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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuo Mizakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mizakota's entrance music is . A fine choice. 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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139 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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140 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuo Mizakota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor misses with a hook. Mizakota ducked under it nicely.
Taylor throws a jab when Mizakota was well out of range.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor lands with a nice body punch.
Taylor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taylor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mizakota on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Mizakota misses.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mizakota.
Mizakota misses with a double jab.
Mizakota really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mizakota looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Mizakota misses.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Mizakota ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor connects with a single shot there.
Jason Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Mizakota's shoulder, as Mizakota tries to avoid the shot.
Mizakota throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor throws a head kick but Mizakota moves out of range.
Taylor throws a jab when Mizakota was well out of range.
Taylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mizakota.
Jason Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mizakota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor throws a leg kick but Mizakota checks it.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Mizakota lands a nice shot that snaps Taylor's head back.
Mizakota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Mizakota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taylor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizakota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor throws a wild body kick that Mizakota sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Mizakota sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Taylor finds it's target.
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Taylor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mizakota.
Mizakota throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Mizakota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mizakota tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
A head kick by Taylor misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor scoring well with a low kick there.
Taylor sizes up Mizakota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mizakota drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mizakota stops Taylor from standing up.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mizakota doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mizakota manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Mizakota is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizakota stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Taylor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Taylor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taylor motions for Mizakota to come forward. Taylor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mizakota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mizakota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor throws a jab when Mizakota was well out of range.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Mizakota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mizakota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mizakota is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taylor throws a sloppy body shot
and Mizakota counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taylor misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Taylor misses
and Mizakota counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mizakota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mizakota misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mizakota shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taylor is trying to defend but Mizakota finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mizakota seems to be working for a kimura but Taylor defends the submission attempt.
Mizakota is looking to advance position but Taylor won't allow it.
Mizakota will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor pushes Mizakota off looking to stand but Mizakota dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mizakota in particular looking to stall.
Mizakota is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
Mizakota passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mizakota raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mizakota prevents Taylor from getting the reversal.
Taylor wants to hold on but Mizakota pushes him away.
Mizakota looking to finish Taylor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taylor!
Taylor gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizakota wants to pass to mount but Taylor is defending the position.
Mizakota is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
Mizakota wants to work for an arm triangle but Taylor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taylor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taylor has his feet on Mizakota's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Taylor jabs Mizakota right on the nose. Mizakota blinks but takes it well.
Taylor connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizakota lands a slapping body shot.
Taylor throws a leg kick but Mizakota sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mizakota misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mizakota looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Mizakota has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with Mizakota's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor scores with a head kick.
It looks like Kazuo Mizakota has been cut.
Mizakota is looking to wear down Taylor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mizakota takes one to the side of the head.
Mizakota ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Nice defenses there by Mizakota.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Taylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kazuo Mizakota's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mizakota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Mizakota moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Mizakota with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizakota.
Mizakota thows a body shot but no joy.
Taylor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mizakota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mizakota blocks a jab.
Mizakota lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mizakota.
Taylor swings for the body but Mizakota moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mizakota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Mizakota sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Jason Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mizakota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taylor throws a hook but Mizakota blocks it.
Mizakota tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Mizakota.
Mizakota tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Taylor lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mizakota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good shot there by Mizakota.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Mizakota with a jab.
Taylor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Taylor throws a hook but Mizakota blocks it.
Mizakota moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizakota lands with a hook. Taylor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taylor throws a right hand that misses
letting Mizakota counter with a right hand.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mizakota.
Mizakota throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taylor catches Mizakota with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mizakota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mizakota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Mizakota.
Mizakota is looking to clinch.
Mizakota has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mizakota makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mizakota is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Taylor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kazuo Mizakota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizakota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mizakota tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
Taylor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mizakota lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mizakota throws an elbow that misses.
Taylor prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor avoiding damage as Mizakota throws knees to the body.
Taylor misses with an elbow over the top.
Taylor looking to throw knees to the head but Mizakota is blocking nicely.
Taylor stalling in the clinch.
Mizakota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mizakota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor trying to control the position but instead, Mizakota has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taylor into the ropes.
Mizakota lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kazuo Mizakota.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Taylor!
After the fight, Jason Taylor was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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hype
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RATING
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