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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Equinox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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147 lbs
51 - 27 - 1 |
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155 lbs
29 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
51 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Equinox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizrahi misses with a body shot.
Mizrahi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mizrahi pushes Equinox away with a front kick.
Mizrahi tries to clinch there but Equinox circles away.
Mizrahi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Equinox manages to avoid it.
Mizrahi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mizrahi throws a jab but it's blocked by Equinox.
Equinox slips a straight right by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Equinox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Equinox misses with a looping left.
Equinox slips a straight right by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Equinox ducks under a wild hook from Mizrahi.
Equinox connects with a body shot that sends Mizrahi's belly button to the back.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Equinox moves away
and Equinox counters with a straight right hand.
Mizrahi throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox slips under a jab.
Equinox is looking to clinch.
Equinox swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi lands a lovely overhand right.
Mizrahi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mizrahi closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Equinox as Mizrahi tries to tie him up.
Equinox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mizrahi's elbow.
Equinox is working Mizrahi over against the cage.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Equinox.
Equinox misses with a body punch.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Equinox throws a punch but it's blocked by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Equinox is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Equinox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Equinox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Equinox has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Equinox tries to throw a body punch but Mizrahi avoids it by throwing Equinox back against the cage.
Mizrahi looking to stall.
Equinox misses with a body punch.
Mizrahi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mizrahi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Equinox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mizrahis head.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
Equinox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Equinox is blocking nicely.
A short right from Equinox.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox scores with a hook to the body.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizrahi prevents a body shot from Equinox.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Mizrahi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Equinox backwards.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mizrahi misses with a knee strike.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Equinox blocks it.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi blocks an uppercut.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Equinox blocks with his arms.
Equinox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Equinox swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Equinox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi tries to throw a body punch but Equinox avoids it by throwing Mizrahi back against the cage.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizrahi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mizrahi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mizrahi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Equinox scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Equinox.
Equinox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mizrahi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Equinox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Equinox.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mizrahi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Equinox stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Equinox dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mizrahi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Equinox dips to his left and cracks Mizrahi with an uppercut!
Mizrahi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Mizrahi.
Nice defenses there by Equinox.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up.
Mizrahi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mizrahi blocks a body shot from Equinox.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Mizrahi prevents a body shot from Equinox.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Equinox blocks it.
Mizrahi is struggling to control the position.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
John Equinox has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Equinox is blocking nicely.
Equinox tries to work over Mizrahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Equinox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Equinox works on Mizrahi's body with a couple of short punches.
Mizrahi blocks a body shot from Equinox.
Mizrahi tries to stall but Equinox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Mizrahi stalling in the clinch.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox scores with a shoulder strike.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mizrahi scores with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mizrahi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Equinox backwards.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Equinox blocks it.
Equinox takes a knee right on the jaw!
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Equinox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mizrahi or not.
Mizrahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mizrahi trying to control the position but instead, Equinox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mizrahi into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Mizrahi working Equinox over with knees to the body.
Mizrahi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mizrahi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mizrahi taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Equinox.
Mizrahi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox lands a nice shot to the body.
Equinox misses with a punch on the inside.
Equinox scores with a shot to the side of Mizrahi's head.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Equinox misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizrahi lands a shoulder strike.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Equinox misses with a body punch.
Mizrahi misses with some punches.
Equinox misses with the head strike.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox lands a shoulder strike.
Mizrahi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Equinox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mizrahi scores with a shoulder strike.
Mizrahi blocks an uppercut.
Mizrahi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Equinox blocks it with crossed arms.
Mizrahi stalls.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Equinox lands a body punch.
Mizrahi has a couple of punches blocked by Equinox.
Mizrahi misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Equinox dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mizrahi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Equinox counters with a one-two to the body.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Equinox moves out of range.
Equinox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Equinox takes one on the button.
Equinox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Donnie Mizrahi has been cut.
Mizrahi pushes Equinox away with a front kick.
Mizrahi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Equinox.
Mizrahi looks for the body kick but Equinox saw that one coming.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mizrahi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Equinox looks for the body kick but Mizrahi saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws a jab but it's blocked by Equinox.
A looping hook to the body misses from Equinox. Mizrahi does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizrahi looks to clinch
and Equinox counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Mizrahi.
Equinox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mizrahi.
Equinox rushes Mizrahi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Equinox.
Equinox tries to work over Mizrahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Equinox.
Mizrahi blocking some punches.
Equinox presses Mizrahi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Equinox is trying to maintain a safe position but Mizrahi gets an underhook and turns Equinox into the cage.
Mizrahi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Equinox's elbow.
Equinox tries to work over Mizrahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Equinox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Equinox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Equinox struggles to land a body shot inside as Mizrahi controls his hands.
Equinox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Mizrahi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi tries to land knees in the clinch but Equinox avoids the damage to the body.
Equinox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Equinox makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mizrahi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Equinox is keeping busy.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox lands an uppercut.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Equinox blocks with his arms.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Mizrahi.
Equinox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Equinox lands a hook that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Equinox lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mizrahi is rocked!
Equinox misses with a punch to the body.
Equinox managing to block the knees to the body from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Equinox is blocking nicely.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mizrahi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Equinox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mizrahi lands with a left to the head.
Equinox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mizrahi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Equinox misses with some punches.
Equinox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
A head punch on the inside from Equinox fails to land.
Equinox tries to throw a body punch but Mizrahi avoids it by throwing Equinox back against the cage.
Mizrahi throws a punch but it's blocked by Equinox.
Equinox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Equinox scores with a shot to the side of Mizrahi's head.
Equinox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Equinox.
Nice body punch from Equinox - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Equinox scores with a shot to the side of Mizrahi's head.
Equinox leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Equinox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
A right handed body shot lands from Equinox.
A short uppercut from Equinox.
Equinox throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Equinox.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mizrahi.
Equinox scores with a shoulder strike.
Equinox lands a left hand.
Equinox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mizrahis head.
Equinox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mizrahi is still on wobbly legs! Can Equinox finish him?
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mizrahi seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mizrahi missing with knees to the body.
Mizrahi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Equinox's elbow.
Equinox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mizrahi misses with the head strike.
Mizrahi with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Equinox clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Mizrahi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mizrahi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mizrahi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Equinox counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Mizrahi misses.
Equinox throws out a loose jab but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Mizrahi.
A jab from Equinox misses.
Mizrahi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Equinox.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch but Equinox is avoiding it.
Equinox moves out of range of the body kick.
Equinox throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mizrahi with a jab.
Equinox feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mizrahis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mizrahi misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mizrahi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Equinox slips under a jab from Mizrahi.
Equinox throws a looping overhand right but Mizrahi ducks down to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Equinox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Equinox avoids the body shot from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Equinox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Equinox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Equinox clinches up with Mizrahi and pushes him back against the cage.
Equinox has a couple of punches blocked by Mizrahi.
Equinox working aggressively here.
Mizrahi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Equinox as the two fighters clinch.
Equinox scores with a hook to the body.
Mizrahi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Equinox lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Equinox digs a right hand underneath Mizrahi's ribcage. Mizrahi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Equinox digs a right hand into Mizrahi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mizrahi's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi misses with the head strike.
Equinox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Equinox avoiding damage as Mizrahi throws knees to the body.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Equinox blocks it.
Equinox scores with a shot to the side of Mizrahi's head.
Equinox lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Equinox.
Equinox scores with a nice hook to the head.
Equinox tries a body shot but Mizrahi blocks it.
Equinox pushes Mizrahi against the cage. Equinox is working some dirty boxing. Equinox pushes off with a quick right hook! Mizrahi goes down! Mizrahi tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Equinox moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Equinox!
After winning the bout, John Equinox 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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