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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (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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143 lbs
47 - 32 - 2 |
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155 lbs
34 - 25 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 32 - 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
34 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III misses with a head kick.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown but Mizrahi shows good takedown defense.
Mizrahi misses with a few strikes there.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up but Simons III circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mizrahi. Simons III does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mizrahi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simons III shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mizrahi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Simons III trying to control but Mizrahi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons III's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi working a defensive guard here.
Mizrahi working a defensive guard but Simons III manages to pass into side control anyway.
Simons III tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mizrahi is looking for a sweep.
Simons III 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.
Simons III tries to move to mount but Mizrahi blocks the move with his legs.
Simons III tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simons III looking to control but instead Mizrahi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Simons III passes to full mount!
Mizrahi is squirming around, avoiding Simons III's attempts to control the action.
Simons III goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mizrahi is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi stopping the sweep attempt from Simons III.
Simons III not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simons III looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Mizrahi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mizrahi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mizrahi postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simons III is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Simons III is looking for a kimura here.
Simons III is trying to control the action in half guard but Mizrahi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simons III is really struggling to control Mizrahi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Simons III dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mizrahi stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simons III.
A jab from Mizrahi misses.
Mizrahi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simons III manages to avoid it.
Simons III tries for a takedown but Mizrahi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mizrahi!
Simons III wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simons III gets a double leg takedown into Mizrahi's guard.
Simons III passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mizrahi prevents Simons III from improving position.
Simons III is trying to get an arm triangle but Mizrahi is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi wants to control but Simons III postures up.
Mizrahi stops Simons III from passing to mount.
Simons III laying and praying for a moment but Mizrahi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Simons III is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mizrahi can do to turn this around?
Simons III is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mizrahi is just riding it out for now. Simons III eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simons III is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mizrahi reverses the position - he's now on top in Simons III's guard.
Simons III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mizrahi is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mizrahi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
John Simons III overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simons III wants to control the position but Mizrahi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mizrahi prevents Simons III from improving his position.
Simons III trying to control here.
Simons III wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simons III is trying to maintain the position but Mizrahi is very close to passing his half guard.
Simons III is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Simons III will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
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.
Nice shot lands for Mizrahi.
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.
Mizrahi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mizrahi looks to score with a jab to the body but Simons III is just out of range.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Mizrahi misses.
Simons III takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons III looks for a takedown but 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.
Mizrahi thuds his shin into the meat of Simons III's side.
A head kick misses from Mizrahi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi throws a body kick that misses.
Simons III drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mizrahi sprawls and moves away.
Mizrahi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simons III is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mizrahi's half guard.
Simons III is stalling here. Mizrahi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Simons III seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mizrahi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Simons III wants to control but Mizrahi postures up.
Simons III is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is trying to control Mizrahi's posture but Mizrahi avoids it.
Simons III tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simons III wants to control but Mizrahi postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mizrahi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
John Simons III is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simons III is working hard here to advance position.
Simons III is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mizrahi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Simons III tries to reverse the position but Mizrahi maintains control.
Mizrahi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simons III is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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.
Simons III tries to roll over but Mizrahi keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mizrahi not doing much here.
Donnie Mizrahi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simons III keeping hold of Mizrahi's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Mizrahi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Simons III has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Simons III!
John Simons III seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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