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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.'. |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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! |
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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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