Post by xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club on Apr 15, 2016 10:57:26 GMT -5
Mizuki Inoue looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Hérica Tibúrcio doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Mizuki Inoue and Hérica Tibúrcio touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mizuki Inoue jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Hérica Tibúrcio attempts a sweep single...
Hérica Tibúrcio catches Mizuki Inoue's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tibúrcio.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Mizuki Inoue launches a few punches to Tibúrcio's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tibúrcio tries to cover his face,
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio is in closed guard... Mizuki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue aggressively and repeatedly punches Tibúrcio.
Good job by Tibúrcio blocking and slipping the blows.
Tibúrcio tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to roll to his side and trap Mizuki Inoue in his guard...
Hérica Tibúrcio gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mizuki Inoue doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue aggressively and repeatedly punches Tibúrcio.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mizuki Inoue controls the situation despite Hérica Tibúrcio efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to roll to his side and trap Mizuki Inoue in his guard...
Mizuki Inoue keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Tibúrcio works on the ground with his fingers over Mizuki's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Hérica Tibúrcio for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Mizuki time to recover. Mizuki Inoue seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Low kick by Hérica Tibúrcio to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Hérica Tibúrcio gets sloppy and Mizuki Inoue tries to take advantage...
Tibúrcio launches a kick
but Mizuki Inoue avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Low kick by Hérica Tibúrcio to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Hérica Tibúrcio is measuring Mizuki with his jab.
Mizuki isn't fazed.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Tibúrcio grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Mizuki struggles... Hérica Tibúrcio is unable to take him down
Tibúrcio has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Tibúrcio grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hérica Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio is in open guard over Mizuki
Mizuki tries to close his guard around Tibúrcio
He is not able to do it
Hérica Tibúrcio is in open guard over Mizuki
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to pass to half guard...
Mizuki Inoue's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in open guard over Mizuki
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Tibúrcio tries to jump to side mount.
Mizuki Inoue jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki is in closed guard... Tibúrcio tries to roll on the ground!
Mizuki Inoue uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue tries to better his position on the ground...
Mizuki breaks the closed guard of Hérica Tibúrcio and moves to half guard
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio attempts to trap Mizuki Inoue in his guard.
Hérica Tibúrcio manages to switch to half guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue tries to pass Hérica Tibúrcio's guard...
Mizuki Inoue manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio attempts to trap Mizuki Inoue in his guard.
Mizuki Inoue keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio tries to show some ground skills
Mizuki uses his strength to keep Mizuki at a disadvantage
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hérica Tibúrcio shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mizuki Inoue is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tibúrcio into his guard.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio is in closed guard... Mizuki tries to roll on the ground!
Hérica Tibúrcio uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Mizuki is moving on the ground...
Tibúrcio tries to counter Mizuki's moves on the ground.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio is in closed guard... Mizuki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Hérica Tibúrcio.
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Round 2
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Tibúrcio is holding Mizuki Inoue's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mizuki Inoue loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mizuki Hyper-extended his arm
Mizuki Inoue seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Hérica Tibúrcio!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in side mount over Mizuki Inoue
Hérica Tibúrcio looks to pass to mount...
Mizuki creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Hérica Tibúrcio and Mizuki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mizuki Inoue is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Tibúrcio is holding Mizuki Inoue's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mizuki Inoue loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in side mount over Mizuki Inoue
Hérica Tibúrcio looks to pass to mount...
Mizuki creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Hérica Tibúrcio moves forward and launches a low kick.
Mizuki blocks that.
Hérica Tibúrcio gets sloppy and Mizuki Inoue tries to take advantage...
Tibúrcio throws a lazy kick
Mizuki dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Mizuki decides to launch some tentative punches
Hérica Tibúrcio takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tibúrcio moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mizuki with a double overhooks!
Hérica Tibúrcio jabs at Mizuki
hitting his chest.
Mizuki Inoue tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Hérica Tibúrcio's knows what to do here and blocks them
Mizuki moves backwards and Hérica Tibúrcio is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mizuki launches a furious low kick!
Hérica Tibúrcio blocks
Mizuki misses a step and Hérica Tibúrcio sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Hérica Tibúrcio who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hérica Tibúrcio pushes away Mizuki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mizuki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Hérica Tibúrcio embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Mizuki who put distance between them
Hérica Tibúrcio attempts a sweep single...
Hérica Tibúrcio catches Mizuki Inoue's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tibúrcio.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Hérica Tibúrcio looks to posture up and open Mizuki Inoue's guard...
Mizuki Inoue has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio is in closed guard... Mizuki tries to roll on the ground!
Hérica Tibúrcio uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Mizuki's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio tries to escape from closed guard...
Mizuki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Hérica Tibúrcio! He is reversed and nor Mizuki Inoue is on half guard!
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to close the guard.
Tibúrcio put Mizuki Inoue in closed guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over Tibúrcio
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Mizuki tries to escape from the closed guard
Mizuki Inoue any adventage in the ground.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki tries to escape from the closed guard
Mizuki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue tries to open Tibúrcio's guard...
Tibúrcio breaks the lock and covers himself from Mizuki's punches
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio tries to close his guard around Mizuki
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Mizuki fires low kicks
punishing Tibúrcio's legs repeatedly.
Tibúrcio hyper-extended his left leg
Tibúrcio is holding Mizuki Inoue's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mizuki Inoue loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in side mount over Mizuki Inoue
Tibúrcio tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll to his side and trap Hérica Tibúrcio in his guard...
Hérica Tibúrcio keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll to his side and trap Hérica Tibúrcio in his guard...
Mizuki Inoue gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Hérica Tibúrcio positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Mizuki's ribs
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll to his side and trap Hérica Tibúrcio in his guard...
Mizuki Inoue gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Hérica Tibúrcio attempts a sweep single...
Hérica Tibúrcio catches Mizuki Inoue's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tibúrcio.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio tries to escape from the closed guard
Hérica Tibúrcio any adventage in the ground.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio struggles on the ground and tries to break Mizuki Inoue's guard...
Mizuki doesn't want to free his opponent and Tibúrcio continues in closed guard
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio is in closed guard... Mizuki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Tibúrcio tries to escape from the full mount...
Tibúrcio struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio tries to escape from the full mount...
Mizuki Inoue is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki tries to move to full mount!
Tibúrcio won't allow him to take this position easily.
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio launches a few weak punches
Mizuki blocks them effectively.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Hérica Tibúrcio is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mizuki and Tibúrcio are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Tibúrcio fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mizuki Inoue didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in open guard over Mizuki
Mizuki tries to close his guard around Tibúrcio
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Tibúrcio is in closed guard... Mizuki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to roll to his side and trap Mizuki Inoue in his guard...
Hérica Tibúrcio gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio tries to close his guard around Mizuki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio tries to close his guard around Mizuki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Tibúrcio tries to close his guard around Mizuki
He is not able to do it
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over Tibúrcio
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Mizuki throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hérica Tibúrcio
Blocked by Tibúrcio.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Mizuki Inoue circles around Tibúrcio
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Mizuki Inoue is opening up on Tibúrcio and raining down combinations!
Tibúrcio's corner looks worried!
Mizuki Inoue launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Tibúrcio's knee!
Tibúrcio hyper-extended his leg
Hérica Tibúrcio moves forward and launches a low kick.
Mizuki blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Mizuki Inoue looks to counter!
Tibúrcio launches a kick
but Mizuki Inoue avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Tibúrcio is holding Mizuki Inoue's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mizuki Inoue shows great balance while pushing away Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue fakes a punch and launches himself over Tibúrcio!
Nice move by Mizuki who clinches and pushes Tibúrcio against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Hérica Tibúrcio launches a few punches towards Mizuki's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Mizuki seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Hérica Tibúrcio is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some of the people here are booing!
Mizuki goes to the body...
his punches graze Tibúrcio's arm.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Some of the people here are booing!
Tibúrcio is holding Mizuki Inoue's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mizuki Inoue loses balance and goes to the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Mizuki Inoue has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Good front kick from Mizuki!
Hérica Tibúrcio blocks
Mizuki Inoue gets sloppy and Hérica Tibúrcio tries to take advantage...
Tibúrcio grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hérica Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio is in open guard over Mizuki
Mizuki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Mizuki tries to close his guard around Tibúrcio
He succeeds!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio tries to escape from closed guard...
Mizuki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Hérica Tibúrcio! He is reversed and nor Mizuki Inoue is on half guard!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue tries to pass Hérica Tibúrcio's guard...
Mizuki Inoue passes momentarily but Hérica Tibúrcio regains half guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mizuki is trying to counter now!
Mizuki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Hérica Tibúrcio is not able to stop Tibúrcio ground skills and Mizuki Inoue moves to side mount!
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue is cooling the fight on the ground
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue looks to mount Hérica Tibúrcio...
Mizuki Inoue slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mizuki Inoue doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Tibúrcio launches a flurry of punches
Mizuki slips out of danger.
Mizuki Inoue attempts a sweep single...
Hérica Tibúrcio was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Hérica Tibúrcio takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Hérica Tibúrcio attempts a sweep single...
Hérica Tibúrcio catches Mizuki Inoue's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tibúrcio.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio is in closed guard... Mizuki tries to roll on the ground!
Hérica Tibúrcio uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tibúrcio tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tibúrcio tries to escape from closed guard...
Mizuki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Hérica Tibúrcio! He is reversed and nor Mizuki Inoue is on half guard!
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mizuki's ribs.
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Tibúrcio's face!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tibúrcio is covering himself! Mizuki tries to force the situation and Tibúrcio clumsily gives his back!
Mizuki is in rear mount over Tibúrcio
Mizuki tries to get a hook in!
Tibúrcio rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue tries to pass Hérica Tibúrcio's guard...
Hérica Tibúrcio's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tibúrcio clumsily fails here and it's time for Mizuki Inoue to fight back!
Mizuki tries to get a side mount...
Tibúrcio wraps his leg around Mizuki Inoue leg and prevents him from moving.
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to close the guard.
Tibúrcio put Mizuki Inoue in closed guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Mizuki is in closed guard... Tibúrcio tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mizuki Inoue!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Tibúrcio is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to better his position on the ground...
Tibúrcio is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Body shots by Hérica Tibúrcio
Solid blows to Mizuki's abdomen.
That punishment by Hérica Tibúrcio has left Mizuki staggered! Hérica Tibúrcio should try push forward now and finish this!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Hérica Tibúrcio positions himself and tries to finish this!
Hérica Tibúrcio storms Mizuki Inoue's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Steve Mazzagatti is asking Mizuki Inoue to defend himself!
Mizuki's Left eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Hérica Tibúrcio has left Mizuki staggered! Hérica Tibúrcio should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Mizuki misses a step and Hérica Tibúrcio sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tibúrcio goes for an armbar!
Mizuki Inoue breaks the lock and pushes away Hérica Tibúrcio, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Mizuki Inoue. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tibúrcio steps backwards away from Mizuki Inoue. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tibúrcio gets a grip on his opponent
and barrels forward, spiking him on his head!
There is a small laceration on Mizuki Inoue's Nose
Hérica Tibúrcio is in open guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio moves on the ground
Hérica Tibúrcio moves to side mount
Hérica Tibúrcio is in side mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki tries to show some ground skills
Tibúrcio uses his strength to keep Tibúrcio at a disadvantage
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Mizuki fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Mizuki misses a step and Hérica Tibúrcio sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hérica Tibúrcio is measuring Mizuki with his jab.
Mizuki isn't fazed.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Brilliant combination from Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mizuki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mizuki Inoue seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Hérica Tibúrcio!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in open guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Mizuki seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in half guard over Mizuki
Hérica Tibúrcio Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Mizuki Inoue is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Mizuki Inoue seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Hérica Tibúrcio!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in half guard over Mizuki
Stand up! This is what Mizuki's cornermen are shouting. Hérica Tibúrcio is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to free his leg
Hérica Tibúrcio uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mizuki's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in side mount over Mizuki Inoue
Hérica Tibúrcio looks to pass to mount...
Tibúrcio slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mizuki Inoue.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll on the ground...
Tibúrcio knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Hérica Tibúrcio looks to counter!
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll to his side and trap Hérica Tibúrcio in his guard...
Mizuki Inoue gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Tibúrcio tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hérica Tibúrcio fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in half guard over Mizuki
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Tibúrcio tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in side mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki tries to show some ground skills
Tibúrcio uses his strength to keep Tibúrcio at a disadvantage
Tibúrcio is trying to counter now!
Hérica Tibúrcio looks to mount Mizuki Inoue...
Hérica Tibúrcio slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue launches a few punches to Tibúrcio's cheek from the guard.
Hérica Tibúrcio uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Tibúrcio tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hérica Tibúrcio controls the situation despite Mizuki Inoue efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll to his side and trap Hérica Tibúrcio in his guard...
Hérica Tibúrcio keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Tibúrcio tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hérica Tibúrcio controls the situation despite Mizuki Inoue efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Tibúrcio's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mizuki
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll to his side and trap Hérica Tibúrcio in his guard...
Hérica Tibúrcio keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mizuki seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tibúrcio steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Hérica Tibúrcio who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Mizuki takes a break to breathe while holding Hérica Tibúrcio.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Tibúrcio leads with a punch
Mizuki Inoue evades but whiffs with a counter.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tibúrcio steps backwards away from Mizuki Inoue. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mizuki moves forward looking for some action
Hérica Tibúrcio struggles a bit before breaking Mizuki's attemp of grappling
Mizuki avoids a dangerous strike from Tibúrcio
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Mizuki Inoue tries a hook to the body
but Tibúrcio manages to dodge it
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Judge: Mizuki Inoue 10 9 10 10 10: 49
Judge: Hérica Tibúrcio 8 10 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Mizuki Inoue 10 9 10 10 9: 48
Judge: Hérica Tibúrcio 8 10 9 9 10: 46
Judge: Mizuki Inoue 9 10 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Hérica Tibúrcio 9 9 10 10 10: 48
Winner is Mizuki Inoue by Split decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Mizuki Inoue
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 4/9 (44%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/27 (26%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 701,23
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 236,23
Time on the ground 889 s
Statistics: Hérica Tibúrcio
Punches 3/17 (18%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/21 (52%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 637,81
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 271,25
Time on the ground 889 s
Hérica Tibúrcio doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Mizuki Inoue and Hérica Tibúrcio touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mizuki Inoue jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Hérica Tibúrcio attempts a sweep single...
Hérica Tibúrcio catches Mizuki Inoue's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tibúrcio.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Mizuki Inoue launches a few punches to Tibúrcio's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Tibúrcio tries to cover his face,
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio is taking this opportunity to rest.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio is in closed guard... Mizuki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue aggressively and repeatedly punches Tibúrcio.
Good job by Tibúrcio blocking and slipping the blows.
Tibúrcio tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to roll to his side and trap Mizuki Inoue in his guard...
Hérica Tibúrcio gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mizuki Inoue doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue aggressively and repeatedly punches Tibúrcio.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
The clock says 1:40 in the 1 round
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mizuki Inoue controls the situation despite Hérica Tibúrcio efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to roll to his side and trap Mizuki Inoue in his guard...
Mizuki Inoue keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Tibúrcio works on the ground with his fingers over Mizuki's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Hérica Tibúrcio for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Mizuki time to recover. Mizuki Inoue seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Low kick by Hérica Tibúrcio to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Hérica Tibúrcio gets sloppy and Mizuki Inoue tries to take advantage...
Tibúrcio launches a kick
but Mizuki Inoue avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Low kick by Hérica Tibúrcio to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Hérica Tibúrcio is measuring Mizuki with his jab.
Mizuki isn't fazed.
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
Tibúrcio grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Mizuki struggles... Hérica Tibúrcio is unable to take him down
Tibúrcio has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Tibúrcio grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hérica Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio is in open guard over Mizuki
Mizuki tries to close his guard around Tibúrcio
He is not able to do it
Hérica Tibúrcio is in open guard over Mizuki
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to pass to half guard...
Mizuki Inoue's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in open guard over Mizuki
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Tibúrcio tries to jump to side mount.
Mizuki Inoue jumps and show some wrestling skills as he positions himself for continuing the fight in side control.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki is in closed guard... Tibúrcio tries to roll on the ground!
Mizuki Inoue uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue tries to better his position on the ground...
Mizuki breaks the closed guard of Hérica Tibúrcio and moves to half guard
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio attempts to trap Mizuki Inoue in his guard.
Hérica Tibúrcio manages to switch to half guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue tries to pass Hérica Tibúrcio's guard...
Mizuki Inoue manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio attempts to trap Mizuki Inoue in his guard.
Mizuki Inoue keeps control and remains in side mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio tries to show some ground skills
Mizuki uses his strength to keep Mizuki at a disadvantage
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Hérica Tibúrcio shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Mizuki Inoue is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Tibúrcio into his guard.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio is in closed guard... Mizuki tries to roll on the ground!
Hérica Tibúrcio uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Mizuki is moving on the ground...
Tibúrcio tries to counter Mizuki's moves on the ground.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio is in closed guard... Mizuki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Hérica Tibúrcio.
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Round 2
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Tibúrcio is holding Mizuki Inoue's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mizuki Inoue loses balance and goes to the ground.
Mizuki Hyper-extended his arm
Mizuki Inoue seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Hérica Tibúrcio!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in side mount over Mizuki Inoue
Hérica Tibúrcio looks to pass to mount...
Mizuki creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Hérica Tibúrcio and Mizuki engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Mizuki Inoue is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Tibúrcio is holding Mizuki Inoue's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mizuki Inoue loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in side mount over Mizuki Inoue
Hérica Tibúrcio looks to pass to mount...
Mizuki creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Hérica Tibúrcio moves forward and launches a low kick.
Mizuki blocks that.
Hérica Tibúrcio gets sloppy and Mizuki Inoue tries to take advantage...
Tibúrcio throws a lazy kick
Mizuki dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Mizuki decides to launch some tentative punches
Hérica Tibúrcio takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Tibúrcio moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Mizuki with a double overhooks!
Hérica Tibúrcio jabs at Mizuki
hitting his chest.
Mizuki Inoue tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Hérica Tibúrcio's knows what to do here and blocks them
Mizuki moves backwards and Hérica Tibúrcio is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Mizuki launches a furious low kick!
Hérica Tibúrcio blocks
Mizuki misses a step and Hérica Tibúrcio sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Hérica Tibúrcio who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Hérica Tibúrcio pushes away Mizuki trying to keep the fight at striking range
Mizuki doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Hérica Tibúrcio embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Mizuki who put distance between them
Hérica Tibúrcio attempts a sweep single...
Hérica Tibúrcio catches Mizuki Inoue's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tibúrcio.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Hérica Tibúrcio looks to posture up and open Mizuki Inoue's guard...
Mizuki Inoue has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio is in closed guard... Mizuki tries to roll on the ground!
Hérica Tibúrcio uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Mizuki's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio tries to escape from closed guard...
Mizuki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Hérica Tibúrcio! He is reversed and nor Mizuki Inoue is on half guard!
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to close the guard.
Tibúrcio put Mizuki Inoue in closed guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over Tibúrcio
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Mizuki tries to escape from the closed guard
Mizuki Inoue any adventage in the ground.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki tries to escape from the closed guard
Mizuki succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 3:35 in the 2 round
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue tries to open Tibúrcio's guard...
Tibúrcio breaks the lock and covers himself from Mizuki's punches
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio tries to close his guard around Mizuki
He is not able to do it
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Mizuki fires low kicks
punishing Tibúrcio's legs repeatedly.
Tibúrcio hyper-extended his left leg
Tibúrcio is holding Mizuki Inoue's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mizuki Inoue loses balance and goes to the ground.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in side mount over Mizuki Inoue
Tibúrcio tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll to his side and trap Hérica Tibúrcio in his guard...
Hérica Tibúrcio keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll to his side and trap Hérica Tibúrcio in his guard...
Mizuki Inoue gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Hérica Tibúrcio positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Mizuki's ribs
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll to his side and trap Hérica Tibúrcio in his guard...
Mizuki Inoue gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Hérica Tibúrcio attempts a sweep single...
Hérica Tibúrcio catches Mizuki Inoue's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tibúrcio.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio tries to escape from the closed guard
Hérica Tibúrcio any adventage in the ground.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio struggles on the ground and tries to break Mizuki Inoue's guard...
Mizuki doesn't want to free his opponent and Tibúrcio continues in closed guard
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio is in closed guard... Mizuki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Tibúrcio tries to escape from the full mount...
Tibúrcio struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio tries to escape from the full mount...
Mizuki Inoue is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki tries to move to full mount!
Tibúrcio won't allow him to take this position easily.
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio launches a few weak punches
Mizuki blocks them effectively.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Hérica Tibúrcio is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Mizuki and Tibúrcio are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
Tibúrcio fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Mizuki Inoue didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in open guard over Mizuki
Mizuki tries to close his guard around Tibúrcio
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Tibúrcio is in closed guard... Mizuki tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio!
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to roll to his side and trap Mizuki Inoue in his guard...
Hérica Tibúrcio gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio tries to close his guard around Mizuki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 2:35 in the 3 round
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki is taking this opportunity to rest.
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio tries to close his guard around Mizuki
He is not able to do it
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Tibúrcio tries to close his guard around Mizuki
He is not able to do it
Mizuki Inoue is in open guard over Tibúrcio
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Mizuki throws a few hammer fists to the face of Hérica Tibúrcio
Blocked by Tibúrcio.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Mizuki Inoue circles around Tibúrcio
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Mizuki Inoue is opening up on Tibúrcio and raining down combinations!
Tibúrcio's corner looks worried!
Mizuki Inoue launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Tibúrcio's knee!
Tibúrcio hyper-extended his leg
Hérica Tibúrcio moves forward and launches a low kick.
Mizuki blocks that.
Poorly executed technique. Mizuki Inoue looks to counter!
Tibúrcio launches a kick
but Mizuki Inoue avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Tibúrcio is holding Mizuki Inoue's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mizuki Inoue shows great balance while pushing away Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue fakes a punch and launches himself over Tibúrcio!
Nice move by Mizuki who clinches and pushes Tibúrcio against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Hérica Tibúrcio launches a few punches towards Mizuki's ribs while holds him in a double overhooks!
Mizuki seems unaffected... those punches doesn't carry any power!
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Hérica Tibúrcio is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Some of the people here are booing!
Mizuki goes to the body...
his punches graze Tibúrcio's arm.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Some of the people here are booing!
Tibúrcio is holding Mizuki Inoue's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Mizuki Inoue loses balance and goes to the ground.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Mizuki Inoue has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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The clock says 0:10 in the 4 round
Good front kick from Mizuki!
Hérica Tibúrcio blocks
Mizuki Inoue gets sloppy and Hérica Tibúrcio tries to take advantage...
Tibúrcio grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Hérica Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio is in open guard over Mizuki
Mizuki is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Mizuki tries to close his guard around Tibúrcio
He succeeds!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio tries to escape from closed guard...
Mizuki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Hérica Tibúrcio! He is reversed and nor Mizuki Inoue is on half guard!
The clock says 0:40 in the 4 round
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue tries to pass Hérica Tibúrcio's guard...
Mizuki Inoue passes momentarily but Hérica Tibúrcio regains half guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Mizuki is trying to counter now!
Mizuki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Hérica Tibúrcio is not able to stop Tibúrcio ground skills and Mizuki Inoue moves to side mount!
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue is cooling the fight on the ground
Mizuki Inoue is in side mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue looks to mount Hérica Tibúrcio...
Mizuki Inoue slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mizuki Inoue is in full mount over Hérica Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Mizuki Inoue doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in venue are cheering for the fighters.
Tibúrcio launches a flurry of punches
Mizuki slips out of danger.
Mizuki Inoue attempts a sweep single...
Hérica Tibúrcio was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Hérica Tibúrcio takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Hérica Tibúrcio attempts a sweep single...
Hérica Tibúrcio catches Mizuki Inoue's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Tibúrcio.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio is in closed guard... Mizuki tries to roll on the ground!
Hérica Tibúrcio uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Tibúrcio tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Tibúrcio tries to escape from closed guard...
Mizuki waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Hérica Tibúrcio! He is reversed and nor Mizuki Inoue is on half guard!
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Mizuki's ribs.
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Tibúrcio's face!
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Tibúrcio is covering himself! Mizuki tries to force the situation and Tibúrcio clumsily gives his back!
Mizuki is in rear mount over Tibúrcio
Mizuki tries to get a hook in!
Tibúrcio rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Mizuki Inoue tries to pass Hérica Tibúrcio's guard...
Hérica Tibúrcio's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Tibúrcio clumsily fails here and it's time for Mizuki Inoue to fight back!
Mizuki tries to get a side mount...
Tibúrcio wraps his leg around Mizuki Inoue leg and prevents him from moving.
Mizuki Inoue is in half guard over Tibúrcio
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to close the guard.
Tibúrcio put Mizuki Inoue in closed guard.
Mizuki Inoue is in closed guard over Tibúrcio
Tibúrcio is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Mizuki is in closed guard... Tibúrcio tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Mizuki Inoue!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Tibúrcio is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to better his position on the ground...
Tibúrcio is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Body shots by Hérica Tibúrcio
Solid blows to Mizuki's abdomen.
That punishment by Hérica Tibúrcio has left Mizuki staggered! Hérica Tibúrcio should try push forward now and finish this!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Hérica Tibúrcio positions himself and tries to finish this!
Hérica Tibúrcio storms Mizuki Inoue's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Steve Mazzagatti is asking Mizuki Inoue to defend himself!
Mizuki's Left eye is beginning to swell
That punishment by Hérica Tibúrcio has left Mizuki staggered! Hérica Tibúrcio should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Mizuki misses a step and Hérica Tibúrcio sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tibúrcio goes for an armbar!
Mizuki Inoue breaks the lock and pushes away Hérica Tibúrcio, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Mizuki Inoue. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Tibúrcio steps backwards away from Mizuki Inoue. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Tibúrcio gets a grip on his opponent
and barrels forward, spiking him on his head!
There is a small laceration on Mizuki Inoue's Nose
Hérica Tibúrcio is in open guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio moves on the ground
Hérica Tibúrcio moves to side mount
Hérica Tibúrcio is in side mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki tries to show some ground skills
Tibúrcio uses his strength to keep Tibúrcio at a disadvantage
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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Mizuki fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Mizuki misses a step and Hérica Tibúrcio sees an opportunity to counter him!
Hérica Tibúrcio is measuring Mizuki with his jab.
Mizuki isn't fazed.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Brilliant combination from Hérica Tibúrcio
Mizuki is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Mizuki is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Mizuki Inoue seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Hérica Tibúrcio!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in open guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Mizuki seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in half guard over Mizuki
Hérica Tibúrcio Swarms all over his opponent trying to finish this fight!
Mizuki Inoue is taking a ton of punishment! He needs to defend himself or the ref will stop the fight.
Mizuki Inoue seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Hérica Tibúrcio!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in half guard over Mizuki
Stand up! This is what Mizuki's cornermen are shouting. Hérica Tibúrcio is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to free his leg
Hérica Tibúrcio uses some of his skill by jumping out of Mizuki's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in side mount over Mizuki Inoue
Hérica Tibúrcio looks to pass to mount...
Tibúrcio slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Mizuki Inoue.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll on the ground...
Tibúrcio knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Hérica Tibúrcio looks to counter!
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll to his side and trap Hérica Tibúrcio in his guard...
Mizuki Inoue gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in closed guard over Mizuki
Tibúrcio steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Tibúrcio tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Hérica Tibúrcio fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in half guard over Mizuki
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Tibúrcio tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Hérica Tibúrcio is in side mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki tries to show some ground skills
Tibúrcio uses his strength to keep Tibúrcio at a disadvantage
Tibúrcio is trying to counter now!
Hérica Tibúrcio looks to mount Mizuki Inoue...
Hérica Tibúrcio slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue launches a few punches to Tibúrcio's cheek from the guard.
Hérica Tibúrcio uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Tibúrcio tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hérica Tibúrcio controls the situation despite Mizuki Inoue efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll to his side and trap Hérica Tibúrcio in his guard...
Hérica Tibúrcio keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
Tibúrcio tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Hérica Tibúrcio controls the situation despite Mizuki Inoue efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Hérica Tibúrcio is in full mount over Mizuki Inoue
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Tibúrcio's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Mizuki
Mizuki Inoue tries to roll to his side and trap Hérica Tibúrcio in his guard...
Hérica Tibúrcio keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Mizuki seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tibúrcio steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
Hérica Tibúrcio tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Hérica Tibúrcio who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
The fighters are clinching.
Mizuki takes a break to breathe while holding Hérica Tibúrcio.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:05 in the 5 round
Tibúrcio leads with a punch
Mizuki Inoue evades but whiffs with a counter.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tibúrcio steps backwards away from Mizuki Inoue. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Mizuki moves forward looking for some action
Hérica Tibúrcio struggles a bit before breaking Mizuki's attemp of grappling
Mizuki avoids a dangerous strike from Tibúrcio
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Mizuki Inoue tries a hook to the body
but Tibúrcio manages to dodge it
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
Judge: Mizuki Inoue 10 9 10 10 10: 49
Judge: Hérica Tibúrcio 8 10 9 9 9: 45
Judge: Mizuki Inoue 10 9 10 10 9: 48
Judge: Hérica Tibúrcio 8 10 9 9 10: 46
Judge: Mizuki Inoue 9 10 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Hérica Tibúrcio 9 9 10 10 10: 48
Winner is Mizuki Inoue by Split decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Mizuki Inoue
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 4/9 (44%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 7/27 (26%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 701,23
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 236,23
Time on the ground 889 s
Statistics: Hérica Tibúrcio
Punches 3/17 (18%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/5 (20%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/21 (52%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 637,81
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 271,25
Time on the ground 889 s