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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hecker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Hur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hecker's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hell's Last Survivor by Halford. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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135 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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165 cm
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144 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
13 - 7 - 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Hur!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hur throws a good cross that connects.
Hur throws a series of strikes that have Hecker backpedaling.
Hecker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hur keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some wild striking there from Hur.
Hecker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hur's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hecker is keen to just control but Hur is a slippery customer.
Hecker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've been hearing that Hecker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hecker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hecker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hecker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hecker is trying to control. Hur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hur trying to control from the bottom.
Hecker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hur's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hecker is working for a submission of some sort.
Hecker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hecker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hecker wants to take a breather but Hur is having none of it.
Hur avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hecker.
Hecker is nestled in close to Hur, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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 pass to mount but Hur is defending the position.
Hecker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker throwing shots but Hur is blocking nicely.
Hecker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hecker is trying to control. Hur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hur is looking to escape.
Hecker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hecker 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.
Nice strikes from Hecker there.
Hecker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hur to regain full guard.
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!
Hecker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hur is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hecker, into his guard.
Hecker is looking to stand up but Hur isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hur has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hecker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hecker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hur is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hecker wants to get back to his feet but Hur is dominant here and he's now got Hecker's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hecker controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Hur is not going to allow Hecker to sit and survive in this position.
Hecker looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hur is riding his opponent, not letting Hecker buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hecker 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.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hur sprawls well. Hur wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hecker gets slowly back to his feet.
Hur misses with the combination.
Hur checks a leg kick nicely.
No joy there for Hecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hecker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hecker trying to control the action but Hur is working from the bottom.
Hecker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hur keeps working.
Hecker looks to land a strike but Hur avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hecker throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker trying to control but Hur is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hur is controlling Hecker's posture.
Hecker tries to free his leg and advance position but Hur is retaining full guard.
Hur is trying to keep Hecker in close.
Hecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Hecker pushes down on Hur's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hecker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hur is refusing to be controlled, as Hecker sits in half guard.
Hecker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hur's head.
Hur is defending against the submission attempts here by Hecker.
Hecker wants to take a breather but Hur is having none of it.
Hecker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hur to regain full guard.
Hecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Hur has wrist control.
Hecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hecker with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hur can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hecker throws a big right hand that misses.
Hecker trying to control but Hur is working from the bottom.
Hecker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hecker throws a big right hand that misses.
Hecker throws a strike but Hur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hur won't allow Hecker to sweep him here.
Hur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hur avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hecker is looking to stand back up but Hur counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hecker.
Hecker wants to improve his position but Hur is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hecker is trying to stand back up but Hur is controlling him
Hur looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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 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!
Hur throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jeff Hecker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hecker misses with a wild body shot.
Hecker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hecker duly obliges.
Hecker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Ben Hur has been cut.
Hur defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hecker.
Hur darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hecker misses with a lunging right hand
and Hur counters with a series of strikes. Hecker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Hur misses.
Hur fails to land with a series of punches.
Hecker connects with a solid leg kick.
Hecker misses with a few strikes there.
Hecker is looking to clinch but Hur is avoiding it.
Hecker has Hur up against the cage in a clinch.
Hur breaks from the clinch.
Hur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hecker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hur counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hur misses.
Hecker thuds a left hand into Hur's body.
Hur's corner calls for a 1-2. Hur obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hecker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hur gets caught napping as Hecker dives in and scores a takedown. Hur manages to retain guard.
Hecker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hur has Hecker pulled in close to control his posture.
Hecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hecker wants to control from the top but Hur keeps moving.
Hur is controlling Hecker's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hecker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hur keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Decent striking displayed by Hur there.
Hecker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hur is staying active underneath Hecker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hur trying to hold on to Hecker's head to control him but Hecker postures up.
Hecker is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Hur to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Hur is pulling down on Hecker's head. It's preventing any offense from Hecker, at least for the moment.
Hecker looking to pass the guard.
Jeff Hecker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hecker sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hur working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hecker.
Hecker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Hecker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ben Hur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hur seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hecker advances to half guard.
Jeff Hecker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hur gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Hecker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hecker, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Hecker!
In his post fight interview, Jeff Hecker gave a big smile as he said 'WOOOOOOOO! I'm the BEST in the WORLD! WOOOOOOOOO! You can't stop me, CAN'T stop me!'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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