Cody Garbrandt vs Takeya Mizugaki — Fight recap

Cody Garbrandt defeated Takeya Mizugaki via KO/TKO in the first round at 0:48, showcasing explosive striking that overwhelmed his opponent in a brief but decisive encounter. Garbrandt landed 12 of 27 significant strikes at 44% accuracy, including 10 head strikes, while securing one knockdown that proved decisive.

Mizugaki managed only 4 of 9 significant strikes before being stopped, unable to generate meaningful offense or establish any control time. The fight exemplified a pure striking matchup with neither fighter attempting takedowns, as Garbrandt's superior output and precision in the opening seconds proved too much for Mizugaki to weather.

The dominant performance solidified Garbrandt's position in the bantamweight division and positioned him as a legitimate contender.