Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MFC - 67
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Dukic jabs Oyama right on the nose. Oyama blinks but takes it well.
Oyama slips under a jab.
Dukic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch but Oyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dukic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oyama tries to break free but Dukic pushes him back against the cage.
Oyama is trying to force a seperation but Dukic has the dominant position.
Oyama blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Dukic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Dukic drives through with a takedown into Oyama's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Oyama wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dukic throws a series of punches but Oyama avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Dukic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Oyama has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dukic is on him like a limpet, forcing Oyama back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Dukic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oyama looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oyama uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dukic.
Dukic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oyama circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oyama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dukic moves away from the strike by Oyama.
Oyama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oyama misses with an uppercut. Dukic saw that one coming.
Dukic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oyama.
A shot to the liver by Oyama. Beautiful body shot.
Dukic ducks under a wild hook from Oyama.
Jab by Dukic.
Dukic throws a shot from downtown. Oyama moves away and avoids it.
Oyama takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Dukic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oyama's half guard.

Oyama pushes Dukic off and gets back to his feet.#T2##CL2#
Oyama tries to keep at a distance but Dukic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dukic scores with a shot to the side of Oyama's head.
Dukic gets through Oyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Oyama's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Oyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Dukic scores with a takedown into Oyama's guard.
Dukic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Oyama manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dukic throws a shot from downtown. Oyama moves away and avoids it.
Dukic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oyama moves out of range of the strikes.
Dukic misses with a right hand
and Oyama counters with a series of strikes. Dukic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Masutatsu Oyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dukic misses with a right hand
and Oyama counters with a straight right hand.
Oyama scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dukic doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Dukic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dukic throws a nice looking combination but Oyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oyama. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Dukic has been cut.
Dukic swings widly with a right hand
and Oyama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oyama lands a glancing blow to the side of Dukic's head.
Dukic swings widly with a right hand
and Oyama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dukic thinking.
Dukic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dukic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dukic throws a looping overhand right but Oyama ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Dukic.
A telegraphed right hand from Dukic misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Oyama misses the target.
Dukic throws a nice looking combination but Oyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oyama misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dukic! But no joy.
Dukic lands with a hook. Oyama tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dukic.
Dukic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Oyama counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Dukic throws out a loose jab but Oyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dukic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oyama looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Dukic does it's job there.
Oyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oyama thuds a left hand into Dukic's body.#CL2#
Dukic moves into the clinch.
Oyama is trying to break free.#BC2#
Dukic breaks the clinch.
Oyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dukic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dukic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Masutatsu Oyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Dukic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dukic tries to bum rush Oyama with a series of wild strikes but Oyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukic.
Dukic misses with a left hand
and Dukic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dukic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oyama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Dukic does no damage.
Dukic dodges the punch combination from Oyama.
A left and a right from Dukic both land. Nice combination.
Oyama throws a lazy right hand but Dukic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dukic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Dukic misses the target.
Oyama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dukic.
Oyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oyama moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukic throws the kick towards the body but Oyama avoids it.#T1#
Dukic looks to land a right hand but Oyama moved out of range.
Oyama swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dukic tries to clinch
and Oyama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oyama slips under a jab.
Oyama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dukic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dukic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oyama tries to bum rush Dukic with a series of wild strikes but Dukic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukic.
Dukic walks into a left hand.
Dukic stalks Oyama and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oyama's face. Oyama staggers backwards, shaken.
Dukic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oyama.#CL2#
Dukic moves into the clinch successfully.
Dukic has Oyama pressed against the cage, preventing Oyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oyama wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Dukic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukic throws a series of punches but Oyama moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oyama thuds his right hand into Dukic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Oyama looks to throw the jab but Dukic is out of range.
Dukic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oyama misses with a looping left.
Dukic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oyama tries to clinch but Dukic moves out of range.
Dukic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oyama steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dukic.
Dukic ducks under a wild hook from Oyama.
Oyama throws a lazy uppercut
and Dukic counters with a straight right hand.
Dukic misses with a looping right.
Oyama defending well as Dukic loads up on a big left hand.
Oyama drops his hands momentarily and Dukic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oyama walks into a jab.
Dukic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dukic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Dukic throws a combination that misses
and Oyama counters with a straight right hand.
Oyama has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Oyama throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Dukic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oyama's half guard.

Oyama manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Oyama looks to throw the jab but Dukic is out of range.
Oyama slips under a jab from Dukic.
Oyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dukic unleashes a big counter combination but Oyama bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oyama scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oyama connects with a single shot there.
Oyama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oyama blocks a jab.
Jab from Oyama.
A nice combination there by Dukic. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dukic.

Oyama throws Dukic to one side and escapes!#T4#
Dukic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oyama.
Dukic throws a counter combo.#CL#
Oyama pushes Dukic up against the cage in a clinch.
Dukic has a couple of punches blocked by Oyama. #BC#
Oyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dukic tries to clinch but Oyama is having none of it.
Dukic throws a poor cross that misses
and Oyama counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Dukic has closed the distance and engaged Oyama in a clinch.
Oyama wants to break free but Dukic has control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dukic.
Dukic keeps control of Oyama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Dukic won't allow it. #BC2#
Dukic breaks from the clinch.
Dukic tries to clinch but Oyama is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Masutatsu Oyama will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Dukic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Dukic.
Bruno Dukic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukic misses with a right hand
and Oyama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Dukic tries to keep at a distance but Oyama has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Oyama breaks the clinch.
Oyama avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Oyama moves into the clinch.#BC#
Oyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oyama is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Dukic shoots in and bounces Oyama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Oyama uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukic throws a nice looking combination but Oyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Dukic loads up on a big right hand but Oyama slips the punch.
No joy there for Oyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dukic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dukic looks to land a left hand but Oyama moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Oyama misses the target.
Oyama throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Dukic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oyama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oyama scores with a nice strike.
Dukic throws a combination. Oyama tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oyama throws a combination. Dukic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dukic ducks under a wild hook from Oyama.
Masutatsu Oyama is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Dukic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oyama napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Oyama sneaks out the side door and pushes Dukic away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukic connects with a jab.
Oyama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oyama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Oyama misses. #T2#
Dukic tries to clinch up.
Oyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dukic throws a hook but Oyama avoids it easily.
Dukic throws the left hand but Oyama avoids the punch easily.
Oyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Oyama misses the target.
Dukic walks into a left hand.
Jab by Dukic.
Dukic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dukic swinging wildly here.
Oyama's corner calls for a 1-2. Oyama obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dukic throws a jab when Oyama was well out of range.
Oyama throws a shot to the body.
Oyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukic was well out of range. Poor timing from Oyama.
Dukic scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Dukic darts in trying to clinch
and Oyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oyama cracks Dukic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Dukic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oyama looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Oyama throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Oyama lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oyama misses with an uppercut. Dukic saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Oyama - just one landing.
Oyama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oyama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dukic swinging wildly here.
It looked like Oyama wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Oyama.
Dukic throws a nice looking combination but Oyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dukic ducks under a wild hook from Oyama.
Oyama lands a lovely overhand right.
Dukic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oyama throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Dukic misses its intended target.
Dukic staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Oyama.
Dukic misses with a double jab.
Dukic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dukic throws a right hand that misses
and Oyama counters with a nice uppercut.
Oyama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dukic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruno Dukic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Oyama rushes Dukic and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masutatsu Oyama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oyama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: MFC - 63
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
Anderson lands a nice hook to Oyama's body. Oyama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Anderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oyama to the ground. Anderson is now in Oyama's guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Oyama keeps moving.
Oyama wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Oyama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson is pushing down on Oyama's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oyama is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but Oyama defending well.
Anderson passes to side control. #T1##ES2#
Oyama bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Oyama throws Anderson to one side and escapes!
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oyama manages to avoid it.#TD#
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson trying to control the action but Oyama is working from the bottom. #T2#
Oyama looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oyama has managed to free his arm - good work. #ES2#
Oyama kicks off Anderson and gets to his feet. #T3#
Oyama lands a jab to the head.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Oyama.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oyama.
Oyama thuds his right hand into Anderson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oyama keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Oyama keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
Anderson trying to control but Oyama is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#ES2#
Oyama pushes Anderson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Oyama lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masutatsu Oyama dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Oyama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oyama throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Oyama looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Oyama takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Oyama manages to break the clinch.
Oyama slips under a jab.#TD#
Anderson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oyama sprawls well initially but Anderson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Oyama is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Oyama defends it.
Anderson wants to control but Oyama is keeping him busy.
Oyama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Anderson trying to control from Oyama's half guard. Oyama has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Masutatsu Oyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Oyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Oyama gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Masutatsu Oyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oyama throws out the jab.
Anderson attempts a counter takedown but Oyama avoids it well and moves away.
Anderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson misses with a left hand
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Oyama swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Oyama throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Masutatsu Oyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Oyama tries to sprawl but Anderson drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Oyama manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Anderson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Oyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oyama working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Anderson has clasped his hands together around Oyama's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Oyama wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oyama tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Oyama is trying to stand back up. #ES2#
Oyama is trying to shake Anderson off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Anderson won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.#TD#
Anderson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oyama!
Oyama is looking to get back to his feet here but Anderson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Oyama's back.#T4##SUB#
Anderson looking to break Oyama's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Oyama remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Anderson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Oyama is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Oyama is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Anderson has got his arm under Oyama's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Oyama has spun round into Anderson's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
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.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oyama to the mat! Oyama manages to get full guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oyama is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Oyama keeps moving.
Anderson prevents Oyama from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Anderson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Anderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oyama dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Oyama gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oyama was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Anderson won't allow Oyama to get back to his feet.
Anderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Oyama wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Oyama wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oyama defends it well.
Anderson stops Oyama from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oyama defends it well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson passes to full mount!
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oyama's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Anderson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anderson looking to control but Oyama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BOOM! Anderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oyama's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oyama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: MFC - 60
Date: Mar 12, 2025

#R1#
Oyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Dukic circles away.
Oyama slips under a jab.
Oyama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oyama swats away the attempt to clinch by Dukic.
Oyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bruno Dukic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oyama throws a nice looking combination but Dukic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Dukic.#CL#
Dukic has Oyama up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Dukic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oyama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dukic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dukic defending well as Oyama loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukic.
The fighters circling - Oyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oyama needs to keep his hands up - Dukic had a free shot at his head there.#TD#
Dukic drives through with a takedown into guard.

Oyama has his feet on Dukic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Dukic.#T1#
Dukic looks to throw the jab but Oyama is out of range. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Oyama enables Dukic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oyama manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Oyama is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dukic presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Oyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oyama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Oyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oyama slips a jab and a cross from Dukic.
Dukic throws a lazy uppercut
and Oyama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dukic.
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!#TD#
Dukic fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oyama to the ground. Dukic is now in Oyama's guard.

Oyama wriggles free and stands up.
Oyama scores with a decent looking hook.
Oyama slips a straight right by Dukic.#TD#
Dukic shoots in and gets a takedown into Oyama's guard.

Oyama is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dukic presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2##BC#
Dukic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dukic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dukic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dukic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oyama looks to land a left hand but Dukic moved out of range nicely.
Oyama cracks Dukic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Masutatsu Oyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oyama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dukic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dukic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dukic is looking to clinch but Oyama is avoiding it. #CL2#
Oyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dukic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dukic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dukic working aggressively here. #T3#
Dukic has Oyama pressed against the cage, preventing Oyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oyama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oyama is trying to push Dukic away but Dukic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Oyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oyama misses with a looping left.
Dukic misses with an uppercut
enabling Oyama to counter with a crisp jab.
Dukic throws a series of punches but Oyama moves out of range.
Dukic misses the jab.#TD#
Dukic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oyama's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Oyama manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dukic taking a breather. #BC#
Dukic manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Oyama closes the distance and pushes Dukic back into the cage.#BC#
Dukic breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukic throws out a loose jab but Oyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dukic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Dukic clinches. #T4#
Dukic taking a breather.
Dukic throws a punch but it's blocked by Oyama. #BC#
Dukic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oyama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dukic.
Dukic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oyama.
Oyama jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oyama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukic was well out of range. Poor timing from Oyama.
Dukic wants to clinch up but Oyama keeps it at a distance.
Oyama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Dukic misses its intended target.
Dukic swats away the attempt to clinch by Oyama.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dukic fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Oyama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Dukic misses.
Dukic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch but Oyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Oyama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oyama slips a jab and a cross from Dukic.
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.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dukic tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Dukic.
Bruno Dukic is winning the standup battle so far.
Dukic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dukic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oyama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dukic with a body shot.
Dukic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oyama throws out a counter right but Dukic avoids it with no problem.
Dukic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oyama on the side of the head.
Oyama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oyama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dukic has time to react.
Dukic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dukic misses with a combination
and Dukic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oyama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Dukic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dukic lands a lovely overhand right.
Dukic is looking to clinch.
Oyama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oyama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD#
Dukic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Oyama pushes Dukic off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Dukic cracks Oyama with a good jab.
Dukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Oyama circles away.
Nice jab there from Dukic.
Dukic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Oyama there.
Oyama missing with a left hand there. Dukic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dukic is looking to clinch but Oyama is avoiding it. #CL2#
Oyama pushes Dukic up against the cage in a clinch.
Dukic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Masutatsu Oyama has been cut.
Dukic misses with a punch on the inside.
Dukic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Dukic manages to break the clinch.
Dukic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Oyama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dukic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oyama ducks under a wild hook from Dukic.
Oyama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Oyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Dukic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oyama tries to break free but Dukic pushes him back against the cage.
Dukic wants to stall.
I was talking to Dukic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dukic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oyama is trying to break free.
Dukic has Oyama pressed against the cage, preventing Oyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Dukic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oyama connects with a right hand. Dukic shakes it off.
Dukic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Oyama clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Oyama tries to break the clinch but Dukic is controlling the position.
Oyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Dukic won't allow it.
Oyama wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Dukic breaks the clinch.
Oyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oyama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Oyama clinches with his opponent.
Dukic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oyama has had enough of the clinch but Dukic keeps him there for the moment.
Oyama looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dukic scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Dukic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dukic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dukic misses with a left hand
letting Oyama counter with a right hand.
Oyama looks to land a right hand but Dukic moved out of range.
Oyama swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Oyama misses with a double jab.
Oyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Dukic tries to clinch but Oyama is having none of it.
Oyama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!#CL2#
Oyama forces Dukic back against the cage and clinches.
Oyama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Oyama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dukic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oyama.
Decent striking displayed by Dukic there.
Dukic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oyama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dukic loads up on a big right hand but Oyama slips the punch.
Oyama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dukic finds it's way round the side to connect with Oyama's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dukic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oyama waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dukic.
Oyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Oyama misses with a wild body shot.
Dukic misses with the combination.
Oyama slips under a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Oyama in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch but Oyama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oyama swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oyama lands a body shot.
Dukic throws a nice looking combination but Oyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dukic loads up on a big right hand but Oyama slips the punch.
Dukic throws a nice looking combination but Oyama bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oyama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dukic tries to clinch but Oyama moves away
enabling Oyama to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oyama tries to circle away but Dukic has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Dukic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oyama throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Oyama scores with a hook to the body. Dukic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Dukic scores with a four punch combination!
Dukic looks to land a right hand but Oyama moved out of range.
Dukic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oyama tries to clinch there but Dukic circles away.
Dukic misses with an uppercut
and Oyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dukic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oyama throws out a counter right but Dukic avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Oyama.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Oyama circles away.
Dukic fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Dukic drives through with a takedown into guard.

Oyama has his feet on Dukic's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukic tries to clinch up
and Oyama counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Dukic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dukic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Dukic pushes Oyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Oyama wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Oyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oyama keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Dukic closes the distance and pushes Oyama back into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dukic swings wildly with an uppercut but Oyama uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Oyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oyama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dukic's head backwards.#TD#
Dukic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Oyama bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Oyama slips a jab from Dukic.
Oyama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dukic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Oyama counters with a straight right hand.
Oyama looks to land a right hand but Dukic moved out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dukic.

Oyama explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Oyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oyama circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dukic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oyama circles away quickly and effectively.
Dukic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Dukic looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oyama!

Oyama throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Oyama misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Oyama.
Dukic tries to clinch but Oyama moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Oyama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Oyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dukic, pushing him back against the cage.
Oyama has had enough of the clinch but Dukic keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Oyama breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Oyama.
Oyama getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oyama misses with a hook. Dukic ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dukic connects with a looping right hand.
Oyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bruno Dukic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oyamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dukic thuds his right hand into Oyama's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masutatsu Oyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oyama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: MFC - 57
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1##TD#
Anstey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Oyama keeps moving.
Oyama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anstey 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.
Oyama 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.
Anstey passes Oyama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama taking some punishment here, with Anstey in his half guard.
Anstey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Anstey wants to take a breather but Oyama is having none of it. #T1#
Oyama tries to get to full guard but Anstey has control of the leg.
Anstey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oyama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anstey working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oyama desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Oyama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey.
Anstey trying to control the action but Oyama is working from the bottom.
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Masutatsu Oyama has been cut.#T2#
Oyama has his hands clasped together around Anstey's back. He's all about the action.
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.
Anstey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anstey stalling.
Anstey is looking to stall here but Oyama recovers full guard.
Oyama keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully. #T3#
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Oyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Oyama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anstey wants to sweep here but Oyama controlling him for the moment.
Oyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oyama manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Oyama is adopting a defensive guard.
Anstey tries to free his leg and advance position but Oyama is retaining full guard.
Anstey lands a couple of digs.
Oyama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anstey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oyama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anstey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anstey working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oyama's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masutatsu Oyama's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Oyama missing with a left hand there. Anstey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anstey attempts a counter takedown but Oyama avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Anstey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oyama!
Oyama trying to control but Anstey flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Oyama avoids the strikes from Anstey.
Oyama turns into Anstey and is now in his guard.
Oyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anstey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Oyama has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Oyama keeps moving.
Anstey is really struggling to control Oyama but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Oyama trying to control the position here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anstey's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oyama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oyama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oyama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anstey with a nice head shot there.
Oyama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anstey is in close to Oyama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oyama working a defensive guard here.
Anstey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anstey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anstey lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Oyama trying to keep a closed guard but Anstey is proving a slippery customer.
Oyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anstey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Oyama misses.
Oyama wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oyama throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anstey takes one on the button.#TD#
Anstey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Oyama tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anstey is in Oyama's guard.
Anstey trying to control but Oyama is working from the bottom. #T4#
Anstey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anstey lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oyama seems keen to control Anstey's posture.
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anstey is working Oyama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oyama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oyama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oyama's guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masutatsu Oyama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Anstey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oyama looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oyama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey tries to score with some ground and pound. Oyama controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Oyama struggling a bit here.
Oyama is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Oyama's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anstey working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey trying to control the action but Oyama is working from the bottom.
Oyama takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Anstey advances to full mount.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oyama can do to turn this around?
Anstey looking to ground and pound but Oyama is blocking nicely.
Oyama is squirming around, avoiding Anstey's attempts to control the action.
Anstey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Anstey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oyama is looking to escape.
Anstey working the ground and pound effectively. #T2#
Anstey throws some wild stikes that Oyama manages to avoid easily.
Oyama is looking to get to half guard.
Anstey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Oyama is squirming around, avoiding Anstey's attempts to control the action.
Anstey unloading with bombs!#ROC#Oyama is rocked!
Oyama wants to hold on but Anstey pushes him away.#T3#
Anstey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Anstey working Oyama over with strikes here.
Oyama is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Oyama takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Anstey's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.

Event: MFC - 54
Date: Feb 20, 2025

#R1#
Oyama lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Anstey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oyama misses with a hook #TD#
and Anstey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anstey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Anstey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oyama is looking for a sweep. Anstey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anstey thows a huge punch but Oyama dodges it nicely.
Anstey thows a huge punch but Oyama dodges it nicely.
Anstey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anstey is controlling the pace.
Oyama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anstey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anstey's back!#T1#
Oyama trying to control momentarily.
Anstey 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.
Anstey is trying to break free.
Anstey is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Oyama struggling to keep hold of the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anstey tries to escape but Oyama has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Oyama controlling from the back.
Anstey is trying to break free.
Anstey breaks Oyama's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Oyama keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Oyama pulls Anstey in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Anstey passes Oyama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oyama is trying to control but can't.
Oyama is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Anstey is staying active.
Anstey is nestled in close to Oyama, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oyama is doing well to control the position and prevent Anstey from advancing to side control.
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.
Oyama is staying active underneath Anstey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anstey stalling.
Anstey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oyama keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oyama trying to control but Anstey postures up.
Anstey controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Anstey darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey working Oyama over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Oyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey. #TD#
Anstey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anstey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oyama is trying to work for a sweep but Anstey has mounted him!
Oyama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anstey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oyama hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oyama working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Anstey misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Anstey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T1#
Anstey with shots to the head and body - Oyama looks very uncomfortable down there.
Anstey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oyama taking shots to the head. #ROC#Oyama is rocked!
Anstey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oyama is looking to escape.
Oyama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anstey with a couple of short strikes.
Oyama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oyama sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Oyama tries to roll over but Anstey keeps him under control.
Oyama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anstey.
Anstey throwing shots but Oyama is blocking nicely.
Oyama is holding on to half guard well.
Oyama wants to improve his position but Anstey is controlling well.
Anstey working the head and body with strikes.
Oyama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oyama is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oyama's head.
Oyama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anstey slips a nice elbow through Oyama's hands, connecting with Oyama's forehead.
Anstey drops an elbow to the side of Oyama's head.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oyama can do to turn this around?
Anstey seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anstey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oyama is still in real trouble! Can Anstey finish him?
Oyama moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oyama seems to have recovered his senses.
Anstey throwing strikes from guard but Oyama blocks nicely. #T4#
Oyama has momentary wrist control but Anstey slips an elbow through the middle.
Anstey landing some decent shots from guard.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anstey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anstey controlling from the top position.
Oyama keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Anstey gets a takedown into half guard.
Oyama trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oyama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Oyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oyama seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey throwing strikes from guard but Oyama blocks nicely. #T1#
Anstey looking to pass the guard.
Oyama keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oyama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Anstey gets the takedown into side control.
Oyama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oyama being controlled for a moment.
Anstey cracks Oyama with a big elbow. #T2#
Anstey misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Oyama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oyama keeps trying to improve his position.
Anstey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Oyama down.
Anstey working away.
Oyama is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Anstey's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Anstey tries to advance to mount but Oyama denies him.
Anstey lands a nice forearm strike.
Anstey working the ground and pound but Oyama is defending the strikes.
Oyama can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Anstey.
Anstey is putting a hurting on Oyama here, landing some big shots from side control.
Anstey throws an elbow but Oyama slips to the side and avoids it well.
Anstey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Anstey misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Oyama wants to control but Anstey postures up.
Anstey grinds an elbow into Oyama's temple.
Anstey tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Anstey throws an elbow but Oyama slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey lands a decent elbow from side control.
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anstey looks up at the clock and then as Oyama takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Anstey smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Masutatsu Oyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anstey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anstey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
In his post fight interview, Corwin Anstey gave a big smile as he said 'That's how it's done, I want to go again asap.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 104
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Kidd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oyama misses the jab.
Kidd throws a looping overhand right but Oyama ducks down to avoid it.
Oyama lands a slapping body shot.
Oyama throws a hook but Kidd blocks it.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oyama.
Oyama misses with a straight left.
Oyama lands a head shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kidd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oyama can't find room to land a body shot as Kidd controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Oyama.
Kidd looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kidd blocking some punches. #T1#
Kidd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kidd blocks a body shot from Oyama.
Kidd is trying to break the clinch but Oyama is controlling him.
Oyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Kidd controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oyama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kidd working hard to break the clinch.
Kidd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Oyama scores with a shoulder strike.
Oyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kidd backwards.
Oyama lands a nice shot to the body.
Kidd wants to get back to striking at distance but Oyama won't allow it.
Kidd wants to get back to striking at distance but Oyama won't allow it.
Oyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oyama scores with a shot to the side of Kidd's head. #T2#
Kidd takes a shot to the head.
Kidd has had enough of the clinch but Oyama keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Kidd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oyama tries a body shot but Kidd blocks it.
Oyama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kidd wants to break free but Oyama has control.
Kidd is trying to break the clinch but Oyama has him pressed against the cage.
Oyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kidd backwards. #ROC2#Kidd is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh Kidd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oyama creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kidd with a big uppercut! Kidd tries to clinch up but Oyama pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kidd to the mat! Kidd covers up and Oyama unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Masutatsu Oyama!
William Kidd spoke after the fight, saying 'Yarrr....lower the flag, mateys. We've been scuttled.'.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 91
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
Oyama wants to clinch.
It looked like Pavicic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pavicic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pavicic punishes Oyama's body with a nice straight punch.
Oyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pavicic throws a body punch but Oyama moves out of range.
Oyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Pavicic circles away.
It looked like Pavicic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oyama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Oyama pushes Pavicic up against the cage in a clinch.
Pavicic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Pavicic controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Pavicic.
Pavicic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oyama backwards.
Oyama blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Pavicic breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Oyama moves into the clinch.
Pavicic misses with the head strike. #T1#
Oyama can't find room to land a body shot as Pavicic controls the action.
Good body shot from Oyama.
Pavicic misses with some punches.
Pavicic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oyama stalls.
Pavicic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pavicic swings wildly with an uppercut but Oyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pavicic misses with a body punch.
Oyama can't find room to land a body shot as Pavicic controls the action.
Pavicic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oyama blocks a body shot from Pavicic.
Pavicic digs a right hand into Oyama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oyama's gas tank.
Oyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavicic blocks an uppercut.
Oyama blocks a body shot from Pavicic. #T2#
A short left from Oyama. #BC#
Pavicic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pavicic. Oyama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pavicic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pavicic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oyama wants to clinch
and Pavicic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Masutatsu Oyama has been cut.
Oyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pavicic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pavicic is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Oyama moves into the clinch successfully.
Oyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oyama is leaning against Pavicic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Oyama fails to land.
A short left from Oyama.
Pavicic misses with the head strike.
Oyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Pavicic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oyama misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Pavicic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oyama lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Pavicic manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Oyama pushes Pavicic up against the cage in a clinch.
Oyama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavicic can't find room to land a body shot as Oyama controls the action.
Oyama can't find room to land a body shot as Pavicic controls the action.
Oyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oyama. #BC#
Pavicic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oyama darts in trying to clinch
and Pavicic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oyama tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Oyama has taken the fight to the clinch. #T4#
Oyama prevents a body shot from Pavicic.
Pavicic lands a shot to the body.
Oyama prevents a body shot from Pavicic. #BC#
Pavicic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oyama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pavicic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pavicic lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oyama darts in trying to clinch
and Oyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Oyama moves into the clinch.
Oyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oyama misses with a body punch.
Oyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pavicic.
Oyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oyama lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gabrijel Pavicic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Masutatsu Oyama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Oyama has managed to clinch.
Oyama blocks an uppercut.
Oyama is struggling to control the position.
Pavicic is working Oyama over against the cage.
Oyama tries a body shot but Pavicic blocks it.
Oyama tries to stall but Pavicic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oyama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Pavicic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oyama tries to clinch up but Pavicic circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Oyama has closed the distance and engaged Pavicic in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavicic misses with some punches.
Oyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Pavicic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oyama throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Pavicic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pavicic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Oyama closes the distance but Pavicic moves to the side
and Pavicic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oyama thinking. #CL2#
Oyama clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Pavicic.
A head punch on the inside from Oyama fails to land.
Oyama controlling the action here for a moment.
Pavicic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oyama blocks a body shot from Pavicic.
Masutatsu Oyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oyama working aggressively here.
Pavicic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oyama misses with some punches.
Pavicic struggles to land a body shot inside as Oyama controls his hands.
Pavicic misses with a punch to the body.
Pavicic can't find room to land a body shot as Oyama controls the action. #T2#
Pavicic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oyama backwards.
Oyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pavicic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Oyama. #BC#
Pavicic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pavicic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oyama tries to clinch but Pavicic is having none of it.
Oyama wants to clinch.
Pavicic throws an overhand right that lands on Oyama's shoulder, as Oyama tries to avoid the shot.
Oyama tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pavicic counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavicic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Masutatsu Oyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Oyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oyama trying to stall but Pavicic improves his position. #T3#
Oyama has Pavicic pushed against the cage.
Pavicic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Pavicic. #BC#
Pavicic manages to break the clinch.
Oyama moves to clinch but Pavicic breaks away
and Pavicic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pavicic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oyama lands a left hand.
Pavicic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pavicic takes a shot to the head.
Pavicic tries a body shot but Oyama blocks it.
Pavicic misses with a punch to the body. #T4##BC#
Pavicic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pavicic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oyama was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavicic.
Oyama closes the distance but Pavicic moves to the side
and Pavicic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oyama tries to clinch
and Pavicic counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavicic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pavicic counters with a nice uppercut.
Oyama wants to clinch
and Pavicic counters with a huge left! Oyama is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pavicic isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Oyama from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pavicic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Pavicic!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 73
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Retsu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oyama is out of range and Retsu settles back down.
Retsu tries to score with a low kick but Oyama moves his leg out of the way.#CL2#
Oyama rushes Retsu and presses him up against the cage.
Oyama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oyama lands with a light punch inside.
Oyama leaning against his opponent. #BC#
Retsu breaks from the clinch.
Oyama blocks a head kick by Retsu. #CL2#
Oyama clinches up with Retsu and pushes him back against the cage.
Retsu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Retsu is looking to break free of the clinch but Oyama has double underhooks.
Retsu takes a shot to the head.
Oyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A hook to the body from Oyama.
Retsu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oyama is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Retsu is trying to break the clinch but Oyama is controlling him.#T1#
Oyama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Retsu or not.
Retsu is breathing heavily.
Retsu is trying to break free.
Retsu is trying to break the clinch but Oyama has him pressed against the cage.
Oyama lands with a light punch inside.
Retsu is trying to break free.
Oyama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oyama lands an uppercut.
Retsu is trying to pull guard but Oyama has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Oyama.
Oyama lands a body shot.
Oyama presses Retsu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Oyama.
A nice left hand lands by Oyama.
Oyama just leaning against Retsu, taking a breather.
Oyama digs a right hand underneath Retsu's ribcage. Retsu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Oyama.
Oyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oyama controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
Oyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oyama lands a right hand.
Oyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Retsu backwards.
Retsu is trying to force a seperation but Oyama has the dominant position.
Retsu working hard to break the clinch.
Retsu tries to stall but Oyama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oyama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Retsus head. #ROC2#Retsu is rocked!
Oyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Retsu backwards.
Oh Retsu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oyama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oyama is leaning against Retsu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oyama just leaning against Retsu, taking a breather.
Oyama pushes Retsu against the cage. Oyama is working some dirty boxing. Oyama pushes off with a quick right hook! Retsu goes down! Retsu tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Oyama moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masutatsu Oyama!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 50
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
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.#CUT#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. #CL#
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.#T1#
Heath looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
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.#T2#
Oyama presses Heath against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oyama misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
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. #T3##ES2#
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. #T4#
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. #TD#
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!#R2#
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. #CL#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!#R3#
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.#CL#
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. #TD#
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.#SUB#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB#
Heath seems to be working for a kimura but Oyama defends the submission attempt.
Heath thows a huge punch but Oyama dodges it nicely. #T2#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4#
Oyama is not content to let Heath control the position.
Oyama is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 9
Date: May 22, 2024

#R1#
Bak throws the left hand but Oyama avoids the punch easily.
Bak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oyama has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Oyama gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oyama tries to throw a body punch but Bak avoids it by throwing Oyama back against the cage.
Bak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bak's coach down at Rising Sun Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bak's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Oyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bak's efforts to push away.
Bak tries to circle away but Oyama has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oyama.
Bak can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oyama. #CUT#It looks like Wei Bak has been cut.
Oyama scores with a shoulder strike.
Bak being controlled against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Oyama as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oyama.
Oyama misses with a body punch.
Oyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oyama tries a body shot but Bak blocks it.
Oyama is working Bak over against the cage.
Oyama prevents Bak from breaking the clinch.
Oyama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bak wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bak wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bak is trying to force a seperation but Oyama has the dominant position.
Oyama pushes Bak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oyama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bak is trying to force a seperation but Oyama has the dominant position.
Bak wants to get back to striking at distance but Oyama won't allow it.
Oyama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bak.
Bak looks winded!
Oyama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bak.#T2#
Oyama gets through Bak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oyama.
Oyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oyama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
Oyama pushes Bak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bak takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Oyama on the inside.
A short left from Oyama.
Oyama lands a hook that snaps the head of Bak backwards. #ROC#Bak is rocked!
Oyama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bak is still on wobbly legs! Can Oyama finish him?
Oyama pushes Bak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Oyama.
Bak seems to have recovered his senses.
Bak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Oyama.
Oyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oyama pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Good body shot from Oyama.
Oyama lands an uppercut.
A short left from Oyama.
Oyama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
A body shot lands from Oyama.
Oyama digs a right hand underneath Bak's ribcage. Bak let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oyama lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
Oyama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Oyama.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oyama.
Bak is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oyama.
A right hand to the body from Oyama. #T4#
A hook to the body from Oyama.
Oyama lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Oyama.
Bak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oyama is leaning against Bak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oyama is working Bak over against the cage.
Oyama lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Oyama.
Oyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Oyama.
A right handed body shot lands from Oyama.
Oyama lands a body punch.
Oyama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
Oyama digs a right hand underneath Bak's ribcage. Bak let out a lung full of air as it connected.#KD#
Oyama drops Bak onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bak is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masutatsu Oyama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wei Bak'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.#R2##CL#
Oyama gets a clinch.
Oyama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oyama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masutatsu Oyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bak has had enough of the clinch but Oyama keeps him there for the moment.
Bak being controlled against the cage.
Oyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bak's efforts to push away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Oyama as the two fighters clinch.
Bak is breathing heavily.
Oyama scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Oyama keeps control of Bak as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oyama is stalling here.
Oyama misses with a body punch.
Oyama has Bak pressed against the cage, preventing Bak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oyama has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right from Oyama.
Oyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bak can't break the clinch.
Oyama is leaning against Bak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oyama scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Oyama as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Oyama.
Oyama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oyama has Bak pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Oyama.
Oyama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oyama lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oyama.
Oyama lands a hook that snaps the head of Bak backwards.
Oyama scores with a hook to the body.
Oyama makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oyama loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Bak senseless! What a punch!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masutatsu Oyama!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 22
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Makunochi scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Masutatsu Oyama has been cut.#CL#
Oyama forces Makunochi back against the cage and clinches.
Oyama digs a right hand underneath Makunochi's ribcage. Makunochi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Makunochi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makunochi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makunochi looking to slow down the pace here.
Oyama tries to throw a body punch but Makunochi avoids it by throwing Oyama back against the cage.
Makunochi is trying to break the clinch but Oyama is controlling him.
Makunochi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makunochi is trying to break the clinch but Oyama has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makunochi avoids it.
Makunochi working hard to break the clinch.
Oyama can't find room to land a body shot as Makunochi controls the action.
Oyama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Makunochi backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Oyama.
Makunochi is trying to maintain a safe position but Oyama gets an underhook and turns Makunochi into the cage.#T1#
Makunochi managing to block the knees to the body from Oyama.
The referee calls for Oyama to work.
Oyama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makunochi can't get the takedown.
Makunochi tries to land knees in the clinch but Oyama avoids the damage to the body.
Oyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Makunochi avoids the damage to the body.
Oyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makunochi avoids it.
Makunochi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Makunochi blocks the elbow strike.
Makunochi managing to block the knees to the body from Oyama.
Makunochi blocks an elbow strike.
Oyama is pressed up against the cage. Makunochi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oyama down to the mat. Oyama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makunochi or perhaps it was just good defense by Oyama, which made it look bad.
Masutatsu Oyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Makunochi.
Makunochi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oyama sprawls well. Oyama wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makunochi gets slowly back to his feet.#T2##CL#
Oyama has Makunochi up against the cage in a clinch.
Makunochi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oyama has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Oyama scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oyama lands a hook that snaps the head of Makunochi backwards.
Oyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makunochi avoids the elbow strike from Oyama, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makunochi backwards.
Oyama has Makunochi pressed against the cage, preventing Makunochi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Makunochi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oyama lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Oyama lands a shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Oyama.
Oyama throws an elbow that misses.
Oyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oyama is leaning against Makunochi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Makunochi controls his hands.
Makunochi tries to stall but Oyama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Makunochi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oyama has him pressed against the cage.
Oyama pushes Makunochi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Makunochi tries to throw a body punch but Oyama avoids it by throwing Makunochi back against the cage.
Makunochi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oyama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Makunochi misses with a body punch. #T4#
Oyama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makunochis head.
Makunochi blocks the elbow strike.
Makunochi dodges an elbow strike from Oyama.
Oyama lands with a left to the head.
Oyama lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Oyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makunochi avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oyama throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makunochi tries to break the clinch but Oyama is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Oyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oyama stalling against the cage.
Oyama seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Oyama lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masutatsu Oyama dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masutatsu Oyama's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Oyama has Makunochi up against the cage in a clinch.
Oyama is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makunochi can do to turn this around?
Oyama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makunochi managing to block the knees to the body from Oyama.
Makunochi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oyama.
Oyama throws an elbow that misses.
Makunochi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oyama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makunochi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Oyama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makunochi is defending well for now.
Oyama misses with the head strike.
Oyama scores with a hook to the body.
Makunochi avoids a wild elbow strike from Oyama.#T1#
Makunochi wants to take the fight to the mat but Oyama manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Oyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Makunochi avoiding damage as Oyama throws knees to the body.
Oyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Makunochi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oyama just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oyama.
Oyama avoiding damage as Makunochi throws knees to the body.
Oyama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oyama misses with a body punch.
Oyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makunochi avoids it.
Oyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oyama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Makunochi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oyama walks away with a smile on his face. Makunochi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Masutatsu Oyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Makunochi.
Makunochi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Makunochi shoots in and drives through. Oyama sprawls well.
Makunochi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oyama tries to avoid it but Makunochi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oyama to the ground. Oyama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oyama wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Oyama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makunochi managing to block the knees to the body from Oyama.
Oyama digs a right hand underneath Makunochi's ribcage. Makunochi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oyama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makunochi backwards.
Makunochi blocks an elbow strike.
Oyama stalling against the cage.
Oyama trying to land knees to the body.
Oyama can't find room to land a body shot as Makunochi controls the action.
Oyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makunochi is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makunochi is defending well for now.
Oyama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Makunochi blocks a body shot from Oyama. #T3#
Oyama is pressed up against the cage. Makunochi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oyama down to the mat. Oyama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Masutatsu Oyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oyama takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Oyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Makunochi blocks the elbow strike.
Oyama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Oyama stalls.
Oyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makunochi.
Oyama tries to work over Makunochi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makunochi is trying to pull guard but Oyama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oyama creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makunochi's defenses.
Makunochi blocks an elbow strike.
Oyama cracks Makunochi with a nice body shot.
Makunochi misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Makunochi tries to pull guard but Oyama holds him up against the cage and eventually Makunochi drops back down to his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Oyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Makunochi.
Oyama trying to land knees to the body.
Oyama trying to land knees to the body.
Oyama lands a shot to the body.
Makunochi can't get the takedown.
Oyama stalling in the clinch.
Makunochi avoids the elbow strike from Oyama, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
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!
Makunochi swings wildly with an uppercut but Oyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oyama lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masutatsu Oyama dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Masutatsu Oyama's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Oyama moves into range and clinches up with Makunochi.
Oyama tries a body shot but Makunochi blocks it.
Oyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makunochi's elbow.
Makunochi tries to pull guard but Oyama holds him up against the cage and eventually Makunochi drops back down to his feet.
Makunochi blocks a body shot from Oyama.
Oyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makunochi avoids it.
Masutatsu Oyama has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makunochi avoids it.
Oyama lands with a light punch inside.
Makunochi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oyama fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Oyama gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunochi is trying to pull guard but Oyama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Masutatsu Oyama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Makunochi.
Oyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makunochi's efforts to push away.
Oyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makunochi is defending well for now.#T1#
Oyama tries to work over Makunochi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oyama throws an elbow that misses.
Oyama keeps control of Makunochi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Makunochi blocks an elbow strike from Oyama.
Makunochi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Oyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Oyama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Oyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Makunochi is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oyama creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makunochi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oyama leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Makunochi blocks an elbow strike from Oyama.
Makunochi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oyama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makunochi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makunochi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oyama after a bit of a struggle.
Makunochi tries to break free but Oyama pushes him back against the cage.
Oyama is pressed up against the cage. Makunochi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oyama down to the mat. Oyama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Makunochi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makunochi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oyama digs a right hand into Makunochi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Makunochi's gas tank.
Makunochi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oyama presses Makunochi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oyama is working Makunochi over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Oyama.
Makunochi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
A short right from Oyama.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Oyama.
Makunochi managing to block the knees to the body from Oyama.
Oyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Makunochi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Oyama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oyama tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Makunochi avoids it.
Oyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oyama scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oyama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oyama lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makunochi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Makunochi avoiding damage as Oyama throws knees to the body.
Makunochi blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Makunochi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Makunochi avoids the damage to the body.
Oyama lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Oyama.
Makunochi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oyama walks away with a smile on his face. Makunochi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Oyama takes the fight into the clinch.
Makunochi letting Oyama take a breather here.
Oyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Makunochi is defending well for now.
Oyama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ippo Makunochi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oyama lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masutatsu Oyama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oyama, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Oyama closes the distance and clinches.
Oyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Oyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Oyama dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Oyama prevents Reaves from breaking the clinch.
Oyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oyama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oyama slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaves wants to break free but Oyama has control.
Oyama will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reaves up against the cage.
Reaves can't get the takedown. #T1#
Reaves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reaves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oyama tries a body shot but Reaves blocks it.
Reaves taking a breather.
Reaves is trying to pull guard but Oyama has him pressed against the cage.
Reaves prevents a body shot from Oyama.
Reaves jumps guard but Oyama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Reaves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaves is trying to pull guard but Oyama has him pressed against the cage.
Oyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Reaves avoids the damage to the body.
Reaves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reaves is trying to pull guard but Oyama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oyama working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oyama throws an elbow but misses.
Oyama effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Reaves. #T2#
Oyama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oyama tries a body shot but Reaves blocks it.
Reaves is trying to pull guard but Oyama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reaves prevents a body shot from Oyama. #TD#
Reaves jumps into guard, dragging Oyama to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Oyama content to stall in guard here.
Reaves looking for a sweep. Not yet Reaves, not yet.
Reaves controls Oyama momentarily but Oyama frees himself. #T3#
Reaves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Reaves keeping full guard, as Oyama tries to pass.
Oyama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Reaves is working an open guard so Oyama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Masutatsu Oyama is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Oyama has Reaves up against the cage in a clinch.
Oyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reaves is defending well for now.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reaves wants a takedown.
Oyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reaves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oyama is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reaves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reaves is trying to stall.
Reaves is trying to break the clinch but Oyama has him pressed against the cage.
Reaves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Oyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reaves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oyama has him pressed against the cage.
Reaves jumps guard but Oyama stands there with Reaves around his waist. Reaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reaves is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oyama tries to land knees in the clinch but Reaves avoids the damage to the body.
Oyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reaves avoiding damage as Oyama throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Masutatsu Oyama dominated that round.
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.#R2##CL2#
Oyama has closed the distance and engaged Reaves in a clinch.
Reaves avoiding damage as Oyama throws knees to the body.
Oyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Oyama throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reaves dodges an elbow strike from Oyama.
Oyama tries a body shot but Reaves blocks it.
Reaves blocks a body shot from Oyama.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaves.
Reaves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oyama pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Oyama rushes Reaves and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaves blocks an elbow strike from Oyama.
Oyama has a couple of punches blocked by Reaves.
Reaves avoiding damage as Oyama throws knees to the body.
Oyama lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Reaves's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Reaves lands an elbow inside that Oyama shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Masutatsu Oyama has been cut.
Reaves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaves avoiding damage as Oyama throws knees to the body.
Reaves blocks an elbow strike from Oyama.
Oyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reaves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reaves managing to block the knees to the body from Oyama.
Oyama throws an elbow that misses.
Oyama takes an elbow to the temple.
Reaves avoids the elbow strike from Oyama, against the cage.
Reaves with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oyama as Reaves tries to tie him up.
Oyama missing with knees to the body.
Oyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaves uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Oyama stalls.
Oyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Oyama misses with a punch to the body.
Oyama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reaves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reaves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oyama has him pressed against the cage.
Oyama tries a body shot but Reaves blocks it.
Reaves prevents a body shot from Oyama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oyama leaning against his opponent.
Oyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oyama misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Reaves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oyama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oyama leaning his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oyama.
Oyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaves's elbow.
Oyama throws an elbow but it misses.
Reaves avoids a wild elbow strike from Oyama.
Oyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oyama pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reaves is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oyama gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Reaves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaves looking to stall. #T4#
Reaves wants a takedown.
Oyama misses with an elbow strike.
Oyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reaves can't break the clinch.
Oyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oyama throws an elbow but misses.
Oyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaves's elbow.
Reaves avoids the elbow strike from Oyama, against the cage. #TD#
Reaves successfully pulls guard.
Reaves controlling Oyama's posture.
Oyama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oyama looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Oyama instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaves.
Reaves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oyama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Reaves breaks the clinch.
Reaves goes for a double leg but Oyama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oyama continues to drive forward.
Oyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reaves.
Oyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaves tries to score a body lock takedown but Oyama shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Reaves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reaves.
Oyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Reaves controls his hands.
Reaves being controlled against the cage.
Reaves is trying to pull guard but Oyama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Oyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reaves is trying to break the clinch but Oyama is controlling him.#TD#
Reaves jumps guard and drags Oyama to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Reaves is working an open guard so Oyama takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Oyama moves into the clinch successfully.
Masutatsu Oyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reaves with a knee to the head.
Oyama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Oyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oyama controlling the action here for a moment.
Reaves blocks an elbow strike from Oyama. #T2#
Oyama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oyama working aggressively here. #BC#
Reaves manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Reaves rushes Oyama and presses him up against the cage.
Reaves avoids the elbow strike from Oyama, against the cage.
Reaves blocks an elbow strike from Oyama.
Reaves fails to pull guard.
Reaves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaves wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reaves blocking some punches.
Reaves blocks an elbow strike from Oyama.
Reaves is looking to break free of the clinch but Oyama has double underhooks.
Reaves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oyama misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reaves.
Reaves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T3#
Oyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oyama can't find room to land a body shot as Reaves controls the action.
Oyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oyama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oyama stalls.
Reaves prevents a body shot from Oyama.
Oyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reaves's efforts to push away.
Reaves is trying to pull guard but Oyama turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oyama is pushing Reaves up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oyama is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reaves is defending well for now.#T4#
Reaves can't break the clinch.
Reaves blocks an elbow strike from Oyama.
Oyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Reaves controls his hands.
Oyama gets underhooks to prevent Reaves's takedown attempt.
Oyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reaves's efforts to push away.
Reaves tries to circle away but Oyama has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Oyama.
Reaves blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oyama misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaves tries to pull guard but Oyama won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oyama.
Joe Reaves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oyama creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Masutatsu Oyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oyama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

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

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