PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mishutaru Nossaku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnie Mizrahi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mizrahi
vs
Nossaku

176 cm
26
155 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

172 cm
19
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mishutaru Nossaku!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nossaku is defended easily by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mizrahi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nossaku shoots in and drives through. Mizrahi sprawls well.
Donnie Mizrahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mishutaru Nossaku.
Nossaku shoots in for a takedown but Mizrahi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nossaku.

Nossaku tries to keep at a distance but Mizrahi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mizrahi lands a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nossaku misses with some punches.
Mizrahi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nossaku takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mizrahi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mizrahi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nossaku takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mizrahi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nossaku up against the cage.
Mizrahi lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Mizrahi on the inside.
Nossaku takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mizrahi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Mizrahi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nossaku tries for a takedown but Mizrahi manages to get underhooks.
Nossaku looks gassed!
Nossaku looking to slow down the pace here.
Mizrahi misses with a knee strike.
Mizrahi gets through Nossaku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mizrahi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mizrahi trying to stall but Nossaku improves his position.
Mizrahi slows down the pace here.
Mizrahi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mizrahi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi stops a takedown attempt from Nossaku.
Nossaku tries for a takedown but Mizrahi manages to get underhooks.
Nossaku takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mizrahi managing to block the knees to the body from Nossaku.
Mizrahi blocks the elbow strike.
Mizrahi lands with a short shot to the head.
Mizrahi scores with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi lands a good knee to the midsection. Nossaku won't want to take too many of those.
Mizrahi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nossaku blocks it with crossed arms.
Mizrahi pushes Nossaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mizrahi obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mizrahi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mizrahi as the two fighters clinch.
Mizrahi stalling in the clinch.
Nossaku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mizrahi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nossaku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Mizrahi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizrahi can't find room to land a body shot as Nossaku controls the action.
Mizrahi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Mizrahi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nossaku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mizrahi swivels and escapes.
Mizrahi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nossaku.

Mizrahi closes the distance and clinches.
Mizrahi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mizrahi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mizrahi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mizrahi scores with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mizrahi obliges.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nossaku misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mizrahi.
Nossaku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nossaku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mizrahi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Donnie Mizrahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mishutaru Nossaku.
Nossaku shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mizrahi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nossaku tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mizrahi swivels and escapes.
Nossaku is breathing heavily.
Nossaku fails to land the takedown.
Mizrahi lands a jab to Nossaku's midsection.
Nossaku looks for a takedown but Mizrahi sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nossaku misses with a takedown attempt

and Mizrahi counters by moving into the clinch.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi just leaning against Nossaku, taking a breather.
Nossaku is trying to stall.
Nossaku tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mizrahi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mizrahi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mizrahi seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mizrahi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Donnie Mizrahi.
Nossaku looks for a takedown but Mizrahi sprawls well.

Mizrahi clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mizrahi obliges.
Nossaku takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mizrahi blocks a body shot from Nossaku.
Mizrahi landing knees to the head.
Mizrahi trying to control the position but instead, Nossaku has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mizrahi into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Mizrahi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice body kick from Mizrahi.
Nossaku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Mizrahi has managed to clinch.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nossaku being controlled against the cage.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Nossaku blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nossaku works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nossaku wants to stand and escape but instead Mizrahi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mizrahi content to stall in guard here.

Nossaku pushes Mizrahi off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nossaku fails with a takedown attempt.
Nossaku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Mizrahi has managed to clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nossaku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Donnie Mizrahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mishutaru Nossaku.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mizrahi stalling in the clinch.
Mizrahi scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nossaku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mizrahi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the body.
Mizrahi tries a body shot but Nossaku blocks it.
Donnie Mizrahi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mizrahi crunches a lovely knee into Nossaku's ribcage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mizrahi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nossaku in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Donnie Mizrahi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nossaku swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mizrahi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nossaku blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nossaku manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nossaku is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mizrahi is defending well for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Mizrahi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mizrahi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Mizrahi!
Donnie Mizrahi thanked the fans post fight for their support.