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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hecker Jr (ranked 24137 p4p, 24490 weight class) and Jonny Jones (ranked 610 p4p, 658 weight class). The key to victory for Jeff Hecker Jr has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Hecker Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Hecker Jr. Hecker Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Hecker Jr tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Hecker Jr.
A counter left hand to the body from Hecker Jr misses its target.
Hecker Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hecker Jr is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hecker Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hecker Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Hecker Jr.
Hecker Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hecker Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hecker Jr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hecker Jr moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Hecker Jr shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jeff Hecker Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Hecker Jr on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hecker Jr.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
Hecker Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Nice body kick there by Hecker Jr.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones fails with the takedown
and Hecker Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hecker Jr throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jones throws a head kick but Hecker Jr moves out of range.
Hecker Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Hecker Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hecker Jr counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Hecker Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Hecker Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hecker Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a head kick but Hecker Jr moves out of range.
Hecker Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hecker Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Hecker Jr gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Hecker Jr is looking to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch.
Hecker Jr scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hecker Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Hecker Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hecker Jr is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Hecker Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Hecker Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hecker Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeff Hecker Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hecker Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hecker Jr tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hecker Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Hecker Jr moves out of range easily.
Hecker Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Hecker Jr shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Hecker Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones stuns Hecker Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jeff Hecker Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Hecker Jr shows good takedown defense.
Hecker Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Hecker Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones.
Hecker Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hecker Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Hecker Jr.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hecker Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Hecker Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hecker Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hecker Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hecker Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jonny Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hecker Jr lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Hecker Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Hecker Jr ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hecker Jr is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hecker Jr stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Hecker Jr's takedown attempt.
Hecker Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hecker Jr has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hecker Jr.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hecker Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hecker Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Hecker Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hecker Jr as he jumps to the side.
Hecker Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Hecker Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Hecker Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Hecker Jr 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.
Hecker Jr scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hecker Jr shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hecker Jr defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hecker Jr is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Jones jabs at Hecker Jr's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Hecker Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Hecker Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones swings for the body but Hecker Jr moves out of range.
Hecker Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hecker Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones looks for a takedown but Hecker Jr sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker Jr scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hecker Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hecker Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Hecker Jr tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hecker Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hecker Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Hecker Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Hecker Jr pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hecker Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hecker Jr tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hecker Jr tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hecker Jr shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hecker Jr is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Hecker Jr moved out of range.
Hecker Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hecker Jr slips a jab from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hecker Jr shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hecker Jr fails with the takedown.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Hecker Jr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Hecker Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Hecker Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Hecker Jr shoots in.
Hecker Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hecker Jr somewhat.
Hecker Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Hecker Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Jones!
After winning the bout, Jonny Jones 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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