PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devon Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Ozawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Gonzalez
vs
Ozawa

170 cm
20
150 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

163 cm
23
139 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuki Ozawa!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozawa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ozawa wants it to stay on the feet.
Ozawa connects with a leg kick. Gonzalez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ozawa tries to clinch there but Gonzalez circles away.
Gonzalez shoots for a double leg takedown but Ozawa sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzalez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Ozawa forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
Ozawa prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozawa gets underhooks to prevent Gonzalez's takedown attempt.
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ozawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ozawa gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozawa landing knees to the body.
Ozawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ozawa avoiding damage.
Gonzalez is trying to drag Ozawa to the mat but Ozawa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gonzalez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ozawa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ozawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gonzalez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ozawa prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ozawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez has a takedown stuffed.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Gonzalez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ozawa's half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gonzalez stops Ozawa from getting back to his feet.
Gonzalez wants to free his trapped foot but Ozawa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gonzalez is working hard here to advance position.

Ozawa has one foot on Gonzalez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ozawa moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonzalez wants to take the fight to the mat but Ozawa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ozawa slows down the pace here.
Gonzalez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ozawa is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzalez avoids the elbow strike from Ozawa, against the cage.

Ozawa breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez shoots in but Ozawa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ozawa tries to clinch up.
Jab, jab by Ozawa - just one landing.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown but Ozawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonzalez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzalez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ozawa's waist but Ozawa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gonzalez off to one side.
Gonzalez shoots in but no luck this time.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.

Ozawa has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa works on Gonzalez's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Ozawa.
Ozawa stops a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Ozawa gets through Gonzalez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ozawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ozawa scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Ozawa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gonzalez up against the cage.
Gonzalez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ozawa after a bit of a struggle.
Gonzalez avoids a wild elbow strike from Ozawa.

Ozawa breaks the clinch.
Ozawa is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Gonzalez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ozawa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gonzalez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown but Ozawa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ozawa rushes Gonzalez and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozawa prevents the takedown attempt.
Ozawa scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Ozawa just leaning against Gonzalez, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Ozawa's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Gonzalez tries to score a body lock takedown but Ozawa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ozawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ozawa lands an elbow just above Gonzalez 's eye.
Ozawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ozawa lands with a left to the head.
Ozawa prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ozawa missing with knees to the body.

Ozawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ozawa fails in his attempt to clinch.

Gonzalez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuki Ozawa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gonzalez circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ozawa forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ozawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ozawa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gonzalez avoids it.
Ozawa digs a right hand into Gonzalez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gonzalez's gas tank.
Gonzalez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ozawa prevents it.
Gonzalez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ozawa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ozawa lands an uppercut.
Gonzalez wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ozawa wants to stall.
Gonzalez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ozawa is defending well.
Ozawa lands a left hand.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the head.
Ozawa leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gonzalez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ozawa is trying to keep an underhook but Gonzalez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but Ozawa defending well.

Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura but Ozawa is defending well.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but Ozawa defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez passes to side control.
Ozawa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Gonzalez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Gonzalez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ozawa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ozawa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Gonzalez tries for a kimura but Ozawa is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Gonzalez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ozawa, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Gonzalez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gonzalez keeps the fight on the outside.
Ozawa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gonzalez.

Ozawa moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
Ozawa scores with a shot to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez is looking for a takedown.
Gonzalez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ozawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Gonzalez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ozawa.
Gonzalez walks into a jab.
Ozawa tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ozawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Gonzalez looking to score a takedown here. Ozawa is defending well but Gonzalez drives through and ends up in Ozawa's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ozawa. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozawa is retaining full guard.
Ozawa is looking to stand up but Gonzalez isn't so interested in that idea.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozawa is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez passes Ozawa's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Ozawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozawa is holding on for now.
Ozawa is looking to escape.

Gonzalez wants to work for an arm triangle but Ozawa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gonzalez prevents Ozawa from standing back up.
Ozawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonzalez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonzalez wants to advance to full mount but Ozawa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozawa is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez prevents Ozawa from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzalez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ozawa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gonzalez is looking for a kimura here.

Gonzalez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ozawa is trying to stand up here but Gonzalez is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ozawa defends it well.
Gonzalez moves nicely into side control.

Gonzalez swings around for an armbar but Ozawa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gonzalez's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ozawa wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Gonzalez's closed guard. He's half up but Gonzalez has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Gonzalez pivots and extends the arm, Ozawa falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Gonzalez! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Devon Gonzalez!
Devon Gonzalez took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.