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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hezekiah LeMasters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mondo Topless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeMasters comes to the cage accompanied by Careless Whisper by Seether. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hezekiah LeMasters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mondo Topless!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from LeMasters misses.
Topless ducks under a wild hook from LeMasters.
A slapping body kick lands there for Topless.
LeMasters misses with a hook. Topless ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from LeMasters.
Topless wants to clinch.
Topless thumps LeMasters with a low kick.
Topless is looking to clinch.
LeMasters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Topless there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from LeMasters misses.
Topless stuns LeMasters with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Topless misses with a wild body shot.
Topless throws and low kick but LeMasters moves out of range easily.
Topless lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Topless instigates a clinch.
Topless lands an elbow inside that LeMasters shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topless lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Topless creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through LeMasters's defenses.
Topless creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
LeMasters tries for a takedown but Topless manages to get underhooks.
Topless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LeMasters wants to get back to striking at distance but Topless won't allow it.
LeMasters looking for a takedown.
Topless lands a nice elbow.
Topless gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from LeMasters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hezekiah LeMasters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Topless.
LeMasters tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Topless smiles and moves away.
Topless is looking to slow LeMasters down with leg kicks.
Topless clinches up against the cage.
Topless prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Topless.
Nice elbow from Topless.
LeMasters tries to pull guard but Topless won't allow it.
LeMasters blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Topless looking to throw knees to the head but LeMasters is blocking nicely.
Topless comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Topless is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
LeMasters blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters blocks an elbow strike.
LeMasters can't get the takedown.
Topless lands an elbow that stopped LeMasters in his tracks for a moment.
LeMasters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Topless creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through LeMasters's defenses.
Topless lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Topless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Topless lands an elbow just above LeMasters 's eye.
Topless lands an elbow just above LeMasters 's eye.
Topless stops a takedown attempt from LeMasters.
LeMasters is breathing heavily.
Topless lands an elbow just above LeMasters 's eye.
Topless lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LeMasters takes an elbow to the temple.
LeMasters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
LeMasters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
LeMasters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Topless is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Topless lands an elbow that stopped LeMasters in his tracks for a moment.
Topless tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Topless has LeMasters pressed against the cage.
LeMasters managing to block the knees to the body from Topless.
LeMasters drops down looking for an ankle pick but Topless pulls his leg out and moves away.
Topless looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Topless slaps away a takedown attempt from LeMasters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Topless. That's going to slow LeMasters down.
Topless feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeMasters's calf.
LeMasters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Topless goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Topless ducks under a wild hook from LeMasters.
Topless pushes LeMasters up against the cage in a clinch.
LeMasters really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Topless lands an elbow inside.
Topless lands an elbow just above LeMasters 's eye.
Topless creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through LeMasters's defenses.
Topless lands an elbow inside.
Topless lands an elbow inside.
LeMasters is rocked!
Topless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh LeMasters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Topless lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Topless.
Topless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Topless lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Topless lands an elbow inside that LeMasters shrugs off.
LeMasters blocks the elbow strike.
Topless stops a takedown attempt from LeMasters.
Topless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LeMasters takes an elbow to the temple.
Topless throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topless will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning LeMasters up against the cage.
Topless lands a nice elbow.
Topless is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Topless lands a damaging elbow.
LeMasters takes an elbow to the forehead.
LeMasters takes an elbow to the forehead.
LeMasters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
LeMasters seems to have got his legs back now.
Topless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Topless tries to land knees in the clinch but LeMasters avoids the damage to the body.
Topless wants to stall.
LeMasters is trying to force a seperation but Topless has the dominant position.
Topless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LeMasters has Topless pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Topless manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
LeMasters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Topless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeMasters goes for a takedown in the clinch but Topless prevents it.
Topless lands an elbow just above LeMasters 's eye.
LeMasters tries to score a body lock takedown but Topless shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LeMasters fails to pull guard.
Topless lands an elbow just above LeMasters 's eye.
Topless misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mondo Topless dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LeMasters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Topless moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeMasters throws a lazy right hand but Topless sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Topless wants to clinch.
LeMasters throws a right and a left that Topless avoids nicely.
LeMasters throws a series of punches but Topless moves out of range.
LeMasters on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Topless. Topless obviously looking to wear him down.
LeMasters avoids the body shot from Topless.
LeMasters misses the jab.
Topless throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Topless tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeMasters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topless misses with a wild body shot.
LeMasters misses with a wild combination.
LeMasters is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Topless's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
LeMasters misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeMasters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Topless sprawls well. Topless wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LeMasters gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topless feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to LeMasters's calf.
Topless fakes the leg kick and cracks LeMasters in the body.
Topless tries to clinch but LeMasters is having none of it.
LeMasters scores a takedown into full mount!
Topless tries to reverse the position but LeMasters maintains control.
LeMasters throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
LeMasters with shots to the head and body - Topless looks very uncomfortable down there.
Topless is looking to improve his position but LeMasters isn't that keen on the idea.
Topless is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Topless throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Topless working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Topless is in all sorts of trouble here.
Topless bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
LeMasters throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Topless escapes and throws LeMasters's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topless throwing shots but missing, from side control.
LeMasters defending against the ground and pound.
LeMasters manages to work his way to half guard, despite Topless's best efforts.
LeMasters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Topless throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Topless throwing shots but LeMasters is blocking nicely.
LeMasters trying to control from the bottom.
Topless tries to pass to full mount but LeMasters defends it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Topless tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and LeMasters is able to avoid easily.
LeMasters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Topless circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
LeMasters takes a head kick and keeps coming.
LeMasters takes a kick to the side of the head.
Topless staying out of range there.
Topless dodges the punch combination from LeMasters.
Topless plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Topless looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Topless misses with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as LeMasters checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
LeMasters swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Topless dodges the punch combination from LeMasters.
A leg kick checked by LeMasters.
Topless misses with a head kick.
LeMasters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mondo Topless showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Topless defending well as LeMasters loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Topless.
Topless lets loose with a powerful body kick. LeMasters will feel that in the morning.
Topless throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by LeMasters.
LeMasters throws a series of punches but Topless moves out of range.
Topless steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeMasters.
LeMasters keeps the fight on the outside.
Topless wants to clinch up but LeMasters keeps it at a distance.
Topless throws a leg kick which misses LeMasters's front leg but catches the back leg as LeMasters tries to avoid it.
Topless throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Topless clinches.
LeMasters avoids a wild elbow strike from Topless.
Topless tries to land knees in the clinch but LeMasters avoids the damage to the body.
Topless tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LeMasters avoids it.
LeMasters has Topless pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Topless manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
LeMasters jumps guard but Topless stands there with LeMasters around his waist. LeMasters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Topless lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by LeMasters as Topless tries to tie him up.
Topless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMasters looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hezekiah LeMasters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeMasters is working for takedown but Topless is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeMasters can't break the clinch.
LeMasters is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Topless gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Topless.
Topless missing with knees to the body.
Topless lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Topless.
LeMasters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Topless is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
LeMasters managing to block the knees to the body from Topless.
LeMasters is trying to break the clinch but Topless has him pressed against the cage.
LeMasters is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Topless lands a nice elbow.
Topless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Topless crunches a lovely knee into LeMasters's ribcage.
LeMasters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Topless walks away with a smile on his face. LeMasters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Topless clinches.
LeMasters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Topless lands an elbow that stopped LeMasters in his tracks for a moment.
Topless creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through LeMasters's defenses.
Topless tries to land knees in the clinch but LeMasters avoids the damage to the body.
Topless prevents a takedown attempt there.
Topless unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
LeMasters takes an elbow to the temple.
Topless lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topless missing with knees to the body.
Topless lands a damaging elbow.
LeMasters tries for a takedown but Topless manages to get underhooks.
Topless landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mondo Topless seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Topless slows down the pace here.
Topless comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Topless comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Topless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Topless creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through LeMasters's defenses.
LeMasters tries for a takedown but Topless manages to get underhooks.
Topless lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
LeMasters taking a breather.
Topless slowing the pace effectively.
Topless has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LeMasters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Topless lands a knee to the body.
Topless gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Topless lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Topless with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
LeMasters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Topless just stands there and leans against the cage.
Topless lands a nice knee to the body.
Topless comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
LeMasters drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Topless gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Topless comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topless gets underhooks to prevent LeMasters's takedown attempt.
Topless is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeMasters is defending well for now.
Topless lands a damaging elbow.
Topless missing with knees to the body.
Topless lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Topless lands an elbow inside.
Topless lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
LeMasters fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Topless is stalling here.
Hezekiah LeMasters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeMasters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Topless lands an elbow that stopped LeMasters in his tracks for a moment.
LeMasters throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Topless blocks it with crossed arms.
Topless lands an elbow that stopped LeMasters in his tracks for a moment.
LeMasters wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Topless is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeMasters is defending well for now.
LeMasters has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Topless clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Topless breaks LeMasters's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
LeMasters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Topless is one step ahead there.
Topless postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
LeMasters keeping moving, preventing Topless from controlling successfully.
Topless postures up in LeMasters's guard and throws a big left but LeMasters blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Topless would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Topless trying to control but LeMasters is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Topless walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LeMasters checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
LeMasters is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Topless tries to clinch but LeMasters moves out of range.
Topless uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeMasters.
Mondo Topless is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
LeMasters tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Topless was well out of range. Poor timing from LeMasters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondo Topless comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Topless 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mondo Topless!
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