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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masutatsu Oyama (ranked 691 p4p, 1673 weight class) and Jesse Custer (ranked 90 p4p, 203 weight class). Jesse Custer struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masutatsu Oyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesse Custer!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oyama was covering up waiting for the punch and Custer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Custer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Oyama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Custer tries to clinch but Oyama is having none of it.
Custer moves into the clinch successfully.
Custer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Custer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oyama forces Custer back against the cage and clinches.
Oyama wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Custer has him pressed against the cage.
Custer has clasped his hands together around Oyama's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Oyama throws Custer to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oyama digs a good hook to Custer's body.
Custer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oyama!
Custer takes a little break here. Oyama wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer stands up.
Custer takes one to the chin there.
Custer tries to clinch but Oyama moves out of range.
Oyama is looking to counter punch.
Oyama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Custer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Custer has clasped his hands together around Oyama's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Custer taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer wants to control but Oyama is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Custer prevents Oyama from escaping the position.
Oyama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Custer on the ground.
The ground and pound from Custer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Oyama tries to escape but Custer is in control.
Custer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Custer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Custer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oyama's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Custer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oyama keeping moving, preventing Custer from controlling successfully.
Custer stops Oyama from standing up.
Oyama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oyama tries to get out of the position.
Custer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Custer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oyama kicks Custer off and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyama throws a jab but it's blocked by Custer.
Custer ducks under a wild hook from Oyama.
Oyama sets himself, and Custer steps forward looking for the clinch! Oyama avoids it this time.
Custer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Custer stops Oyama from getting back to his feet.
Custer is taking a breather. Oyama says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Custer moves nicely into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oyama wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse Custer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oyama connects with a single shot there.
Oyama scores with a nice head shot.
Custer scores with a takedown into Oyama's guard.
Custer trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Custer advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custer decides to stand up.
Oyama wants to clinch up but Custer keeps it at a distance.
Custer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Custer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oyama cracks a nice hook into Custer's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Custer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oyama avoids the head kick by Custer.
A counter left hand to the body from Oyama misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Custer.
Custer tries to clinch there but Oyama circles away.
Custer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Custer lands in his opponent's guard.
Oyama has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Custer has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Oyama wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oyama breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Oyama misses its intended target.
Oyama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer gets a clinch.
Oyama is trying to push Custer away but Custer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oyama working hard to break the clinch.
Oyama working hard to break the clinch.
Custer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Custer has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oyama regains guard immediately.
Oyama manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A jab from Oyama misses.
Custer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Oyama has one foot on Custer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Oyama.
Custer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oyama kicks Custer off and gets back to his feet.
Oyama misses with a body shot
and Custer counters with a body kick that stops Oyama in his tracks momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oyama throws a series of punches but Custer avoids them all with ease.
Oyama scores with a hook to the body. Custer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Custer gets the takedown into side control.
Oyama is looking to get back to his feet here but Custer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Oyama's back.
Oyama is trying to get back to his feet but Custer has full control of the position and if anything, Oyama has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Custer controlling the positon.
Oyama is trying to stand back up.
Oyama is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Custer off. It looks like it's working - Custer slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Oyama displaying calm under pressure there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masutatsu Oyama dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Oyama closes the distance and clinches.
Oyama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oyama is trying to push Custer away but Custer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Custer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Custer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Custer trying to keep a closed guard but Oyama is proving a slippery customer.
Custer has his feet on Oyama's thighs here. He's pushed Oyama off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Oyama screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesse Custer!
Jesse Custer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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