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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tic Tac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hecker comes into the arena with Hell's Last Survivor by Halford blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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137 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Hecker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tic Tac!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hecker closes the distance and clinches.
Hecker tries to pull guard but Tac holds him up against the cage and eventually Hecker drops back down to his feet.
Hecker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hecker wants to take the fight to the mat but Tac manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hecker wants to take the fight to the mat but Tac manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hecker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tac is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hecker to the mat. Hecker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tac trying to control but Hecker is working from the bottom.
Tac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hecker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hecker keeping moving, preventing Tac from controlling successfully.
Tac looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tic Tac.
Tac gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hecker is trying to stand.
Hecker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tac is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hecker sees it coming and defends easily.
Tac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hecker is looking to escape.
Hecker wants to improve his position but Tac is controlling well.
Hecker pushes Tac off looking to stand but Tac dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tac is looking for a kimura here.
Tac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker manages to get to full guard.
Tac is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tac looking to pass the guard.
Tac prevents Hecker from getting back to his feet.
Hecker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hecker trying to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tac throws a big elbow that misses.
Tac told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Tac looking to pass the guard.
Tac won't allow Hecker to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hecker wants to get back to his feet but Tac is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hecker pulls Tac in close to prevent any damage.
Hecker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hecker pushes Tac off and gets back to his feet.
Tac tries for a takedown but Hecker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tac moves into the clinch.
Hecker can't get the takedown.
Hecker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tac working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tac working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tac gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hecker is trying to stand.
Tac is working for a kimura but Hecker is defending it quite comfortably.
Tac looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tac looking for a submission but Hecker manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hecker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hecker wants to get back to striking at distance but Tac won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tic Tac dominated that round.
That's time! Hecker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tac drives through with a takedown into Hecker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hecker keeping moving, preventing Tac from controlling successfully.
Tac tries to free his leg and advance position but Hecker is retaining full guard.
Tac has gone for a leg lock! Hecker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tac's guard.
Hecker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tac dives on top into guard.
Hecker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hecker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tac stands up from Hecker's guard - Tac perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hecker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hecker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tac looking for submissions off his back.
Hecker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tac can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hecker.
Tac is looking for a sweep. Hecker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hecker is looking to take a break and control but Tac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hecker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tac doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hecker.
Hecker is keen to just control but Tac is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tac actively working from the bottom here.
Tac is looking for a sweep. Hecker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hecker is looking for a kimura here.
Hecker stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker thows a huge punch but Tac dodges it nicely.
Hecker is looking to take a break and control but Tac is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tac trying to hold on to Hecker's head to control him but Hecker postures up.
Hecker thows a huge punch but Tac dodges it nicely.
Hecker trying to control the pace.
Tac won't allow Hecker to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tac is trying to get back to full guard.
Tac looking for submissions off his back.
Hecker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tac on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tac tries to roll over but Hecker keeps him under control.
Tac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hecker pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hecker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hecker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tac's head backwards.
Tac darts in looking for a takedown but Hecker gets double underhooks and turns Tac into the cage.
Tac prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Tac.
Hecker tries to score a body lock takedown but Tac shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tac has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hecker after a bit of a struggle.
Tac has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hecker uses from the top position.
Hecker wants to control from the top but Tac keeps moving.
Tac is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hecker defends well.
Hecker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hecker trying to control but Tac is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeff Hecker wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tac shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hecker as he jumps to the side.
Jeff Hecker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tic Tac.
Hecker has managed to clinch.
Tac is trying to trip Hecker. He has hold of a leg but Hecker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Tac persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hecker trying to keep a closed guard but Tac is proving a slippery customer.
Hecker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tac has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tac lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hecker regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hecker is keeping the position for now.
Tac prevents Hecker from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tac trying to control but Hecker is working from the bottom.
Hecker pulls Tac in close to prevent any damage.
Hecker pushes Tac off and gets back to his feet.
Hecker thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tac.
Hecker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tac tries to avoid it but Hecker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tac to the ground. Tac escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hecker shoots for a double leg takedown but Tac sprawls well. He's pushed Hecker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tac shoots in for a double leg but Hecker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tac shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tac will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tac shoots in for a takedown but Hecker shows good takedown defense.
Hecker scores with a punch to the head.
Hecker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tac was covering up waiting for the punch and Hecker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hecker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hecker is working Tac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tac is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hecker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hecker landing some decent shots from guard.
Hecker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hecker pushes down on Tac's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hecker.
Tac looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Hecker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hecker 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Hecker!
Jeff Hecker got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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energy
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