants to work for an arm triangle but Heath is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Heath is defending against the submission attempts here by The Leaf.
#SUB2#
The Leaf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heath has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Leaf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
The Leaf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Heath doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Leaf.
The Leaf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. The Leaf connects with a nice short shot to Heath 's temple.
The Leaf working the head and body with strikes.
The Leaf prevents Heath from improving his position.#T3#
Nice strikes from The Leaf there. #SUB2#
The Leaf 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.
The Leaf is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Heath is hurt! He's hurt bad - The Leaf fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Heath from any more punishment! Congratulations to The Leaf! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbal The Leaf!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Herbal The Leaf made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Josh Heath stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you'.
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Event:
OFL 3
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Kaniecki finds it's way through Heath 's defenses.
Kaniecki cracks Heath with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heath gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kaniecki counters with a crisp right that sends Heath to the canvas! Kaniecki follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacek Kaniecki!
In his post fight interview, Jacek Kaniecki started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Josh Heath had this to say: 'Fuck you'.
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Event:
OFL 2 - Ascension
Date: Jul 31, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bellafontane.#TD#
Bellafontane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Heath has one of Bellafontane's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Heath is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bellafontane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Heath moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Bellafontane wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Heath 's closed guard. He's half up but Heath has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Heath pivots and extends the arm, Bellafontane falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Heath ! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Heath !
Josh Heath thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
OFL 1
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Elliot shoots in looking for a takedown but Heath manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elliot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Heath feints and as Elliot raises his hands in defense, Heath changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Heath showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Elliot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Elliot trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Elliot 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.
Heath pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elliot is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Heath looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Elliot trying to keep a closed guard but Heath is proving a slippery customer.
Elliot keeping moving, preventing Heath from controlling successfully.
Elliot trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Heath has gone for a leg lock! Elliot slips out almost immediately though and dives into Heath 's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Heath utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Elliot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heath 's guard.
Elliot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Heath defending well though.
Elliot 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.
Elliot scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Elliot seems to be working for a kimura but Heath defends the submission attempt.
Heath regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Elliot.
Elliot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Heath has his foot on Elliot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elliot works his way back into a safe position though.
Heath keeping moving, preventing Elliot from controlling successfully.
Elliot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3##SUB#
Elliot drops back, looking for a kneebar! Heath looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Heath looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Heath ! #REVB#
Elliot is not content to let Heath control the position. #SUB2#
Heath is trying to get an arm triangle but Elliot is defending well.
Elliot struggling a bit here.
Elliot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Elliot is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Heath is trying to work for a kimura but Elliot is defending well.
Elliot gets back to full guard.
Heath looking to pass the guard.
Heath controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Heath stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elliot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elliot looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Heath will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Elliot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Elliot lands in his opponent's guard.
Elliot trying to control but Heath is working from the bottom.
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.
Elliot postures up in Heath 's guard and throws a big left but Heath blocks it.
Elliot throws a big right hand that misses.
Andrew Elliot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Elliot won't allow Heath to sweep him here.
Elliot trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elliot advances position into side control!#SUB#
Elliot is trying to get an arm triangle but Heath is defending well.
Elliot throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Heath is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elliot working away.#SUB#
Elliot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Elliot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heath has escaped the position, nice work there.
Elliot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heath can do to turn this around?
Heath is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Elliot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Heath can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Elliot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Heath is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elliot trying to control the action but Heath is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Elliot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Heath can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Elliot tries for a kimura but Heath is defending well.
Elliot scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Elliot is trying to get an arm triangle but Heath is defending well. #SUB#
Elliot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heath , who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Elliot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heath is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Elliot tries to score with some ground and pound. Heath controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
Heath tries to improve position but can't.
Elliot working the ground and pound but Heath is defending the strikes.
Heath parries the strikes from Elliot easily there. Elliot is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Heath to escape.
Heath is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Elliot is trying to get an arm triangle but Heath is defending well.
Heath is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Elliot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Heath has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Elliot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Elliot dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Heath scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Elliot wants to get back to full guard.
Elliot gets back to full guard.
Heath pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elliot is keeping the position for now.
Heath must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath trying to move into half guard but instead Elliot has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Elliot throws a big right hand that misses.
Elliot wants to control from the top but Heath keeps moving. #T1#
Elliot postures up in Heath 's guard and throws a big left but Heath blocks it.
Heath preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Heath throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Elliot drops back looking for a leg! Heath is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Heath manages to kick Elliot off! Elliot jumps back into Heath 's guard.
Elliot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Elliot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heath swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heath really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elliot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elliot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heath working a defensive guard here.
Elliot pushes down on Heath 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Heath preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Heath tries to get to full guard but Elliot has control of the leg.
Heath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elliot trying to control the action but Heath is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Elliot has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Heath defend it? Elliot steps over the head and cranks it - Heath is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Elliot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andrew Elliot!
The defeated Josh Heath had this to say: 'Fuck you'.
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Event:
SyFi 61
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Heath gets a takedown into half guard.
Heath is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Heath seems to be working for a kimura but Bull defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Bull wants to improve his position but Heath is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Heath has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bull defend it? Heath steps over the head and cranks it - Bull is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Heath !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Heath !
Our winner, Josh Heath , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
SyFi 51
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Strong tries to clinch there but Heath circles away.
Heath walks into a jab.#CL2#
Strong gets a clinch.
Strong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
Strong gets through Heath 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Strong breaks the clinch.
Heath circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Strong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Heath looking to slow down the pace here.
Heath has Strong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Strong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strong lands a big right hand that drops Heath ! The killer instinct kicks in and Strong finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Strong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathaniel Strong!
Josh Heath was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 8
Date: Apr 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Riitta throws a hook to the side of Heath 's head but Heath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Heath 's head coaches at Sydney Combat Method that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Heath misses.
Riitta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD#
Heath dives in and scores a takedown into Riitta's guard.#SUB2#
Heath is sitting in close to Riitta's body. Riitta has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Heath is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Heath is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Riitta.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rivo Riitta!
In defeat, Josh Heath stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you'.
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Event:
WeInSyd 4
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Heath takes a swing at Imbert's ribcage but misses.
Imbert scores with a three punch combo!
Heath tries for a takedown but Imbert circles away easily
and Imbert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Heath . Those never looked like landing.
Heath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Imbert counters with a left to the body.
Imbert has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Makoa - Hilo Cheapest Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Imbert misses with a wild combination.
Heath changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Imbert lands with a hook. Heath tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Heath tries for a takedown but Imbert circles away easily
and Imbert counters with a straight right hand.
Heath missing with a left hand there. Imbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Imbert throwing a counter right hand but Heath manages to avoid it.#CL#
Imbert drives through and clinches with Heath 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!
Heath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Imbert blocking some punches.
#T1#
Imbert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heath goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Imbert lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heath backwards. #ROC#
Heath is rocked!
Imbert lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Heath senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Imbert!
In defeat, Josh Heath stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you'.
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Event:
RISE 15 - Alison vs Benson
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Ngannou misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Heath counters with a shoot takedown. Ngannou fights it but they end up in guard.
Heath content to stall in guard here.
Heath trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Heath is posturing up here but Ngannou has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Heath tries to roll out but it's too tight and Heath has to tap! Slick submission there by Ngannou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alistar Ngannou!
Alistar Ngannou got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
The defeated Josh Heath had this to say: 'Fuck you'.
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Event:
RISE 9 - Ray vs Maples
Date: Jan 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Benson 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.
#CUT#
It looks like Josh Heath has been cut.
Heath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heath shoots in but no luck this time.
Benson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benson lands a right hook to the body.
Benson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heath looks winded!#KD#
Benson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Heath sprawling to the canvas! Heath rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Benson finish him?!
#ROC#
Heath is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heath is still on wobbly legs! Can Benson finish him?
Benson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Heath ! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bennie Benson !
Josh Heath spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck you'.
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Event:
RISE 4 - Bravo vs Favorite
Date: Dec 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Heath scores with a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Heath in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heath pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Heath drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Heath off! Heath jumps back into Taylor's guard.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Heath tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to stand up but Heath is controlling him. #T1#
Heath controls from within his opponent's guard.
Heath trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Heath might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heath is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Heath passes Taylor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Heath uses his free foot to push down on Taylor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Taylor. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Heath is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Taylor is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Taylor flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Heath anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Taylor and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Heath slips an arm under Taylor chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Heath has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Heath is squeezing on Taylor like an anaconda would it's prey. Taylor fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Heath !
A very excited looking Josh Heath made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Heath shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Heath was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vasquez trying to remain calm as Heath controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Heath is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vasquez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Heath is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vasquez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Heath working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez is not content to let Heath control the position.
Heath remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Vasquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1##SUB2#
Heath is trying to get an arm triangle but Vasquez is defending well.
The referee asks Heath politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Heath prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vasquez keeps Heath under control for a moment.#SUB2#
Heath is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vasquez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vasquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Heath 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Heath is looking to take a break and control but Vasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasquez is trying to control but Heath manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Heath fails to move to back control.
Heath controlling the position easily from mount.
Vasquez is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Heath controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Heath working for a submission but Vasquez is keeping him at bay.
Vasquez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Heath takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Heath swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vasquez is now in Heath 's guard. A big mistake from Heath there, giving up the dominant position!
Heath wants to control but Vasquez passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
Vasquez wants to stand but Heath has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vasquez is controlling the pace.
Vasquez lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heath wants to improve his position but Vasquez is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Heath dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Heath shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Heath was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vasquez is trying to control Heath 's posture but Heath avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Heath goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vasquez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Heath but great work by Vasquez.
Heath tries to bench press Vasquez off him but Vasquez keeps the position.
Josh Heath has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heath is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Heath is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vasquez pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Vasquez tries to stand but can't do so whilst Heath controls his leg.
Vasquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vasquez wants to stand up but Heath has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heath manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Heath wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vasquez is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Heath actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heath wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Vasquez moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Heath .
Vasquez throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Heath works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Heath is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Heath has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vasquez is working away from the top position though.
Heath has a hand on Vasquez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vasquez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Heath is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SU#
Vasquez is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD2#
Heath closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Heath lands in his opponent's guard.
Heath is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Heath is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vasquez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vasquez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4##SUB2#
Heath is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Heath looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Vasquez stands up from Heath 's guard - Vasquez perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Vasquez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Heath swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasquez.
Nice defenses there by Vasquez.#CL#
Vasquez moves into range and clinches up with Heath .
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Heath looking to stall.
Heath is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#TD2#
Heath gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vasquez.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Heath from controlling successfully.
Vasquez trying to control the position.
#T1#
Heath stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vasquez working a defensive guard here.
Vasquez is really struggling to control Heath but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Heath looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vasquez is trying to keep Heath in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Heath closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vasquez quickly recovers to half guard.
Vasquez is looking to control Heath 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasquez avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Vasquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Heath .
Heath is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB2#
Heath wants to work for an arm triangle but Vasquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heath takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasquez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Heath is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Heath wants to free his trapped foot but Vasquez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Heath is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vasquez sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasquez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Heath from controlling successfully.
Heath being controlled here momentarily.
Vasquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heath engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Heath from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Heath !
After winning the bout, Josh Heath 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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