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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Leigertwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masutatsu Oyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oyama is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: World Order - Permanent Revolution. Masutatsu Oyama acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 cm
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179 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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185 cm
27
182 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dexter Leigertwood! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Masutatsu Oyama! The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oyama tries to bum rush Leigertwood with a series of wild strikes but Leigertwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Oyama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leigertwood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oyama misses with a double jab
enabling Leigertwood to counter with a crisp jab. Oyama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Oyama lunges at Leigertwood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leigertwood's hand. Oyama throws a right and a left that both miss. Oyama misses with a combination
and Leigertwood counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. 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! We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Oyama keeping moving, preventing Leigertwood from controlling successfully. Oyama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leigertwood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Leigertwood passes Oyama's left leg - he's now in half guard. Leigertwood keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Oyama looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leigertwood wants to work for an arm triangle but Oyama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leigertwood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oyama actively working from the bottom here. Oyama looking for submissions off his back. Leigertwood is keen to just control but Oyama is a slippery customer. Leigertwood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Oyama is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Leigertwood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Oyama is not content to let Leigertwood control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oyama is trying to get back to full guard. Oyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Oyama has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Leigertwood escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Leigertwood! Oyama is looking to regain half guard here but Leigertwood keeps moving and retains side control. Leigertwood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oyama is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Leigertwood tries to advance to mount but can't. Oyama is trying to improve his position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leigertwood wants to control but Oyama is keeping him busy. Leigertwood tries for a kimura but Oyama is defending well. Leigertwood trying to control the position but Oyama is working away. Oyama tries to get back to half guard but can't. Leigertwood trying to control the position but Oyama is working away. Oyama is looking for a sweep. Leigertwood trying to control the position but Oyama is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oyama tries to bench press Leigertwood off him but Leigertwood keeps the position. Leigertwood trying to control the action but Oyama is working from the bottom. Oyama is looking to regain half guard here but Leigertwood keeps moving and retains side control. Oyama is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Leigertwood trying to control the position but Oyama is working away. Oyama tries to buck Leigertwood off but Leigertwood is having none of it. Oyama is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Leigertwood's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Leigertwood is looking to advance position but Oyama won't allow it. Oyama looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dexter Leigertwood will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Oyama lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Dexter Leigertwood has been cut. Oyama has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Oyama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Oyama throws a right and a left that Leigertwood avoids nicely. Leigertwood is looking to score with low kicks. Oyama tries to move into range but Leigertwood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Oyama misses with a combination
so Leigertwood counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Leigertwood stays in close to Oyama's body and controls the position. Leigertwood slips nicely into half guard. Oyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Oyama is refusing to be controlled, as Leigertwood sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Leigertwood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oyama won't allow Leigertwood to pass to mount. Oyama looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Leigertwood is looking for a kimura but Oyama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leigertwood to get the leverage. Leigertwood wants to work for an arm triangle but Oyama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leigertwood wants to advance to full mount but Oyama doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. Oyama working for a triangle but Leigertwood defends it easily.
Oyama looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leigertwood passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Leigertwood seems to be looking for submissions.
Oyama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leigertwood pulls his head out easily. Dexter Leigertwood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Leigertwood is trying to control. Oyama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Oyama looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Leigertwood wants to take a breather but Oyama is having none of it. Oyama works his way to full guard. Good work. 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! Oyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Leigertwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Oyama is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Leigertwood trying to control but Oyama is working from the bottom. Oyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Leigertwood trying to control but Oyama is working from the bottom. Leigertwood slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Leigertwood trying to control the position but Oyama is working away. Oyama is looking to regain half guard here but Leigertwood keeps moving and retains side control. Oyama gets back to half guard. Leigertwood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oyama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oyama is defending against the submission attempts here by Leigertwood.
Oyama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leigertwood pulls his head out easily. Oyama looking for submissions off his back. Leigertwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oyama keeps working. Leigertwood is trying to work for a kimura but Oyama is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Oyama has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Leigertwood. Oh but Oyama has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Leigertwood goes limp - he's gone! Oyama jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Masutatsu Oyama! Masutatsu Oyama decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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