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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Custer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Victorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victorio has chosen Nightingale - Nightfall Overture as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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212 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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193 cm
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205 lbs
39 - 15 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Custer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonny Victorio!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custer misses with a straight left.
Victorio tries to close the distance and clinch but Custer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Victorio tries to clinch up
and Custer counters with a shoot takedown. Victorio fights it but they end up in guard.
Custer trying to control the position from guard on top but Victorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Custer throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Victorio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Custer defends well.
Our spies down at at Gangsterdamage inform us that Victorio has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Victorio wants to control but Custer passes easily into half guard.
Victorio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorio is refusing to be controlled, as Custer sits in half guard.
Victorio gets full guard.
Victorio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Custer trying to control but Victorio is working from the bottom.
Victorio looking to control.
Custer passes into half guard.
Victorio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer drops an elbow to the side of Victorio's head.
Custer is trying to control. Victorio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Victorio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Custer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Victorio keeps working.
Custer is just content to waste time from the top position. Victorio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Custer wants to control from the top but Victorio keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Victorio wants to improve his position but instead Custer has moved into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Victorio!
Victorio wants to hold on but Custer pushes him away.
Victorio can't escape the position.
Custer scoring with strikes but Victorio is staying in there.
Custer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Custer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Victorio?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Victorio is looking to get to half guard.
Custer lands a couple of good shots and Victorio has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Custer lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victorio is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Custer.
Victorio tries to escape the position.
Custer tries to keep control of the position but Victorio is staying busy.
Custer is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Victorio. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Custer missing with punches from the back.
Custer is looking to control Victorio but Victorio is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Custer controlling well, preventing Victorio from escaping the position.
Custer scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer 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.
Custer tries to work over Victorio's front leg with a kick but Victorio checks it.
Custer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Custer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Custer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Custer swats away the attempt to clinch by Victorio.
Custer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Custer takes a swing at Victorio's ribcage but misses.
Jonny Victorio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Victorio tries to clinch
and Custer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Victorio trying to control here.
Custer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Custer misses with a head shot. Victorio uses the momentum to regain guard.
Victorio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Custer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorio trying to keep a closed guard but Custer is proving a slippery customer.
Custer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Victorio keeping moving, preventing Custer from controlling successfully.
Custer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Custer is in close to Victorio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Custer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Custer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Victorio's head.
Victorio controlling the position.
Victorio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Custer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custer trying to control but Victorio is working from the bottom.
Custer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Custer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Victorio holds on and takes a little breather.
Custer throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Victorio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Custer is one step ahead there.
Custer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Victorio can do to turn this around?
Victorio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Custer controls the pace.
Custer won't allow Victorio to sweep him here.
Custer postures up in Victorio's guard and throws a big left but Victorio blocks it.
Victorio being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Jesse Custer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Custer throws a hook but Victorio avoids it easily.
A jab from Custer misses.
Victorio wants to clinch but Custer slips to the side
and Custer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Victorio!
Victorio gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Victorio gets back to full guard.
Custer throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Custer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Custer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Custer.
Victorio doesn't manage to clinch there - Custer circles away.
Victorio closes the distance but Custer moves to the side
and Custer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Custer pushes down on Victorio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Custer is pressing down on Victorio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Victorio is holding on for now.
Victorio wants to improve his position but Custer is controlling well.
Custer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Victorio is trying to get back to full guard.
Victorio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Custer.
Custer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Custer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Victorio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Victorio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Victorio.
Custer lands a couple of elbows.
Custer trying to control the position from guard on top but Victorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer throwing strikes from guard but Victorio blocks nicely.
Victorio keeping moving, preventing Custer from controlling successfully.
Custer throws an elbow that misses. Victorio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Custer's guard. Nice move by Victorio!
Victorio wants to control from the top but Custer keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Custer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Victorio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Victorio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer is trying to hold Victorio in close to prevent damage but Victorio has managed to pass into half guard.
Victorio controlling the action here.
Custer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer taking some punishment here, with Victorio in his half guard.
Victorio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Victorio is just content to waste time from the top position. Custer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Custer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Custer throws a leg kick that misses.
Victorio has Custer up against the cage in a clinch.
Victorio lands with a left to the head.
Victorio working aggressively here.
Custer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Victorio's elbow.
Custer is trying to pull guard but Victorio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Custer tries to break the clinch but Victorio is controlling the position.
Victorio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Victorio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Custer misses with a low kick.
Victorio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Custer.
Victorio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Custer wants to land a leg kick but Victorio is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Custer.
Victorio tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Custer counters with a single leg into guard. Victorio didn't expect that.
Victorio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Custer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Custer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Custer trying to control but Victorio is working from the bottom.
Custer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Victorio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Custer landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Custer trying to control the position from guard on top but Victorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Victorio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Custer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Custer wants to control from the top but Victorio keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custer preventing the sweep.
Custer is looking to work some ground and pound but Victorio has wrist control.
Custer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Custer landing with the ground and pound.
Custer connects with a couple of short punches.
Custer postures up in Victorio's guard and throws a big left but Victorio blocks it.
Custer passes Victorio's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Victorio wants to improve his position but Custer is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer is looking to take a break and control but Victorio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Victorio trying to control here.
Custer lands with a punch from half guard.
Custer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Victorio sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Custer is pressing down on Victorio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Victorio is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Custer had his way with Jonny Victorio in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Victorio tries to clinch up but Custer circles away and keeps his distance.
Victorio wants to clinch.
Custer throws a leg kick but Victorio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Custer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Victorio. That did some damage!
Custer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Victorios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Custer throws a jab when Victorio was well out of range.
Custer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Custer tries to land a body kick
and Victorio holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Custer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Victorio can't break the clinch.
Victorio lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Victorio.
Victorio lands with a short shot to the head.
Custer lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Custer.
Victorio is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Custer has Victorio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Victorio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Victorio has a couple of punches blocked by Custer.
A head punch on the inside from Custer fails to land.
Custer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Victorio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Custer misses with the head strike.
Custer lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Custer.
Custer wants to stall.
Custer seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Victorio is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victorio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Victorio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Victorio blocks a body shot from Custer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Victorio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Custer struggles to land a body shot inside as Victorio controls his hands.
Victorio tries a body shot but Custer blocks it.
Custer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Custer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Victorio lands a right hand.
Custer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Victorios head.
A frustrated look appears on Victorio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Victorio fails to land.
Custer stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victorio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Custer's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Custer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Victorio misses with a body punch.
Victorio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jonny Victorio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Custer struggles to land a body shot inside as Victorio controls his hands.
Custer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Victorio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Custer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Custer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Custer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Victorio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Victorio tries to roll over but Custer keeps him under control.
Custer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Victorio's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custer is looking for a kimura but Victorio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Custer to get the leverage.
Victorio tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Custer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Custer avoids the attempt from Victorio to control.
Jesse Custer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Custer wants to control the pace but Victorio is squirming around nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Custer controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Custer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Custer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Custer!
Jesse Custer retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jesse Custer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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