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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between He Who Must Not Be Named (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hezekiah LeMasters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeMasters has chosen Careless Whisper by Seether as his entrance music. Hezekiah LeMasters will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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182 cm
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145 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, He Who Must Not Be Named!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hezekiah LeMasters!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Be Named fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with LeMasters, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on LeMasters's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
LeMasters is trying to force a seperation but Be Named has the dominant position.
LeMasters wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
LeMasters manages to break the clinch.
Be Named misses with a jab, cross combination.
Be Named will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab lands there for Be Named.
LeMasters throws a series of punches but Be Named moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Be Named keeps control of LeMasters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
LeMasters stops a takedown attempt from Be Named.
LeMasters wants to break free but Be Named has control.
Be Named breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LeMasters lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeMasters.
Be Named shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in LeMasters's guard.
LeMasters lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Be Named!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Be Named is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMasters is landing with some decent strikes but Be Named is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Be Named might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Be Named is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
LeMasters lands with some strikes.
Be Named regains half guard.
Be Named looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LeMasters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Be Named defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Be Named missing with punches from the bottom.
LeMasters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Be Named keeps working.
LeMasters wants to free his trapped foot but Be Named is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Be Named trying to hold on to LeMasters's head to control him but LeMasters postures up.
Be Named tries to kick LeMasters off but LeMasters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Be Named regains full guard. Nicely done.
Be Named working for a triangle but LeMasters defends it easily.
Be Named is breathing heavily.
Be Named keeping full guard, as LeMasters tries to pass.
Be Named is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
LeMasters lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Be Named wants to stand and escape but LeMasters is having none of it.
Be Named looking to control.
LeMasters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
LeMasters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LeMasters loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LeMasters is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LeMasters looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Be Named trying to keep a closed guard but LeMasters is proving a slippery customer.
LeMasters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeMasters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Be Named.
LeMasters moves out of range of the body kick.
Be Named on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Be Named tries to clinch there but LeMasters circles away.
Be Named tries a head kick but it misses.
LeMasters lands a glancing blow to the side of Be Named's head.
LeMasters throws out a loose jab but Be Named uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeMasters lands with a good body shot.
Be Named throws out a loose jab but LeMasters uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeMasters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Be Named was well out of range. Poor timing from LeMasters.
LeMasters jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Be Named throws a sloppy head kick and LeMasters moves out of range easily.
Be Named looks to land a left hand but LeMasters moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Be Named punishes LeMasters's body with a nice straight punch.
LeMasters gets caught flat footed, as Be Named shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Be Named preventing the sweep.
LeMasters throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Be Named tries to stand but LeMasters is controlling from the bottom.
LeMasters is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Be Named is aware though and is defending well.
Be Named stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeMasters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Be Named trying to control the position from guard on top but LeMasters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Be Named stopping the sweep attempt from LeMasters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hezekiah LeMasters will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
LeMasters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Be Named counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Be Named.
Be Named keeps control of LeMasters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Be Named is looking for a takedown up against the cage. LeMasters gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Be Named escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
LeMasters dodges the punch combination from Be Named.
LeMasters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Be Named looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Be Named uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeMasters.
A combination from LeMasters does no damage.
LeMasters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Be Named is looking to chop away at LeMasters's legs.
Be Named pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Be Named uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LeMasters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Be Named connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Be Named shoots in but LeMasters avoids the takedown attempt easily.
LeMasters shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Be Named napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Be Named is trying to control LeMasters's posture but LeMasters avoids it.
Be Named tries to bench press LeMasters off him but LeMasters keeps the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMasters controlling the position from side mount.
Be Named is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
LeMasters wants to free his trapped foot but Be Named is holding on for dear life with his legs.
LeMasters takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Be Named regains full guard. Nicely done.
LeMasters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Be Named looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeMasters is one step ahead there.
LeMasters chips away with some ground and pound.
Be Named throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters wants to control from the top but Be Named keeps moving.
Be Named had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeMasters defends it easily.
LeMasters thows a big elbow that misses.
LeMasters pushing down on Be Named's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Be Named regains full guard. Nicely done.
LeMasters stopping the sweep attempt from Be Named.
Be Named is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LeMasters defends well.
LeMasters sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Be Named's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Be Named looking for submissions off his back.
Be Named trying to control but LeMasters postures up.
LeMasters wants to take a breather but Be Named is having none of it.
LeMasters is looking to advance position but Be Named won't allow it.
Be Named tries to get to full guard but LeMasters has control of the leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice defenses there by LeMasters.
Be Named throws a right and a left that both miss.
Be Named doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LeMasters counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for He Who Must Not Be Named. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeMasters controlling the action here.
Be Named trying to control but LeMasters postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Be Named wants to get back to full guard.
Be Named trying to hold on to LeMasters's head to control him but LeMasters postures up.
Be Named gets full guard.
LeMasters throws a big right hand that misses.
Be Named working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeMasters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeMasters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
LeMasters trying to control the position from guard on top but Be Named is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeMasters is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big right from Be Named misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hezekiah LeMasters 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!
Be Named keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeMasters moves away from the strike by Be Named.
LeMasters avoids the head kick by Be Named.
Be Named shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in LeMasters's guard.
Hezekiah LeMasters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Be Named drops back looking for a leg! LeMasters is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and LeMasters manages to kick Be Named off! Be Named jumps back into LeMasters's guard.
Be Named got a little sloppy there for a moment and LeMasters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Be Named has managed to get both his arms back between LeMasters's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Be Named stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LeMasters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Be Named wants to control from the top but LeMasters keeps moving.
Be Named's corner is telling him to maintain position.
LeMasters lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Be Named!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Be Named working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMasters landing punches.
Be Named is trying desperately to improve position.
LeMasters lands a big elbow.
LeMasters landing strikes from the mount.
Be Named is squirming around, avoiding LeMasters's attempts to control the action.
Be Named is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
LeMasters landing punches.
Be Named tries to hold on but LeMasters pushes him away.
Be Named is squirming around, avoiding LeMasters's attempts to control the action.
Be Named is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters tries to control but Be Named wriggling away.
LeMasters with good strikes from the mount here!
Be Named holds on for dear life, controlling LeMasters's posture momentarily.
Be Named is looking to get to half guard.
Be Named is squirming around, avoiding LeMasters's attempts to control the action.
LeMasters prevents Be Named from getting the reversal.
LeMasters avoids the attempt from Be Named to control.
LeMasters working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
LeMasters working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Be Named is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
LeMasters working the ground and pound effectively.
Be Named can't escape the position.
Be Named tries to lock up and control but LeMasters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Be Named bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
LeMasters has a closed guard, preventing Be Named from standing up.
LeMasters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Be Named tries to free his leg and advance position but LeMasters is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Be Named trying to control the position from guard on top but LeMasters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for LeMasters. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LeMasters is on top in guard.
Be Named looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LeMasters works over Be Named with some ground and pound from guard.
Be Named looking for submissions from the bottom but instead LeMasters passes into side control.
LeMasters is working Be Named over with some ground and pound from side control.
Be Named taking a bit of punishment here - LeMasters scoring with strikes.
LeMasters landing strikes.
LeMasters scores with punches from side control.
Be Named is working to avoid the ground and pound but LeMasters connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hezekiah LeMasters really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Be Named throws a looping overhand right but LeMasters ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from LeMasters does no damage.
Be Named misses with a body punch
so LeMasters counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Be Named working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeMasters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeMasters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
LeMasters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Be Named has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, LeMasters has managed to get both his arms back between Be Named's legs - danger averted.
LeMasters postures up and lands a big shot to Be Named's brow.
Be Named is trying to keep LeMasters in close.
LeMasters landing with the ground and pound.
Be Named is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. LeMasters is aware though and is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
LeMasters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LeMasters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
LeMasters with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Be Named throws his legs up looking for a submission but LeMasters uses it to pass to side control.
LeMasters working the ground and pound from side control.
LeMasters working away.
Be Named is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Be Named's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
LeMasters lands a decent elbow from side control.
Be Named wants to control but LeMasters postures up.
LeMasters scoring with punches from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A right-left combo lands from LeMasters.
LeMasters misses with a two punch combination.
Be Named ducks under a wild hook from LeMasters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeMasters.
Be Named scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
LeMasters feints and as Be Named raises his hands in defense, LeMasters changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
LeMasters trying to control the position from guard on top but Be Named is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Be Named utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
LeMasters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Be Named has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, LeMasters has managed to get both his arms back between Be Named's legs - danger averted.
Be Named wants to stand but LeMasters is controlling the position.
LeMasters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
LeMasters postures up.
Be Named is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LeMasters defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Be Named is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
LeMasters keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Be Named's head.
LeMasters trying to control the position from guard on top but Be Named is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Be Named looks to land a combination but LeMasters avoids it well.
Be Named fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LeMasters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Be Named sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Be Named misses with a takedown attempt
and LeMasters counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
LeMasters slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Be Named is trying to get back to half guard.
Be Named can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters landing a few strikes.
Be Named manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Be Named wants to work for an arm triangle but LeMasters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
LeMasters keeping hold of Be Named's head, controlling as best he can.
Be Named is thwarting LeMasters's attempts to control the position.
LeMasters is not content to let Be Named control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Be Named is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Be Named is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and LeMasters defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hezekiah LeMasters dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
LeMasters throws a right hand that Be Named ducks under and follows up with a left that Be Named also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Be Named. LeMasters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Be Named keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Be Named has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Be Named thows a left - swing and a miss!
Be Named doesn't manage to clinch there - LeMasters circles away.
Be Named lands a two punch combo.
Be Named has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
LeMasters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Be Named.
LeMasters scores with a takedown into Be Named's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Be Named throws his legs up looking for a submission but LeMasters uses it to pass to side control.
Be Named tries to buck LeMasters off but LeMasters is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Be Named is working hard here to advance position.
Be Named pushes LeMasters away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, LeMasters gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
LeMasters in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Be Named tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LeMasters working the ground and pound from side control.
Be Named taking punishment in the form of punches.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LeMasters lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Be Named has his takedown stuffed
letting LeMasters counter with a right hand.
LeMasters shoots in but Be Named avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Be Named misses with a double jab.
LeMasters works over Be Named's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters stuffs the takedown attempt from Be Named. Be Named gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for He Who Must Not Be Named. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeMasters scores with a decent looking hook.
LeMasters cracks Be Named with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Be Named misses with a head kick.
Be Named misses with a takedown attempt - LeMasters sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
LeMasters throws a good cross that connects.
A nice combination there by LeMasters.
LeMasters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Be Named gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Be Named has picked LeMasters up - he's going for a ride! Be Named dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Be Named is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
LeMasters is pressing down on Be Named's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters keeping moving, preventing Be Named from controlling successfully.
Be Named tries to free his leg and advance position but LeMasters is retaining full guard.
LeMasters lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Be Named!
Be Named is looking to get to half guard.
LeMasters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Be Named is looking to escape.
Be Named gets back to half guard.
Be Named wants to get back to his feet.
Be Named is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Be Named looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hezekiah LeMasters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Still in half guard, LeMasters seems content to control.
Be Named is trying to stand up here but LeMasters is controlling him well.
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. LeMasters connects with a nice short shot to Be Named's temple.
Be Named is trying to control but can't.
LeMasters wants to free his trapped foot but Be Named is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LeMasters lands a nice shot to the body.
LeMasters connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
He Who Must Not Be Named seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Be Named throws a combination that misses
and LeMasters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LeMasters.
Be Named looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for LeMasters!
He Who Must Not Be Named has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Be Named looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hezekiah LeMasters.
I've got LeMasters winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 46:50
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hezekiah LeMasters!
Hezekiah LeMasters is the new lightweight champion!
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