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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuma Ozawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Pharion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Pharion has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yuma Ozawa's chin.
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BJJ Blue 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuma Ozawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Pharion!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pharion has a takedown stuffed.
Pharion fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ozawa to the ground. Pharion is now in Ozawa's guard.
Ozawa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pharion.
Ozawa is pulling down on Pharion's head to control his posture.
Pharion throws a big elbow that misses.
Pharion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pharion working some strikes from top position.
Ozawa is looking to stand up but Pharion isn't so interested in that idea.
Pharion postures up in Ozawa's guard and throws a big left but Ozawa blocks it.
Ozawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pharion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Ozawa has control of Pharion's left arm, preventing Pharion from doing any damage.
Pharion throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozawa keeping moving, preventing Pharion from controlling successfully.
Ozawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pharion distracts Ozawa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pharion working some strikes from top position.
Ozawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pharion throwing strikes from guard but Ozawa blocks nicely.
Pharion works over Ozawa with some ground and pound from guard.
Pharion must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pharion trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pharion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pharion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ozawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ozawa seems keen to control Pharion's posture.
Ozawa looking for a guillotine here but Pharion defends easily.
Pharion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ozawa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pharion landing some decent shots from guard.
Ozawa keeping moving, preventing Pharion from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ozawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pharion lands a couple of elbows.
Ozawa is trying to control the position but Pharion postures up.
Ozawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ozawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pharion is fighting to break Ozawa's control of his arms but Ozawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozawa has momentary wrist control but Pharion slips an elbow through the middle.
Ozawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pharion scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ozawa is trying to keep Pharion in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa kicks Pharion off and gets to his feet.
Ozawa leaves Pharion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pharion.
Yuma Ozawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Pharion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pharion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ozawa tests Pharion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Ozawa - just one landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pharion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pharion scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pharion misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Pharion dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pharion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pharion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ozawa connects with a body shot.
Pharion misses with a takedown attempt
and Pharion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ozawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ozawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pharion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ozawa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pharion somewhat.
Pharion shoots and misses
and Ozawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yuma Ozawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Pharion.
Ozawa connects with a crisp jab.
Pharion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ozawa tries to avoid it but Pharion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ozawa to the ground. Ozawa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ozawa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ozawa connects with a leg kick. Pharion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pharion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ozawa scores with a hook.
Pharion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been told by Ozawa's head coaches at Synergy Fight Team (ACME) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozawa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pharion is breathing heavily.
Pharion fails with the takedown.
Ozawa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Ozawa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ozawa.
Ozawa lands a right hook to the body.
Ozawa scores with a jab to the body.
Pharion misses with a takedown attempt - Ozawa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ozawa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pharion eats them both and turns towards Ozawa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bill Pharion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pharion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ozawa as he avoids it easily.
A cross from Ozawa lands.
Ozawa lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Pharion 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pharion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ozawa circles away.
Ozawa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pharion at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Ozawa.
Pharion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pharion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ozawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ozawa tests Pharion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yuma Ozawa is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Ozawa. Beautiful body shot.
Pharion gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ozawa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yuma Ozawa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ozawa lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa scores with the left hand. Pharion knows he should have avoided that one.
Ozawa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pharion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ozawa circles away.
Ozawa scores with a jab to the body.
Ozawa with a jab.
Ozawa lands a jab to Pharion's midsection.
Ozawa scores with the left hand. Pharion knows he should have avoided that one.
Ozawa digs a good hook to Pharion's body.
Ozawa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ozawa lands with an overhand left.
Ozawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozawa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ozawa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ozawa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa scores with a nice head shot.
Ozawa lands a nice looking body shot.
Ozawa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pharion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ozawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozawa connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Ozawa as he connects with a hook.
Pharion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ozawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pharion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ozawa as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pharion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozawa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pharion doesn't seem bothered though.
Pharion has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good shot there by Ozawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuma Ozawa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pharion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pharion shoots in but Ozawa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pharion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ozawa tries to avoid it but Pharion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ozawa to the ground. Ozawa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ozawa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pharion takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheers as Ozawa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pharion doesn't seem phased though.
Ozawa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ozawa digs a good body shot into Pharion's ribs.
Ozawa digs a good hook to Pharion's body.
Ozawa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ozawa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pharion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ozawa leaves Pharion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yuma Ozawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Pharion.
Ozawa lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozawa lands a jab.
Good exchange - Ozawa coming out on top.
Ozawa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pharion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ozawa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pharion shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ozawa.
Ozawa punishes Pharion's body with a nice straight punch.
Pharion shoots in for a double leg but Ozawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pharion tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ozawa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pharion back to the cage. Ozawa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pharion with a poor takedown
and Ozawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pharion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ozawa punishes Pharion's body with a nice straight punch.
Ozawa tests Pharion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pharion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ozawa defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozawa cracks Pharion with a good jab.
Ozawa lands a jab to the nose.
Ozawa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pharion doesn't seem bothered though.
Ozawa scores with a nice right hand.
Pharion is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ozawa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pharion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pharion gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pharion looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pharion takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ozawa lands with a good body shot.
Pharion tries for a takedown but Ozawa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pharion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ozawa tests Pharion's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ozawa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ozawa with a jab.
Ozawa lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ozawa does it's job there.
Ozawa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pharion doesn't seem bothered though.
Pharion takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ozawa scores with a sloppy right hand. Pharion should have avoided that one.
Ozawa pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pharion back to the cage. Ozawa follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pharion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pharion doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ozawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozawa sizes up Pharion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Ozawa. No joy for Pharion on that attempt.
Pharion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ozawa.
Ozawa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuma Ozawa showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuma Ozawa!
Yuma Ozawa really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dragon logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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