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Event:
FCL 67 - Dux vs Mesquita
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Heath throws a jab when Mountainjoki was well out of range.
Mountainjoki dodges the punch combination from Heath.
A punch combination from Heath misses.
Heath misses with a body punch
and Mountainjoki counters with a nice body kick.
Heath misses with a right hand
and Heath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki connects with a high kick.
Mountainjoki throws a low kick, looking for Heath's leg but Heath calmly moves out of range.
Mountainjoki scores with a decent looking hook.
Heath moves out of range as Mountainjoki strikes.
A big left from Heath misses.
Mountainjoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heath.
We've been hearing reports that Heath has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Heath slips a straight right by Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki throws a hook but Heath blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heath takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heath throws the left hand but Mountainjoki avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Mountainjoki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Mountainjoki throws a jab when Heath was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Heath misses the target.
Heath misses with a jab to the body
and Mountainjoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heath misses with an uppercut.
Heath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountainjoki.
Heath slips under a jab.
Heath throws a body shot but no joy.
Heath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mountainjoki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heath scores with a jab. Mountainjoki acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Onni Mountainjoki has been cut.
Heath is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mountainjoki's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mountainjoki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heath.
Heath misses with a jab to the body
and Mountainjoki counters with a low kick, right behind Heath 's knee.
Heath misses with a few strikes there.
Heath lands a nice hook to Mountainjoki's body. Mountainjoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mountainjoki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Heath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountainjoki counters with a low kick, right behind Heath 's knee.
A punch combination from Heath misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heath falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mountainjoki counters with a good low kick that Heath was not able to check. #T2#
Heath throws a hook but Mountainjoki blocks it.
Mountainjoki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heath misses with a hook. Mountainjoki ducked under it nicely.
Heath fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mountainjoki lands with a cross.
Mountainjoki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mountainjoki jabs Heath right on the nose. Heath blinks but takes it well.
Heath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountainjoki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mountainjoki cracks Heath with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heath takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heath takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mountainjoki slips under a jab from Heath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountainjoki.
Heath throws a jab but it's blocked by Mountainjoki. #T3#
Heath avoids the body shot from Mountainjoki.
Heath just misses with a punch to the body.
Heath throws a right hand that misses
and Mountainjoki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mountainjoki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mountainjoki misses with a body shot.
Heath misses with a jab to the body
and Heath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mountainjoki jabs Heath right on the nose. Heath blinks but takes it well.
Mountainjoki wants to land a leg kick but Heath is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Heath misses the target.
Heath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountainjoki counters with a nice body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heath scores with a body shot.
Heath jabs at Mountainjoki's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heath misses with a hook.
Heath throws an off balance right hand
and Mountainjoki counters with a slapping leg kick.
Heath throws a hook to the side of Mountainjoki's head but Mountainjoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Mountainjoki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Heath moves out of range as Mountainjoki strikes.
Mountainjoki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Heath had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mountainjoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Heath's head.
Heath misses with a hook. Mountainjoki ducked under it nicely.
Heath is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Heath throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountainjoki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heath misses the shot to the body.
Mountainjoki is looking for the big counter here.
A jab from Mountainjoki misses.
Heath misses with a combination
enabling Mountainjoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Augustus Heath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heath looks to land a combination but Mountainjoki avoids it well.
Nice body kick there by Mountainjoki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heath misses with a wild body shot.
Mountainjoki avoids the body shot from Heath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mountainjoki.
Heath misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mountainjoki! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Mountainjoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Onni Mountainjoki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mountainjoki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heath's head.
Heath misses with a body shot.
Mountainjoki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mountainjoki misses with an uppercut. Heath saw that one coming.
Heath throws a lazy right hand but Mountainjoki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mountainjoki tries to score with a low kick but Heath moves his leg out of the way.
Heath throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Heath might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Heath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heath throws a shot from downtown. Mountainjoki moves away and avoids it.
Mountainjoki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mountainjoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mountainjoki staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountainjoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heath.
Mountainjoki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heath moves away.
Mountainjoki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mountainjoki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Onni Mountainjoki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mountainjoki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Heath's head.#T1#
Mountainjoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Heath.
Mountainjoki moves out of range of the strikes.
Mountainjoki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Heath misses the shot to the body.
Heath throws a hook but Mountainjoki blocks it.
Heath misses with a body shot.
Heath backing away here, and Mountainjoki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Heath there.
Heath throws a right hand that Mountainjoki ducks under and follows up with a left that Mountainjoki also avoids with ease.
Heath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mountainjoki.
Heath moves out of range of the strikes.
Mountainjoki slips a straight right by Heath.
Heath moves forwards but Mountainjoki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mountainjoki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mountainjoki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mountainjoki throws out a powerful jab.
Jab by Mountainjoki.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heath misses with a wild body shot.
Mountainjoki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mountainjoki looks to score with a jab to the body but Heath is just out of range.
Heath slips a straight right by Mountainjoki.
A little feinted left hand from Heath on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mountainjoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heath.
Mountainjoki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heath throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mountainjoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heath takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Heath throws a hook to the side of Mountainjoki's head but Mountainjoki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mountainjoki moves out of range of the strikes.
Mountainjoki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mountainjoki throws an overhand right that lands on Heath's shoulder, as Heath tries to avoid the shot.
Mountainjoki throws a body kick that misses.
Mountainjoki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mountainjoki lands with a good body shot.
Heath looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mountainjoki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heath. #T3#
Mountainjoki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heath throws a looping overhand right but Mountainjoki ducks down to avoid it.
Heath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountainjoki moves away.
A jab from Heath misses.
Mountainjoki throws a big counter head kick but Heath avoids it with no problem.
Heath misses with a shot to the body
and Mountainjoki counters with a left to the body.
Heath throws a body punch but Mountainjoki moves out of range.
Mountainjoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heath.
Mountainjoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heath.
Heath misses with a looping right.
Mountainjoki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mountainjoki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heath moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mountainjoki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Heath's head backwards.
Mountainjoki throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Heath does no damage. #T4#
Heath looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mountainjoki flicks out a counter leg kick but Heath steps away.
Mountainjoki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mountainjoki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heath. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mountainjoki.
Nice defenses there by Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki defending well as Heath loads up on a big left hand.
Heath misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Mountainjoki there.
Mountainjoki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Heath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki connects with a leg kick.
Mountainjoki moves out of range as Heath strikes.
Heath throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mountainjoki counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A good leg kick by Mountainjoki.
Heath will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mountainjoki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onni Mountainjoki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Onni Mountainjoki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Heath throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heath moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mountainjoki cracks Heath with an open hand slap.
Heath throws a lazy uppercut
and Mountainjoki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mountainjoki lands a glancing blow to the side of Heath's head.
Mountainjoki lands a jab.
Mountainjoki avoids the body shot from Heath.
Heath backing away here, and Mountainjoki unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Heath scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mountainjoki ducks under a wild hook from Heath.
Mountainjoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heath manages to avoid it.
Heath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mountainjoki.
A punch combination from Heath misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki moves out of range as Heath strikes.#T1#
Mountainjoki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heath connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mountainjoki scrambles back to his feet.
Heath misses with a lunging right hand
and Mountainjoki counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountainjoki.
Heath cracks Mountainjoki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice cross by Mountainjoki.
Heath throws out a loose jab but Mountainjoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heath connects with a jab.
Heath misses with a left hand
and Mountainjoki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki avoids the body shot from Heath.
Heath takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mountainjoki scores with a jab. Heath acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC2#Heath is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountainjoki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heath. That did some damage!
Heath misses with a shot to the body
and Mountainjoki counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heath throws a sloppy body shot
letting Mountainjoki counter with a right hand. #T2#
Heath lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mountainjoki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heath. Heath circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Heath throws a hook but Mountainjoki blocks it.
Heath misses with a right hand
and Mountainjoki counters with a slapping leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heath throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mountainjoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Heath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mountainjoki connects with a body shot.
Heath swings widly with a right hand
and Mountainjoki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heath is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mountainjoki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mountainjoki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3#
Good shot there by Mountainjoki.
Oh Heath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heath seems to have got his legs back now.
Heath throws a jab when Mountainjoki was well out of range.
Mountainjoki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heath has time to react.
Mountainjoki blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mountainjoki! But no joy.
Heath has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mountainjoki.
Heath misses with a body punch
and Mountainjoki counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Mountainjoki misses.
Heath was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mountainjoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mountainjoki connects with a body shot.
Heath comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice cross by Mountainjoki.
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!
Mountainjoki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heath.
Heath throws a body punch but Mountainjoki moves out of range. #T4#
Heath misses with a left hand
and Mountainjoki finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mountainjoki.
A jab lands there for Mountainjoki.
Mountainjoki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mountainjoki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heath.
Mountainjoki slips under a jab from Heath.
Heath misses with a straight right.
Augustus Heath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heath misses with a few strikes there.
Heath lands with an uppercut that bounces Mountainjoki off the cage and back into range.
Mountainjoki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mountainjoki.
Heath takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Heath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mountainjoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Onni Mountainjoki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mountainjoki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Onni Mountainjoki!
Onni Mountainjoki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
FCL - 62
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Wellington manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Heath on his heels. He'll look to pass Heath's guard now, I'm sure.
Wellington showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Heath has his foot on Wellington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wellington works his way back into a safe position though.
Heath looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heath seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wellington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wellington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heath swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heath looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Heath has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wellington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Heath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Wellington stopping the sweep attempt from Heath.
Wellington advances position into side control!
Heath is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wellington is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Wellington throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Heath because Wellington loaded up on that one.
Heath bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wellington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wellington holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Heath throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wellington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wellington trying to control the position here.
Heath controlling from the top position.
Heath cracks Wellington with a solid left hand.
Our spies down at at Mighty MMA inform us that Wellington has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wellington is trying to keep Heath in close.
#T3#
Heath postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wellington is trying to keep Heath in close.
Heath loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Heath wants to control from the top but Wellington keeps moving.
Wellington being controlled here, momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wellington is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wellington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Augustus Heath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice jab there from Heath. #T4#
Wellington throws out a powerful jab.
Heath misses with a looping right.
Heath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wellington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Heath.
Wellington moves out of range of the strikes.
Wellington avoids the body shot from Heath.
Wellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heath throws a poor cross that misses
and Wellington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heath throws a body shot but no joy.
Wellington feints the counter takedown.
Heath misses the body punch
and Wellington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Wellington.
Wellington misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heath misses the shot to the body.
Wellington blocks a jab.
Heath misses with a body shot
and Wellington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heath throws an overhand right that lands on Wellington's shoulder, as Wellington tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chad Wellington 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#
Nice defenses there by Wellington.
Wellington lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sloppy strikes from Wellington. Those never looked like landing.
Heath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heath lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wellington backs up against the cage.
#TD2#
Wellington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Heath sprawls well initially but Wellington persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Heath wants to get back to full guard.
Wellington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heath keeps working.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wellington in particular looking to stall.
Wellington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T1##SUB2#
Wellington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Heath wants to control but Wellington is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heath wants to improve his position but Wellington is controlling well.
Heath is looking to control Wellington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heath avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Wellington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heath is just riding it out for now. Wellington eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Heath regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wellington stopping the sweep attempt from Heath.
Wellington looking to pass the guard.
Heath is controlling Wellington's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heath takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wellington throws a hook to the side of Heath's head but Heath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heath was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Heath has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Heath there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wellington misses with a body shot.
Heath throws a shot to the body.
Heath slips under a jab.
Heath throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wellington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wellington fails to land with a series of punches.
Wellington moves out of range as Heath strikes.
Heath throws a lazy right hand but Wellington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wellington throws a right hand that Heath ducks under and follows up with a left that Heath also avoids with ease.
Wellington misses the shot to the body.
Wellington walks into a straight right hand from Heath.
Heath scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#Wellington is rocked!
Wellington bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Heath comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Wellington falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Wellington was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Augustus Heath!
During a confident post fight interview, Augustus Heath thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Heath showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGee.
A little feinted left hand from Heath on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Heath as he connects with a hook.
Heath scores with a punch to the head.
McGee throws a nice looking combination but Heath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Heath there.
McGee throws a right and a left that Heath avoids nicely.
McGee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heath connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGee. McGee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heath circles away quickly and effectively.
McGee throws a series of punches but Heath avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Heath misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heath scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Heath connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Heath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGee manages to avoid it.
Mitch McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from McGee. Those never looked like landing.
We've been hearing reports that Heath has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McGee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heath.
Heath scores with the left hand. McGee knows he should have avoided that one.
McGee moves forwards but Heath connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGee throws a series of punches but Heath moves out of range.
Heath is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
McGee throws a right and a left that Heath avoids nicely.
McGee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Heath lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from McGee misses.
Heath keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Heath comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heath slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#McGee is rocked!
McGee gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Heath points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. McGee wakes up just in time to hear Heath thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Augustus Heath!
After winning the bout, Augustus 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Heath looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Frost wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Heath manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Frost wants to improve his position but Heath is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heath controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Heath might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Heath tries to pass to full mount but Frost defends it. #T1#
Heath takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Frost has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heath is working away from the top position though.
Heath is taking a breather. Frost says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Heath drops an elbow to the side of Frost's head.
Frost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heath on the ground.
Nice strikes from Heath there.
Heath not doing much here.
Heath seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Heath is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost has hold of Heath's hands but Heath slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Heath slows the pace down in half guard.
Heath lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Heath seems content to control.#T3#
Heath working Frost over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Heath lands a nice short elbow.
Frost looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Frost is looking to control Heath's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frost avoid being mounted?
Frost taking some punishment here, with Heath in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Heath seems content to control.#SUB2#
Heath in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Frost tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Heath!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Augustus Heath!
An out of breath Augustus Heath 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 95
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Young-Ho has Heath up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Heath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heath tries a body shot but Young-Ho blocks it.
Heath misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Young-Ho jumps into guard, dragging Heath to the mat.
Young-Ho is trying to keep Heath in close.
Young-Ho has his hands on Heath's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Young-Ho is looking for a triangle here but Heath uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath tries to move to mount but Young-Ho blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heath working the head and body with strikes.
Heath looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Young-Ho is avoiding damage well.
#T1#
Young-Ho is looking to reverse the position.
Heath 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.
Heath in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Heath tries to score with some ground and pound. Young-Ho controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Heath trying to control the action but Young-Ho is working from the bottom.
Young-Ho is trying to get back to half guard.
Heath tries to advance to mount but can't.
Young-Ho tries to improve position but can't.
Heath wants to control but Young-Ho is keeping him busy.
Young-Ho is trying to control Heath's posture but Heath avoids it.
Young-Ho is not content to let Heath control the position. #T2#
Heath lands a nice forearm strike.
Young-Ho takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Heath postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Young-Ho struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Heath working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A control attempt from Young-Ho but he's now mounted!
Young-Ho tries to hold on but Heath postures up.#T3#
Young-Ho is looking to improve his position but Heath isn't that keen on the idea.
Young-Ho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Young-Ho is looking to control Heath's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Young-Ho avoid being mounted?
Heath is nestled in close to Young-Ho, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Young-Ho is not content to let Heath control the position.
Heath prevents Young-Ho from improving his position.
Young-Ho is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Heath scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Heath is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Young-Ho is just riding it out for now. Heath eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Heath prevents Young-Ho from improving his position.
Young-Ho wants to control but Heath is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Heath is looking for a kimura but Young-Ho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Heath to get the leverage.
Young-Ho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Heath.
Heath winds up and cracks Young-Ho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Young-Ho trying to control but Heath postures up.
Heath prevents Young-Ho from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young-Ho wants to control but Heath is keeping busy.
Heath working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Augustus Heath dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Heath uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Young-Ho has time to react.
Young-Ho throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD#
Heath shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Young-Ho is trying to defend but Heath finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Young-Ho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Young-Ho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Young-Ho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Young-Ho 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath trying to control the position from guard on top but Young-Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heath wants to pass the guard but Young-Ho is keeping the position.#T1#
Young-Ho keeping moving, preventing Heath from controlling successfully.
Heath sitting in guard here, content to control.
Heath keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Young-Ho's head.#SUB2#
Heath is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Young-Ho has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Heath is looking to defend but Young-Ho has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Heath! Young-Ho pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Heath taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lee Young-Ho!
A victorious Lee Young-Ho thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 74
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Heath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heath takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heath scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lloyd in his tracks.
Heath shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lloyd as he avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Heath has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lloyd throws a right hand that Heath ducks under and follows up with a left that Heath also avoids with ease.
Heath swings for the body but Lloyd moves out of range.
Lloyd throws a jab when Heath was well out of range.
Lloyd ducks under a wild hook from Heath.
Lloyd scores with a sloppy right hand. Heath should have avoided that one.
Heath throws a jab when Lloyd was well out of range.
Lloyd is looking for a counter combo.
Lloyd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Heath misses the shot to the body.
Heath has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lloyd finds it's way round the side to connect with Heath's head.
Heath throws the left hand but Lloyd avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lloyd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lloyd jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lloyd moves out of range of the strikes.
Lloyd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heath is defended easily by Lloyd.
Lloyd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Heath scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Heath scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Lloyd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Aled Lloyd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lloyd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lloyd wants it to stay on the feet.
Aled Lloyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Heath.#TD2#
Heath shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lloyd is trying to defend but Heath finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lloyd is looking to improve his position.
Heath throwing shots but Lloyd is blocking nicely. #T2#
Heath seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Heath is stalling here. Lloyd is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Heath seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lloyd has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Heath struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lloyd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heath tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Lloyd wants to control but Heath is keeping him busy.
Heath is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lloyd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Heath has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lloyd is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lloyd is pressing down on Heath's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heath is holding on for now.
Heath trying to control but Lloyd postures up.
Heath is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lloyd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heath makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Heath.
Lloyd looking to pass the guard.
Lloyd throwing strikes but missing.
Heath striking off his back but it's not causing Lloyd any problems.
Heath tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lloyd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Heath escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lloyd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lloyd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aled Lloyd dominated that round.
That's time! Lloyd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lloyd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lloyd misses with an uppercut.
Lloyd fails to land with a series of punches.
Aled Lloyd is winning the standup battle so far.
Lloyd lands a jab to the head.
Heath tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lloyd defends well and Heath ends up having to push Lloyd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Heath throws a poor cross that misses
and Lloyd counters with a three punch combo that has Heath backing up. Heath nods at Lloyd to acknowledge the strikes.
Lloyd connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heath. Heath circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lloyd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lloyd cracks Heath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lloyd scores with a nice strike.
Heath takes a swing at Lloyd's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Heath shoots in and gets a takedown into Lloyd's guard.
Lloyd has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Heath off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Heath misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lloyd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heath throws an overhand right that lands on Lloyd's shoulder, as Lloyd tries to avoid the shot.
Heath looks to land a right hand but Lloyd moved out of range.
Lloyd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Heath.
Lloyd loads up on a big right hand but Heath slips the punch.
Lloyd is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Lloyd misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Heath or perhaps it was just good defense by Lloyd, which made it look bad.
Lloyd is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Heath forces Lloyd back against the cage and clinches.
Lloyd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Heath changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lloyd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aled Lloyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Heath.
Lloyd stuffs the takedown.
Lloyd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Heath ducks under a wild hook from Lloyd.
Lloyd throws a looping overhand right but Heath ducks down to avoid it.
Lloyd slips a jab and a cross from Heath.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Heath. Lloyd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lloyd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lloyd tests Heath's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Heath closes the distance and clinches.
Lloyd blocking some punches.
Lloyd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Heath.
Lloyd is trying to break the clinch but Heath has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Lloyd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Heath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heath is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Lloyd breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Heath misses. #T3#
Heath takes one to the chin there.
Lloyd avoids the body shot from Heath.
Heath throws a body punch but Lloyd moves out of range.
Lloyd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Heath throws a hook but Lloyd blocks it.
Heath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lloyd throws out the jab.
A big left from Lloyd misses.
Lloyd with a nice cross.#CL2#
Heath pushes Lloyd up against the cage in a clinch.
Heath working aggressively here.
Heath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lloyd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heath keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lloyd's efforts to push away.
A short right from Heath on the inside. #T4##BC#
Lloyd manages to break the clinch.
Lloyd ducks under a wild hook from Heath.
Lloyd throws an overhand right that lands on Heath's shoulder, as Heath tries to avoid the shot.
Lloyd lands a head 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 jab from Lloyd misses.
Lloyd misses the jab.
Lloyd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heath.
Lloyd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heath can do to turn this around?
Lloyd takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lloyd defending well as Heath loads up on a big left hand.
Heath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lloyd throws a hook but Heath blocks it.
Heath misses with a two punch combination.
Heath ducks under a wild hook from Lloyd.
Heath misses with an uppercut.
Heath tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lloyd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aled Lloyd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lloyd looks to land a left hand but Heath moved out of range nicely.
Heath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lloyd stuffs the takedown.
Heath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lloyd.
Heath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lloyd.
Heath now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Heath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lloyd.
Heath moves in looking to clinch but Lloyd pushes him off.
A big left from Heath misses.
Lloyd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lloyd throws a hook to the side of Heath's head but Heath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lloyd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Heath gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath slips a jab from Lloyd.
Heath fails with the takedown.
Heath looks to throw the jab but Lloyd is out of range.
Lloyd cracks Heath with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Heath throws a jab when Lloyd was well out of range.
Heath swings for the body but Lloyd moves out of range.
Lloyd looks to land a left hand but Heath moved out of range nicely.
Lloyd connects with a looping right hand.
Heath swings away with a body shot that misses
and Heath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lloyd throws a lazy right hand but Heath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Heath was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lloyd slips under a jab from Heath.
Heath changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lloyd tries to avoid it but Heath manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lloyd to the ground. Lloyd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aled Lloyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Heath.
Heath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lloyd.
Heath looks to land a left hand but Lloyd moved out of range nicely.
Lloyd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heath swings widly with a right hand
and Lloyd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lloyd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lloyd keeps the fight on the outside.
Lloyd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heath has time to react.
Lloyd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heath.#T2#
Lloyd throws out a loose jab but Heath uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lloyd throws out the jab.
Jab, jab by Lloyd - just one landing.
Heath ducks under a wild hook from Lloyd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Heath looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heath has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lloyd throws a jab but it's blocked by Heath.
Lloyd looks to land a left hand but Heath moved out of range nicely.
Lloyd throws a hook to the side of Heath's head but Heath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heath unleashes a big counter combination but Lloyd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Lloyd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Heath to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Heath content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Heath throwing strikes from guard but Lloyd blocks nicely.
Heath scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3##ES#
Lloyd has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Heath is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Lloyd is trying to break free.#BC#
Lloyd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heath tries to clinch there but Lloyd circles away.
Nice defenses there by Heath.
Heath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lloyd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Heath looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lloyd pushes Heath off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lloyd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Heath.
Lloyd blocks a jab.
Heath slips a jab from Lloyd.
Lloyd getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Heath ducks under a wild hook from Lloyd.
Heath moves out of range as Lloyd strikes.
Lloyd throws a jab when Heath was well out of range.
Augustus Heath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lloyd slips a jab from Heath.
A big left from Lloyd misses.
Heath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heath closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lloyd lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Heath looking to score a takedown here. Lloyd is defending well but Heath drives through and ends up in Lloyd's guard.
Lloyd is wriggling around but Heath manages to pass to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aled Lloyd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lloyd, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aled Lloyd! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 50
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Heath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heath throws a big counter combination but Oyama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heath manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heath stalks Oyama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oyama's face. Oyama staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Masutatsu Oyama has been cut.
Oyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heath manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oyama fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Heath instigates a clinch.
Oyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heath throws a punch but it's blocked by Oyama.
Oyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Heath controls his hands.
Heath has a couple of punches blocked by Oyama.
Oyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heath goes for a takedown attempt but Oyama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Heath keeps the fight on the outside.
Oyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Heath was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oyama.
A big right from Heath misses.
Heath closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oyama circles away.#T1#
Heath looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Heath moves into the clinch successfully.
Heath wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Heath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heath lands a right hand.
A short right from Oyama.
Oyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oyama misses with a punch to the body.
Oyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oyama taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Heath looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Heath is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustus Heath. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Oyama presses Heath against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oyama misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Oyama is fighting off a takedown attempt but Heath is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oyama to the mat. Oyama regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Oyama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heath. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oyama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heath.
Oyama trying to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oyama can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oyama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oyama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Heath trying to control but Oyama is working from the bottom. #T3##ES2#
Oyama manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Heath looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oyama lands a shoulder strike.
Oyama can't find room to land a body shot as Heath controls the action.
Oyama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oyama scores with a hook to the body.
Oyama working aggressively here.
Heath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oyama lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oyama as Heath tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Oyama.
Heath can't find room to land a body shot as Oyama controls the action.
#T4#
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!
Oyama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Heath working aggressively here.
#TD#
Heath wants the takedown. Oyama is fighting it off but Heath persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Oyama's guard against the cage.
Heath distracts Oyama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Heath not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Heath won't allow Oyama to get back to his feet.
Oyama managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Masutatsu Oyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masutatsu Oyama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Heath scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heath lands a really nice looking cross but Oyama seems unphased.
Oyama is looking to clinch.
Heath is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oyama tries to clinch but Heath moves out of range.
Oyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Heath circles away.
Heath throws a right and a left that Oyama avoids nicely.
Oyama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Heath.
Oyama is looking to clinch but Heath is avoiding it.
#CL#
Heath instigates a clinch.
Oyama pushes Heath back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oyama misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama misses with a punch to the body.
Oyama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oyama lands a shot to the body.
Heath pushes Oyama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Oyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oyama tries to work over Heath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oyama pushes Heath back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oyama presses Heath against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oyama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Heath tries to stall but Oyama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
Heath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oyama tries a body shot but Heath blocks it.
Oyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heath's efforts to push away.#T2#
Oyama misses with the head strike.
Oyama throws a head punch that misses.
Oyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
Oyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oyama tries to throw a body punch but Heath avoids it by throwing Oyama back against the cage.
Oyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heath's efforts to push away.
Oyama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Heath.
Heath is looking for a takedown.
Oyama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Oyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oyama tries to throw a body punch but Heath avoids it by throwing Oyama back against the cage.
Heath content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oyama gets through Heath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oyama prevents a body shot from Heath.
Oyama avoiding damage.
Heath prevents a body shot from Oyama.
Oyama misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Heath.
A nice left hand lands by Oyama.
#T4#
Oyama pushes Heath back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Oyama on the inside.
Oyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heath is stalling here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oyama has Heath pushed against the cage.
Heath blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oyama can't find room to land a body shot as Heath controls the action.
Oyama is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Heath tries to throw a body punch but Oyama avoids it by throwing Heath back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masutatsu Oyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masutatsu Oyama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Oyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heath manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heath connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Heath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heath lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oyama.
Oyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Heath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masutatsu Oyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oyama misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Heath looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heath backwards. #TD#
Heath lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oyama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Heath is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oyama is just riding it out for now. Heath eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Oyama is trying to maintain the position but Heath is very close to passing his half guard.
Oyama tries to kick Heath off but Heath keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Heath lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oyama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Heath seems to be working for a kimura but Oyama defends the submission attempt.
Heath thows a huge punch but Oyama dodges it nicely.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heath trying to control the action but Oyama is working from the bottom.
Heath stops Oyama from getting back to his feet.
Oyama trying to hold on to Heath's head to control him but Heath postures up.
#SUB#
Heath is looking for a kimura but Oyama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Heath to get the leverage.
Heath 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.
Heath wants to control but Oyama is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Heath is working for a submission of some sort.
Heath missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Heath is trying to control. Oyama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Oyama is trying to get back to full guard.
Oyama is not content to let Heath control the position.
Oyama holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Heath thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oyama's head.
Heath thows a huge punch but Oyama dodges it nicely.
Heath moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Heath tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heath has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Heath creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Oyama sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4#
Oyama is not content to let Heath control the position.
Oyama is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Heath is trying to get an arm triangle but Oyama is defending well.
Oyama can't do much from the bottom here.
Augustus Heath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oyama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Heath connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Heath tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heath lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Heath showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oyama 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masutatsu Oyama! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 36
Date: May 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Heath keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Heath clinches up against the cage.
Heath stalls.
Heath lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Happy Gilmore has been cut.#TD2#
Heath has Gilmore pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Heath pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gilmore tumbling to the mat - Heath dives into Gilmore's guard.
Gilmore striking off his back but it's not causing Heath any problems.
Gilmore being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Gilmore has an active guard here but Heath has managed to pass into half guard.
Heath stalling.
Gilmore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Heath on the ground.#SUB2#
Heath has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gilmore defend it? Heath steps over the head and cranks it - Gilmore is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Heath!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Augustus Heath!
After the big win, Augustus Heath made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 21
Date: Apr 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Heath.
Heath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heath lands a lovely overhand right.
Aliaskarab shoots in and drives through. Heath sprawls well.
Heath drops down looking for a counter takedown but Aliaskarab sprawls and moves away.
Aliaskarab shoots in but Heath avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Heath tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aliaskarab defends well and Heath ends up having to push Aliaskarab into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Heath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aliaskarab backwards.
Heath holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aliaskarab has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Heath avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Augustus Heath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammed Aliaskarab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Heath.
Heath stalling against the cage.
Heath is struggling to control the position.
Heath seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T1##TD#
Heath is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Aliaskarab can't fight it off and eventually Heath manages to take the fight to the floor. Aliaskarab looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aliaskarab really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heath. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Heath throwing strikes but missing.
Heath content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Heath sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heath stands and throws Aliaskarab's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Heath is staying tight to Aliaskarab's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Heath working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Heath taking a breather here.
Heath looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Heath working away.
Aliaskarab looks winded!
Heath cracks Aliaskarab with a big elbow.
Aliaskarab seems a little lost for a moment, as Heath dominates the positioning.
Heath scores with a couple of short elbows.
Heath moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Heath has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heath dominating with strikes here.
Heath content just to control the position here.
Heath lands a couple of good shots and Aliaskarab has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Heath lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Aliaskarab hold on?!
#CUT#It looks like Muhammed Aliaskarab has been cut.
Aliaskarab is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Heath off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Heath controlling the positon.#T4##SUB#
Heath looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Aliaskarab taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Augustus Heath! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Heath moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Heath has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Livingstone uses from the top position.
Heath bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Livingstone's guard. #REVR##SU#
Heath stands up from Livingstone's guard - Heath perhaps looking for a knockout.
Livingstone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heath.
Livingstone throws a low kick but Heath moves out of range easily. #CL#
Heath clinches up with Livingstone and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Heath drags the fight down to the ground.
#ES#
Heath kicks Livingstone off and gets to his feet.
Livingstone is looking to clinch.
Livingstone moves to clinch but Heath breaks away #TD#
and Heath decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Livingstone's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heath scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Livingstone trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Heath is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Heath drops back looking for a leg! Livingstone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Livingstone manages to kick Heath off! Heath jumps back into Livingstone's guard.
Heath's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Heath passes Livingstone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heath seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Heath passes to side control. #SU#
Heath stands up. #CL#
Heath gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Heath manages to break the clinch.
#T3##TD#
Heath dives in and scores a takedown into Livingstone's guard.#SU#
Heath gets to his feet - Livingstone follows without any prompting.
Nice body kick from Heath.
Livingstone looks winded!
Heath misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Heath clinches. #TD#
Heath lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SU#
Heath decides to stand up. #TD#
Heath shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Livingstone is on queer street and Heath is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Augustus Heath! |
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