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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (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!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
28 - 21 - 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
43 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizrahi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simons III takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mizrahi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Mizrahi. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Mizrahi misses.
A jab from Mizrahi misses.
Mizrahi looks to land a left hand but Simons III moved out of range nicely.
Simons III has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mizrahi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simons III.
Simons III gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mizrahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simons III moves away.
Simons III takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Simons III walks into a straight right hand from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Simons III throws a push kick but Mizrahi slaps the foot to one side.
Mizrahi throws the left hand but Simons III avoids the punch easily.
Simons III looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mizrahi is fending him off so far but Simons III persists. Nope, Mizrahi circles away and we're back to standing.
Mizrahi is looking to slow Simons III down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi forces Simons III back against the cage and clinches.
Mizrahi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simons III tries to score a body lock takedown but Mizrahi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mizrahi scores with a shot to the side of Simons III's head.
Mizrahi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head.
It looks like John Simons III has been cut.
Mizrahi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Simons III tries for a takedown but Mizrahi manages to get underhooks.
Donnie Mizrahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John 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.
Mizrahi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Simons III tries to pull guard but Mizrahi holds him up against the cage and eventually Simons III drops back down to his feet.
Mizrahi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Simons III's face.
Mizrahi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Simons III in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Simons III jumps into guard, dragging Mizrahi to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simons III wants to hit a switch here but Mizrahi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Simons III there!
Simons III is desperately trying to improve his position but Mizrahi has a good base and remains in mount.
Mizrahi content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is looking to improve his position but Mizrahi isn't that keen on the idea.
Simons III wants to hold on but Mizrahi pushes him away.
Simons III tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simons III sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mizrahi not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Donnie Mizrahi.
Simons III shoots in for a double leg but Mizrahi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mizrahi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mizrahi is looking to land body kicks.
Mizrahi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simons III paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simons III avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mizrahi throws a looping overhand right but Simons III ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Simons III's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Simons III dives in for a single leg takedown but Mizrahi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi taking a breather.
Simons III tries to pull guard but Mizrahi holds him up against the cage and eventually Simons III drops back down to his feet.
Mizrahi lands a nice uppercut.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi missing with knees to the body.
Mizrahi prevents the takedown attempt.
Donnie Mizrahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Mizrahi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simons III looking to slow down the pace here.
Simons III has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mizrahi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simons III working hard to break the clinch.
Mizrahi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mizrahi scores with a knee to the head.
Donnie Mizrahi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mizrahi gets through Simons III's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simons III successfully pulls guard.
Simons III 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 won't allow Simons III to sweep him here.
Mizrahi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simons III dives in and grabs Mizrahi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mizrahi pushes down on Simons III's head and hops out.
Mizrahi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mizrahi wants it to stay on the feet.
Mizrahi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simons III misses with a head kick.
John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mizrahi rushes Simons III and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mizrahi cracks Simons III with a nice body shot.
Mizrahi slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Simons III is blocking nicely.
Simons III misses with a punch to the body.
Simons III has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mizrahi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simons III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simons III blocking some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mizrahi.
Simons III is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mizrahi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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.
Simons III is looking for a takedown.
Simons III is breathing heavily.
Mizrahi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simons III drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mizrahi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simons III takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simons III.
Simons III takes one to the side of the head.
Simons III fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch.
Simons III keeps the fight on the outside.
Mizrahi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mizrahi tries to land a front kick but Simons III steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mizrahi fails to land with a series of punches.
Simons III throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mizrahi misses with a wild body shot.
Mizrahi avoids the head kick by Simons III.
Mizrahi lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi misses with a right hand
and Simons III counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mizrahi's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simons III looking to pass the guard.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Mizrahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Mizrahi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mizrahi keeping moving, preventing Simons III from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Simons III was stalling too much, according to the referee.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Simons III's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mizrahi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mizrahi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mizrahi is looking to land body kicks.
Simons III looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mizrahi is fending him off so far but Simons III persists. Nope, Mizrahi circles away and we're back to standing.
Mizrahi throws a hook but Simons III blocks it.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mizrahi as he avoids it easily.
Mizrahi wants to clinch.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mizrahi is pulling down on Simons III's head to control his posture.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Mizrahi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
John Simons III has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice body kick from Mizrahi.
Simons III takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Simons III takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circling - Mizrahi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simons III has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mizrahi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III keeps the fight on the outside.
Mizrahi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simons III swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simons III changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mizrahi tries to avoid it but Simons III manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mizrahi to the ground. Mizrahi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donnie Mizrahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Simons III ducks under a wild hook from Mizrahi.
Simons III keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi digs a good hook to Simons III's body.
Mizrahi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donnie Mizrahi is winning the standup battle so far.
Mizrahi looks to land a combination. Simons III sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mizrahi throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simons III changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mizrahi tries to avoid it but Simons III manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mizrahi to the ground. Mizrahi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simons III takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simons III takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Mizrahi misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mizrahi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simons III tries to throw a body punch but Mizrahi avoids it by throwing Simons III back against the cage.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Simons III blocks it.
Simons III tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simons III tries to land knees in the clinch but Mizrahi avoids the damage to the body.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Simons III is blocking nicely.
Mizrahi effectively controlling the action here.
Mizrahi with a knee to the head.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mizrahi to keep the fight standing.
Simons III tries a body shot but Mizrahi blocks it.
Mizrahi managing to block the knees to the body from Simons III.
John Simons III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simons III takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simons III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simons III 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 is trying to maintain a safe position but Simons III gets an underhook and turns Mizrahi into the cage.
Simons III takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simons III has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mizrahi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simons III avoids it.
Mizrahi tries to stall but Simons III uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mizrahi with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simons III drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simons III has clasped his hands together around Mizrahi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mizrahi is looking for a sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mizrahi regains half guard there - taking advantage of Simons III's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Mizrahi is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Mizrahi!
Donnie Mizrahi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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