PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mizrahi
vs
Phillips

176 cm
30
155 lbs
21 - 16 - 0

180 cm
34
156 lbs
29 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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 21 - 16 - 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 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ian Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips throws a low kick but Mizrahi avoids it.
Mizrahi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phillips.
Phillips wants to slow Mizrahi down by chopping away at his legs.
Mizrahi throws the left hand but Phillips avoids the punch easily.
Mizrahi misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming.
Mizrahi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Phillips connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mizrahi. Mizrahi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mizrahi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phillips.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phillips, as that shot connected.
Mizrahi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phillips. Phillips obviously looking to wear him down.
Mizrahi lands a nice shot that snaps Phillips's head back.
Mizrahi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mizrahi throws a wild body kick that Phillips sees coming a mile off.

Phillips closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mizrahi to the mat! Mizrahi manages to get full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Phillips missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Phillips controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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!
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Mizrahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phillips is looking to work some ground and pound but Mizrahi has wrist control.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Mizrahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Phillips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Phillips throws a strike but Mizrahi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Phillips has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mizrahi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Phillips.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Phillips's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phillips is trying to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from Phillips but he's now mounted!
Phillips tries to reverse the position but Mizrahi maintains control.
Mizrahi manages to capitalize on a mistake by Phillips to take his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Phillips is in bad spot here.
Phillips keeps trying to improve his position.
Mizrahi is not going to allow Phillips to sit and survive in this position.
Phillips breaks Mizrahi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mizrahi is trying to keep Phillips in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips throws a big elbow that misses.
Phillips throws an elbow that misses. Mizrahi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phillips's guard. Nice move by Mizrahi!

Phillips has his foot on Mizrahi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mizrahi works his way back into a safe position though.
Phillips wants to sweep here but Mizrahi controlling him for the moment.
Phillips pulls Mizrahi in to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mizrahi manages to get himself to full guard.
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!
Mizrahi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phillips.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Phillips dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mizrahi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Phillips connects with a nice looking jab.
Phillips looks to land a left hand but Mizrahi moved out of range nicely.
Mizrahi misses the jab.
Phillips swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phillips is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phillips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mizrahi moves away.
Phillips's corner calls for a 1-2. Phillips obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phillips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mizrahi throws out the jab.
Phillips lands a leg kick that knocks Mizrahi off balance momentarily.
Phillips scores with a body shot.
Mizrahi throws a shot from downtown. Phillips moves away and avoids it.
Phillips throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mizrahi clobbers Phillips with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizrahi misses with a body kick.
Mizrahi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mizrahi blocks a jab.
Phillips uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mizrahi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phillips. Mizrahi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phillips darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phillips tries to work over Mizrahi's front leg with a kick but Mizrahi checks it.
Mizrahi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips moves out of range as Mizrahi strikes.
Phillips throws a body punch but Mizrahi moves out of range.
Phillips swings for the body but Mizrahi moves out of range.
Mizrahi looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
Mizrahi misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phillips. That's going to slow Mizrahi down.
Phillips tests Mizrahi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mizrahi tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips cracks Mizrahi with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Phillips throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Phillips tenderised Mizrahi's leg. Mizrahi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mizrahi moves out of range of the leg kick from Phillips.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mizrahi avoids the body shot from Phillips.
Mizrahi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phillips throws out the jab.
Mizrahi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mizrahi looks to clinch
and Phillips counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Phillips looking to score a takedown here. Mizrahi is defending well but Phillips drives through and ends up in Mizrahi's guard.
Phillips pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mizrahi is keeping the position for now.

Phillips postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mizrahi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Phillips, into his guard.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Mizrahi from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Phillips has his foot on Mizrahi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mizrahi works his way back into a safe position though.
Mizrahi postures up.
Mizrahi stopping the sweep attempt from Phillips.
Phillips lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mizrahi!
Phillips throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mizrahi because Phillips loaded up on that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips unloads with some shots from mount but Mizrahi bucks and avoids them well.
Phillips throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mizrahi because Phillips loaded up on that one.
Phillips looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mizrahi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Phillips tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Phillips sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mizrahi is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phillips postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mizrahi looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phillips throws some wild stikes that Mizrahi manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Phillips 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! This is the final round!

Phillips lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Phillips clinches.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phillips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phillips works on Mizrahi's body with a couple of short punches.
Phillips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phillips tries to score a body lock takedown but Mizrahi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mizrahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phillips lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Phillips has Mizrahi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mizrahi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Phillips drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mizrahi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Donnie Mizrahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Phillips.
Phillips on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mizrahi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Phillips working aggressively here.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Phillips can't find room to land a body shot as Mizrahi controls the action.
Phillips has Mizrahi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mizrahi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Ian Phillips has been cut.
Phillips is looking to take this one to the mat.
Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Mizrahi has him pressed against the cage.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike.
Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mizrahi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phillips can't get the takedown.
Phillips takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mizrahi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phillips has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phillips scores with a jab to the head.
Mizrahi missing with a left hand there. Phillips was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mizrahi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donnie Mizrahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips misses the jab.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up.
Mizrahi scores with a kick to the body.
Phillips throws a body punch but Mizrahi moves out of range.
Mizrahi staying out of range there.
Mizrahi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phillips.
Phillips connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phillips.

Phillips throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mizrahi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Phillips is in Mizrahi's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phillips throws a big elbow that misses.
Mizrahi looking for a sweep. Not yet Mizrahi, not yet.
Phillips postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mizrahi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Mizrahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mizrahi keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Phillips throws a strike but Mizrahi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mizrahi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Phillips is proving hard to escape from.
Mizrahi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mizrahi stops Phillips from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi won't allow Phillips to sweep him here.
Phillips is still trying to improve position.
Mizrahi postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phillips misses the jab.
Phillips blocks the body kick.
Phillips throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mizrahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mizrahi lands the left hand.
Phillips slips under a jab from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws a body kick that misses.
Donnie Mizrahi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mizrahi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Phillips.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Phillips comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phillips has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Phillips!
Ian Phillips gave a mention to STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).