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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! |
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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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