PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mariano Ozawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Ozawa
vs
Smith

167 cm
20
147 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

173 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mariano Ozawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bryan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ozawa was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
Smith throws and elbow that misses. Ozawa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Ozawa!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozawa stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Ozawa stops Smith from standing up.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ozawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ozawa to regain full guard.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bryan Smith.
Smith dives in and grabs Ozawa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ozawa pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Smith looks for a takedown but Ozawa sprawls well.

Ozawa closes the distance and clinches.
Ozawa keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Ozawa pulls guard effortlessly.
Ozawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Ozawa to get back to his feet.
Ozawa is breathing heavily.
Smith throws a strike but Ozawa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ozawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Ozawa gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith with a poor takedown

and Ozawa counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Mariano Ozawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Smith.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ozawa is controlling him.
Smith wants to sweep here but Ozawa controlling him for the moment.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Ozawa pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ozawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith postures up in Ozawa's guard and throws a big left but Ozawa blocks it.
Ozawa has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ozawa looking to control.

Mariano Ozawa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ozawa wants to clinch

and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Ozawa fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith trying to control but Ozawa is working from the bottom.
Smith postures up in Ozawa's guard and throws a big left but Ozawa blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but Ozawa keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bryan Smith.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ozawa counters with a two punch combo.

Smith closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ozawa quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ozawa controls his leg.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Ozawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Ozawa to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ozawa swivels and escapes.
Ozawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith looks for a takedown but Ozawa sprawls well.
Mariano Ozawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Smith.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown

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

Smith breaks the clinch.

Ozawa closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Ozawa jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ozawa.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ozawa tries to stand but Smith is controlling his head.
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith wants to improve his position but Ozawa is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is staying active underneath Ozawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Ozawa stands up and beckons Smith to join him on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Ozawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith dives in and grabs Ozawa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ozawa pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Ozawa closes the distance looking to clinch

and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Ozawa fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith is looking to stand up but Ozawa won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Ozawa is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Bryan Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ozawa closes the distance but Smith moves to the side

and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Ozawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ozawa landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith has his foot on Ozawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ozawa works his way back into a safe position though.

Ozawa gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mariano Ozawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Ozawa shows good takedown defense.
Smith shoots and misses

and Ozawa counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Smith has his foot on Ozawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ozawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Ozawa throwing strikes but missing.

Ozawa gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ozawa is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mariano Ozawa.
I think Ozawa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mariano Ozawa!