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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuma Ozawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrence Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thornton's choice of entrance music: The Clipse - Mr. Me Too. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Terrence Thornton enters the cage!
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuma Ozawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terrence Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ozawa misses the jab.
Thornton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ozawa avoids the head kick by Thornton.
Ozawa swings for the body but Thornton moves out of range.
Thornton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozawa.
Thornton shoots in and drives through. Ozawa sprawls well.
Ozawa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thornton manages to avoid it.
Ozawa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thornton in his tracks.
Thornton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thornton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thornton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thornton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ozawa misses with a hook. Thornton ducked under it nicely.
Thornton moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozawa lands with a nice combination. Thornton backs away looking to recover.
Thornton misses with a leg kick.
Ozawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thornton lands with a nice body kick.
Thornton throws a low kick but Ozawa avoids it.
Thornton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ozawa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thornton scrambles back to his feet.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Thornton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thornton lands a nice looking body kick.
Ozawa lands with a straight right. Thornton didn't see that one coming.
Ozawa scores with a jab. Thornton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thornton moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozawa throws a lazy right hand but Thornton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa throws out a powerful jab.
Ozawa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozawa avoids the head kick by Thornton.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thornton.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thornton, right into the meat.
Ozawa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ozawa cracks Thornton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Donk. Ozawa catches Thornton right on the button with a cross.
Ozawa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ozawa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thornton throws the kick towards the body but Ozawa avoids it.
Ozawa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Thornton as he checks the leg kick.
Ozawa misses with a body shot.
Thornton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thornton moves out of range as Ozawa strikes.
Thornton defending well as Ozawa loads up on a big left hand.
Thornton wants to land a leg kick but Ozawa is out of range.
Ozawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A clash of legs there as Ozawa blocks the low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thornton.
Ozawa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ozawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ozawa throws a looping overhand right but Thornton ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ozawa checks the leg kick.
Thornton throws a leg kick that misses.
Ozawa checks a low kick from Thornton.
A good leg kick by Thornton.
Ozawa throws a lazy right hand but Thornton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozawa blocks a leg kick.
Thornton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Thornton.
Thornton checks the leg kick nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ozawa connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thornton lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Terrence Thornton will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters circling - Ozawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thornton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ozawa misses with a double jab.
Ozawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Thornton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thornton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ozawa if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Ozawa misses.
Thornton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thornton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thornton ducks under a wild hook from Ozawa.
Ozawa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thornton can pounce on him.
Thornton scoring well with a low kick there.
Thornton avoids the body shot from Ozawa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Ozawa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thornton defending well as Ozawa loads up on a big left hand.
Thornton pushes Ozawa away with a front kick.
Thornton throws a leg kick that misses.
Ozawa looks to throw the jab but Thornton is out of range.
Thornton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ozawa's head.
Terrence Thornton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thornton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ozawa is trying to defend but Thornton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thornton is pressing down on Ozawa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozawa is holding on for now.
Ozawa trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ozawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozawa is not content to let Thornton control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thornton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozawa tries to lock up and control but Thornton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thornton has control of Ozawa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ozawa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ozawa tries to hold on but Thornton postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thornton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Thornton raining down shots from the mount!
Ozawa is rocked!
Thornton controlling from mount.
Oh Ozawa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thornton has hold of Ozawa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ozawa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ozawa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thornton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thornton working for a guillotine from mount but Ozawa is in no mood to give up.
Ozawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Thornton has a good base and remains in mount.
Thornton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton takes Ozawa's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Ozawa is in trouble.
Ozawa seems to have got his legs back now.
Thornton lands with a hammerfist to the side of Ozawa's head.
Ozawa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thornton.
Thornton keeps control of the position easily here as Ozawa tries to buck him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thornton looking to break Ozawa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ozawa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thornton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terrence Thornton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Thornton throws a low kick but Ozawa avoids it.
Ozawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Ozawa.
Ozawa checks a leg kick.
Thornton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozawa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thornton.
Ozawa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thornton lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Ozawa does it's job there.
Ozawa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thornton throws a leg kick but Ozawa checks it.
Ozawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thornton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton throws a chopping leg kick but Ozawa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thornton throws the kick towards the body but Ozawa avoids it.
Ozawa misses with a straight left.
Ozawa has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thornton.
Thornton throws a body punch but Ozawa moves out of range.
Thornton throws a leg kick that misses.
Thornton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thornton lands a leg kick that knocks Ozawa off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Ozawa misses.
Ozawa thows a body shot but no joy.
Thornton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ozawa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thornton scrambles back to his feet.
Ozawa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thornton staying out of range there.
Thornton shoots in looking for a takedown but Ozawa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thornton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thornton swinging wildly here.
Thornton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thornton throws a low kick, looking for Ozawa's leg but Ozawa calmly moves out of range.
Ozawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ozawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thornton throws a low kick but Ozawa avoids it.
Thornton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ozawa thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozawa looks to land a left hand but Thornton moved out of range nicely.
Ozawa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thornton.
Ozawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thornton moves away.
Ozawa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thornton's hands.
A head kick misses from Thornton.
Thornton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ozawa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ozawa lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ozawa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Yuma Ozawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozawa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thornton can pounce on him.
Thornton avoids the body shot from Ozawa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa blocks a low kick nicely.
Thornton fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thornton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thornton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ozawa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thornton throws a leg kick which misses Ozawa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ozawa tries to avoid it.
Thornton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozawa.
Terrence Thornton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ozawa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thornton.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ozawa scores with a hook to the body. Thornton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yuma Ozawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick lands from Thornton.
Thornton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ozawa if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terrence Thornton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thornton 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrence Thornton!
Terrence Thornton decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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