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Event:
KOP KLAY
Date: Oct 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Heceda dives in and scores a takedown into Crispian's guard.
Heceda wants to control from the top but Crispian keeps moving.
Heceda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heceda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Heceda won't allow Crispian to sweep him here.
Heceda looking to sit in guard and control but Crispian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Crispian wants to pass the guard but Heceda is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Heceda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crispian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crispian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heceda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crispian is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Heceda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crispian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Heceda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crispian is aware though and is defending well.
Heceda 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.
Crispian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Heceda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Crispian uses it to pass to side control.
Heceda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Crispian happy to just control the position for now.
Heceda struggling a bit here.
Heceda gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Crispian is keen to just control but Heceda is a slippery customer.
Heceda is looking to improve his position.
Crispian is keen to just control but Heceda is a slippery customer.#T3#
Heceda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crispian content to stall in guard here.
Heceda pulls Crispian in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Heceda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crispian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crispian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Heceda working a defensive guard but Crispian manages to pass into side control anyway.
Heceda is looking to reverse the position.#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.
The referee asks Crispian politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Crispian prefers to stall for the moment though.
Heceda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Heceda controlling the action here.
Heceda trying to pass the guard but Crispian defending well.
Crispian wants to control but Heceda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heceda prevents Crispian from improving his position.
Heceda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crispian keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ajin Heceda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Heceda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crispian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crispian stuffs the takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Crispian, as that shot connected.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown but Crispian shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crispian feints and then cracks Heceda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heceda down. #TD#
Heceda gets a double leg takedown into Crispian's guard.
Heceda trying to control but Crispian is working from the bottom.
Heceda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crispian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Heceda stands and throws Crispian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Heceda tries to move to mount but Crispian blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SUB#
Heceda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crispian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Heceda's guard! Nice work there by Crispian!
Heceda wants to sweep here but Crispian controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heceda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Heceda is stalling here. Crispian is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Heceda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Crispian has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Crispian working away.
Heceda tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Heceda's face as Crispian controls the position.
Heceda is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crispian remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Heceda is trying to improve his position.
Crispian happy to just control the position for now.
Heceda manages to get back to half guard.
Ajin Heceda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heceda wants to get back to full guard.
Heceda is trying to control but can't.
Heceda is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Heceda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #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.
Heceda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Heceda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crispian is one step ahead there.
Heceda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Heceda controls Crispian momentarily but Crispian frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Heceda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crispian trying to control the position from guard on top but Heceda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Crispian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heceda.
Heceda checks a leg kick nicely.
Heceda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heceda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crispian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Heceda moves away and avoids it.
Heceda moves out of range of the leg kick from Crispian.
Crispian connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heceda tries for a takedown but Crispian circles away easily
and Crispian makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Heceda really felt that one!
Crispian cracks Heceda with an open hand slap.
Heceda with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crispian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian takes a swing at Heceda's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Heceda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crispian did well to prevent Heceda getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heceda wants to pass the guard but Crispian is defending well.
Crispian is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Heceda trying to pass the guard but Crispian defending well. #SUB#
Heceda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Heceda is looking for a kimura here.
Heceda prevents Crispian from improving his position.#T2#
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.
Heceda wants to pass to mount but Crispian is defending the position.
Crispian tries to roll over but Heceda keeps him under control.#SUB#
Heceda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crispian sees it coming and defends easily.
Heceda is looking to take a break and control but Crispian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Heceda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Heceda controlling the pace.
Crispian is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heceda misses with a takedown
and Crispian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crispian does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD#
Heceda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Heceda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Crispian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Heceda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Heceda trying to control the position but Crispian is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Heceda is trying to get an arm triangle but Crispian is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Heceda with a poor takedown
and Crispian counters with a nice leg kick.
Crispian with a jab.
Heceda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Crispian finds it's way through Heceda's defenses.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown but Crispian shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crispian thumps Heceda with a low kick.
Heceda checks a leg kick nicely.
Crispian stuffs the takedown.
Crispian thuds his right hand into Heceda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Heceda blocks a leg kick.
Crispian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crispian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Heceda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Crispian!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crispian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Heceda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1##SUB#
Heceda tries for a kimura but Crispian is defending well.
Heceda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Crispian's legs.
Crispian manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Heceda is looking to improve his position.
Crispian content to control rather than advance.
Heceda is pressing down on Crispian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Heceda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crispian's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Heceda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Crispian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Heceda throws a big elbow that misses.
Crispian wants to sweep here but Heceda controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Heceda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crispian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crispian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crispian! #REVB##T3#
Heceda is looking to reverse the position.
Heceda is not content to let Crispian control the position.
Heceda is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heceda is working hard here to advance position.
Crispian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heceda keeps working.
Heceda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Heceda preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Heceda is refusing to be controlled, as Crispian sits in half guard.
Heceda keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heceda tries to roll over but Crispian keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Crispian dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Crispian stuffs the takedown.
Heceda checks a low kick from Crispian.#TD#
Crispian gets caught napping as Heceda dives in and scores a takedown. Crispian manages to retain guard.
Crispian keeping moving, preventing Heceda from controlling successfully.
Heceda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Crispian is not content to let Heceda control the position. #SUB#
Heceda is trying to get an arm triangle but Crispian is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian wants to control but Heceda postures up.#T1#
Heceda trying to control the position but Crispian is working away. #SUB#
Heceda goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crispian rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Heceda's guard! Nice work there by Crispian! #SUB#
Heceda isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crispian stacks Heceda on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Crispian!
Heceda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Heceda is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Heceda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crispian pulls his head out easily.
Heceda is pressing down on Crispian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crispian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heceda wants to sweep but no luck.
Crispian trying to control but Heceda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Heceda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crispian is aware though and is defending well.
Crispian trying to control the position from guard on top but Heceda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Crispian stopping the sweep attempt from Heceda.
Ben Crispian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Crispian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Heceda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown but Crispian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crispian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heceda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Crispian as he jumps to the side.
Crispian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heceda is defended easily by Crispian.
Heceda closes the distance and clinches up with Crispian, looking for a takedown. Heceda pushes Crispian against the cage but Crispian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ben Crispian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crispian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crispian as he avoids it easily.
Heceda shoots in looking for a takedown. Crispian tries to sprawl out of it but Heceda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crispian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ajin Heceda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crispian jabs Heceda right on the nose. Heceda blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Crispian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crispian 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Crispian!
Ben Crispian is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
KOP DOPE
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Heceda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bolleke won't allow Heceda to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Bolleke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Heceda keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bolleke manages to get to full guard.
Bolleke looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bolleke working for submissions but it's allowed Heceda to get to half guard.
Heceda is trying to control. Bolleke wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Heceda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bolleke knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bolleke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heceda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heceda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heceda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bolleke is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heceda trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
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.
Heceda won't allow Bolleke to sweep him here.
Heceda advances to half guard.
Bolleke regains full guard. Nicely done.
Heceda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Heceda has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bolleke!
Bolleke can't escape the position.
Heceda trying to control but Bolleke is having none of it.
Bolleke is trying to escape the mount but Heceda keeps good control and instead manages to take Bolleke's back.
#T3##SUB#
Heceda is looking for the choke from the back position but Bolleke is controlling his hands well.
Bolleke is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Heceda off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bolleke tries to roll but Heceda sticks to his back.
Bolleke prevents Heceda from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Heceda is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Bolleke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Bolleke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Heceda's arms. #SUB#
Bolleke defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Heceda is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bolleke is defending well though. Heceda let's go of the attempt for now.#T4##SUB#
Heceda looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Heceda has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Bolleke has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Heceda working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heceda controlling well, preventing Bolleke from escaping the position.
Bolleke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ajin Heceda dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Heceda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Heceda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bolleke circles away.
Bolleke tests Heceda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heceda darts in looking for a takedown but Bolleke gets double underhooks and turns Heceda into the cage.
Bolleke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bolleke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heceda shoots for a double leg takedown but Bolleke sprawls well. He's pushed Heceda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heceda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Heceda defends it well.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bolleke but Bolleke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by Heceda.
Horrible takedown attempt by Heceda or perhaps it was just good defense by Bolleke, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Bolleke.
Bolleke cracks a nice hook into Heceda's ribs.
Heceda fails to land the takedown.
Bolleke drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Heceda defends it well.
Bolleke looks to land a right hand but Heceda moved out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heceda is defended easily by Bolleke.
Heceda dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolleke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Heceda blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Bolleke breaks from the clinch.
Bolleke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heceda.
Ajin Heceda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heceda closes the distance and clinches up with Bolleke, looking for a takedown. Heceda pushes Bolleke against the cage but Bolleke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Heceda.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Heceda.
Heceda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bolleke but Bolleke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bolleke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bolleke wants it to stay on the feet.
Bolleke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Heceda.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Heceda avoids the body shot from Bolleke.
Balthazar Bolleke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heceda ducks under a wild hook from Bolleke.
Bolleke jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Bolleke connects with a nice looking jab.
Heceda shoots for a double leg takedown but Bolleke sprawls well. He's pushed Heceda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bolleke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bolleke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Heceda gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolleke struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Heceda tries for a kimura but Bolleke is defending well.
Bolleke sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bolleke trying to control here.
#SUB#
Heceda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolleke sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Heceda is looking for a kimura but Bolleke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Heceda to get the leverage. #T3#
Bolleke is looking for a sweep. Heceda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Heceda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bolleke defends it well.
Bolleke wants to get back to full guard.
Bolleke is trying to maintain the position but Heceda is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Heceda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolleke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heceda.
Heceda trying to control the action but Bolleke is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Heceda seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolleke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heceda looking to pass the guard.
Bolleke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heceda's guard. #REVB#
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Heceda keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Heceda looking for a sweep. Not yet Heceda, not yet.
Bolleke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balthazar Bolleke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Heceda misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heceda on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heceda manages to avoid it.
Bolleke slaps away a takedown attempt from Heceda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Heceda tries for a takedown but Bolleke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajin Heceda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heceda goes for a double leg but Bolleke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bolleke continues to drive forward.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bolleke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heceda backwards. #BC2#
Bolleke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heceda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bolleke to score with a decent uppercut.
Bolleke stuffs the takedown attempt from Heceda. Heceda gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bolleke pinned against the cage. Bolleke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bolleke tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bolleke scores with the left hand. Heceda knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Bolleke swings for the body but Heceda moves out of range.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but Heceda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Heceda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bolleke is fending him off so far but Heceda persists. Nope, Bolleke circles away and we're back to standing.
Bolleke lands an overhand right.
Heceda misses with a takedown attempt - Bolleke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Bolleke there.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke digs a good hook to Heceda's body.
Bolleke lands a right hook to the body.
Bolleke misses with a looping left.
Bolleke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Heceda dives in and scores a takedown into Bolleke's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Bolleke looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Heceda has picked Bolleke up and slammed him! Bolleke can't keep hold of the triangle and Heceda manages to pass to side control!#T2#
Heceda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bolleke's legs.
Heceda trying to control the action but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Bolleke is trying to get back to half guard.
Bolleke prevents Heceda from moving into mount.
Ajin Heceda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolleke struggling a bit here.
Heceda has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T3#
Bolleke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolleke regains half guard.#SUB2#
Bolleke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bolleke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heceda pulls his head out easily.
Heceda wants to pass the guard but Bolleke is defending well. #SUB2#
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back.
Heceda throwing shots but Bolleke is blocking nicely.
Bolleke felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bolleke wants to improve his position but Heceda is controlling well.
Heceda is trying to control the action in half guard but Bolleke is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bolleke trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bolleke wants to control the action here but instead Heceda manages to pass to full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Balthazar Bolleke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bolleke 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balthazar Bolleke!
Balthazar Bolleke is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Balthazar Bolleke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KOP MEGA
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dew or perhaps it was just good defense by Heceda, which made it look bad.
Heceda shoots in but no luck this time.
Dew fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dew leaves Heceda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dew tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Dew shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Heceda napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Heceda is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Heceda tries to bench press Dew off him but Dew keeps the position.
Heceda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Heceda looking for submissions off his back.
Heceda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dew is working away from the top position though.
Dew lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dew lands a nice short elbow.
Heceda trying to control here.
Heceda is looking to improve his position.
Heceda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dew.
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. Dew connects with a nice short shot to Heceda's temple.
Heceda wants to control but Dew is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heceda tries to roll over but Dew keeps him under control.
Heceda is pressing down on Dew's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dew throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Heceda wants to hit a sweep here but Dew passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Heceda there!
Heceda is trying to escape the mount.
Dew lands a heavy elbow.
Heceda bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Heceda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dew keeping moving, preventing Heceda from controlling successfully.
Heceda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dew is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Dew is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB2#
Heceda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dew keeping full guard, as Heceda tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dew looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Dew working for a triangle but Heceda defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dew has an active guard here but Heceda has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heceda moves nicely into side control.
Heceda just content to control the position.
Dew regains half guard.#SUB2#
Dew looking for submissions off his back.
Heceda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dew keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dew is looking to get back to full guard here but Heceda has managed to pass to side control instead.
Heceda in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Dew dominated that round.
That's time! Heceda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No luck for Heceda with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Heceda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Heceda is trying to control the action in half guard but Dew is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kent Dew has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Heceda wants to work for an arm triangle but Dew is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heceda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dew keeps working.
Dew is looking for a sweep. Heceda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Heceda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1##SUB2#
Dew looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dew actively working from the bottom here.
Dew gets back to full guard.
Heceda advances position into side control!
Dew is looking to regain half guard here but Heceda keeps moving and retains side control.
Heceda advances to mount. #T2#
Dew can't escape the position.
Heceda controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Heceda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dew manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Heceda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dew keeps working.
Dew is trying to get back to half guard.
Heceda happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Dew tries to bench press Heceda off him but Heceda keeps the position.
Dew is not content to let Heceda control the position.
Dew felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Heceda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dew is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Heceda working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dew is looking for a sweep.
Heceda staying calm.
Dew is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dew is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Heceda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heceda tries to advance to mount but Dew denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Heceda is trying to get an arm triangle but Dew is defending well.
Dew regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ajin Heceda dominated that second round.
That's time! Heceda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Heceda stuffs the takedown attempt from Dew. Dew gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Heceda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Heceda controlling the position from side mount.
Dew is looking to reverse the position.
Dew regains half guard.
Dew tries to roll over but Heceda keeps him under control.
Heceda is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dew!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda tries to control but Dew wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heceda mounts Dew! Really nice guard pass there!
Heceda trying to control but Dew is having none of it. #T1#
Dew is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heceda moves to the back position.
Dew wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Dew rolls, trying to escape but Heceda keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Heceda has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Heceda has got one arm under Dew's chin. This could be trouble... Dew trying to control the other hand but Heceda gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Dew has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ajin Heceda!
Ajin Heceda retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Ajin Heceda 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. |
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Event:
KOP EGOS
Date: Jul 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Heceda dives in and scores a takedown into Adams's guard.#SUB#
Heceda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heceda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heceda looking to pass the guard.
Heceda passes Adams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heceda stalling.
Heceda is stalling here. Adams is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Heceda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Adams has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda regains half guard.#SUB#
Heceda actively working from the bottom here.
Heceda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Heceda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heceda wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Heceda pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Heceda working for a triangle but Adams defends it easily.
Heceda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adams's guard. #REVR##T2#
Adams keeping moving, preventing Heceda from controlling successfully.
Adams has Heceda pulled in close to control his posture.
Heceda trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heceda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
Heceda advances position into side control!#SUB#
Heceda has hold of Adams's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Adams tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Heceda cranks the arm and Adams screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Adams, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ajin Heceda!
Ajin Heceda retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Ajin Heceda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
KOP RAWL
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Dedic gets caught napping as Heceda dives in and scores a takedown. Dedic manages to retain guard.
Dedic is trying to keep Heceda in close.
Heceda advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Dedic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dedic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Heceda tries for a kimura but Dedic is defending well.
Dedic struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Heceda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dedic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dedic is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Heceda tries for a kimura but Dedic is defending well.
Heceda trying to control the action but Dedic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Heceda tries for a kimura but Dedic is defending well.
Dedic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dedic is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Dedic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dedic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heceda pulls his head out easily.
Heceda is trying to control the action in half guard but Dedic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Heceda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dedic sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Heceda is working for a submission of some sort.
Dedic moves into full guard.
Heceda trying to control the position from guard on top but Dedic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Heceda drops back looking for a leg! Dedic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dedic manages to kick Heceda off! Heceda jumps back into Dedic's guard.
Heceda trying to control the position from guard on top but Dedic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heceda won't allow Dedic to sweep him here. #T3#
Dedic controls Heceda momentarily but Heceda frees himself.
Dedic can't keep his opponent in guard - Heceda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Heceda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Heceda uses his free foot to push down on Dedic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dedic.
Dedic has given up his back here.
#SUB#
Heceda looking for the choke but no joy.
Dedic just trying to survive but Heceda is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Heceda working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Dedic right now.
#T4#
Dedic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Heceda's guard. Nice work there by Dedic.
#SUB#
Heceda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dedic is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Heceda looking for a guillotine here but Dedic defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dedic tries to free his leg and advance position but Heceda is retaining full guard.
Heceda can't keep his opponent in guard - Dedic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Heceda is not content to let Dedic control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dedic trying to mount his opponent but Heceda defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ajin Heceda dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dedic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Heceda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Heceda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dedic can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Dedic working for submissions but it's allowed Heceda to get to half guard.
Heceda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Heceda trying to control from half guard but Dedic is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda prevents Dedic from improving his position.#SUB#
Heceda seems to be working for a kimura but Dedic defends the submission attempt.
Heceda controlling the action here. #T1#
Dedic is not content to let Heceda control the position.
Dedic wants to control but Heceda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heceda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dedic knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Heceda is trying to work for a kimura but Dedic is defending well.
#SUB2#
Dedic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dedic missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Heceda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dedic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Heceda.
Ajin Heceda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dedic is trying to stand back up but Heceda is controlling him
Dedic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heceda looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dedic manages to get to full guard.
Heceda trying to control the position from guard on top but Dedic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Heceda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dedic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dedic prevents Heceda from improving his position.#SUB#
Heceda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heceda manages to get to full guard.
Dedic looking to pass the guard.
Heceda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heceda working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Heceda 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.
Heceda looking to control.
#SUB2#
Dedic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Heceda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Heceda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Heceda! #REVR##SUB#
Heceda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Heceda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dedic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ajin Heceda dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Heceda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dedic looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dedic gets back to half guard.
Heceda trying to control from half guard but Dedic is working away. #SUB#
Heceda is working for a submission of some sort.
Heceda is trying to control the action in half guard but Dedic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dedic looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dedic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heceda pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Heceda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB#
Heceda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dedic sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Heceda is looking for a kimura here.
Heceda stalling. #SUB2#
Dedic actively working from the bottom here.
Dedic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dedic can't keep his opponent in guard - Heceda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dedic pushes Heceda off looking to stand but Heceda dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Heceda in particular looking to stall.
Heceda is looking to take a break and control but Dedic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heceda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dedic is looking for a sweep. Heceda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dedic is trying to stand back up but Heceda is controlling him
Dedic tries to get to full guard but Heceda has control of the leg.
Heceda works his way into full mount!
Dedic is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Heceda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dedic is surviving well by controlling Heceda's body position as best he can. #T3#
Dedic tries to reverse the position but Heceda maintains control.
Heceda avoids the attempt from Dedic to control.
Dedic is squirming around, avoiding Heceda's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Heceda looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dedic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Heceda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dedic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dedic looking to sit in guard and control but Heceda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Zlatko Dedic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Heceda looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Dedic has his foot on Heceda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Heceda works his way back into a safe position though.
Heceda stopping the sweep attempt from Dedic.
Dedic trying to strike off his back.
Dedic keeping moving, preventing Heceda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Heceda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heceda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dedic is trying to control the position but Heceda postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dedic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Heceda passes into side control.
Ajin Heceda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dedic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Heceda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dedic has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ajin Heceda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heceda 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ajin Heceda!
Ajin Heceda is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Ajin Heceda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
KOP TANKS
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Heceda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Heceda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Water is just riding it out for now. Heceda eventually gives up the hold.
Water is staying active underneath Heceda, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Heceda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Water makes his way to full guard, as Heceda worked for a kimura.
Water definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Heceda drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Heceda seems to have locked his on tight now - Water screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Heceda, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ajin Heceda!
Ajin Heceda is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Ajin Heceda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KOP CLASH
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Heceda has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Heceda lands a takedown into guard.
Sanguiao is looking to stand up but Heceda isn't so interested in that idea.
Heceda tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanguiao is retaining full guard.
Heceda preventing the sweep.
Sanguiao wants to stand up but Heceda is controlling him.
Sanguiao is trying to control the position but Heceda postures up.
Heceda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanguiao trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Heceda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heceda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Heceda slips nicely into half guard.
Heceda tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanguiao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Sanguiao is not content to let Heceda control the position.#SUB2#
Heceda is working for a kimura but Sanguiao is defending it quite comfortably.
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.#SUB2#
Heceda wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanguiao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heceda uses his free foot to push down on Sanguiao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sanguiao.
Sanguiao tries to lock up and control but Heceda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanguiao squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Heceda is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sanguiao can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Heceda working for a submission but Sanguiao is keeping him at bay.
Sanguiao is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Heceda has taken his back!#T2#
Sanguiao is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Heceda.
#SUB2#
Heceda has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Sanguiao is defending well but eventually Heceda manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Sanguiao has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ajin Heceda!
A relieved looking Ajin Heceda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 18
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Heceda moves out of range of the leg kick from Hollow.
Hollow throws an overhand right that lands on Heceda's shoulder, as Heceda tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Heceda drives through and clinches with Hollow against the cage.
Heceda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Heceda pulls guard effortlessly.
Hollow is looking to stand up but Heceda won't let him.
Hollow wants to pass the guard but Heceda is keeping the position.
Heceda has a closed guard, preventing Hollow from standing up. #SUB#
Hollow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heceda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hollow has managed to get both his arms back between Heceda's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda has control of Hollow's left arm, preventing Hollow from doing any damage.
Heceda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hollow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heceda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hollow has managed to get both his arms back between Heceda's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heceda is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Hollow keeping full guard, as Heceda tries to pass.
Heceda slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Heceda passes to side control. #SUB#
Heceda has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hollow is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Heceda yanks on the arm and Hollow is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Heceda.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ajin Heceda!
Our winner, Ajin Heceda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SENSEI FC 13
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Heceda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Araki sneaks back into half guard.
Heceda controlling the action here.
Heceda trying to mount his opponent but Araki defends it.
Heceda blocks the strikes from Araki.
Araki trying to control but Heceda postures up.
Heceda prevents Araki from improving his position.#SUB2#
Araki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heceda pulls his head out easily.
Heceda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araki trying to hold on to Heceda's head to control him but Heceda postures up.
#SUB#
Heceda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Araki defends it well.
Heceda has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Araki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Heceda takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Araki has given up his back.
#SUB#
Heceda is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Araki defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Araki is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Heceda looking to break Araki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Araki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Heceda will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Heceda controlling well, preventing Araki from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Araki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Araki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
Heceda controlling from the back.
Araki rolls, trying to escape but Heceda keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Heceda has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Araki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Araki fending off the submission attempt from Heceda.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heceda is not going to allow Araki to sit and survive in this position.
Heceda controlling the position well here. Araki rolled but Heceda kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Heceda avoiding Araki 's attempts to control his hands.
Araki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Araki right now.
#T3##SUB#
Heceda is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Araki has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Araki showing good submission defense here.
Araki tries to roll but Heceda sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Araki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Araki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Araki keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Heceda patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Araki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Araki is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Heceda.
#SUB#
Heceda looking for the choke from the back.
Araki is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Araki fending off the submission attempt from Heceda. #T4#
Araki rolls, trying to escape but Heceda keeps control of the position.
Heceda is not going to allow Araki to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Heceda looking for the choke from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Heceda looking for the choke but no joy.
Araki tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Heceda is looking for the choke from the back position but Araki is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Araki right now.
#SUB#
Heceda working for a choke but Araki is defending well.
Araki trying to control the hands but Heceda breaks the grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ajin Heceda dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Heceda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Heceda shoots in and gets a takedown into Araki's guard.
Araki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heceda is one step ahead there.
Araki is striking but Heceda is not phased and passes to half guard.
Heceda works his way into side control.
Araki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Heceda advances to mount.
Araki looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araki tries to escape but Heceda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Araki trying to control but not successfully.
Araki is really stuck here.
#T1##SUB#
Heceda has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Araki is defending well but eventually Heceda manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Araki has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ajin Heceda!
During a confident post fight interview, Ajin Heceda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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