PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Mizakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Rihanna - So Hard. Mizakota comes into a darkened arena with his song building. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Adams
vs
Mizakota

170 cm
24
155 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

178 cm
27
158 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Tri Light Clothing

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuo Mizakota!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mizakota. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Adams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Mizakota is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mizakota wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Adams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Adams tries to stand and escape but Mizakota is controlling the position.

Adams seems to be looking for submissions.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Mizakota is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mizakota moves into full guard.
Adams preventing the sweep.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mizakota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A solid body kick from Mizakota.
Adams throws a series of punches but Mizakota avoids them all with ease.
Adams is breathing heavily.

Mizakota drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mizakota stands and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mizakota on the ground.

Mizakota tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizakota throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Adams tries to buck Mizakota off but Mizakota is having none of it.

Mizakota looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizakota working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to bench press Mizakota off him but Mizakota keeps the position.

Mizakota goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Adams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mizakota's guard! Nice work there by Adams!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mizakota has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Adams should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mizakota has tightened it up now! Adams should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kazuo Mizakota!