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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Conquest III
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Haglund takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Einstein has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Haglund uses from the top position.
Haglund tries to free his leg and advance position but Einstein is retaining full guard.
Einstein trying to control the position.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Haglund from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haglund wants to pass the guard but Einstein is keeping the position.
Haglund trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Haglund tries to free his leg and advance position but Einstein is retaining full guard.
Haglund is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein looking to control but Haglund passes into half guard.
Haglund seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Einstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Einstein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haglund.
Einstein tries to roll over but Haglund keeps him under control.#T1#
Einstein wants to control but Haglund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Einstein tries to get to full guard but Haglund has control of the leg.
Haglund trying to mount his opponent but Einstein defends it.
Einstein wants to control but Haglund is keeping busy.
Haglund seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Einstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Einstein is looking to improve his position.
Haglund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Einstein manages to get to full guard.
Haglund is pushing down on Einstein's leg trying to pass to half guard. Einstein is fighting to maintain full guard but Haglund has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Einstein is trying to maintain the position but Haglund is very close to passing his half guard.
Haglund is trying to control. Einstein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Haglund seems to be working for a kimura but Einstein defends the submission attempt.
Einstein trying to hold on to Haglund's head to control him but Haglund postures up.
Einstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Einstein is working hard here to advance position.
Einstein is trying to control but can't.
Einstein is positioning himself well to prevent Haglund advancing to mount. #T3#
Haglund throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Einstein regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haglund is looking to work some ground and pound but Einstein has wrist control.
Haglund passes Einstein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Einstein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Einstein.
Einstein definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Haglund from controlling successfully.
Einstein wants to sweep here but Haglund controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Einstein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haglund is aware though and is defending well.
Einstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Einstein wants to sweep here but Haglund controlling him for the moment.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Haglund from controlling successfully.
Haglund looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Einstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haglund is one step ahead there.
Einstein wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haglund must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Haglund trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Einstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Einstein wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Einstein trying to keep a closed guard but Haglund is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Haglund dominated that round.
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.#R2##TD#
Einstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Einstein is fighting to break Haglund's control of his arms but Haglund is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Albert Einstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haglund keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
Haglund controls Einstein momentarily but Einstein frees himself.
Einstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Haglund has his foot on Einstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Einstein works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein trying to control but Haglund is working from the bottom.
Haglund bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Einstein's guard. #REVB#
Einstein wants to control but Haglund passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Haglund is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Einstein defends it well. #T1#
Einstein trying to control from the bottom.
Einstein is doing well to control the position and prevent Haglund from advancing to side control.
Haglund is thwarting Einstein's attempts to control the position.
Haglund wants to free his trapped foot but Einstein is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Einstein moves into full guard.
Haglund throws a big elbow that misses.
Einstein working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Einstein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haglund doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haglund manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Einstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haglund trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Haglund looking to pass the guard.
Einstein is trying to keep Haglund in close.
Haglund tries to free his leg and advance position but Einstein is retaining full guard. #T3#
Einstein trying to control the position.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Haglund from controlling successfully.
Haglund is breathing heavily.
Haglund stopping the sweep attempt from Einstein.
Einstein is controlling Haglund's posture.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Einstein fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Haglund to the ground. Einstein is now in Haglund's guard.#SUB#
Einstein drops back looking for a leg! Haglund is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haglund manages to kick Einstein off! Einstein jumps back into Haglund's guard.
Einstein passes into half guard.
Haglund regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4##SUB2#
Einstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haglund keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Haglund has an active guard here but Einstein has managed to pass into half guard.
Einstein works his foot free and advances to mount.
Haglund is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Einstein wants to control the pace but Haglund is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Haglund tries to sprawl but Einstein drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Haglund landing small, sideways elbows.
Haglund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haglund trying to hold on to Einstein's head to control him but Einstein postures up.
Einstein moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Einstein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haglund, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Einstein tries for a kimura but Haglund is defending well.
Haglund tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Haglund struggling a bit here.
Einstein trying to control the action but Haglund is working from the bottom.
Haglund tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Einstein wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Einstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haglund can do to turn this around?
Haglund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Einstein trying to control the action but Haglund is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Einstein tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haglund is trying to improve his position.
Haglund wants to control but Einstein postures up.#SUB#
Einstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haglund knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haglund is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Einstein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Einstein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Haglund is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Einstein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haglund wants to control but Einstein postures up.
Haglund is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Einstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haglund is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Haglund is trying to control Einstein's posture but Einstein avoids it. #SUB#
Einstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haglund knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haglund is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Einstein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Haglund has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Einstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haglund knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Einstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Einstein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Einstein! |
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Event:
OPG 8
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Santos working aggressively here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Santos as Sorkin tries to tie him up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Santos.
Sorkin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sorkin jumps guard but Santos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sorkin missing with knees to the body.
Santos trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Sorkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorkin wants to clinch.
Sorkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Sorkin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Santos on his heels. He'll look to pass Santos's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Sorkin postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it.
Sorkin advances to half guard.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sorkin.
Sorkin 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.
Santos is in trouble now - Sorkin has advanced to mount!
Sorkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sorkin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
Sorkin stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T2#
Sorkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos throws out a counter right but Sorkin avoids it with no problem.
Sorkin misses with a body kick.
Santos avoids the head kick by Sorkin.
Sorkin tries to clinch there but Santos circles away.
Sorkin tries to score with a low kick but Santos moves his leg out of the way.
Sorkin throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Sorkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face as Sorkin controls the position. #SUB#
Sorkin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Santos is trying to escape and Sorkin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Santos is forced to tap! Nice work there by Sorkin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toby Sorkin!
A very excited looking Toby Sorkin 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:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Larson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larson is looking to counter the offense by Heath and move into the clinch.
Larson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Larson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Heath.
Larson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heath was well out of range. Poor timing from Larson.
Heath loads up on a big right hand but Larson slips the punch.
A combination from Larson does no damage.
Leon Heath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson dives in and grabs Heath's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heath pushes down on Larson's head and hops out.
Heath lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Larson at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larson has a takedown stuffed.
Larson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heath to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
A punch combination from Heath misses.
Larson throws a big counter combination but Heath scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Larson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Heath.
Heath fails to land with a series of punches.
Heath moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Larson or perhaps it was just good defense by Heath, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Leon Heath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heath lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Heath scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heath pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Larson back to the cage. Heath follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A combination from Heath does no damage.
Heath lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Larson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heath looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heath misses with a wild combination.
Larson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Larson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heath.
Larson throws a quick counter head kick but Heath was just out of range.#CL#
Larson moves into range and clinches up with Heath.
Heath tries to break free but Larson pushes him back against the cage.
Larson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heath prevents it.
Larson looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Heath is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Larson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Heath lands a nice uppercut.
Larson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've been informed that Heath has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Heath tries to break the clinch but Larson is controlling the position.
Heath is trying to push Larson away but Larson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Larson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Heath lands a hook that snaps the head of Larson backwards. #T4#
Heath tries to break free but Larson pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Heath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heath throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Heath there.
Larson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Larson is rocked!
Larson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Heath shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Larson is backing up but Heath catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Larson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Heath Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Heath! |
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Event:
OPG 5: Ngata vs Adam Jr.
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Duarte closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.
Duarte has Santos pressed against the cage.
Duarte stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Duarte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Santos moves into the clinch.
Duarte putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Santos looks winded!
Knees to the body from Duarte.
Duarte effectively controlling the action here.#TD#
Duarte has clasped his hands together around Santos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
Duarte is putting a hurting on Santos here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos prevents Duarte from moving into mount.
Duarte working the ground and pound from side control.
Duarte throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Duarte works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T1#
Duarte lands some shots froms side control.#ROC#Santos is rocked!
Duarte landing a few strikes.
Santos is still in real trouble! Can Duarte finish him?
Duarte lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Santos down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duarte scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Santos is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Duarte can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francisco Duarte! |
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Event:
HFA 205 R2
Date: Jun 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones lands a front kick.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Heath slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heath looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Heath takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heath misses with a lunging right hand
and Heath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to bum rush Heath with a series of wild strikes but Heath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Jones rushes Heath and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Heath gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones is looking for a takedown.#T1#
Jones stalls.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Heath showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Heath goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Heath fails to land with a series of punches.
Heath lands a two punch combo.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heath circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones avoids the head kick by Heath.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.#T2#
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heath misses with a wild combination.
Heath looks winded!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heath, as that shot connected.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Heath throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Leon Heath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Heath to score with a decent uppercut.
Heath takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Heath in a clinch.
#T3#
Jones slows down the pace here.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Heath after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CC Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Heath pulls his leg out and moves away.
Heath misses with a wild body shot.
Jones moves out of range as Heath strikes.
Jab by Jones.
Leon Heath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heath.
Heath cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Heath's guard.
Heath manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Heath displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#Heath is rocked!
Heath misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heath is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?#TD#
Jones shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Heath is on queer street and Jones 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 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). CC Jones! |
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Event:
Conquest I
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Haglund fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haglund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haglund tries to clinch but Mora moves out of range.
Haglund wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mora throws an overhand right that lands on Haglund's shoulder, as Haglund tries to avoid the shot.
Mora is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mora misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Mora drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Haglund really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mora lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Haglund down.
Mora working away.
Mora controlling from side mount.
Mora working the body and head with strikes.
Mora looks up at the clock and then as Haglund takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mora smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC2#Haglund is rocked!#T1#
A big shot lands for Mora! That's hurt Haglund! Will he recover? Mora fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Re Mora! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Matthews pushes Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matthews is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Matthews scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matthews pushes Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthews presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Matthews lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthews.
Good body shot from Matthews.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Santos is rocked!
Santos looks winded!
A short right from Matthews.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthews pushes Santos against the cage. Matthews is working some dirty boxing. Matthews pushes off with a quick right hook! Santos goes down! Santos tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Matthews moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Matthews!
Adam Matthews took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'YOU GOT HUMBLED TONIGHT BOY, YOU WANTED TO GO AGAINST SOMEONE GOOD? ARE YOU HAVING A BUBBLE BATH, EASY WIN FOR ME BOY. SIT DOWN, AND HAVE A SLICE OF HUMBLE PIE. NONCE.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Orkowski jabs Heath to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orkowski throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Heath to counter with a crisp jab.
Orkowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heath was well out of range. Poor timing from Orkowski.
Heath bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orkowski's head backwards.
Heath takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Heath stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heath darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Heath's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orkowski under the eye.
Decent striking displayed by Heath there.
Orkowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Heath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heath looks to land a combination but Orkowski avoids it well.
Leon Heath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heath lands a lovely overhand right.
Orkowski misses with a body punch
and Heath counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Orkowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orkowski slips a jab and a cross from Heath.
A telegraphed right hand from Heath misses the target.
Orkowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Heath. Heath circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orkowski misses with an uppercut.
Heath is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1##CL2#
Orkowski rushes Heath and presses him up against the cage.
Orkowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heath's efforts to push away.
Orkowski lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Orkowski.
Heath is breathing heavily.
Orkowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
Orkowski lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Orkowski.
A shot in the inside from Orkowski. #ROC2#Heath is rocked!
Orkowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Heath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orkowski throws a head punch that misses.
Orkowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Orkowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orkowski throws a head punch that misses.
Orkowski misses with some punches.
Orkowski has a couple of punches blocked by Heath.
Orkowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orkowski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orkowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heath blocks an uppercut.
Orkowski throws a head punch that misses.
Orkowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orkowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Heath.
Orkowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orkowski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orkowski.
Orkowski is leaning against Heath and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Orkowski misses with the head strike.
Orkowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heath blocking some punches.
Orkowski has a couple of punches blocked by Heath.
Orkowski misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heath. #T2#
Heath blocking some punches.
Orkowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Heath blocking some punches.
Orkowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Heath.
Heath blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heath.
Orkowski working aggressively here.
Orkowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Heath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Orkowski has a couple of punches blocked by Heath.
Heath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orkowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Orkowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Orkowski misses with the head strike.
Heath blocks an uppercut.
Orkowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Orkowski misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Orkowski.
Orkowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Heath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orkowski throws a head punch that misses.
Orkowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heath blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Orkowski misses with some punches.
Orkowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Heath.
Orkowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orkowski throws a head punch that misses.
Orkowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orkowski misses with some punches.
Orkowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heath seems to have got his legs back now.
Orkowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
Orkowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
Orkowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Orkowski.
A frustrated look appears on Heath's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orkowski creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Heath's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Heath drops to his knees and Orkowski pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dariusz Orkowski! |
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