PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Heath (ranked 2568 p4p, 2689 weight class) and Masutatsu Oyama (ranked 319 p4p, 331 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Heath
vs
Oyama

178 cm
20
185
3 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
177
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

BANZAI NUTRITION

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augustus Heath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masutatsu Oyama!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Heath throws a big counter combination but Oyama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heath manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heath stalks Oyama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oyama's face. Oyama staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Masutatsu Oyama has been cut.
Oyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heath manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oyama fails with an attempt to clinch.

Heath instigates a clinch.
Oyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heath throws a punch but it's blocked by Oyama.
Oyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Heath controls his hands.
Heath has a couple of punches blocked by Oyama.
Oyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heath lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heath goes for a takedown attempt but Oyama pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Heath keeps the fight on the outside.
Oyama fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Heath was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oyama.
A big right from Heath misses.
Heath closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oyama circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Heath moves into the clinch successfully.
Heath wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Heath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heath lands a right hand.
A short right from Oyama.
Oyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oyama misses with a punch to the body.
Oyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oyama taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Heath looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Heath is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustus Heath. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyama presses Heath against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oyama misses with a punch to the body.

Oyama is fighting off a takedown attempt but Heath is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oyama to the mat. Oyama regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Oyama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Heath. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oyama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heath.
Oyama trying to control the position here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oyama can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oyama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oyama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Heath trying to control but Oyama is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oyama manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Heath looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oyama lands a shoulder strike.
Oyama can't find room to land a body shot as Heath controls the action.
Oyama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oyama scores with a hook to the body.
Oyama working aggressively here.
Heath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oyama lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oyama as Heath tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Oyama.
Heath can't find room to land a body shot as Oyama controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 leaning his opponent against the cage.
Heath working aggressively here.

Heath wants the takedown. Oyama is fighting it off but Heath persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Oyama's guard against the cage.
Heath distracts Oyama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Heath not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Heath won't allow Oyama to get back to his feet.
Oyama managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Masutatsu Oyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masutatsu Oyama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Heath scores with a jab to the jaw.
Heath lands a really nice looking cross but Oyama seems unphased.
Oyama is looking to clinch.
Heath is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oyama tries to clinch but Heath moves out of range.
Oyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Heath circles away.
Heath throws a right and a left that Oyama avoids nicely.
Oyama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Heath.
Oyama is looking to clinch but Heath is avoiding it.

Heath instigates a clinch.
Oyama pushes Heath back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oyama misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama misses with a punch to the body.
Oyama content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oyama lands a shot to the body.
Heath pushes Oyama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oyama misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oyama tries to work over Heath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oyama pushes Heath back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oyama presses Heath against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oyama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Heath tries to stall but Oyama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
Heath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oyama tries a body shot but Heath blocks it.
Oyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heath's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyama misses with the head strike.
Oyama throws a head punch that misses.
Oyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heath backwards.
Oyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oyama tries to throw a body punch but Heath avoids it by throwing Oyama back against the cage.
Oyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heath's efforts to push away.
Oyama gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Heath.
Heath is looking for a takedown.
Oyama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oyama tries to throw a body punch but Heath avoids it by throwing Oyama back against the cage.
Heath content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Oyama gets through Heath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oyama prevents a body shot from Heath.
Oyama avoiding damage.
Heath prevents a body shot from Oyama.
Oyama misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Oyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Heath.
A nice left hand lands by Oyama.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyama pushes Heath back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Oyama on the inside.
Oyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heath is stalling here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oyama has Heath pushed against the cage.
Heath blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oyama can't find room to land a body shot as Heath controls the action.
Oyama is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Heath tries to throw a body punch but Oyama avoids it by throwing Heath back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masutatsu Oyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masutatsu Oyama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Oyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heath manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heath connects with a single shot there.

Heath closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heath lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oyama.
Oyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Heath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masutatsu Oyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oyama misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Heath looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heath backwards.

Heath lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oyama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Heath is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oyama is just riding it out for now. Heath eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama is trying to maintain the position but Heath is very close to passing his half guard.
Oyama tries to kick Heath off but Heath keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Heath lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oyama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Heath seems to be working for a kimura but Oyama defends the submission attempt.
Heath thows a huge punch but Oyama dodges it nicely.

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.
Heath trying to control the action but Oyama is working from the bottom.
Heath stops Oyama from getting back to his feet.
Oyama trying to hold on to Heath's head to control him but Heath postures up.

Heath is looking for a kimura but Oyama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Heath to get the leverage.
Heath 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.
Heath wants to control but Oyama is keeping him busy.

Heath is working for a submission of some sort.
Heath missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Heath is trying to control. Oyama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyama is trying to get back to full guard.
Oyama is not content to let Heath control the position.
Oyama holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Heath thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oyama's head.
Heath thows a huge punch but Oyama dodges it nicely.
Heath moves nicely into side control.

Heath tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Heath has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Heath creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Oyama sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyama is not content to let Heath control the position.
Oyama is looking to reverse the position.

Heath is trying to get an arm triangle but Oyama is defending well.
Oyama can't do much from the bottom here.
Augustus Heath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oyama is working to avoid the ground and pound but Heath connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Heath tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Heath lands a decent elbow from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus Heath showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oyama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masutatsu Oyama!