Strikeforce Dallas: Conor Heun Fights Through Badly Damaged Arm to Gain Victory
Prior to facing Magno Almeida on Saturday, June 18, Conor Heun had not won a fight since October 2008. Granted, he had only fought twice since that win, but both fights ended in decision losses.
If there was a fighter that needed a win on Saturday’s Strikeforce card, it was Heun.
Heun did gain the win (29-28 on all three cards) in a unanimous decision, showing a no-quit attitude and paying a pretty big cost in the process, as his arm appeared to be severely damaged at the end of the fight.
During the second round of the preliminary card fight, Almeida locked on an armbar that looked like it was going to end Heun’s night. Almeida was grimacing as he was doing all he could to force Heun to submit, but Heun refused to go gently into the good night and didn’t tap. Almeida eventually released the hold.
When the third round finished, and and the fighters stood with the referee, Heun could be seen talking to the referee as he held Heun’s right arm, waiting for the decision to be announced. When the results were read, and the referee raised Heun’s arm, he seemed to visibly wince.
After the fight, a very emotional Heun spoke about the win and how he hoped his actions in the cage could be used as an inspiration. Some pretty good stuff from Heun and well worth watching.
If you didn’t know Conor Heun before this fight, you should now.
