PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Inoue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiko Mizuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Inoue
vs
Mizuki

180 cm
25
187 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
189 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers standup

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enzo Inoue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiko Mizuki!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inoue avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mizuki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshiko Mizuki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inoue scores with the left hand. Mizuki knows he should have avoided that one.
Inoue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Mizuki closes the distance and clinches.

Mizuki lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mizuki postures up in Inoue's guard and throws a big left but Inoue blocks it.

Mizuki drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Inoue dives on top into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Inoue won't allow Mizuki to sweep him here.
Inoue wants to stand but Mizuki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Inoue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mizuki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mizuki controls Inoue momentarily but Inoue frees himself.

Mizuki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mizuki managing to control the position.
Inoue has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mizuki's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mizuki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Inoue would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Mizuki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Inoue can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mizuki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mizuki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Inoue defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mizuki has a closed guard, preventing Inoue from standing up.
Inoue wants to control from the top but Mizuki keeps moving.
Mizuki is pulling down on Inoue's head. It's preventing any offense from Inoue, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mizuki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Inoue is fending him off so far but Mizuki persists. Nope, Inoue circles away and we're back to standing.
Mizuki throws an off balance right hand

and Inoue counters with a crisp one two that drops Mizuki! Inoue thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mizuki to his feet! Mizuki is in big trouble!

Mizuki is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizuki defending well as Inoue loads up on a big left hand.

Mizuki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mizuki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizuki won't let Inoue get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Mizuki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Inoue has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Inoue!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yoshiko Mizuki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mizuki fails with the takedown.
Mizuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mizuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inoue.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inoue defending well as Mizuki loads up on a big left hand.

Mizuki scores a takedown into full mount!

Mizuki moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Inoue has worked his arm free - good work by Inoue!

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Mizuki is trying to get an arm triangle but Inoue is defending well.
Inoue is trying to get back to his feet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mizuki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Inoue is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mizuki controls the position.
Mizuki advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mizuki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mizuki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mizuki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Inoue stacks Mizuki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Inoue!
Inoue tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mizuki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Inoue lands a nice short elbow.

Mizuki looking for submissions off his back.

Mizuki actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mizuki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Inoue decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inoue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mizuki throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshiko Mizuki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mizuki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Mizuki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Inoue is trying to stand.
Mizuki tries to control but Inoue wriggling away.
Mizuki content just to control the position here.

Mizuki goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Inoue is on top in guard.
Inoue trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mizuki's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mizuki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Inoue wants to pass the guard but Mizuki is keeping the position.
Mizuki has control of Inoue's left arm, preventing Inoue from doing any damage.
Mizuki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Inoue is one step ahead there.
Inoue tries to stand but Mizuki is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mizuki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Mizuki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Inoue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Inoue scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inoue throws and elbow that misses. Mizuki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Inoue's guard. Nice move by Mizuki!
Mizuki wants to pass the guard but Inoue is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizuki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Mizuki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Inoue is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mizuki, into his guard.
Yoshiko Mizuki has got the better of the ground game so far.

Inoue is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mizuki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mizuki has escaped and now he's on top!
Enzo Inoue has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mizuki looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizuki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mizuki trying to control but Inoue is working from the bottom.
Mizuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inoue is keeping the position for now.
Mizuki wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mizuki advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshiko Mizuki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mizuki 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshiko Mizuki!