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Event:
MMMA 28: BJ vs Canuel
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Hecker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hecker, as that shot connected.
Crespo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Crespo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hecker.
Crespo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Crespo ducks under a wild hook from Hecker.
Hecker walks into a stiff left hand from Crespo.
Hecker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hecker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hecker.
A combination from Hecker does no damage.
Hecker misses with a double jab.
Crespo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Crespo.
Hecker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses.
Hecker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Hecker.
Crespo is looking to counter punch.
Crespo just misses with a punch to the body.
As Crespo backs off Hecker throws a huge counter combo but Crespo manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Hecker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hecker ducks right into an uppercut from Crespo.
Jeff Hecker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crespo, right into the meat.
Crespo wants to clinch up but Hecker keeps it at a distance.
Crespo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crespo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hecker misses with a hook. Crespo ducked under it nicely.
Hecker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hecker swinging wildly here.
Crespo dodges the punch combination from Hecker.
Hecker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crespo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crespo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hecker swings for the body but Crespo moves out of range.
Crespo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hecker swivels and escapes.
Good standup being displayed there by Crespo as he connects with a hook.
Hecker circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Crespo lands a glancing blow to the side of Hecker's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Hecker as he connects with a hook.
Crespo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hecker was well out of range. Poor timing from Crespo.
As Crespo backs off Hecker throws a huge counter combo but Crespo manages to avoid it all.
Hecker throws a right hand that Crespo ducks under and follows up with a left that Crespo also avoids with ease.
Crespo throws a head kick but Hecker moves out of range.
Hecker unleashes a big counter combination but Crespo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hecker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Hecker. Those never looked like landing.
Crespo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hecker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hecker looks to land a body kick but Crespo moved away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crespo. Hecker shrugs it off though.
Hecker looks to land a right hand but Crespo moved out of range.
A left and a right from Hecker both land. Nice combination.
Crespo slips a jab and a cross from Hecker.
A little feinted left hand from Crespo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crespo slips under a jab.
Crespo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hecker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Crespo lands a head kick. Hecker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Crespo lands a high kick!
#T3#
Hecker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crespo throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Hecker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crespo throws a head kick that Hecker semi-blocks.
Hecker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hecker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crespo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hecker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crespo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hecker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crespo.
It looks like Crespo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hecker throws a series of punches but Crespo avoids them all with ease.
Hecker lands with a nice combination. Crespo backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hecker misses with a wild combination.
Crespo tries to clinch but Hecker is having none of it.
Crespo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crespo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crespo scores with a nice right hand.
Crespo lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Hecker is rocked!#T4#
Crespo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hecker.
Hecker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crespo circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Crespo.
Hecker is still on wobbly legs! Can Crespo finish him?#CL#
Crespo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hecker seems to have recovered his senses.
Hecker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Crespo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hecker can't get the takedown.
Hecker is working for takedown but Crespo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
Hecker looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crespo.
A nice left hand lands by Crespo.
Crespo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Crespo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Crespo.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hecker.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crespo jerks Hecker's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Hecker drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Crespo goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Crespo because Hecker was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Silvio Crespo!
After the big win, Silvio Crespo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bullet Proof System and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Jeff Hecker spoke after the fight, saying 'I......I don't know.....It didn't go my way. I'm gonna hit the gym, and come back better than ever.'.
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Event:
MMMA 23: Suicidal Tendocies
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Hecker looks to land a combination. Pope sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hecker avoids the body shot from Pope.
Pope on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pope punishes Hecker's body with a nice straight punch.
Hecker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pope.
Hecker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pope misses with a body shot.
Hecker connects with a body shot that sends Pope's belly button to the back.
Hecker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pope misses with a looping left.
Hecker blocks a head kick by Pope.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hecker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pope.
Hecker lands with an overhand left.
Pope throws a leg kick which misses Hecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Hecker tries to avoid it.
Hecker misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Pope.
Pope swings for the body but Hecker moves out of range.
Hecker throwing a counter right hand but Pope manages to avoid it.
Pope scores with a leg kick.
Pope darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab lands there for Hecker.#T1#
Pope shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hecker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hecker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pope missing with a left hand there. Hecker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pope lands a nice shot that snaps Hecker's head back.
Hecker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hecker connects with a right hand. Pope shakes it off.
Hecker throws a right hand that Pope ducks under and follows up with a left that Pope also avoids with ease.
Pope takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hecker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pope unleashes a big counter combination but Hecker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hecker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hecker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left and a right from Hecker both land. Nice combination. #ROC#
Pope is rocked!
Pope slips a jab and a cross from Hecker.
Pope is looking for the big counter here.
Hecker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pope is still on wobbly legs! Can Hecker finish him?
Pope fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hecker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
A combination from Hecker does no damage.
Hecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Pope seems to have recovered his senses.
Pope throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hecker jabs Pope right on the nose. Pope blinks but takes it well.
Pope connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pope slips under a jab.
Hecker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Hecker misses the target.
Hecker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pope circles away quickly and effectively.
Pope throws a counter combo.
Hecker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pope counters with a straight right hand.
Hecker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Hecker coming out on top.
Pope avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hecker misses with a wild combination.
Hecker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pope moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Pope tries to clinch but Hecker is having none of it.
Hecker throws a lazy right hand but Pope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pope with a jab.
Pope is looking to clinch but Hecker is avoiding it.
Hecker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hecker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hecker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pope swings for the body but Hecker moves out of range.
Hecker is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pope sizes up Hecker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pope is looking to slow Hecker down with leg kicks.
Hecker misses with a two punch combination.
Hecker throws a right and a left that Pope avoids nicely.
Pope attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pope avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hecker throws a body punch but Pope moves out of range.
Hecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Pope throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pope throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hecker ducks under a wild hook from Pope.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hecker throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Hecker scores with a jab.
Pope slips under a jab.
Hecker misses with the combination.
It seemed like Pope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hecker throws a series of punches but Pope avoids them all with ease.
Pope misses with the combination.
No joy there for Hecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Pope. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pope.
Hecker throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Pope tests Hecker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hecker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pope.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hecker. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hecker misses with a two punch combination.
Pope throws a right and a left that Hecker avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hecker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hecker misses with a double jab.
Pope tries to bum rush Hecker with a series of wild strikes but Hecker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pope thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pope avoids the body shot from Hecker.
The fighters circling - Hecker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pope drops his hands momentarily and Hecker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A left lands for Pope.
Pope throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hecker throws a big counter combination but Pope scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pope uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hecker has time to react.
Hecker throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pope.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope slips a jab and a cross from Hecker.
Hecker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hecker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hecker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hecker.#CL2#
Pope gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pope can't find room to land a body shot as Hecker controls the action.
#T1#
A short right from Pope.
Pope misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pope.
A shot in the inside from Pope.
Pope lands a shoulder strike.
Pope scores with a knee to the head.
Hecker wants to take the fight to the mat but Pope manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pope.
Hecker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pope is defending well.
Hecker misses with a punch on the inside.
Pope throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heckers head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pope.
#TD#
Hecker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hecker manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pope is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Hecker wants to control but Pope is keeping him busy.
Hecker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pope is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hecker working the head and body with strikes.
Hecker is staying tight to Pope's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hecker is chipping away with strikes.
Hecker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pope manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Hecker is looking to stall here but Pope recovers full guard.
Pope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hecker.
Pope is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Pope is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hecker chips away with some ground and pound.
Hecker works over Pope with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Hecker lands a couple of elbows.
Pope is trying to keep Hecker in close.
Pope wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hecker landing with the ground and pound.
Pope looking for a sweep. Not yet Pope, not yet.
Hecker looking to pass the guard.
Hecker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hecker scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeff Hecker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pope is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hecker.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pope stops a takedown attempt from Hecker.
Pope connects with a knee to the head.
Pope gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hecker.
Pope throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hecker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jan Pope seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pope throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker tries to throw a body punch but Pope avoids it by throwing Hecker back against the cage.
Hecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pope avoids it.
A short left from Pope.
Pope connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hecker's face.
Hecker takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Pope is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hecker is defending well for now.
Pope with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hecker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pope gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Hecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hecker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pope landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hecker is trying to drag Pope to the mat but Pope just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pope lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pope makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hecker wants a takedown.
Pope lands a knee to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pope creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jan Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Pope manages to pull guard.
Hecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Pope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pope is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jeff Hecker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pope throws a big right hand that misses.
Pope postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pope missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hecker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pope wants to control from the top but Hecker keeps moving.
Pope postures up in Hecker's guard and throws a big left but Hecker blocks it. #T3#
Pope trying to control but Hecker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hecker is looking for a triangle but Pope pushes his legs off easily.
Pope postures up in Hecker's guard and throws a big left but Hecker blocks it.
Pope wants to control from the top but Hecker keeps moving. #SUB#
Hecker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pope doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pope manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pope throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hecker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pope.
Pope postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hecker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Pope misses with a body shot.
Hecker ducks under a wild hook from Pope.
Pope is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hecker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hecker cracks Pope with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pope but Pope pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Pope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jeff Hecker!
Jeff Hecker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Chaos 9
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Crash throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hecker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hecker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crash throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Crash thumps Hecker with a low kick.
Crash connects with a leg kick. Hecker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bone Crash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crash connects with a looping right hand.
Crash slips a straight right by Hecker.
Hecker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Crash throws a big counter combination but Hecker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hecker lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hecker. Crash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hecker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crash went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Crash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crash tries a head kick but it misses.
Hecker looks to land a right hand but Crash moved out of range.
Hecker misses with a looping right.
Crash throws a nice head kick!
Hecker blocks a head kick by Crash.
Crash attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Hecker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Hecker misses with a few strikes there.
Crash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hecker.
Crash is looking to chop away at Hecker's legs.
Hecker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crash lands with a shot to the body.
Crash with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick there by Crash.
A head kick misses from Crash.
Crash lands with a nice body kick.
Crash misses with a head kick.
#KD2#
Hecker drops Crash with a beautiful combination! Crash stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hecker is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Crash is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Crash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crash gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Crash tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Hecker is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Crash buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Crash!! Crash is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Hecker throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Hecker!
Jeff Hecker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Caos 6
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Lovric's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hecker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lovric scrambles back to his feet.
Lovric throws a shot from downtown. Hecker moves away and avoids it.
Hecker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd cheers as Lovric lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hecker doesn't seem phased though.
Hecker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lovric misses with a hook.
Hecker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hecker missing with a left hand there. Lovric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lovric swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lovric blocks a jab.
Hecker slips a jab from Lovric.
Lovric blocks a head kick by Hecker.
Hecker throws a right hand that Lovric ducks under and follows up with a left that Lovric also avoids with ease.
Hecker sets himself, and Lovric steps forward looking for the clinch! Hecker avoids it this time.
Hecker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hecker slips under a jab.
Lovric fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hecker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hecker ducks right into an uppercut from Lovric.
Good exchange - Hecker coming out on top.
Hecker misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Hecker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Hecker. Those never looked like landing.
Jeff Hecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hecker lands a slapping body shot.
Hecker punishes Lovric's body with a nice straight punch.
Hecker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jeff Hecker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Lovric there.
Hecker misses with a straight left.
Lovric slips a jab and a cross from Hecker.
Lovric is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lovric lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hecker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lovric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hecker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lovric connects with a body shot.
Lovric has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hecker finds it's way round the side to connect with Lovric's head.
Hecker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Lovric swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Hecker misses.
Lovric avoids the body shot from Hecker.
Hecker swinging wildly here.
Hecker sets himself, and Lovric steps forward looking for the clinch! Hecker avoids it this time.
A big left from Lovric misses.
Lovric lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hecker's sensitive parts.
Hecker misses with a shot to the body
and Lovric counters with a straight right hand.
Lovric displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lovric throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lovric slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hecker looks to land a combination. Lovric sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hecker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lovric attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Hecker throws an off balance right hand
and Lovric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovric wants to clinch.
Lovric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hecker.
Hecker lands with a straight right. Lovric didn't see that one coming.
Hecker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lovric is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hecker misses with the combination.
Hecker looks to land a combination. Lovric sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hecker moves out of range as Lovric strikes.
Hecker throws a combination. Lovric tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hecker throws a push kick but Lovric slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Hecker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lovric.
Hecker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lovric.
Hecker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hecker is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hecker slips a straight right by Lovric.
Lovric scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lovric misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Lovric instigates a clinch.
Hecker blocks an uppercut.
Hecker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lovric gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Hecker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lovric is looking to stand back up but Hecker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lovric. #REVB#
Lovric trying to control but Hecker postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lovric regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hecker.
Lovric working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeff Hecker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lovric scores with a shot to the body.
Jeff Hecker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hecker throws a nice looking combination but Lovric bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lovric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hecker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hecker looks to score with a jab to the body but Lovric is just out of range.
Lovric lands with a nice body punch.
Hecker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lovric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lovric wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lovric throws a series of punches but Hecker moves out of range.
Hecker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lovric.
Lovric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovric moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hecker misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Lovric has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lovric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hecker.
Some wild striking there from Hecker.
Hecker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lovric misses with an uppercut. Hecker saw that one coming.
Hecker throws a hook but Lovric blocks it.
Hecker falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Lovric counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lovric stalls.
Hecker trying to stall but Lovric improves his position.
Lovric tries to circle away but Hecker has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lovric. #T2#
Hecker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lovric gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hecker.
Lovric throws a punch but it's blocked by Hecker.
Lovric can't find room to land a body shot as Hecker controls the action.
Lovric stops a takedown attempt from Hecker.
#TD#
Hecker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lovric can't fight it off and eventually Hecker manages to take the fight to the floor. Lovric looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hecker lands an elbow.
Lovric manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hecker is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Lovric throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hecker wants to improve his position but Lovric is controlling well.
Lovric scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SU2#
Lovric stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hecker throws a combination that misses
and Lovric counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jeff Hecker is winning the standup battle so far.
Lovric ducks under a wild hook from Hecker.
Hecker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lovric tries a quick counter leg kick but Hecker is wise to it.
Lovric misses the jab.
Hecker with a jab.
A punch combination from Hecker misses.
Lovric lands with an uppercut that bounces Hecker off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Hecker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lovric counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hecker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lovric dodges the punch combination from Hecker.
Lovric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovric lands a jab to Hecker's midsection.
Lovric throws a low kick, looking for Hecker's leg but Hecker calmly moves out of range.
Lovric misses with the combination.
Hecker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lovric.
Lovric scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lovric throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hecker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hecker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hecker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hecker throws a right hand that Lovric ducks under and follows up with a left that Lovric also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Lovric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lovric throws a nice looking combination but Hecker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lovric swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hecker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hecker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hecker staying out of range there.
Lovric slips a jab and a cross from Hecker.
Lovric scores with a nice strike.
Lovric turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lovric misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Lovric is predictable there
and Hecker counters with a three punch combo that has Lovric backing up. Lovric nods at Hecker to acknowledge the strikes.
Hecker slips under a jab from Lovric.
Lovric cracks Hecker with an open hand slap.
Hecker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lovric.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lovric lands a really nice looking cross but Hecker seems unphased.
Hecker swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Lovric avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lovric throws out a counter right but Hecker avoids it with no problem.
Hecker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lovric moves away.
Hecker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lovric moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hecker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hecker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lovric lands a nice shot to the body.
Hecker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lovric.
Lovric tries to counter with a clinch but Hecker shakes him off and moves away.
A combination from Hecker does no damage.
Hecker looks to land a combination but Lovric avoids it well.
Lovric lands a jab.
Lovric scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Hecker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lovric.
Hecker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lovric.
Lovric looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hecker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hecker moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hecker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hecker dodges the punch combination from Lovric.
Hecker misses with a low kick.
Hecker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lovric circles away quickly and effectively.
Good standup being displayed there by Lovric as he connects with a hook.
Hecker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lovric pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hecker misses with the combination.
Hecker misses with a two punch combination.
#T3#
Hecker tries to move into range but Lovric moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lovric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lovric moves out of range of the body kick from Hecker.
Hecker misses with a double jab.
Lovric's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hecker under the eye.
Lovric stuffs the takedown attempt from Hecker. Hecker gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lovric connects with a solid leg kick.
Lovric looks to score with a jab to the body but Hecker is just out of range.
Lovric throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hecker swinging wildly here.
Lovric is looking to clinch. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Lovric misses.
Lovric moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hecker checks a low kick from Lovric.
A jab from Lovric misses.
Hecker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lovric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Lovric, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Lovric.
Hecker misses with a two punch combination.
Hecker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lovric.
Nice body punch from Hecker.
A combination from Hecker does no damage.
Lovric throws a counter combo.
Lovric wants to clinch up but Hecker keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Hecker.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Goran Lovric.
I think Lovric 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goran Lovric!
Goran Lovric seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jeff Hecker spoke after the fight, saying 'I......I don't know.....It didn't go my way. I'm gonna hit the gym, and come back better than ever.'.
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Event:
Madness MMA 7: Tormented
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Uggla shoots in but Hecker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Uggla dodges the punch combination from Hecker.
Uggla with the counter takedown but Hecker avoids it easily.#TD2#
Uggla shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hecker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hecker takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hecker is looking for a sweep.
Hecker looks to move to half guard but instead Uggla has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uggla tries to push Hecker's head away but Hecker is holding on tight.#SUB2#
Uggla goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hecker is on top in guard.
#T1#
Hecker lands a couple of elbows.
Hecker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Uggla's head.
Hecker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uggla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hecker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Uggla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uggla looking to control.
Uggla wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hecker is now in half guard.
Uggla tries to roll over but Hecker keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Uggla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hecker scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hecker is looking to take a break and control but Uggla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hecker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Uggla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hecker pulls his head out easily.
Uggla pushes Hecker off looking to stand but Hecker dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Uggla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hecker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hecker wants to control from the top but Uggla keeps moving.
Uggla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hecker is one step ahead there. #T3#
Uggla keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully.
Uggla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uggla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uggla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hecker's guard. #REVB#
Uggla trying to control the position from guard on top but Hecker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hecker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uggla stands and throws Hecker's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Hecker is trying to get back to his feet.
Hecker is looking to regain half guard here but Uggla keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Uggla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Uggla throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hecker works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hecker is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Algot Uggla will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Hecker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Uggla to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hecker trying to keep a closed guard but Uggla is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Uggla drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hecker dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Uggla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Uggla sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Uggla is continuing to stall.
Hecker wants to control the position but Uggla says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hecker wants to improve his position but Uggla is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hecker looking for submissions off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Uggla connects with a nice short shot to Hecker's temple. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hecker tries to get to full guard but Uggla has control of the leg.
Hecker is trying to maintain the position but Uggla is very close to passing his half guard.
Hecker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Uggla.
Hecker is refusing to be controlled, as Uggla sits in half guard.
Hecker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Uggla scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Hecker is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Uggla has latched onto it... Big trouble! Uggla pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hecker is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Uggla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Algot Uggla!
Algot Uggla is the new featherweight champion!
Jeff Hecker spoke after the fight, saying 'I......I don't know.....It didn't go my way. I'm gonna hit the gym, and come back better than ever.'.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hecker moves into the clinch successfully.
Hecker goes for a takedown attempt but McGregor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
No luck for Hecker with that takedown attempt.
Hecker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hecker closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregor circles away.
McGregor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.#CL2#
Hecker forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
Hecker looking for a takedown.
Hecker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGregor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hecker fails with the takedown
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hecker has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGregor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
McGregor working Hecker over with knees to the body.
McGregor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hecker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hecker has McGregor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGregor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hecker tries to clinch #KD#
and McGregor counters with a crisp one two that drops Hecker! McGregor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hecker to his feet! Hecker is in big trouble!#CL2#
Hecker moves into the clinch.
Hecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGregor avoids it.
Hecker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGregor .#T2##TD2#
Hecker has McGregor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hecker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McGregor tumbling to the mat - Hecker dives into McGregor 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGregor keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully.
Hecker postures up in McGregor 's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it. #T3#
Hecker trying to control but McGregor is working from the bottom.
McGregor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hecker on the ground.
Hecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hecker closes the distance and clinches up with McGregor , looking for a takedown. Hecker pushes McGregor against the cage but McGregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Hecker closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor stops a takedown attempt from Hecker.
McGregor tries to land knees in the clinch but Hecker avoids the damage to the body.
McGregor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hecker is defending well for now.
Hecker goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGregor prevents it.
McGregor crunches a lovely knee into Hecker's ribcage.#T4#
Hecker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Hecker off balance momentarily.
Hecker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hecker with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from McGregor does it's job there.
Hecker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
McGregor tries to keep at a distance but Hecker has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McGregor leaves Hecker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hecker. #CL2#
Hecker clinches.
Hecker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGregor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
Hecker can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker can't get the takedown.
McGregor misses with a knee to the head.
Hecker can't get the takedown.
McGregor lands a right hand. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGregor .
Hecker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGregor 's efforts to push away.
Hecker goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGregor prevents it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGregor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hecker can't get the takedown.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hecker can do to turn this around?
McGregor lands a good knee to the midsection. Hecker won't want to take too many of those.
McGregor scores with a shot to the side of Hecker's head. #BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hecker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Hecker. Hecker gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Hecker with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Hecker.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Hecker moves into range and clinches up with McGregor .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hecker takes a shot to the head.
Hecker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hecker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hecker is breathing heavily.#KD#
McGregor drops Hecker with a big knee straight up the middle! Hecker is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Hecker is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Hecker has been cut.#TD2#
Hecker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGregor is trying to defend but Hecker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hecker is still in real trouble! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor is looking to escape.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hecker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T3#
Hecker seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Hecker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
Hecker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGregor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hecker wants to pass to mount but McGregor is defending the position.
McGregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hecker.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hecker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGregor is not content to let Hecker control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hecker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGregor defends it nicely.
McGregor misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Hecker gets a double leg takedown into McGregor 's guard.
Hecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGregor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hecker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hecker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hecker throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Hecker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGregor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hecker has McGregor in his guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McGregor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Hecker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Hecker moves to clinch but McGregor breaks away
and McGregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hecker.
Conor McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Hecker fails with the takedown
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hecker misses with a takedown attempt - McGregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McGregor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor is looking for a counter combo.
Hecker looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
Hecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hecker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hecker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
McGregor lands a left and a right that send Hecker crashing to the mat, dazed. McGregor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#TD2#
Hecker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hecker lands in his opponent's 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!
McGregor keeping full guard, as Hecker tries to pass.
McGregor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGregor tries to get out of the position.
Hecker postures up in McGregor 's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hecker postures up in McGregor 's guard and throws a big left but McGregor blocks it.
Hecker throws an elbow that misses. McGregor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hecker's guard. Nice move by McGregor !#REVR#
Hecker trying to control the position.
McGregor is looking to stand up but Hecker won't let him.
Hecker looking to control.
#SUB2#
Hecker working for a triangle but McGregor defends it easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Hecker is looking for a triangle but McGregor pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
McGregor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hecker to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McGregor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hecker pulls down on the head and he's put McGregor to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeff Hecker!
Jeff Hecker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Conor McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'I am cocky in prediction. I am confident in preparation, but I am always humble in victory or defeat, and tonight he was the better fighter. Thank You to The fans and thank you Ireland.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hecker looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Hecker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hecker catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hecker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hecker.
Hecker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hecker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Hecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
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!
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hecker. Those never looked like landing.
Hecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Hecker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hecker throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Hecker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Hecker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hecker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson throws a quick counter head kick but Hecker was just out of range.
Hecker throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Hecker.
Hecker throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Hecker's guard.
Johnson is looking to pass into half guard but Hecker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hecker is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Hecker pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully.
Johnson trying to control the position here. #T2#
Johnson looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hecker throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Johnson has his foot on Hecker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hecker works his way back into a safe position though.
Hecker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hecker throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hecker's guard. Nice move by Johnson!#REVR#
Hecker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Hecker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hecker controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself. #SUB2#
Hecker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Hecker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Johnson 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.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Hecker working for submissions but it's allowed Johnson to get to half guard.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Hecker is working away. #SUB#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Hecker defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Hecker will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hecker slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Hecker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hecker. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Hecker saw that one coming.
Hecker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
A combination from Hecker does no damage.
Jeff Hecker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hecker was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Hecker throws a counter combo.
Hecker throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson throws a jab when Hecker was well out of range.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Hecker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hecker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hecker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hecker duly obliges.
Hecker misses with a series of wild punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hecker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Johnson - the referee stops the clock and Hecker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Johnson. Hecker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hecker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Jeff Hecker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hecker throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Hecker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hecker lands an overhand right.
Hecker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hecker throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hecker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hecker throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Hecker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson throws a body punch but Hecker moves out of range.
Hecker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Hecker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A combination from Hecker does no damage.
Hecker misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Hecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hecker misses with a wild body shot.
Hecker lands with a good body shot.
Hecker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hecker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Hecker moves out of range as Johnson strikes.#T3#
Hecker throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hecker!
Johnson swings for the body but Hecker moves out of range.
Hecker is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hecker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Hecker throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Hecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hecker misses the shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Hecker throws a counter combo.
Hecker with a nice cross.
Hecker throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Hecker shakes it off.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Hecker sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hecker misses the jab.
Hecker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hecker under the eye.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson catches Hecker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hecker throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
A combination from Hecker does no damage.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hecker doesn't seem bothered though.
Hecker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hecker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hecker.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Hecker.
Hecker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kevin Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hecker misses with the body kick
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Hecker. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Hecker misses with a few strikes there.
Hecker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hecker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hecker.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Hecker.
Hecker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Hecker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Johnson is rocked!
Hecker steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Johnson is out on his feet! Hecker sets himself and nearly takes Johnson's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jeff Hecker!
Jeff Hecker tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Hecker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hecker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torero circles away quickly and effectively.
Torero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torero needs to keep his hands up - Hecker had a free shot at his head there.
Hecker throws a shot to the body.
Hecker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hecker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torero throws a leg kick but Hecker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hecker avoids the body shot from Torero.
Hecker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hecker throws a poor cross that misses
and Torero counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torero dodges the punch combination from Hecker.
Torero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Torero on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Hecker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Torero back to the cage. Hecker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hecker misses with a few strikes there.
Hecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Hecker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Hecker as he connects with a hook.
Torero attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hecker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hecker lands with a cross.
Hecker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hecker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Torero appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hecker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hecker lands with a nice combination. Torero backs away looking to recover.
Torero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
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!
Torero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hecker.
Torero slips a jab and a cross from Hecker.
Hecker misses the shot to the body.
Hecker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torero throws a hook but Hecker avoids it easily.
No joy there for Hecker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Torero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hecker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Hecker both land. Nice combination.
Hecker misses with a few strikes there.
Hecker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torero on the side of the head.
Hecker throws a series of punches but Torero moves out of range. #T3#
Hecker throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Torero.
Hecker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torero.
Hecker scores with a three punch combo!
Hecker is working the combinations to good effect here.
Hecker misses with a two punch combination.
Torero misses with a series of wild punches.
Hecker throws a big shot that misses.
Hecker looks to land a combination but Torero avoids it well.
Hecker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torero only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hecker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torero dodges the punch combination from Hecker.
#T4#
Hecker misses with a head kick.
Torero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hecker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Torero closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torero walks into a jab.
Hecker misses with a combination
enabling Torero to counter with a crisp jab.
Torero fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hecker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hecker swings widly with a right hand
and Torero counters with a body kick that stops Hecker in his tracks momentarily.
Hecker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torero.
Hecker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torero is looking to land body kicks.
Hecker misses with a few strikes there.
Torero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Torero swings for the body but Hecker moves out of range.
Hecker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hecker lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hecker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hecker misses with a combination
and Hecker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hecker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torero can do to turn this around?
Hecker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torero circles away quickly and effectively.
Torero thinks about the counter body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
Hecker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hecker jabs at Torero's body.
Hecker swinging wildly here.
Torero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hecker throws a right and a left that Torero avoids nicely.
Torero thinks about the counter body kick.
Hecker looks to land a combination but Torero avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Hecker.
A low kick from Torero is predictable there
and Hecker counters with a one-two to the body.
Torero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hecker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jeff Hecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hecker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Torero counters with a left and a right that stings Hecker. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hecker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torero unleashes a big counter combination but Hecker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hecker misses with an uppercut.
Torero throws a low kick but Hecker avoids it.
Hecker throws a body shot but no joy.
Torero let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Hecker.
Torero flicks out a counter leg kick but Hecker steps away.
Hecker lands with a right hand.
Hecker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looks like Hecker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hecker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torero counters with a series of strikes. Hecker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hecker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Torero.
Jeff Hecker is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Hecker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Torero moves away.
Hecker looks to score with a jab to the body but Torero is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hecker.
Hecker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Torero counters with a nice leg kick.
Hecker throws a low kick but Torero moves out of range easily.
Hecker tries to bum rush Torero with a series of wild strikes but Torero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hecker throws a nice looking combination but Torero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hecker tries to bum rush Torero with a series of wild strikes but Torero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hecker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Torero blocks a head kick by Hecker.
Hecker misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
A nice leg kick lands there from Torero.
Torero slips a jab and a cross from Hecker.
Hecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Torero looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hecker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Torero raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
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!
A punch combination from Hecker misses.
Torero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hecker misses with a wild combination.
Hecker throws out a loose jab but Torero uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hecker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hecker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torero circles away quickly and effectively.
Torero steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hecker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torero was well out of range. Poor timing from Hecker.
Torero follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Torero on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Torero dodges the punch combination from Hecker.
Hecker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hecker misses with an uppercut. Torero saw that one coming.
Torero flicks out a counter leg kick but Hecker steps away.
Torero's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hecker under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torero misses with a head kick.
Hecker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Torero under the eye.
Hecker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Torero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torero moves out of range of the strikes.
Torero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Torero dodges the punch combination from Hecker.
A big right from Torero misses.
Torero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torero looks to throw the jab but Hecker is out of range.
Torero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hecker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torero! But no joy.
Hecker throws a lazy head kick
letting Torero counter with a right hand.
Hecker throws a right hand that Torero ducks under and follows up with a left that Torero also avoids with ease.
Hecker misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Torero.
Torero let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hecker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Hecker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Torero counter with a right hand.
Hecker moves out of range of the body kick from Torero.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hecker. Torero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torero throws a leg kick
enabling Hecker to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Torero.
Torero has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hecker looks to land a combination but Torero avoids it well.
Torero is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Torero throws a leg kick but Hecker sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Hecker blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Torero.
Hecker misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Hecker misses with a double jab
and Torero counters with a thumping low kick.
Hecker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Torero throws a counter combo.
Jeff Hecker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hecker.
Hecker misses with a series of wild punches.
Hecker throws a series of punches but Torero avoids them all with ease.
Hecker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hecker misses with a few strikes there.
Hecker throws a right hand that Torero ducks under and follows up with a left that Torero also avoids with ease.
Hecker misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Torero releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bugoy Torero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Torero scores with a one two! Hecker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hecker throws a nice looking combination but Torero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Torero is looking for the big counter here.
Torero throws a head kick but Hecker moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torero misses with a looping left.
Hecker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Torero is out of range and Hecker settles back down.
Hecker avoids the head kick by Torero.
Torero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torero dodges the punch combination from Hecker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Hecker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hecker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Hecker!
Jeff Hecker bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Queen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hecker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Queen avoids it really well and circles away.
Queen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hecker doesn't seem bothered though.
Hecker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hecker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hecker tries to close the distance and clinch but Queen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Queen misses with an uppercut. Hecker saw that one coming.
Queen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hecker.
Queen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Queen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hecker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Hecker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Queen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Queen trying to keep a closed guard but Hecker is proving a slippery customer.
Hecker trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hecker preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Queen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hecker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Queen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hecker rolls with it to try and escape but Queen cranks on the arm and Hecker is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oliver Queen!
A very excited looking Oliver Queen 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.
The defeated Jeff Hecker had this to say: 'I......I don't know.....It didn't go my way. I'm gonna hit the gym, and come back better than ever.'.
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Event:
Holmgang 15
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Huddlestone misses the jab.
Hecker takes one on the button.
Huddlestone throws out a powerful jab.
Huddlestone shoots in and drives through. Hecker sprawls well.
Hecker wants to counter the offense by Huddlestone and move into the clinch position.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hecker's head.
Hecker leaves Huddlestone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hecker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Huddlestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hecker blocks a jab.
Hecker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huddlestone tries to counter with a takedown but Hecker is quick to defend against it.
Hecker slips under a jab from Huddlestone.#TD#
Huddlestone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hecker manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hecker holds on and takes a little breather.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huddlestone wants to stand but Hecker is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Huddlestone trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#ES2#
Hecker scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Huddlestone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hecker's hands.
Hecker tries for a takedown but Huddlestone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Huddlestone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huddlestone.
Hecker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Huddlestone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hecker avoids it really well and circles away.
Hecker wants to counter the offense by Huddlestone and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Hecker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Huddlestone fails with a takedown attempt.
Hecker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Huddlestone with a body shot.
Huddlestone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hecker misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch lands to the side of Hecker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hecker takes a swing at Huddlestone's ribcage but misses.
Huddlestone attempts a counter takedown but Hecker avoids it well and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huddlestone missing with a left hand there. Hecker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hecker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huddlestone manages to avoid it.
Hecker throws a head kick but Huddlestone moves out of range.
Huddlestone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hecker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hecker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hecker feints a jab promting Huddlestone to slip. Hecker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Huddlestone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Hecker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone with a hook.
Jab by Huddlestone.#TD#
Huddlestone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Hecker sneaks out the side door and pushes Huddlestone away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hecker looks for a takedown but Huddlestone sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huddlestone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hecker has time to react.
Huddlestone slips a jab and a cross from Hecker.
Hecker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huddlestone swivels and escapes.
Huddlestone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hecker's waist but Hecker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huddlestone off to one side.
Hecker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hecker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hecker wants to clinch.
Huddlestone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hecker as he avoids it easily. #T4#
A jab from Huddlestone does it's job there.#TD#
Huddlestone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Huddlestone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
It looks like Huddlestone is going to stand back up.
Hecker is trying to control but can't.
It looks like Huddlestone is going to stand back up.
Hecker is trying to get back to full guard.
Hecker is still trying to improve position.#SU#
Huddlestone stands up out of the half guard.
Nice straight punches there by Hecker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hecker.
Nice shot by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone shoots in for a takedown but Hecker shows good takedown defense.
Hecker goes for a double leg but Huddlestone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Huddlestone continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tom Huddlestone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hecker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Huddlestone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hecker's waist but Hecker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huddlestone off to one side.
Hecker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Huddlestone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hecker trying to control here.
Hecker tries to get to full guard but Huddlestone has control of the leg.
Huddlestone tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hecker controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker is looking for a sweep. Huddlestone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Huddlestone wants to stand up but Hecker is controlling the position.
Jeff Hecker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huddlestone tries to stand and escape but Hecker actually recovers to full guard. #T1#
Hecker has a closed guard, preventing Huddlestone from standing up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hecker wants to stand and escape but Huddlestone is having none of it. #SU#
Hecker is working an open guard so Huddlestone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Huddlestone connects with a right hand. Hecker shakes it off.
Huddlestone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hecker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Huddlestone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huddlestone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hecker but Hecker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Huddlestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huddlestone fails to land the takedown.
Jeff Hecker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hecker.
Huddlestone tries to escape but Hecker is in control.
Hecker trying to control the action but Huddlestone is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Hecker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huddlestone is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Hecker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hecker wants to control but Huddlestone is keeping him busy. #T3#
Huddlestone wants to get back to his feet.
Hecker is looking to take a break and control but Huddlestone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huddlestone taking a bit of punishment here - Hecker scoring with strikes.
Huddlestone wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Hecker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Huddlestone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hecker is controlling him well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huddlestone.
Huddlestone connects with a looping right hand.
Huddlestone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Huddlestone looks for a takedown but Hecker sprawls well.
Hecker wants to counter with a clinch but Huddlestone pushes him away.
Tom Huddlestone is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Hecker closes the distance and pushes Huddlestone back into the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huddlestone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hecker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Huddlestone has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hecker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hecker is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hecker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hecker throws a nice looking combination but Huddlestone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Huddlestone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hecker defends well and Huddlestone ends up having to push Hecker into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Huddlestone works the jab nicely.
Hecker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hecker lands a head shot.
Hecker misses with a takedown attempt - Huddlestone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hecker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huddlestone swivels and escapes.
Huddlestone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hecker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Huddlestone.
Huddlestone lands with an overhand left.
Hecker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
Huddlestone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huddlestone is looking to stand up but Hecker isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Hecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Huddlestone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hecker prevents Huddlestone from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Hecker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Huddlestone moves out of range of the leg kick from Hecker.
Huddlestone with a poor takedown
and Hecker counters with a left and a right that stings Huddlestone. #ROC2#
Huddlestone is rocked!
Hecker throws a nice looking combination but Huddlestone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Huddlestone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hecker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Hecker.
Huddlestone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hecker's head.
Tom Huddlestone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huddlestone throws a hook but Hecker avoids it easily.
Huddlestone seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Hecker misses. #TD#
Huddlestone darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Huddlestone decides to stand and escape the position.
Huddlestone shoots in for a double leg but Hecker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Huddlestone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huddlestone with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Hecker counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Huddlestone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hecker prevents it.
Hecker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hecker landing knees to the body.
#BC2#
Hecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Hecker. Those never looked like landing.
Hecker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huddlestone connects with a nice looking jab.
Huddlestone shoots in for a takedown but Hecker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hecker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Huddlestone shoots in and drives through. Hecker sprawls well.
Huddlestone tries to move into range but Hecker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hecker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Huddlestone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Huddlestone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Huddlestone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Huddlestone shoots in but no luck this time.
Hecker misses with a two punch combination.
#T3##TD2#
Huddlestone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hecker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hecker wants to pass the guard but Huddlestone is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Huddlestone wants to get back to his feet but Hecker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hecker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hecker connects with a couple of short punches.
Huddlestone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Huddlestone has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hecker off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Huddlestone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hecker!#T4#
Hecker struggling a bit here.#SU#
Huddlestone decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hecker to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Huddlestone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Hecker gets caught napping as Huddlestone dives in and scores a takedown. Hecker manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hecker pulls Huddlestone in close to prevent any damage.
Huddlestone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hecker's guard.
Hecker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Hecker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hecker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Hecker!
Jeff Hecker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Tom Huddlestone spoke after the fight, saying 'gonna take some time of to decide if im gonna continue to keep fighting or not!'.
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Event:
Holmgang 7
Date: Aug 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Hecker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jeff Hecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClane throws a body punch but Hecker moves out of range.
McClane tries a head kick but it misses.
McClane throws a head kick but Hecker moves out of range.
McClane throws a body shot but no joy.
Hecker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McClane throws a head kick but Hecker moves out of range.
#CL2#
Hecker pushes McClane up against the ropes in a clinch.
McClane lands with a light punch inside.
McClane scores with a shoulder strike.
Hecker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McClane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hecker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McClane's elbow.
McClane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hecker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McClane.
McClane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McClane can't find room to land a body shot as Hecker controls the action.
McClane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McClane lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
McClane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
McClane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McClane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McClane misses with a short punch on the inside.
McClane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hecker backwards.
McClane avoiding damage as Hecker throws knees to the body.
Hecker missing with knees to the body.
McClane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from McClane.
McClane tries a body shot but Hecker blocks it.
Hecker stalling.
McClane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McClane lands a right hand.
McClane lands with a left to the head.
Hecker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McClane's elbow.
McClane pushes Hecker back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
McClane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hecker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hecker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McClane lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Hecker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hecker tries a body shot but McClane blocks it.
McClane lands a hook to the side of the head.
McClane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hecker.
McClane lands a right hand.
McClane has a couple of punches blocked by Hecker.
McClane gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hecker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McClane struggles to land a body shot inside as Hecker controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClane.
McClane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hecker prevents a body shot from McClane.
Hecker misses with a hook to the ribs.
McClane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hecker or not.
Hecker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McClane misses with a hook from the clinch.
McClane scores with a shot to the side of Hecker's head. #T3#
McClane throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Hecker breaks the clinch.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McClane but McClane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hecker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McClane can pounce on him.
Hecker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McClane.
Hecker misses with a body shot.
McClane fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hecker just manages to avoid it.
Hecker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hecker throws a leg kick that is checked
and McClane counters with an outside leg kick.
McClane avoids the head kick by Hecker.
Hecker takes a kick to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by McClane.
McClane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hecker circles away quickly and effectively.
A slapping leg kick lands for McClane.
Hecker misses with a double jab.
#T4#
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!
McClane tries a low kick but Hecker avoids it.
Hecker tries to counter by closing the distance.
McClane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hecker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McClane lands a jab to Hecker's midsection.
McClane is looking to wear down Hecker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hecker looks for the body kick but McClane saw that one coming.
McClane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hecker was well out of range. Poor timing from McClane.
Hecker swings for the body but McClane moves out of range.
McClane has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McClane there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hecker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McClane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McClane throws a front kick that sends Hecker stumbling back into the ropes.
Joe McClane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McClane connects with a body shot.
McClane slaps away a takedown attempt from Hecker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe McClane dominated that 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.
#R2#
McClane throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Hecker clinches up against the ropes.
McClane struggles to land a body shot inside as Hecker controls his hands.
McClane struggles to land a body shot inside as Hecker controls his hands.
McClane lands with a light punch inside.
Hecker tries to throw a body punch but McClane avoids it by throwing Hecker back against the ropes.
Hecker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from McClane fails to land.
McClane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McClane lands a left hand.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McClane here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McClane tries a body shot but Hecker blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClane pushes off an throws an elbow but Hecker leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClane.
A right handed body shot lands from McClane.
Joe McClane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McClane throws a head punch that misses.
Hecker can't find room to land a body shot as McClane controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Hecker.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Hecker.
Hecker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hecker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McClane avoiding damage as Hecker throws knees to the body.
McClane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hecker can do to turn this around?
McClane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McClane.
Hecker prevents a body shot from McClane.
McClane lands a body shot in the clinch.
McClane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hecker backwards.
Hecker tries a body shot but McClane blocks it.
McClane gets through Hecker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McClane managing to block the knees to the body from Hecker.
Hecker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McClane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McClane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McClane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hecker's elbow.
McClane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Hecker throws a head punch that misses.
McClane lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
McClane misses with a hook to the ribs.
McClane misses with a short punch on the inside.
McClane has a couple of punches blocked by Hecker.
Hecker misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McClane.
McClane misses with a body punch.
Hecker lands a shoulder strike.
McClane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hecker misses with a body punch.
Hecker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McClane is defending well for now.
Hecker tries to throw a body punch but McClane avoids it by throwing Hecker back against the ropes.
Hecker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McClane misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McClane throws out a leg kick but Hecker moves out of range and McClane only half commits.
Despite the aggression on Hecker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hecker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Hecker scores with a one two! McClane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McClane as he avoids it easily.
McClane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hecker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McClane tries to avoid it but Hecker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McClane to the ground. McClane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hecker tries for a takedown but McClane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joe McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
McClane takes a swing at Hecker's ribcage but misses.
Hecker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McClane avoids it really well and circles away.
McClane appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McClane lands with a nice body punch.
Hecker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McClane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McClane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McClane.
McClane throws a head kick but Hecker moves out of range.
#T4#
Hecker throws a body punch but McClane moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hecker.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McClane.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hecker looks to land a combination but McClane avoids it well.
McClane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hecker blocks a head kick by McClane.
Hecker misses with a takedown
and McClane counters with a nice leg kick.
McClane swings for the body but Hecker moves out of range.
McClane looks to land a combination. Hecker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McClane misses with a body shot.
Hecker lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe McClane dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hecker is trying hard to land a takedown here. McClane sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Hecker. Those never looked like landing.
Hecker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McClane avoids the body shot from Hecker.
McClane looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by McClane. That's going to slow Hecker down.
McClane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hecker.
Hecker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Joe McClane is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Hecker.
McClane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClane throws a low kick, looking for Hecker's leg but Hecker calmly moves out of range.
Hecker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McClane lands a really nice looking cross but Hecker seems unphased.
Hecker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McClane swivels and escapes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hecker throws a nice looking combination but McClane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McClane swats away the attempt to clinch by Hecker.#T1#
McClane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McClane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McClane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hecker misses with a few strikes there.
McClane plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hecker tries a head kick but it misses.
Hecker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McClane cracks Hecker with a good jab.
Hecker misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Hecker clinches.
Hecker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McClane.
Joe McClane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
McClane is working Hecker over against the ropes.
McClane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hecker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hecker is trying to force a seperation but McClane has the dominant position.
McClane blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McClane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for McClane.
Hecker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hecker looking to slow down the pace here.
McClane lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Hecker misses with a punch on the inside.
McClane lands a left hand.
Hecker missing with knees to the body.
Hecker prevents a body shot from McClane.
Nice body punch from McClane - that landed with a thud.
McClane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hecker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hecker.
McClane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hecker misses with the head strike.
Hecker throws a punch but it's blocked by McClane.
McClane misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Hecker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hecker is pushing McClane up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McClane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from McClane.
McClane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from McClane.
Hecker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McClane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jeff Hecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hecker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClane cracks Hecker with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe McClane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McClane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe McClane!
Joe McClane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Jeff Hecker had this to say: 'I......I don't know.....It didn't go my way. I'm gonna hit the gym, and come back better than ever.'.
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Event:
Holmgang 4
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Hecker shoots for a double leg takedown but Pena sprawls well. He's pushed Hecker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pena misses with a wild combination.
Hecker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pena sprawls well. Pena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hecker gets slowly back to his feet.
Hecker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pena counters with a good low kick that Hecker was not able to check.
Javier Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
Hecker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pena scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker fails with a takedown attempt.
Pena lands with a straight right. Hecker didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Hecker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pena.
Hecker ducks right into an uppercut from Pena.
Pena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hecker.
Hecker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pena counters with a series of strikes. Hecker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hecker has his takedown stuffed
and Hecker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hecker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hecker somewhat.
Pena throws a quick counter head kick but Hecker was just out of range.
Hecker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hecker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hecker slips a straight right by Pena.
Pena lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Pena lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hecker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pena avoids it really well and circles away.
Hecker slips under a jab.
Pena lands a nice looking body shot.
Hecker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pena swivels and escapes.
Pena lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pena tries a head kick but it misses.
Hecker has his takedown stuffed
and Pena counters with a nice uppercut.
Pena scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hecker doesn't seem bothered though.
Pena is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Hecker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pena looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Hecker drags him back down.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
A lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Hecker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hecker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pena wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pena keeps working.
Pena is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hecker asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pena keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Hecker looking to score a takedown here. Pena is defending well but Hecker drives through and ends up in Pena's guard.
Hecker looking to pass the guard.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Hecker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Pena pushes Hecker off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Pena dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hecker looks for a takedown but Pena sprawls well.#TD2#
Hecker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pena was covering up waiting for the punch and Hecker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pena keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully.
Pena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hecker can do to turn this around?#ES#
Pena pushes Hecker off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pena is fending him off so far but Hecker persists. Nope, Pena circles away and we're back to standing.
Hecker darts in looking for a takedown but Pena gets double underhooks and turns Hecker into the ropes.
Javier Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
Pena lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pena misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hecker.
#T1##TD2#
Hecker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pena tries to kick Hecker off but Hecker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Hecker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pena sees it coming and defends easily.
Pena is staying active underneath Hecker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hecker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hecker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pena is staying active underneath Hecker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB2#
Hecker seems to be working for a kimura but Pena defends the submission attempt.
Hecker is keen to just control but Pena is a slippery customer.
Pena looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pena throws a sloppy head kick and Hecker moves out of range easily.
Javier Pena is winning the standup battle so far.
Pena lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pena is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hecker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pena is fending him off so far but Hecker persists. Nope, Pena circles away and we're back to standing.
Pena throws a quick counter head kick but Hecker was just out of range.
Pena goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hecker has his takedown stuffed
and Pena counters with a series of strikes. Hecker will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Pena misses with a body shot.
Hecker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jeff Hecker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hecker moves forwards but Pena connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hecker shoots and misses
and Pena counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Javier Pena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hecker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pena lands with a shot to the body.
Hecker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hecker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hecker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hecker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pena avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Pena lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pena throws out a loose jab but Hecker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hecker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pena is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Hecker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hecker won't allow Pena to get back to his feet.
Pena keeping moving, preventing Hecker from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Pena dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pena dips to his left and cracks Hecker with an uppercut!
Hecker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hecker wants to clinch
and Pena counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pena as he jumps to the side.
Hecker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pena.
Jeff Hecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pena slaps away a takedown attempt from Hecker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Pena as he connects with a hook.
Hecker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pena jabs Hecker right on the nose. Hecker blinks but takes it well.
A lazy left from Pena finds it's target.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hecker.
Javier Pena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Hecker.
Hecker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hecker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hecker misses with a takedown attempt - Pena sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good exchange - Pena coming out on top.
Hecker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pena counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hecker thinking.
Hecker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hecker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pena counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hecker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left lands for Pena.
Hecker shoots and misses
and Pena cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pena lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
A left and a right from Pena both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Hecker manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pena on his heels. He'll look to pass Pena's guard now, I'm sure.
Pena wants to stand but Hecker is controlling the position.
Hecker advances position into side control!#T3#
Hecker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hecker misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Javier Pena is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hecker working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pena keeps working. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pena wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hecker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pena as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Hecker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pena manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pena wants to get back to his feet but Hecker passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Pena tries to kick Hecker off but Hecker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jeff Hecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Hecker is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pena to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Pena showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pena, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Pena!
After the fight, Javier Pena was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Jeff Hecker was interviewed post fight and said 'I......I don't know.....It didn't go my way. I'm gonna hit the gym, and come back better than ever.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Hecker forces Heiluu back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hecker.
Heiluu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hecker walks away with a smile on his face. Heiluu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Hecker moves into range and clinches up with Heiluu.
Hecker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heiluu is defending well for now.#TD2#
Heiluu gets control of Hecker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Heiluu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Heiluu 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.#SUB2#
Heiluu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hecker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hecker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Heiluu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hecker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Heiluu cracks Hecker with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hecker keeping full guard, as Heiluu tries to pass.
Heiluu throws a big right hand that misses.
Hecker is adopting a defensive guard.
Heiluu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hecker is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Heiluu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Heiluu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heiluu landing with the ground and pound.
Heiluu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Heiluu stopping the sweep attempt from Hecker.
Heiluu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hecker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heiluu.
Heiluu looking to pass the guard.
Hecker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hecker pulls Heiluu in close to prevent any damage.
Hecker looking for a sweep. Not yet Hecker, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hecker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#ES#
Hecker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Heiluu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T2#
Hecker blocks a head kick by Heiluu.
Hecker tries to clinch up.
Heiluu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Heiluu misses with a double jab.
Heiluu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hecker's sensitive parts. #CL#
Hecker clinches up with Heiluu and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
Heiluu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hecker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hecker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Heiluu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hecker smiles and moves away.
Jeff Hecker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassit Heiluu.#TD2#
Heiluu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hecker's half guard.
Hecker trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Heiluu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Heiluu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hecker pushes Heiluu off looking to stand but Heiluu dives back in and keeps control.
Heiluu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Factory. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hecker won't allow Heiluu to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Heiluu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Heiluu seems to be working for a kimura but Hecker defends the submission attempt.
Hecker is trying to control but can't.
Hecker is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Heiluu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hecker is just riding it out for now. Heiluu eventually gives up the hold.
Heiluu stops Hecker from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Heiluu is nestled in close to Hecker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Heiluu wants to pass the guard but Hecker is defending well.
Heiluu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hecker's head. #SUB2#
Heiluu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Heiluu is pressing down on Hecker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hecker is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hecker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hecker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Heiluu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Heiluu won't allow Hecker to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassit Heiluu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Heiluu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hecker.#CL#
Hecker clinches up with Heiluu and pushes him back against the cage.
Heiluu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hecker leaning against his opponent.
Hecker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heiluu backwards.
Heiluu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hecker to keep the fight standing.
Heiluu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hecker walks away with a smile on his face. Heiluu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jeff Hecker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassit Heiluu.
Heiluu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hecker counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Heiluu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hecker lands with a short shot to the head.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Hecker holds him up against the cage and eventually Heiluu drops back down to his feet.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Hecker holds him up against the cage and eventually Heiluu drops back down to his feet.
Heiluu fails to pull guard.
Hecker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heiluu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hecker smiles and moves away.
Heiluu shoots in for a double leg but Hecker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Heiluu looks to move away, Hecker throws a big counter combo but Heiluu just gets out of the way.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Heiluu. Those never looked like landing.
Hecker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Hecker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Hecker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heiluu jumps guard but Hecker stands there with Heiluu around his waist. Heiluu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Heiluu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hecker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hecker tries a body shot but Heiluu blocks it.
Hecker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hecker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hecker tries to throw a body punch but Heiluu avoids it by throwing Hecker back against the cage.
Heiluu jumps guard but Hecker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Hecker holds him up against the cage and eventually Heiluu drops back down to his feet.
Hecker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hecker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Hecker holds him up against the cage and eventually Heiluu drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Hecker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jeff Hecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hecker drives through and clinches with Heiluu against the cage.
Come on Hecker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hecker tries to land knees in the clinch but Heiluu avoids the damage to the body.
Hecker is pushing Heiluu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Heiluu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hecker smiles and moves away.
Hecker swinging wildly here.
Heiluu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hecker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Heiluu with a nice cross.
Hecker wants to clinch
and Heiluu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heiluu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heiluu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Hecker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Hecker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Heiluu fails to pull guard.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Hecker holds him up against the cage and eventually Heiluu drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Hecker breaks from the clinch.
Heiluu takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Hecker instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hecker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hecker tries a body shot but Heiluu blocks it.
Heiluu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hecker to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Heiluu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hecker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heiluu fails to pull guard.
Heiluu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hecker to keep the fight standing.
Hecker lands a nice shot to the body.
Heiluu is breathing heavily.
Hecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heiluu avoids it.
Hecker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heiluu's elbow.
Hecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Heiluu avoids it.
Heiluu letting Hecker take a breather here.
Heiluu jumps guard but Hecker stands there with Heiluu around his waist. Heiluu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hecker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heiluu is keeping busy.
Heiluu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Heiluu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Heiluu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hecker to keep the fight standing.
Heiluu jumps guard but Hecker stands there with Heiluu around his waist. Heiluu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jeff Hecker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hecker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heiluu is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hecker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Hecker takes the fight into the clinch.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hecker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Heiluu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hecker smiles and moves away.
Heiluu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hecker stalks Heiluu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Heiluu's face. Heiluu staggers backwards, shaken.
Jeff Hecker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hecker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hecker doesn't manage to clinch there - Heiluu circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heiluu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hecker is looking to clinch.
Hecker throws a right and a left that Heiluu avoids nicely.
Heiluu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heiluu tries to score with a low kick but Hecker moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Hecker is looking to clinch but Heiluu is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Heiluu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Heiluu jumps guard but Hecker stands there with Heiluu around his waist. Heiluu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jeff Hecker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassit Heiluu.
Hecker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heiluu backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hecker.
Hecker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hecker lands a nice uppercut.
Heiluu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hecker smiles and moves away.
Hecker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heiluu throws out a counter right but Hecker avoids it with no problem.
Heiluu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hecker tries to close the distance and clinch but Heiluu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heiluu swats away the attempt to clinch by Hecker.
A telegraphed right hand from Heiluu misses the target.
Heiluu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hecker wants to clinch.#T2#
A jab from Heiluu misses.
Hecker has his takedown stuffed
and Heiluu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Heiluu swats away the attempt to clinch by Hecker.#CL#
Hecker closes the distance and pushes Heiluu back into the cage.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hecker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hecker tries to work over Heiluu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heiluu is trying to pull guard but Hecker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Hecker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hecker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heiluu.
Hecker missing with knees to the body.
#T3#
Hecker works on Heiluu's body with a couple of short punches.
Knees to the body from Hecker.
Hecker misses with a punch to the body.
Hecker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but Hecker holds him up against the cage and eventually Heiluu drops back down to his feet.
Heiluu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hecker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Heiluu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heiluu jumps guard but Hecker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Heiluu drags the fight down to the ground.
Heiluu wants to sweep but no luck.
Hecker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Heiluu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Heiluu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hecker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hecker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Heiluu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hecker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Heiluu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Hecker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hecker is in close to Heiluu's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Heiluu has his foot on Hecker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hecker works his way back into a safe position though.
Heiluu looking for a sweep. Not yet Heiluu, not yet. #SUB2#
Heiluu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hecker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heiluu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hecker trying to control the action but Heiluu is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hecker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Heiluu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hecker is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Heiluu's shoulder. That is not cool.
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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Hecker!
Jeff Hecker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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