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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hezekiah LeMasters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeMasters comes to the cage accompanied by Careless Whisper by Seether. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hezekiah LeMasters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micheal Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for LeMasters with that takedown attempt.
LeMasters lands a nice shot that snaps Bailey's head back.
LeMasters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bailey with a poor takedown
and LeMasters counters with a single leg into guard. Bailey didn't expect that.
Bailey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bailey keeping full guard, as LeMasters tries to pass.
LeMasters pushes down on Bailey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
LeMasters is working for a kimura but Bailey is defending it quite comfortably.
LeMasters trying to control from half guard but Bailey is working away.
LeMasters lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from LeMasters there.
Bailey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LeMasters wants to work for an arm triangle but Bailey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bailey tries to roll over but LeMasters keeps him under control.
LeMasters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bailey is pressing down on LeMasters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bailey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LeMasters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
LeMasters passes Bailey's left leg - he's now in half guard.
LeMasters seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bailey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
LeMasters missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bailey is refusing to be controlled, as LeMasters sits in half guard.
LeMasters seems to be looking for submissions.
LeMasters is breathing heavily.
LeMasters working over Bailey with some ground and pound. Bailey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bailey is pressing down on LeMasters's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
LeMasters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bailey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bailey 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey wants to sweep here but LeMasters controlling him for the moment.
LeMasters working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bailey's head.
LeMasters stays in close to Bailey's body and controls the position.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing LeMasters from controlling successfully.
LeMasters distracts Bailey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
LeMasters with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
LeMasters connects with a couple of short punches.
LeMasters trying to control but Bailey is working from the bottom.
LeMasters wants to pass the guard but Bailey is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
LeMasters stays in close to Bailey's body and controls the position.
LeMasters works over Bailey with some ground and pound from guard.
LeMasters makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LeMasters preventing the sweep.
LeMasters looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
LeMasters is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
LeMasters scoring with some ground and pound.
Bailey working for a triangle but LeMasters defends it easily.
LeMasters trying to control but Bailey is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hezekiah LeMasters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
LeMasters cracks a nice hook into Bailey's ribs.
Hezekiah LeMasters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey tries for a takedown but LeMasters circles away easily
and LeMasters counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LeMasters.
LeMasters scoring with punches to the head and body.
LeMasters lands a couple of digs.
LeMasters sitting in guard here, content to control.
LeMasters with a nice head shot there.
LeMasters slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
LeMasters drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and LeMasters jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bailey looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeMasters is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMasters makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
LeMasters with a nice head shot there.
LeMasters pushes down on Bailey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
LeMasters winds up and cracks Bailey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bailey tries to roll over but LeMasters keeps him under control.
LeMasters controlling the action here.
LeMasters is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters scoring with strikes but Bailey is staying in there.
LeMasters with good strikes from the mount here!
Bailey is bucking up trying to escape but LeMasters cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by LeMasters.
LeMasters landing shots from mount.
Bailey wants to hold on but LeMasters pushes him away.
LeMasters landing strikes from the mount.
LeMasters working for a guillotine from mount but Bailey is in no mood to give up.
Bailey tries to reverse the position but LeMasters maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, LeMasters cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
LeMasters with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeMasters controlling from mount.
LeMasters fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
LeMasters working away from the top, dropping strikes.
LeMasters lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bailey hang on?
Hezekiah LeMasters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
LeMasters scores with a couple of good head shots there.
LeMasters dominating with strikes here.
LeMasters lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bailey hang on?
LeMasters punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
LeMasters lands a nice shot to the head.
LeMasters lands a big shot there that rocks Bailey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
LeMasters cracks Bailey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
LeMasters content just to control the position here.
Bailey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
LeMasters landing punches.
LeMasters has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bailey's face.
Bailey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
LeMasters landing shots from mount.
LeMasters cracks Bailey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hezekiah LeMasters dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A nice combination there by LeMasters.
A left lands for LeMasters.
Bailey misses with a takedown
and LeMasters counters with a shoot takedown. Bailey fights it but they end up in guard.
LeMasters content to stall in guard here.
Bailey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeMasters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
LeMasters lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bailey 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.
LeMasters drops back looking for a leg! Bailey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bailey manages to kick LeMasters off! LeMasters jumps back into Bailey's guard.
LeMasters with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
LeMasters is working Bailey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bailey has momentary wrist control but LeMasters slips an elbow through the middle.
LeMasters postures up and lands a big shot to Bailey's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
LeMasters wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
LeMasters connects with a couple of short punches.
LeMasters forces his way into half guard.
LeMasters looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
LeMasters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bailey wants to improve his position but LeMasters is controlling well.
LeMasters is nestled in close to Bailey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bailey wants to improve his position but LeMasters is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeMasters is pressing down on Bailey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bailey is holding on for now.
LeMasters seems to be looking for submissions.
Bailey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Micheal Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeMasters working Bailey over with strikes.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LeMasters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
LeMasters works over Bailey with some ground and pound from guard.
LeMasters is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bailey can do to turn this around?
LeMasters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bailey is keeping the position for now.
LeMasters wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Bailey had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. LeMasters is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bailey Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take LeMasters's back instead.
Hezekiah LeMasters is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey working for a choke but LeMasters is defending well.
LeMasters is keeping busy.
LeMasters trying to control the position but Bailey manages to sink in the hooks.
LeMasters tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
LeMasters reaches up and holds on to Bailey to control the position.
LeMasters holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Bailey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hezekiah LeMasters showed his dominance in that final round.
Well LeMasters 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hezekiah LeMasters!
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RATING
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