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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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155 lbs
25 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mizrahi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simons III moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been hearing reports that Simons III has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mizrahi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simons III was well out of range. Poor timing from Mizrahi.
Simons III moves out of range of the strikes.
Mizrahi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simons III stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simons III tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simons III.
Simons III shoots in for a double leg but Mizrahi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simons III closes the distance and clinches up with Mizrahi, looking for a takedown. Simons III pushes Mizrahi against the cage but Mizrahi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simons III fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mizrahi avoids it really well and circles away.
Mizrahi tries to clinch there but Simons III circles away.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Simons III misses.
Mizrahi throws a head kick but Simons III moves out of range.
Simons III takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simons III closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mizrahi throws the left hand but Simons III avoids the punch easily.
Mizrahi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simons III shoots in looking for a takedown but Mizrahi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simons III's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mizrahi connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mizrahi. Simons III does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donnie Mizrahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mizrahi sprawls well. Mizrahi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simons III gets slowly back to his feet.
Mizrahi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Simons III if he has to take too many more of those.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mizrahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mizrahi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simons III manages to avoid it.
Mizrahi wants to clinch.
Mizrahi instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III tries to score a body lock takedown but Mizrahi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mizrahi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mizrahi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Simons III up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simons III is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mizrahi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Simons III lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simons III blocks an uppercut.
Simons III tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simons III is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mizrahi is defending well.
Simons III has Mizrahi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simons III pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mizrahi tumbling to the mat - Simons III dives into Mizrahi's guard.
Simons III pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mizrahi is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi keeping moving, preventing Simons III from controlling successfully.
Mizrahi keeping full guard, as Simons III tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is working hard here to advance position.
Simons III trying to control but Mizrahi is working from the bottom.
Simons III drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mizrahi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Simons III has Mizrahi in his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simons III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mizrahi looks to land a body kick but Simons III moved away.
Simons III has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mizrahi.
Simons III has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mizrahi.
Simons III looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mizrahi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mizrahi lands a lovely overhand right.
Simons III avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mizrahi lands a right hook to the body.
Simons III shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mizrahi pinned against the cage. Mizrahi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Simons III tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mizrahi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simons III misses with a takedown attempt - Mizrahi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mizrahi wants to clinch up but Simons III keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Simons III counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mizrahi scores with a knee to the head.
Simons III tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mizrahi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simons III drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simons III jumps guard but Mizrahi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Simons III is working for takedown but Mizrahi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mizrahi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simons III.
Mizrahi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mizrahi lands a nice knee to the body.
Mizrahi avoiding damage as Simons III throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mizrahi with a knee to the head.
Simons III can't get the takedown.
Simons III drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mizrahi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simons III is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mizrahi is trying to stall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simons III tries a body shot but Mizrahi blocks it.
Simons III blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizrahi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Simons III jumps guard but Mizrahi stands there with Simons III around his waist. Simons III gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mizrahi stops a takedown attempt from Simons III.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mizrahi as Simons III tries to tie him up.
Simons III tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mizrahi just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mizrahi keeping full guard, as Simons III tries to pass.
Simons III trying to move into half guard but instead Mizrahi has managed to sweep!
Simons III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mizrahi is one step ahead there.
Simons III throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mizrahi escapes and throws Simons III's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III wants to control but Mizrahi postures up.
Simons III tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Simons III's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Simons III is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Donnie Mizrahi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mizrahi wants to clinch up but Simons III keeps it at a distance.
Mizrahi misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mizrahi.
Mizrahi doesn't manage to clinch there - Simons III circles away.
Mizrahi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mizrahi takes the fight into the clinch.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simons III avoids it.
Mizrahi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Simons III.
Simons III has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mizrahi after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mizrahi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simons III is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Simons III blocks with his arms.
Mizrahi gets underhooks to prevent Simons III's takedown attempt.
Simons III changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mizrahi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mizrahi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simons III swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mizrahi misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Simons III or perhaps it was just good defense by Mizrahi which made him look bad.
A combination from Mizrahi does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simons III closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simons III fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mizrahi cracks Simons III with a good jab.
Mizrahi clobbers Simons III with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Mizrahi misses its intended target.
Simons III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mizrahi lands with a cross.
Mizrahi cracks Simons III with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mizrahi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simons III.
Mizrahi jabs Simons III to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Mizrahi misses the target.
Simons III misses with a looping left.
Mizrahi feints a jab promting Simons III to slip. Mizrahi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Simons III slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III slips a straight right by Mizrahi.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simons III fails with a takedown attempt.
Mizrahi misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Mizrahi.
John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Mizrahi. Beautiful body shot.
Simons III looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simons III misses with a takedown attempt - Mizrahi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mizrahi lands a glancing blow to the side of Simons III's head.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Simons III moves out of range.
Mizrahi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mizrahi is trying to keep an underhook but Simons III manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Simons III is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mizrahi defends it well.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but Mizrahi defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mizrahi is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simons III is looking for a kimura but Mizrahi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Simons III to get the leverage.
Simons III trying to advance position but Mizrahi counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mizrahi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simons III decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Simons III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simons III missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mizrahi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Simons III.
Simons III is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mizrahi sees it coming and defends easily.
Simons III wants to pass to mount but Mizrahi is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mizrahi is holding on to half guard well.
Simons III is looking to pass Mizrahi's guard but actually Mizrahi recovers to full guard.
Mizrahi keeping full guard, as Simons III tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mizrahi wants to sweep but no luck.
Simons III has gone for a leg lock! Mizrahi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simons III's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mizrahi has passed into half guard!
Simons III works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simons III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simons III trying to keep a closed guard but Mizrahi is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi won't allow Simons III to sweep him here.
Simons III is looking for a triangle here but Mizrahi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Simons III is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mizrahi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Simons III wants to improve his position but Mizrahi is controlling well.
Simons III is looking to control Mizrahi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simons III avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Simons III had his way with Donnie Mizrahi in that round.
That's time! Simons III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mizrahi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simons III.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simons III.
Mizrahi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simons III takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mizrahi stuffs the takedown attempt from Simons III. Simons III gets slowly back to his feet.
Simons III shoots in and drives through. Mizrahi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Simons III or perhaps it was just good defense by Mizrahi which made him look bad.
Simons III takes one on the button.
Mizrahi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Simons III steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mizrahi. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi throws a sloppy head kick and Simons III moves out of range easily.
Mizrahi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simons III tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mizrahi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simons III somewhat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Simons III takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mizrahi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mizrahi.
Simons III throws a leg kick
and Simons III takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mizrahi drives through and clinches with Simons III against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Simons III fails to land.
Simons III is looking to take this one to the mat.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mizrahi to keep the fight standing.
Mizrahi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simons III drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mizrahi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mizrahi throws a head kick that misses.
Mizrahi sizes up Simons III with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mizrahi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simons III tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mizrahi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simons III somewhat.
Simons III shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mizrahi defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizrahi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III fails to land the takedown.
Simons III closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mizrahi to the mat! Mizrahi manages to get full guard.
Mizrahi managing to control the position.
Mizrahi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simons III is one step ahead there.
Simons III looking to sit in guard and control but Mizrahi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
John Simons III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III looking for a sweep. Not yet Simons III, not yet.
John Simons III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simons III wants to hit a switch here but Mizrahi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Simons III there!
Simons III is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Mizrahi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mizrahi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 46:49
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Mizrahi!
After winning the bout, Donnie Mizrahi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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RATING
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