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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Osland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Yamazawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamazawa has chosen Avicii - Silhouettes as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Osland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kazushi Yamazawa!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamazawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Osland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yamazawa somewhat.
Osland looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yamazawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Osland counters with a two punch combo.
Yamazawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yamazawa shoots in for a double leg but Osland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Derek Osland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Yamazawa.
Yamazawa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osland.
Osland doesn't manage to clinch there - Yamazawa circles away.
Osland takes a swing at Yamazawa's ribcage but misses.
Yamazawa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yamazawa showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osland is defending against the submission attempts here by Yamazawa.
Yamazawa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yamazawa working the head and body with strikes.
Yamazawa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yamazawa working Osland over with strikes.
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.
Yamazawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yamazawa wants to pass to mount but Osland is defending the position.
Yamazawa is nestled in close to Osland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Osland is looking to improve his position.
Osland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yamazawa on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamazawa decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Derek Osland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamazawa takes the fight into the clinch.
Yamazawa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Osland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yamazawa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Osland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yamazawa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yamazawa controlling Osland's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Osland trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamazawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Derek Osland wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Yamazawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamazawa shoots for a double leg takedown but Osland sprawls well. He's pushed Yamazawa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yamazawa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Osland counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Yamazawa dominated that round.
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.
Osland lands with a nice combination. Yamazawa backs away looking to recover.
Osland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamazawa tries to clinch but Osland moves out of range.
Osland slaps away a takedown attempt from Yamazawa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Osland is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yamazawa.
Osland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Osland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osland prevents Yamazawa from getting the reversal.
Osland sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Yamazawa wants to control but Osland is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamazawa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Yamazawa tries to hold on but Osland pushes him away.
Yamazawa is working to get back to half guard.
Yamazawa wants to control but Osland is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kazushi Yamazawa wasn't active enough on the ground.
Yamazawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Osland as he jumps to the side.
Derek Osland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Yamazawa.
Osland lands with a nice combination. Yamazawa backs away looking to recover.
Yamazawa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Osland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yamazawa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Osland's head.
Yamazawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamazawa throwing strikes but missing.
Kazushi Yamazawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamazawa with a nice head shot there.
Yamazawa preventing the sweep.
Yamazawa lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yamazawa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Osland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Osland tries to get out of the position.
Yamazawa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Osland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamazawa is one step ahead there.
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!
Yamazawa connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamazawa with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Yamazawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Osland throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yamazawa is defended easily by Osland.
Yamazawa takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamazawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Osland but Osland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamazawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamazawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Osland.
Osland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamazawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamazawa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Osland but Osland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Derek Osland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazushi Yamazawa.
Yamazawa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yamazawa closes the distance and clinches up with Osland, looking for a takedown. Yamazawa pushes Osland against the cage but Osland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osland lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Yamazawa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yamazawa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Osland as he jumps to the side.
Yamazawa tries for a takedown but Osland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Yamazawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Osland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Osland lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osland throws a leg kick but Yamazawa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Osland throws a low kick but Yamazawa avoids it.
Osland misses with a double jab
and Yamazawa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Osland's guard now.
Yamazawa slips nicely into half guard.
Yamazawa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Osland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yamazawa working Osland over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osland wants to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yamazawa.
Osland is trying to get back to full guard.
Yamazawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Osland is just riding it out for now. Yamazawa eventually gives up the hold.
Yamazawa lands with a punch from half guard.
Derek Osland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kazushi Yamazawa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yamazawa wants to take a breather but Osland is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazushi Yamazawa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamazawa 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazushi Yamazawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazushi Yamazawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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