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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). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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155 lbs
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143 lbs
51 - 35 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donnie Mizrahi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
51 - 35 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III looks for a takedown but Mizrahi sprawls well.
Mizrahi leaves Simons III with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Simons III takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Simons III takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Simons III takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mizrahi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mizrahi.
Simons III moves out of range of the strikes.
Simons III shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mizrahi's guard.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mizrahi trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Mizrahi keeps moving.
Simons III has gone for a leg lock! Mizrahi slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simons III's guard.
Simons III looking for a sweep. Not yet Simons III, not yet.
Simons III is trying to hold Mizrahi in close to prevent damage but Mizrahi has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mizrahi prevents Simons III from improving his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mizrahi connects with a crisp jab.
Simons III tries to keep at a distance but Mizrahi has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Simons III blocks with his arms.
Mizrahi is pushing Simons III up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mizrahi is looking to control Simons III's arms but Simons III gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mizrahi has his back to the cage.
Simons III works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mizrahi wants to sweep here but Simons III controlling him for the moment.
Simons III trying to control but Mizrahi is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simons III advances to mount.
Simons III fails to move to back control.
Simons III moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mizrahi has worked his arm free - good work by Mizrahi!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Simons III looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simons III takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Simons III avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simons III gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch but Simons III is avoiding it.
Simons III tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Simons III looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simons III trying to control the pace.
Simons III is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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!
Simons III takes one to the chin there.
Mizrahi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simons III decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mizrahi's guard.
Simons III won't allow Mizrahi to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Simons III working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Simons III wants to control from the top but Mizrahi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III tries to free his leg and advance position but Mizrahi is retaining full guard.
Mizrahi keeping moving, preventing Simons III from controlling successfully.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mizrahi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simons III takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mizrahi swings for the body but Simons III moves out of range.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mizrahi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mizrahi misses with a straight left.
Simons III feints the counter takedown.
Simons III on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Simons III crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mizrahi - the referee stops the clock and Simons III gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mizrahi. Simons III manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Simons III takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Donnie Mizrahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mizrahi scores with a sloppy right hand. Simons III should have avoided that one.
Mizrahi catches Simons III with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mizrahi misses with a hook.
Simons III drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mizrahi defends it well.
Simons III tries to land a front kick but Mizrahi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mizrahi wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Simons III.
Nice defenses there by Simons III.
John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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.
Donnie Mizrahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Mizrahi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Simons III will feel that in the morning.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi stuffs the takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mizrahi.
Mizrahi throws an off balance right hand
and Simons III counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mizrahi!
Simons III tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mizrahi's legs.
Simons III goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mizrahi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simons III's guard! Nice work there by Mizrahi!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simons III working for submissions but it's allowed Mizrahi to get to half guard.
Mizrahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simons III can do to turn this around?
Simons III tries to get to full guard but Mizrahi has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Simons III will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mizrahi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mizrahi lands a nice shot to the body.
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 doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mizrahi counters with a one-two to the body.
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 vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab by Mizrahi.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mizrahi!
Mizrahi misses with a body shot.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Simons III moves out of range.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up but Simons III circles away and keeps his distance.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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 passes Mizrahi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III stalling away here and it's allowed Mizrahi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Mizrahi is keeping the position.
Mizrahi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simons III controls the pace.
Simons III trying to control but Mizrahi is working from the bottom.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Mizrahi is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mizrahi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Mizrahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Simons III wants to improve his position but instead Mizrahi has moved into half guard.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III tries to get to full guard but Mizrahi has control of the leg.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mizrahi wants to stand up but Simons III is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mizrahi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mizrahi lands with a cross.
Mizrahi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simons III shoots in but no luck this time.
Simons III misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Mizrahi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mizrahi digs a good hook to Simons III's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mizrahi is looking to clinch but Simons III is avoiding it.
Mizrahi catches Simons III with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mizrahi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simons III avoids a kick to the body.
Mizrahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simons III moves away.
Simons III has a takedown stuffed.
Mizrahi connects with an inside leg kick.
Mizrahi jabs Simons III right on the nose. Simons III blinks but takes it well.
Mizrahi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simons III.
Mizrahi loads up on a big right hand but Simons III slips the punch.
Mizrahi lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons III fails with a takedown attempt.
Mizrahi connects with a body shot that sends Simons III's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mizrahi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Donnie Mizrahi is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mizrahi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simons III with the counter takedown but Mizrahi avoids it easily.
Simons III walks into a jab.
Mizrahi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the liver by Mizrahi. Beautiful body shot.
Mizrahi lands with a kick to the temple. Simons III shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Simons III has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi tries a head kick but it misses.
Simons III bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Simons III.
Mizrahi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simons III wants to counter the offense by Mizrahi and move into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, jab by Mizrahi - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mizrahi works over Simons III's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like John Simons III has been cut.
Mizrahi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mizrahi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simons III is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Decent striking displayed by Mizrahi there.
Simons III walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mizrahi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Simons III has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mizrahi.
Simons III circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mizrahi clinches up with Simons III and pushes him back against the cage.
Mizrahi stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi gets underhooks to prevent Simons III's 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 slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Mizrahi.
A short right from Mizrahi.
Simons III has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mizrahi uses from the top position.
Mizrahi is looking to stand up but Simons III won't let him.
Simons III wants to sweep here but Mizrahi controlling him for the moment.
Simons III manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mizrahi manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simons III missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simons III wants to pass the guard but Mizrahi is keeping the position.
Mizrahi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simons III slips nicely into half guard.
Simons III wants to advance to full mount but Mizrahi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi had his way with John Simons III in that round.
The cut man is working on John Simons III's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Good standup being displayed there by Mizrahi as he connects with a hook.
Mizrahi is looking to slow Simons III down with leg kicks.
Mizrahi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Simons III shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mizrahi as he jumps to the side.
Mizrahi wants to clinch up but Simons III keeps it at a distance.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up but Simons III circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simons III.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mizrahi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simons III is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mizrahi.
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.
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 leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simons III takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mizrahi has managed to clinch.
Simons III tries to pull guard but Mizrahi holds him up against the cage and eventually Simons III drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Mizrahi on the inside.
Mizrahi lands a nice shot to the body.
Mizrahi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Simons III is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mizrahi lands a good knee to the midsection. Simons III won't want to take too many of those.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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 is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mizrahi landing knees to the body.
Mizrahi scores with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi is stalling here.
Mizrahi scores with a knee to the head.
Simons III is rocked!
Mizrahi connects with a knee to the head.
Simons III is still on wobbly legs! Can Mizrahi finish him?
Mizrahi lands a shoulder strike.
Mizrahi lands with a light punch inside.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mizrahi jerks Simons III's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Simons III drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Mizrahi goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Mizrahi because Simons III was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Donnie Mizrahi!
Donnie Mizrahi retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Donnie Mizrahi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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