PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludi Konj (ranked 6754 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masutatsu Oyama (ranked 7652 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Konj
vs
Oyama

190 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Pit Bull Development
RAGS of a RONIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ludi Konj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masutatsu Oyama!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konj darts in looking for a takedown but Oyama gets double underhooks and turns Konj into the cage.
Konj misses with a two punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oyama.
Oyama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Konj.
Ludi Konj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konj changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oyama tries to avoid it but Konj manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oyama to the ground. Oyama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Konj as he jumps to the side.
Oyama will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ludi Konj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masutatsu Oyama.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama stuffs the takedown.
Konj shoots in for a takedown but Oyama shows good takedown defense.
Konj sets himself, and Oyama steps forward looking for the clinch! Konj avoids it this time.
Oyama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Konj darts in looking for a takedown but Oyama gets double underhooks and turns Konj into the cage.

Oyama has managed to clinch.
Oyama tries to pull guard but Konj holds him up against the cage and eventually Oyama drops back down to his feet.

Konj manages to break the clinch.
Oyama looks for a takedown but Konj sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oyama tries to clinch up but Konj circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Konj misses its target.
Konj throws a hook to the side of Oyama's head but Oyama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oyama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Konj.
Oyama has his takedown stuffed

and Konj counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Konj.

Konj jumps guard and drags Oyama to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Konj working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oyama.
Konj has control of Oyama's left arm, preventing Oyama from doing any damage.
Konj has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Oyama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oyama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyama missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Konj is keeping the position for now.
Konj wants to sweep here but Oyama controlling him for the moment.
Oyama trying to stand up but can't free himself from Konj's guard.

Konj is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Oyama presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Konj changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oyama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oyama shoots in for a double leg but Konj sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Konj misses with a takedown attempt - Oyama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Oyama tries to counter it with a takedown but Konj pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Oyama has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konj tries to bum rush Oyama with a series of wild strikes but Oyama uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Konj 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.
Konj is breathing heavily.
Oyama shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Konj pinned against the cage. Konj gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Konj misses with a body kick.
Konj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oyama steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Konj.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Oyama tries to keep at a distance but Konj has taken the fight into the clinch.
Konj tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludi Konj dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Oyama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oyama checks a low kick from Konj.
Oyama wants to counter the offense by Konj and move into the clinch position.
Oyama shoots in for a takedown but Konj shows good takedown defense.
Oyama stuffs the takedown attempt from Konj. Konj gets slowly back to his feet.
Oyama shapes to counter with a head kick.
Oyama tries for a takedown but Konj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ludi Konj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masutatsu Oyama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama checks a leg kick nicely.
Oyama tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Konj swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Oyama as Konj shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konj shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Konj with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Konj throws a head kick but Oyama moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Konj. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Konj. No joy for Oyama on that attempt.

Konj fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oyama, pushing him back against the cage.
Oyama tries to pull guard but Konj holds him up against the cage and eventually Oyama drops back down to his feet.
Konj controlling the action here for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konj drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oyama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oyama is trying to pull guard but Konj turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Konj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oyama can do to turn this around?

Konj ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Konj no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Konj looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oyama is one step ahead there.

Oyama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Konj is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Oyama, into his guard.

Oyama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Konj defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oyama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konj doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konj manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Konj looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Oyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Konj gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Oyama is looking for a triangle but Konj pushes his legs off easily.
Konj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Konj slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Oyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Konj drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Konj jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Oyama is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Oyama looking for a guillotine here but Konj defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Konj is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ludi Konj dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Oyama shoots for a takedown but Konj saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Konj shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Konj showed some decent athleticism there.
Konj uses his free foot to push down on Oyama's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Oyama.
Oyama tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ludi Konj overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Konj takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konj lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oyama slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Oyama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Konj is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Konj works his way into full mount!
BOOM! Konj connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konj putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oyama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oyama sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Konj is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Konj working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Konj is looking to advance position but Oyama won't allow it.
Oyama taking some punishment here, with Konj in his half guard.
Oyama is looking to improve his position.

Oyama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Konj pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oyama tries to roll over but Konj keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Konj there.
Oyama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Konj scores with a couple of nice shots.
Konj is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Oyama looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Konj pushes past his half guard into mount!
Konj sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oyama really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Konj is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Oyama can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Konj sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konj lands a couple of good shots and Oyama has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oyama covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Konj is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Oyama up.
Konj cracks Oyama with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Oyama from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Oyama is taking damage to the body and head.
I really don't envy Oyama right now.
Konj is riding his opponent, not letting Oyama buck him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konj doesn't have the hooks in and Oyama manages to turn into his guard.

Konj looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Masutatsu Oyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ludi Konj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Konj 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.
Konj looking for a sweep. Not yet Konj, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ludi Konj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Konj has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludi Konj!