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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Mizrahi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fantinaz Del Norte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Norte has chosen La Coka Nostra - Malverde Market as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Donnie Mizrahi has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Donnie Mizrahi seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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141 lbs
26 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
43 - 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
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fantinaz Del Norte!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mizrahi closes the distance and clinches.
Del Norte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Del Norte looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mizrahi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Del Norte throws out the jab.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Del Norte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Del Norte looks to land a left hand but Mizrahi moved out of range nicely.
Del Norte lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mizrahi backs up against the cage.
Del Norte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mizrahi.
Del Norte throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Norte connects with a single shot there.
Mizrahi gets caught napping as Del Norte dives in and scores a takedown. Mizrahi manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Mizrahi keeps moving.
Del Norte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mizrahi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Del Norte wants to control from the top but Mizrahi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte stays in close to Mizrahi's body and controls the position.
Mizrahi wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mizrahi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Del Norte looking to sit in guard and control but Mizrahi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Del Norte wants to sweep here but Mizrahi controlling him for the moment.
Del Norte working a defensive guard here.
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 two 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.
Del Norte throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Del Norte controls Mizrahi momentarily but Mizrahi frees himself.
Del Norte throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mizrahi escapes and throws Del Norte's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Del Norte looking for a sweep but Mizrahi has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte reaches up to try and control the position but Mizrahi seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Del Norte rolls and tries to escape and now Mizrahi has his back!
Mizrahi has the hooks in. Del Norte is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Norte trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Del Norte wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mizrahi keeps control of the position easily here as Del Norte tries to buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mizrahi is trying to stick to Del Norte's back but Del Norte is turning into Mizrahi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mizrahi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Del Norte.
Del Norte seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Del Norte has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mizrahi keeping moving, preventing Del Norte from controlling successfully.
Mizrahi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Norte trying to control but Mizrahi is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fantinaz Del Norte will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mizrahi misses with a straight left.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mizrahi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Del Norte swings around for an armbar but Mizrahi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Del Norte's guard.
Mizrahi postures up.
Mizrahi wants to get up but he can't break Del Norte's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Del Norte controls Mizrahi momentarily but Mizrahi frees himself.
Del Norte might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mizrahi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fantinaz Del Norte has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte 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.
Del Norte working for a triangle but Mizrahi defends it easily.
Del Norte not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Del Norte looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mizrahi has picked Del Norte up and slammed him! Del Norte can't keep hold of the triangle and Mizrahi manages to pass to side control!
Del Norte manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mizrahi's best efforts.
Del Norte wants to improve his position but Mizrahi is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Del Norte manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte looking for a guillotine here but Mizrahi defends easily.
Del Norte is looking for a triangle here but Mizrahi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mizrahi controlling from side mount.
Mizrahi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi scores with a leg kick.
Del Norte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Del Norte keeps the fight on the outside.
Del Norte manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mizrahi on his heels. He'll look to pass Mizrahi's guard now, I'm sure.
Mizrahi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mizrahi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Del Norte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mizrahi is keeping the position for now.
Del Norte trying to control the position from guard on top but Mizrahi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Del Norte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi is not content to let Del Norte control the position.
Del Norte works to advance to full mount. Mizrahi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Del Norte swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mizrahi is now in Del Norte's guard. A big mistake from Del Norte there, giving up the dominant position!
Del Norte is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mizrahi content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fantinaz Del Norte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Del Norte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mizrahi on the side of the head.
Mizrahi blocks the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Del Norte.
Mizrahi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Del Norte swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
Del Norte feints the counter takedown.
Donnie Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Norte swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mizrahi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Del Norte throws a shot from downtown. Mizrahi moves away and avoids it.
Del Norte misses with a right hand
enabling Mizrahi to counter with a crisp jab.
Del Norte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mizrahi in his tracks.
Mizrahi misses with a hook. Del Norte ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Norte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mizrahi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Del Norte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mizrahi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mizrahi lands a head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mizrahi is looking to land body kicks.
And Del Norte tries to counter it with a takedown but Mizrahi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mizrahi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Del Norte finds it's way round the side to connect with Mizrahi's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Del Norte's hands.
Donnie Mizrahi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mizrahi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Del Norte's head backwards.
Nice shot lands for Mizrahi.
Del Norte is rocked!
Mizrahi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Del Norte is still on wobbly legs! Can Mizrahi finish him?
Del Norte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Del Norte seems to have recovered his senses.
Del Norte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A big left from Del Norte misses.
That kick from Mizrahi tenderised Del Norte's leg. Del Norte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Del Norte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mizrahi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Del Norte throws an overhand right that lands on Mizrahi's shoulder, as Mizrahi tries to avoid the shot.
Mizrahi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mizrahi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mizrahi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Norte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte tries to break the clinch but Mizrahi is controlling the position.
Mizrahi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Del Norte is defending well for now.
Del Norte taking a breather.
Del Norte lands with a short shot to the head.
Del Norte has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mizrahi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Del Norte blocks with his arms.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Del Norte.
Mizrahi avoids a wild elbow strike from Del Norte.
Mizrahi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Del Norte backwards.
Del Norte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Del Norte has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Del Norte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mizrahi.
Del Norte misses with an uppercut
and Mizrahi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Del Norte throws a jab when Mizrahi was well out of range.
Mizrahi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Del Norte scores with a jab.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up but Del Norte circles away and keeps his distance.
Del Norte cracks Mizrahi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice combination there by Del Norte.
Nice takedown defense from Mizrahi. No joy for Del Norte on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Mizrahi misses the target.
Donnie Mizrahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fantinaz Del Norte.
Del Norte cracks Mizrahi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mizrahi throws a leg kick that misses.
Del Norte blocks a jab.
Mizrahi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mizrahi throws a lazy body kick
and Del Norte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Del Norte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mizrahi keeps Del Norte at a distance using the push kick.
Mizrahi scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi clinches with his opponent.
Mizrahi cracks Del Norte with a nice body shot.
Del Norte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mizrahi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mizrahi stalling the fight.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mizrahi slowing the pace effectively.
Mizrahi scores with a shoulder strike.
Del Norte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mizrahi's elbow.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Del Norte is blocking nicely.
Mizrahi misses with the head strike.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but Del Norte blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mizrahi rushes Del Norte and presses him up against the cage.
Mizrahi stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mizrahi fails to land.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Del Norte blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mizrahi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mizrahi slows down the pace here.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Del Norte blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizrahi looking to throw knees to the head but Del Norte is blocking nicely.
Donnie Mizrahi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mizrahi throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi looking to stall.
Mizrahi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Del Norte's efforts to push away.
Mizrahi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mizrahi landing knees to the head.
Mizrahi takes a knee to the side of the body.
Del Norte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mizrahi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donnie Mizrahi is winning the standup battle so far.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Del Norte tries to counter it with a takedown but Mizrahi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Del Norte shoots in for a takedown but Mizrahi shows good takedown defense.
Mizrahi scores with a sloppy right hand. Del Norte should have avoided that one.
Del Norte throws a looping overhand right but Mizrahi ducks down to avoid it.
Mizrahi lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Norte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mizrahi ducks under a wild hook from Del Norte.
Mizrahi throws a hook but Del Norte avoids it easily.
Del Norte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mizrahi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Del Norte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Del Norte.
Del Norte missing with a left hand there. Mizrahi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mizrahi slips a straight right by Del Norte.
Del Norte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Del Norte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mizrahi.
Del Norte connects with the punch.
Mizrahi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mizrahi keeps Del Norte at a distance using the push kick.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch.
Nice cross by Del Norte.
Mizrahi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Norte.
Mizrahi lands with an uppercut that bounces Del Norte off the cage and back into range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Del Norte.
Del Norte cracks Mizrahi with a right hand to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Mizrahi.
Del Norte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mizrahi moves away.
Mizrahi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Del Norte.
Mizrahi clinches up with Del Norte and pushes him back against the cage.
Mizrahi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Del Norte throws an elbow but misses.
Del Norte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mizrahi scores with a shot to the side of Del Norte's head.
Mizrahi misses with a knee strike.
Del Norte throws a head punch that misses.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Del Norte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi has closed the distance and engaged Del Norte in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mizrahi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mizrahi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Del Norte's efforts to push away.
Mizrahi has Del Norte pushed against the cage.
Del Norte lands with a right to the head.
Mizrahi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Del Norte blocks it with crossed arms.
Del Norte is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mizrahi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mizrahi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Del Norte is defending well for now.
Mizrahi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mizrahi misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie Mizrahi had his way with Fantinaz Del Norte in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mizrahi clinches up with Del Norte and pushes him back against the cage.
Mizrahi stops a takedown attempt from Del Norte.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Del Norte avoids it.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but Del Norte blocks it.
Mizrahi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Del Norte scores with a shot to the side of Mizrahi's head.
Mizrahi lands a nice knee to the body.
Del Norte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mizrahi is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Del Norte avoiding damage as Mizrahi throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Norte has had enough of the clinch but Mizrahi keeps him there for the moment.
Mizrahi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Del Norte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Mizrahi.
A head punch on the inside from Mizrahi fails to land.
Mizrahi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Del Norte.
Mizrahi misses with a knee strike.
Del Norte is trying to break the clinch but Mizrahi is controlling him.
Mizrahi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Del Norte swings wildly with an uppercut but Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Del Norte blocks it with crossed arms.
Del Norte lands a hook that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Del Norte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Del Norte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Del Norte is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Mizrahi.
Mizrahi avoiding damage.
Mizrahi has a couple of punches blocked by Del Norte.
Mizrahi trying to stall but Del Norte improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Del Norte.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head.
Del Norte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mizrahi landing knees to the head.
Mizrahi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Del Norte prevents a body shot from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi misses with a knee to the head.
Mizrahi connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Norte is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mizrahi lands a knee to the head.
Mizrahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Norte can do to turn this around?
Mizrahi misses with some punches.
Del Norte slowing the pace effectively.
Del Norte being controlled against the cage.
Mizrahi is struggling to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Del Norte goes for a takedown attempt but Mizrahi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Mizrahi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mizrahi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Mizrahi!
Donnie Mizrahi retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Donnie Mizrahi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Fantinaz Del Norte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Great job fucker, one hell of a fight :)'.
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