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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 801 p4p, 593 weight class) and Masutatsu Oyama (ranked 110 p4p, 80 weight class). Anderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pick up man. Sparky Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Masutatsu Oyama's chin.
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56 - 31 - 0 |
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 56 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masutatsu Oyama!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oyama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson scores with a takedown into Oyama's guard.
Oyama kicks Anderson off and gets to his feet.
Oyama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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 can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Anderson pushes down on Oyama's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anderson is looking to pass Oyama's guard but actually Oyama recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Oyama manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Oyama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oyama has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson wants to stall.
Anderson keeps control of Oyama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oyama is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anderson 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.
Anderson is standing up over Oyama. Oyama looks to escape but Anderson dives into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oyama can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anderson in side control, throwing shots but Oyama defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyama is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Anderson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oyama is not content to let Anderson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyama is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anderson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oyama pushes Anderson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anderson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oyama wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Oyama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Oyama tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson moves out of range as Oyama strikes.
Anderson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oyama was covering up waiting for the punch and Anderson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oyama sees it coming and defends easily.
Oyama has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Anderson is on him like a limpet, forcing Oyama back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oyama.
Oyama is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Oyama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oyama tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anderson prevents Oyama from breaking the clinch.
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Oyama up, before dumping him to the ground. Oyama manages to land in guard.
Oyama manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Oyama swinging wildly here.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oyama counters with a left to the body.
Oyama moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Oyama lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anderson doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Anderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oyama throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Oyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Oyama misses the target.
Oyama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson prevents Oyama from getting back to his feet.
Oyama keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Oyama is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Oyama pushes Anderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyama connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Oyama scores with a hook.
Oyama misses with a looping right.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oyama's guard.
Anderson prevents Oyama from getting back to his feet.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Oyama is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson prevents Oyama from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oyama is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oyama stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oyama throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Oyama lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
Anderson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oyama to the ground. Anderson is now in Oyama's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oyama wants to stand up but Anderson is controlling him.
Oyama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masutatsu Oyama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oyama fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oyama finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Oyama clinches.
Oyama manages to break the clinch.
Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Oyama quickly recovers to half guard.
Anderson stops Oyama from getting back to his feet.
Oyama manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Oyama.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oyama napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Oyama trying to get back to his feet but Anderson is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anderson is persistently looking for the submission but Oyama is defending it well.
Oyama is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Will Anderson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Oyama wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyama manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Oyama misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Oyama manages to avoid it.
Oyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Anderson is looking to counter punch.
Oyama is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anderson.
Oyama cracks Anderson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oyama lands an overhand right.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oyama connects with a nice looking jab.
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oyama manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Oyama manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oyama on his heels. He'll look to pass Oyama's guard now, I'm sure.
Oyama has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Anderson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oyama scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oyama cracks Anderson with a good jab.
Anderson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oyama finds it's way round the side to connect with Anderson's head.
Anderson is rocked!
A big left from Anderson misses.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oyama scores with a body shot.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masutatsu Oyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oyama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masutatsu Oyama!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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